Possible anti-Asian hate crime reported by UC Berkeley police
University of California Berkeley police say they are investigating an anti-Asian hate crime that happened Monday morning about a block away from campus.
UC Berkeley economist explains impact of inflation report and stock market selloff
The markets dropped Tuesday over concerns that inflation remains stubbornly high. The Dow fell 1,276 points or nearly 4% returning the market to its prior level in 2020.
UC Berkley to require in-door masks for student who decline flu vaccine
UC Berkley will require students and staff who are not vaccinated against the flu virus to wear masks indoors throughout the flu season, according to their website.
UC professor discusses memories, legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev
"In the West, he is a hero. In Russia, he's a villain," said George Breslauer, a UC Berkeley professor of political science and the author of 12 books on Russia including "Gorbachev and Yeltsin as Leaders."
UC Berkeley, Stanford tie for No. 2 in Forbes' annual list of America's Top Colleges
Forbes released its annual ranking of America’s top colleges on Tuesday, and once again, the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford University continued to be named among the best in the nation, tying for second place this year.
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.