Former Cal quarterback and head coach Joe Kapp dies at 85
UC Berkeley is mourning the death of one of its greatest athletes, Joe Kapp, who went on to become a star quarterback in the NFL.
San Mateo native Atonio Mafi drafted by New England Patriots
Shoreview native and former University of California Los Angeles offensive line Atonio Mafi was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the NFL draft on April 29.
Berkeley professor apologizes for false Indigenous identity
An anthropology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, whose identity as Native American had been questioned for years apologized this week for falsely identifying as Indigenous, saying she is "a white person" who lived an identity based on family lore.
Former UC Davis student accused of deadly stabbings
A former University of California, Davis student was arrested for allegedly unleashing a series of stabbing attacks that left two people dead and a third person hurt.
Unsolved stabbings in Davis has community on edge; UC Davis makes night classes virtual
Davis police has not yet linked the crimes and no arrests have been made following three separate stabbings. The latest happened late Monday night.
US Surgeon General declares national loneliness epidemic
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an 81-page report Tuesday, saying loneliness is an epidemic that has turned into a nationwide public health problem.
UC Davis student stabbed and killed in park
The town of Davis is on edge after two stabbing deaths in less than a week. The most recent victim was a student at UC Davis, officials said.
Cal student falls from fraternity roof, sustains significant injuries: police
A Cal student fell three stories off a fraternity roof Saturday sustaining significant injuries, according to the Berkeley Police Department. The student, in her 20s, fell during a Cal Day fraternity party.
Sydney West's family 'baffled' by her 2020 disappearance in California
The family of Sydney West says they are "baffled" by the college student's disappearance from San Francisco in 2020.
Suspect's mug shot released in brazen Palo Alto sexual assault
Police released the mug shot of the suspect in a Palo Alto sexual assault arrested by UC Berkeley's police as they investigated a series of gropings on campus.
Suspect in Palo Alto sexual assault arrested by UC Berkeley police
A 34-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Palo Alto by UC Berkeley's police as they investigated a series of gropings on campus.
Woman punched, robbed on UC Berkeley campus
A woman was punched in the head and then robbed on the UC Berkeley campus on Saturday.
Bay Area Passover celebrations begin
Passover celebrations began in the Bay Area Wednesday, with many people marking the first night of the Jewish holiday with the traditional seder evening meal, gathering again in large groups after years of pandemic isolation.
NY Judge bans cameras, cell phones during Trump indictment
Questions swirl over what former President Donald Trump can say about his indictment. Legal experts said it’s likely a gag order could be put on the case preventing Trump and his attorneys from commenting.
UC's new plan to simplify transferring could have opposite impact, critics say
UC's idea to simplify the transfer process already faces criticism from lawmakers and college access advocates who fear the proposal will only make transferring more confusing for students.
UC Berkeley film students robbed at gunpoint along Fourth Street shopping area, police say
Police were investigating the armed robbery of a group of UC Berkeley film students who were in the Fourth Street shopping area working on a school project.
Oakland Restaurant Week kicks off following some tough pandemic years
The kick-off to Oakland Restaurant Week coincides with the third anniversary of the Bay Area's COVID shelter-in-place order. Restauranteurs are happy to have rooms full of people once again.
Cal falcons, Annie and Lou, produce 4 eggs in the UC Berkeley clocktower
The much anticipated fourth falcon egg arrived atop the UC Berkeley clocktower over the weekend. Falcon followers are watching closely, anticipating the hatching date of all four eggs.
Man dies after setting himself ablaze at UC Berkeley
The man who set himself aflame on UC Berkeley's campus last week died from his injuries at a San Francisco hospital, the medical examiner confirmed.
Man on fire walks through UC Berkeley campus, allegedly suffering mental health episode
A person on fire was walking through UC Berkeley's campus on Wednesday afternoon and was hospitalized, reports say.