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REI Berkeley Store Reopens After Roof Safety Concerns

12/25/2025

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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) closed its Berkeley store on December 23 due to a structural safety issue with the roof after staff heard a noise that bent a support beam.
On December 24, REI announced a structural engineer confirmed the building's safety, allowing the store to reopen at 11 a.m. for holiday shoppers.
Berkeley said it was not involved in the closure.
Efforts to reinforce the beam continue.

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Story summary

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) closed its Berkeley store on December 23 due to a structural safety issue with the roof after staff heard a noise that bent a support beam.
On December 24, REI announced a structural engineer confirmed the building's safety, allowing the store to reopen at 11 a.m. for holiday shoppers.
Berkeley said it was not involved in the closure.
Efforts to reinforce the beam continue.