Vegetation fire underway in Berkeley
The Berkeley Fire Department is responding to a quarter-acre vegetation fire in West Berkeley on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Watch Duty app, police have closed Frontage Road between Gilman…
A hotel, a spa, EV parking? New visions for Golden Gate Fields
A mini golf course, a swimming clubhouse, a wedding venue: Albany residents shared visions for the future of Golden Gate Fields on Monday night. Other ideas included a conference center,…
Four years of stories. Thanks to you.
Four years ago today, I launched The Berkeley Scanner. I’ve now spent 14 years covering Berkeley news. This past week, we've prioritized City Council Q&As to help you get informed…
Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Michael Wallman?
Name: Michael Wallman Age: 49 Occupation: Engineer What office are you are running for? Berkeley City Council, District 8 What is the main reason you are running? For years, Berkeley…
Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Mark Humbert?
Name: Mark Humbert Age: 72 Occupation: Berkeley City Councilmember, Lawyer: ERISA, Taft-Hartley Trust, and employee benefits mediation and arbitration What office are you are running for? Berkeley City Council District…
Who is Berkeley City Council candidate Mari Mendonca?
Name: Mari Mendonca Age: 55 Occupation: Organizer/Advocate What office are you are running for? Berkeley City Council, District 8 What is the main reason you are running? I am running…
Election 2026: Who is running for Berkeley Council District 8?
Three people are vying for the District 8 seat on the Berkeley City Council in November. In ballot order, they are: Mark Humbert (City Councilmember), Michael Wallman (Systems Engineer) and…
Fights shut down Berkeley High football game
Berkeley High's first home football game of the season ended early Friday night amid fights in the stands. "Jackets stadium was evacuated this evening," one attendee told The Scanner. Multiple…
'Significant injuries' after crash on Telegraph Ave. in Berkeley
Berkeley police have closed Telegraph Avenue between Derby and Parker streets for a collision that sent a young man to the hospital Friday night, according to early reports. Police sent…
Election 2026: Who is running for Berkeley Council District 4?
Two people are vying for the District 4 seat on the Berkeley City Council in November. In ballot order, they are: Majdi Gaith Abuhamdieh (Entrepreneur/Technologist/Parent) Igor Tregub (Berkeley City Councilmember,…