With the Tonga tsunami surge coming, Berkeley moved fast to alert the city
Berkeley’s decision to evacuate the marina followed the data, a state expert told Berkeleyside: “That’s a good thing. Especially in this particular event.”
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The ‘probabilities and uncertainties’ of forecasting tsunami damage around Berkeley
The odds of a worst-case tsunami hitting Berkeley in the next 50 years are 1 in 20, experts say. Such an event could cause flooding up to a 10- to 15-foot elevation.
How far do you live from Berkeley’s tsunami zone? See the hazard map.
Because they are so rare, it’s hard to predict how much damage a tsunami might cause in Berkeley. But it can be significant.
Election 2020
Cheryl Davila says goodbye to the ‘hostile territory’ of public office
Her colleagues commended Cheryl Davila for her “unbridled passion” and commitment to the environment and the unhoused. Then she told them what she really thought of them.
District 2 challengers joust with Davila for her West Berkeley council seat
On Election Day, West Berkeley residents in District 2 will have to decide whether they are happy with Cheryl Davila’s leadership or would prefer a new council member at the helm.
Election 2020: District 2 candidates answer Berkeleyside questions
Meet your District 2 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
Election 2020: Who is Alex Sharenko?
Meet Alex Sharenko, one of four District 2 City Council candidates in Berkeley’s November 2020 election.
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Council approves $33M Bayer development agreement
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