UC Berkeley botanical gardens declare 'Newtapalooza'
While some might say no newts is good newts, the folks at UC Berkeley's Botanical Garden disagree, even going so far as to declare a Newtapalooza at the garden in February.
Sociologists mourn retired UC Berkeley professor killed in hit-and-run crash
Sociologists across the country are mourning the loss of retired UC Berkeley Professor Michael Burawoy, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland.
UC Berkeley professor emeritus killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash
A UC Berkeley professor emeritus was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Monday.
East Bay man pleads guilty to firebombing Oakland federal building, UC Berkeley police car
An East Bay man pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal arson charges related to a series of firebombings in Oakland and Berkeley last summer, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Cal basketball player Jayda Noble is an artist off the court
Cal forward Jayda Noble is an artist that's becoming a hot commodity on social media
'Full Measure' documentary released on former Cal crew coach
Film director Jean Strauss rowed at Cal in the 70s, and thought that crew coach Steve Gladstone’s career needed to be showcased in a documentary.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital provides 'path to recovery' for toddler with neurological condition
“There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for her. A path to recovery for her. We wouldn’t know how to be on that path without them."
University of California healthcare workers go on statewide strike
Two unions are striking at University of California campuses this week.
California single mom passes state bar on first try, her emotional reaction video goes viral
A California single mom of two recently received the joyous news that she passed the state bar exam on her first try, and she celebrated the momentous occasion with her young children, as they let out uncontrollable tears, ecstatic cries of happiness and relief, and embraced one another tightly.
UC approves nearly 10% tuition hike for out-of-state students
Tuition for most University of California students will be more expensive next year, with out-of-state students paying the highest costs.
Cal women's basketball has eyes on March Madness
The Golden Bears no longer want to be just a feel good story. They are ready to exceed expectations.
Founder of Cal's women's golf program dies after cancer battle
The founder of Cal's women's golf program died this week after a long battle with breast cancer.
Cal soccer player remembers her late sister in a special dedication game
The Cal women’s soccer team helped honor the late sister of one of their own during a dedication game at Edwards Stadium.
Man dies after being hit by dump truck in San Francisco near UCSF
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday in a collision with a dump truck near the campus of UCSF, where there is a major construction project underway.
Sierra sees its first snow of the season
While much of Northern California is seeing a Red Flag Warning, the first snow of the season fell in the Sierra on Thursday.
Cal student wins $100K in field goal kick during ESPN Game Day
Instead of white Vans, Daniel Villasenor was wearing gray ones when he made the 33-yard field goal kick that won him $100,000 Saturday afternoon during ESPN College GameDay.
1st College Game Day pregame at UC Berkeley draws crowd of thousands
Cal’s first home ACC matchup is Saturday night when they take on the #8, Miami Hurricanes.
U.S. News college rankings are out, here's how California colleges fared
U.S. News & World Report has released its closely followed annual college rankings, with California universities again topping the list.
UC police ask for weapons, Stanford reiterates protest rules
Police at University of California campuses want the regents to sign off on plans to buy new weapons and ammunition, while Stanford has reiterated rules for protesters.
Kamala Harris' historic nomination shines light on Bay Area roots
Vice-President Kamala Harris's historic nomination to become the Democratic Party presidential nominee is also shining a light on her roots in the Bay Area.