Racehorse dies after injury at Santa Rosa racetrack
A horse named I'll Do it For You died after an injury at the Sonoma County racetrack, according to a government site that tracks equine fatalities.
Walgreens closing store in Berkeley after nearly 30 years
Walgreens has been closing some of its stores and on Wednesday, the store that's been a cornerstone in Berkeley for about 30 years will be no longer.
Berkeley school district will provide free meals for students
Berkeley Unified School District announced Monday that it will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students at 16 schools starting this fall.
3 Peet's Coffee shops become first to unionize in Bay Area
Three Peet’s Coffee shop locations have become the first in the Bay Area to vote in favor of unionizing. Two of the locations are in Oakland and a third is in Berkeley.
Berkeley council will vote on expanding license plate readers
The Berkeley City Council will decide on a proposal to install 52 license plate reader cameras on streetlights and roads throughout the city. Berkeley police said the plan, if approved, would help them tackle car thefts and other criminal activities.
Berkeley man pleads guilty to setting Tahoe fires in 2020
A former Berkeley resident pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to setting fires in the Lake Tahoe region in 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of California.
Berkeley teen marks another feat, becoming one of the youngest to finish 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan
"Berkeley teen finishes grueling 28.5 mile swim around Manhattan. Maya Merhige, 15, completed the course in less than 9 hours, becoming one of the youngest to finish one of most challenging open water courses in the world. And she did it to raise money for cancer."
Animal activists applaud the closing of Golden Gate Fields
Animal activists are applauding the decision announced over the weekend, that the Stronach Group, which owns Golden Gate Fields, will discontinue horse racing at the East Bay racetrack at the end of the year.
Golden Gate Fields to end racing at the end of the year
Animal activists are applauding the decision by the owners of Golden Gate Fields to close it's thoroughbred horse racing track in the East Bay at the end of the year. The track has been in operation since 1941. Eight race horses have died at Golden Gate Fields since January of 2023.
Golden Gate Fields horse racing track to close at end of 2023 season
The Golden Gate Fields horse racing track near Berkeley is shutting down after its current 2023 season, the company that owns the track announced Sunday.
Berkeley City Council takes on decriminalization of psychedelic drugs
Psychedelic reform was on the agenda at the Berkeley City Council meeting Tuesday. The legislation would cover personal use and possession of mushrooms and ayahuasca.
Berkeley suspect who allegedly set man on fire faces attempted murder and other charges
A 24-year-old Berkeley man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly setting a man on fire in an unprovoked attack last month.
BART reopens restrooms at Embarcadero, Downtown Berkeley stations
BART reopened the restrooms at its Embarcadero and Downtown Berkeley stations Friday as part of an ongoing effort to reopen restrooms that have been closed at 10 of its underground stations since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Berkeley police search for missing 20-year-old
Berkeley police are asking for help in their search for a 20-year-old who went missing Sunday evening.
Berkeley restaurant owner recognized for giving free meal to anyone who needs it, 'no questions asked'
Berkeley diner owner Collin Doran has long been in the business of feeding people. And that’s meant feeding people — even if they don’t have the money to pay.
John Legend hangs out with kids in Berkeley before Greek Theatre event
John Legend brought two of his kids to hang out in Berkeley before his performance at the Greek Theatre Saturday night.
Woman robbed at gunpoint near UC Berkeley
A woman was robbed at gunpoint near the University of California at Berkeley campus Friday night, according to the University of California police department.
Customers' cars stolen in Berkeley auto-repair shop burglary
The co-owner of a Berkeley auto-repair shop said Thursday that he's rethinking security after thieves broke in and stole four cars belonging to customers as well as other equipment.
3 Bay Area eateries among the top in 100 best burgers in America list
Three Bay Area eateries made the top 20 in Yelp’s mouthwatering list of 100 best burgers in America.
UC Berkeley to add new college to campus
UC Berkeley is establishing a new college on its campus for the first time in more than 50 years.