Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilot

It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.

These 2 Bay Area universities ranked top in the world

U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.

Stanford, UC Berkeley ranked in top ten of global universities
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U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list. 

Massive apartment fire near UC Riverside leaves over 100 displaced

Residents displaced by a massive apartment complex fire near UC Riverside described chaos as 50 units and and an estimated 112 people were impacted.

UC Berkeley graduate denied diploma scroll while holding Palestinian flag on stage

Videos circulating on social media show the moment a University of California, Berkeley graduate student was temporarily denied his diploma scroll for holding a Palestinian flag during a commencement ceremony.

Pope Leo warns of AI dangers; UC Berkeley Law adopts strict new policy

Pope Leo XIV called for stronger oversight of artificial intelligence as universities like UC Berkeley Law move to limit how students use AI in the classroom.

Formerly incarcerated, homeless, at 43, UC Berkeley senior graduates with top honor

He was formerly incarcerated and homeless, and at 43, Charles Long Jr. marked a proud, major milestone in his life, graduating from UC Berkeley with the highest honor awarded to a graduating senior at the university.

Cal Performances presents, This Land: Reflections on America
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Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.

California billionaires could face one-time tax to fund healthcare emergency

A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.

Voter Apathy: new study lists reasons as June 2 primary nears

A new study seeks to uncover the reasons behind voter apathy, as early voting is set to begin within days for the June 2 California primary.

Decision day meets cuts, College Track Responds
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Today is national college decision day, when seniors commit to their future schools. For many first-generation students, that milestone comes with uncertainty. Shirley Collado, College Track President and CEO, explains why.

Man's body discovered on UC Berkeley campus; no indication of foul play, officials say

The body of a man was discovered on UC Berkeley's campus Wednesday afternoon. Campus police say the person found does not appear to be affiliated with the university. 

Indigenous remains found at UC Berkeley construction site

Skeletal remains discovered Wednesday at a University of California, Berkeley construction site belong to an Indigenous person, university officials confirmed.

There's a shortage of estrogen patches. Here's what's leading to the problem and what women can do

An increasing number of women who use estrogen patches to help deal with perimenopause and menopause symptoms have been scrambling to access their transdermal drug amid a nationwide shortage of the increasingly popular hormone replacement therapy.

Healthy brains in a screen-filled world
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Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.

Gathering, a story of memory, resilience and community
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Gathering by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre is an immersive performance that tells the story of Israa, a young woman confronting fragmented memories after an attack on her village. Samar Haddad King, the artistic director gives insight. Performances run from February 27- March 1 at UC Berkeley's  Zellerbach Playhouse.

Missing UC Berkeley student found dead

Authorities have confirmed that the body of a missing University of California, Berkeley student has been recovered.

Berkeley’s chocolate masterpieces
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The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.