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Berkeley Hills Residents Urged To Ready For Increased Fire Risk
The city is warning residents to make plans to stay elsewhere during “Extreme Fire Weather” events.

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The city is warning residents to make plans to stay elsewhere during “Extreme Fire Weather” events.

“Those refusing to get vaccinated are impeding a return to normalcy for us all," Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín said.
The suspect vehicle was wanted in connection with a San Mateo Police Department catalytic converter theft probe, the report said.
The outdoor permits were initially given out in November. In May they were extended for one year, town officials said.
“We focused on building a dialogue of understanding,” Mill Valley Police Chief Ignacio R. Navarro said in a statement.
Robert Raines, 66, is facing misdemeanor charges according to the report.
Robert Raines, 66, is facing misdemeanor charges according to the report.
A traffic advisory has been issued for the area around the 3000 block of Sacramento Street near Ashby Avenue, police said.
The new health order requires everyone to wear facial coverings indoors regardless of vaccination status
The new order requires everyone to wear facial coverings indoors regardless of vaccination status.
Participants will meet Tuesday morning at the gate at the end of Freitas Parkway in San Rafael. Weed wrenches and gloves will be provided.
Phase I of the project is expected to be completed in January of next year, city officials said.
The band Pop Rocks will perform at the event.
The town is seeking candidate to replace Liz Dahlgren, who will step down this month.
Bay Area health officers will announce new guidelines today at noon that could include a new mask mandate.
Bay Area health officers will announce new guidelines today at noon that could include a new mask mandate.
Seven Bay Area counties and the City of Berkeley all instituted the mask mandate.
Bay Area health officers will announce new guidelines today at noon that could include a new mask mandate.
Bay Area health officers will announce new guidelines today at noon that could include a new mask mandate.