There were no injuries reported in the Second Street fire, which 911 callers first reported around 5:24 a.m., according to BFD.| Berkeleyside
Other events in Berkeley this week include an architecture talk and the Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention.| Berkeleyside
The bus agency withdrew its recommendation to apply for funds from the Department of Homeland Security after protest erupted.| Berkeleyside
The City Council voted unanimously to codify Berkeley’s long-standing sanctuary policies into an ordinance, despite stepped-up scrutiny from Washington.| Berkeleyside
KlezCalifornia is rebooting with new leadership and its first major in-person program since the pandemic — a three-day festival at the Finnish Hall.| Berkeleyside
Gov. Newsom may not deliver on a $750 million bridge loan. That could mean steep service cuts until legislators and voters can push through a new sales tax to fund transit next year.| Berkeleyside
The vendor, Flock Safety, is under scrutiny nationwide over reports its data may have gone to federal agencies, including ICE. Local advocates are asking the city not to buy a new camera network from Flock Tuesday night.| Berkeleyside
Even risking jail time, older Berkeley residents are standing up to the Trump administration’s deportation agenda through know-your-rights workshops, protests and courthouse observations.| Berkeleyside
The federal agents gave police a courtesy call to say they were coming to Berkeley for a “resident application,” but haven’t said where or with whom, or what action they took.| Berkeleyside