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Top Berkeley news: Steps to tackle wildfire dangers; city bans facial recognition; more

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Published on October 18, 2019
Top Berkeley news: Steps to tackle wildfire dangers; city bans facial recognition; morePhoto: Oleg Shpyrko/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Berkeley.

City takes steps to tackle wildfire danger, safety issues

A resolution approved by the Berkeley City Council will influence future funding to prioritize vegetation removal, clearing pathways, and other prevention measures.

Read the full story on Berkeleyside.

Man charged with threatening people at two businesses

A man who threatened to shoot up a South Berkeley barbershop because he was angry when he couldn't get a haircut was charged with two felonies this week, according to authorities and court papers.

Read the full story on Berkeleyside.

Berkeley bans facial recognition

It’s the fourth U.S. city — and the third in the Bay Area after San Francisco and Oakland — to prohibit public agencies’ use of the technology.

Read the full story on The Mercury News.


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