Berkeley teacher wins $1K as part of inaugural 'Kindness Award,' aimed at celebrating acts of kindness
A grade school teacher was named the winner of the first ever Chris Kindness Award, an initiative created by a University of California at Berkeley professor to promote acts of kindness in his community.
Meet the 11-year-old football fanatic inspiring Cal's Golden Bears
Even in a sea of Berkeley blue and California gold, you would be hard-pressed to find a fan more focused on the Cal-Stanford game, than 11-year-old Bryson Thompson.
UC Berkeley's new police chief used to lead US Capitol police
UC Berkeley's police department is getting a new police chief – the former acting police chief at the US Capitol.
Upsurge in staff COVID cases closes popular San Francisco restaurant
Zuni Café on Market Street in San Francisco is temporarily closed due to an upsurge in COVID cases amongst staff. Doctors say four respiratory viruses are currently circulating.
Highlighting UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital's life-saving work
On this Giving Tuesday we’re highlighting the life-saving care provided by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.
UCSF creates overflow accommodations for RSV, other respiratory infection cases
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
UC Berkeley researchers test-drive new AI cars
UC Berkeley researchers have teamed up with three car companies and Vanderbilt University on new artificial intelligence software for cars aimed at reducing traffic jams, energy use, and accidents.
California awards $25M to guaranteed income programs across state
The state of California announced Monday $25 million to underwrite the first state-funded guaranteed income pilot programs, which could set a standard for the entire nation.
Cal uses fumble return TD to beat Stanford 27-20 in Big Game
Jackson Sirmon scored on a 37-yard return following a wild play with two fumbles and California rallied from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Stanford 27-20 in the Big Game on Saturday.
UC Berkeley joins Harvard, Yale law schools by quitting US News rankings over equity concerns
The University of California, Berkeley’s law school on Thursday joined the law programs at Harvard and Yale in pulling out of U.S. News & World Report’s rankings over concerns that they punish efforts to attract students from a broad range of backgrounds.
Cal Athletics faces aftermath of cryptocurrency FTX collapse
Cal Athletics appears to be dealing with the aftermath of the recent collapse of cryptocurrency FTX. On Monday, workers were seen removing the FTX logo from the field ahead of Saturday's big game against Stanford.
2nd day of UC academic worker strike; largest work stoppage in university history
The average current pay is about $24,000 annually for student employees across the University of California system. They are seeking minimum annual base salaries of $54,000.
48,000 University of California academic workers on strike across 10 campuses
Nearly 48,000 unionized academic workers at all 10 University of California campuses walked off the job Monday, calling for better pay and benefits.
Nearly 50,000 UC student employees strike, say they can't afford to live with current wages
Nearly 50,000 UC student employees across the state will be out of class and on the picket lines on Monday; they say they can't afford to live because of skyrocketing costs.
Cal fires offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave and OL coach
California fired offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave and offensive line coach Angus McClure on Sunday with the Bears on a six-game losing streak.
Nearly 50,000 UC employees plan to strike on Monday
About 48,000 workers at all 10 University of California schools may go on strike starting Monday.
3 arrested, charged in shooting death of religion student near UC Berkeley campus
Three people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting near the UC Berkeley campus, where one person was killed and three others hurt.
UC Berkeley hires private security to patrol area around dorms at night
University of California Berkeley has hired a private security vendor to staff guards outside three of the campus dorm complexes.
Congenital Syphilis is rising at an alarming rate in California
Syphilis cases have continued to rise over the last seven years and officials say informing people about the spread is crucial to protecting women and their babies.
Mentor in Bay Area Samoan community ID'd as victim in Berkeley quadruple shooting
Eli Mataafa, 29 of San Lorenzo, who is from American Samoa, was identified as the victim who was fatally shot over the weekend near the UC Berkeley campus.