Hawk killed young falcon who lived atop Cal tower
Lindsay, the daughter of two peregrine falcons who live on the Campanile tower at Cal, was found dead on the west edge of campus Thursday under the nest of a hawk.
Cal swim teach has new coach lineup during bullying probe
Cal swim coach Teri McKeever was put on paid leave in May after more than two dozen current and former team members accused her of verbal and emotional bullying.
UC Berkeley scientist led team analyzing new NASA Jupiter images
New photos released by NASA Monday show Jupiter as we've never seen it before, in striking detail showing weather patterns, tiny moons, and auroras at the northern and southern poles.
State Bar of CA says more attorneys of color needed to serve diverse population
The State Bar of California has released a new report showing the state’s attorney pool is not representative of the population and that could be having a negative impact on our state’s justice system.
People's Park construction stopped by appeals court for now
An appeals court on Friday issued a temporary injunction, preventing any demolition and construction at the historic People's Park in Berkeley, following days of protests over a controversial student housing project.
Construction at People's Park paused following arrests
Seven people were arrested Wednesday after protesting UC Berkeley's construction at People's Park, according to UC Berkeley officials. Two police officers were injured during the tumult, authorities said.
Protestors vow to stop UC housing project at People's Park in Berkeley
Police in Berkeley cleared out People's Park early Wednesday morning, in a long dispute over the historic grounds. But, the tumult escalated as protesters struggled against police in riot gear.
Berkeley's People's Park closer to becoming student housing, amid opposition
After a judge's ruling helped clear the way for UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing at People's Park, opposition groups have planned their next strategy to thwart construction.
Judge gives UC Berkeley OK to build at People's Park
An Alameda County judge ruled Friday evening that the University of California at Berkeley can build housing on People's Park, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Family of Matt Hazeltine, ex-49er from the Bay Area, gets team ring back decades after death
When a ring draped in scarlet and gold framing the San Francisco 49ers logo showed up on Aimee Neal's desk in a pawn shop this month, she knew it was something special. The Mill Valley native and lifelong Niners fan said the gold ring was unlike anything she's ever seen.
UC Berkeley 'jolted' by sudden death of chemistry professor
A UC Berkeley professor died last week while hiking Utah, and the college community is mourning. Phillip Geissler's sudden death was announced by the College of Chemistry Dean Douglas Clark on Friday.
Berkeley law professor confronts Sen. Josh Hawley over 'transphobic' comments
UC Berkeley Law Professor, Khiara Bridges went head-to-head with Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley. In a public discussion hearing aimed at addressing concerns surrounding Roe v. Wade, Bridges' accused Hawley of being "transphobic."
Court temporarily prohibits UC Berkeley from demolition, tree clearing at People's Park
UC Berkeley is temporarily prohibited from moving forward with plans for demolition at People's Park to make way for student housing after a stay was granted by the California Court of Appeals.
People's Park dispute over homeless-resident relocations escalates in Berkeley
UC Berkeley is in the process of relocating people who sleep at People’s Park to transitional housing at a hotel in Berkeley. UC Berkeley is planning to build more than 1,000 units of student housing at People’s Park.
Amid bullying accusations, Cal places swim coach on leave
Teri McKeever, coach of UC Berkeley's women's swim team, has been placed on paid administrative leave amid accusations from athletes that she was an abusive bully.
California's salamanders have amazing skydiving skills, UC study reveals
A UC Berkeley study has unveiled incredible gliding and parachuting skills that have evolved among the wandering salamander which dwells among towering Northern California coast redwood forests.
Fire at People's Park leads police to discover violent assault
Cal police are investigating a fire and aggravated assault that happened Tuesday morning in People's Park. The suspect is still at-large, authorities said.
Man convicted of killing UC Berkeley student to reveal motive
The man charged with the 2020 shooting and killing of a UC Berkeley student is expected to reveal the motive behind the incident on Monday.
If Roe falls, other rights could follow, warn Bay Area legal experts
The draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito suggesting the Supreme Court might overturn Roe v. Wade is based on legal arguments that could have impacts far beyond abortion and lead to other laws and rights being eliminated.
Fire damages historic building owned by UC Berkeley
A historic hall owned by the University of California at Berkeley was damaged in a fire Monday, university officials said.