Wiener criticizes judge's ruling on Berkeley People's Park housing project
An appeals court has blocked a $312 million housing project at People’s Park in Berkeley. The court ruled the project fails to address environmental concerns.
Artist, who has spent a decade working with patients at UCSF Children's Hospital, receives kindness award
A Berkeley origami artist, who has for years spent every Thursday sharing his craft with young hospital patients at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, was being honored as part of a local kindness initiative started by a UC Berkeley professor.
Jones sparks No. 16 UCLA women to 67-54 win over California
Freshman Londynn Jones came off the bench to give No. 16 UCLA an offensive jolt, hitting 3 of 4 shots from behind the 3-point arc and finished with 19 points to spark the Bruins to a 67-54 win over California on Friday night.
Cal removes 'Moses' from philosophy building due to namesake's racist views
UC Berkeley removed the name from their philosophy building Tuesday. Graduate students and faculty concluded the namesake held racist views.
UC Berkeley student baited through Tinder, date ends in home-invasion robbery
A UC Berkeley student was robbed at gunpoint after his Tinder date let three strangers into his apartment near the campus, police said Tuesday.
California farmworkers have serious health challenges, study finds
Researchers from UC Merced Community and Labor Center surveyed more than 1,200 farmworkers about their physical health, metal health, COVID-19, social and economic rights, and working conditions.
Cal fires swim coach McKeever over misconduct, bullying allegations
Longtime University of California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever was fired Tuesday following an investigation into alleged harassment, bullying and verbally abusive conduct, the school said in a statement.
UC Berkeley cheerleaders get new protections
The suit alleges UC Berkeley cheerleaders were not provided the same attention from medical staff as other aerial athletes such as divers and gymnasts, engaging in similar activities.
Tech expert says layoffs at Microsoft and Amazon not surprising
The string of tech industry layoffs continued Wednesday as Microsoft announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce, laying off about 10,000 workers.
California's swarm of potholes will continue to grow
Potholes continue to plague Bay Area roadways. A Caltrans spokesperson said through mid January they're already working on 400 different locations, compared to 209 this time last year.
Landslide cancels activities at Cal's Golden Bear Rec Center
Another landslide came down this week near the Golden Bear Rec Center at UC Berkeley on the Clark Kerr Campus.
Massive mudslide prompts evacuations in Berkeley Hills
A mudslide in the Berkeley Hills prompted the evacuation of about ten homes on Monday morning.
Human skeleton remains found on UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus
Human remains were discovered at UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus Tuesday, school officials reported.
UC Berkeley snow lab detects 8 more inches of snow in Sierra Nevada
Researchers at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab said they detected 8.5 inches of new snow in the 24 hours between Saturday and Sunday morning.
Man found dead in tent at People's Park: UC Berkeley police
A man in his 30s was found dead in a tent at People's Park in Berkeley Tuesday. This is the second death in recent months at the park, according to officials.
Court: UC Berkeley failed to consider alternate sites for housing to preserve People's Park
A state appeals court ruled UC Berkeley failed to consider alternate sites for the housing to preserve People's Park.
MyShake app wakes people far from quake's epicenter
The MyShake app designed to give a short warning before a quake hits, sounded the alarm early Tuesday morning when an earthquake centered in Humboldt County hit.
University of California, workers reach deal to end strike
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.
University of California, workers reach deal to end strike
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.
'Tripledemic' prompts change to CDC masking guidance
At San Jose’s Christmas in the Park event, families enjoyed dazzling lights, kiddie rides, and festive performances. The outdoor event is a holiday favorite but this year, some people chose to enjoy the celebration masked up.