UC Berkeley student in Taiwan shares scary experience during deadly earthquake
As crews in Taiwan look for survivors and clean up the mess left behind by the deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake, a UC Berkeley Law student said she was in Taiwan when it happened.
San Jose State women's gymnastics team lands spot in NCAA regional tournament
While the country and region are keeping their collective eyes on the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four, there is another tournament in the Bay Area that will soon take center stage.
Fast food franchise owners consider raising prices due to new $20 minimum wage
Fast food workers in California received a pay raise Monday, as a new law took effect that sets a $20 hourly minimum wage for workers at large chains.
Alleged thief shoots at Berkeley resident after interrupted theft
Police are looking for the person who shot at a Berkeley resident early Sunday morning when the resident interrupted a theft.
UC Berkeley journalism school gifted $10M - largest in school's history
UC Berkeley's graduate school of journalism just received its largest gift in the school's history.
UC Berkeley police hope public can help identify suspects in Feb. 'Riot' at Zellerbach
Detectives with the UC Berkeley Police Department on Monday released images of people suspected of participating in a pro-Palestinian protest on campus in February that drew hundreds and resulted in violence and property damage, they said.
UC Berkeley private security program, SafeBears, has come to an end
A private security pilot program called SafeBears at UC Berkeley has come to an end.
Antisemitism complaints at UC Berkeley investigated by House committee
UC Berkeley is the latest university to be added to a list of schools under investigation by the federal government for antisemitism; Cal was told on Tuesday at the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for possible antisemitism on the campus.
UC Berkeley parents hire private security to temporarily patrol campus after raising $40K
A group of Cal parents, concerned about crime on the UC Berkeley campus, is taking matters into their own hands this month. From March 6 through March 23, parent-led non-profit SafeBears is paying for six private security cards to roam the streets near student dorms at night as part of a pilot program.
California Supreme Court to hear People's Park case
The California Supreme Court will hear arguments over the historic People's Park, and whether UC Berkeley can legally build housing there.
Jewish UC Berkeley students fight against campus antisemitism
Jewish students, alumni, and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, gathered on Monday to condemn campus antisemitism and demand the university do more to protect its Jewish community members.
Golden State Warriors hold STEAM Fest for students
At the Chase Center in San Francisco Sunday afternoon, the Golden State Warriors hosted a ‘STEAM Fest,’ a discovery and learning expo designed to expose students to science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Jewish UC Berkeley students plan rally to combat antisemitism
A group of Jewish students, alumni and faculty plan to rally at University of California Berkeley on Monday, as they say the university isn't doing enough to protect its Jewish community members and deal with antisemitism.
Bay Area guests attending Biden's State of the Union address
The stakes are high for President Biden as he delivers the State of the Union address this year. The speech is scheduled for 6 p.m. PST and will be followed by a Republican rebuttal delivered by Alabama Senator Katie Britt.
CPUC clears path for Waymo robotaxi expansion to Peninsula and LA
Waymo's driverless taxis are a common sight on San Francisco streets, and now the company has received a green light to expand its robotaxi service.
UC Berkeley spent $7.8M on seizing and securing People's Park
UC Berkeley has released an expense account detailing how much it cost to secure and seize People's Park last month.
Berkeley honors 1968 Olympics boycott athletes and inspiring professor
A crowd of admirers packed the UC Berkeley Alumni House on Friday night to honor three giants.
Cal Athletics honors civil rights Olympic activists Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Harry Edwards
Former Olympic medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and renowned sociologist Harry Edwards will speak at Cal on Friday. The event will highlight their contributions to sports and society and the work they’ve done to advocate for social justice and racial equality.
UC Berkeley's falcon atop bell tower named
UC Berkeley holds contest to name a peregrine falcon that has made a home on campus.
Former YouTube CEO's son dies in UC Berkeley dorm
The 19-year-old son of YouTube's former CEO Susan Wojcicki was found dead in a dorm room at UC Berkeley this week, his grandmother said.