Inside look at Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton after storm damage

Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton is still not open to the public, about two weeks after gusts of wind whipping around at speeds of 114 mph tore off the shutter on one of its domes.

Parents sue UC Berkeley frat after son drowned

The family of a 19-year-old who died in an apparent drowning after attending a University of California, Berkeley fraternity party is taking legal action.

Cal apologizes to Israeli teacher; lecturer suspended for Gaza 'political activism'

A dance professor who was denied a job at the University of California, Berkeley because she is Israeli will receive an apology and monetary damages and a pro-Palestinian computer science lecturer was suspended following allegations that he engaged in political advocacy in the classroom.

Social worker stabbed by patient at SF General HIV care clinic

A 31-year-old UCSF social worker was stabbed by a patient on Thursday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital at 22nd Street and Potrero Avenue. The stabbing victim is now in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office.  

UC Berkeley student identified in suspected frat party drowning

UC Berkeley student George Mauricio Salinas, 19, died after a suspected drowning at an Alpha Delta Phi fraternity party.

Bay Area scientist launches new company with sights on gene-edited babies

A UC Berkeley biochemistry PhD and gene editing expert has launched a new effort in the field of genetic engineering on human embryos as a way to prevent disease before birth.

Fraternity called 'public nuisance' after Cal student nearly drowns

A UC Berkeley student is in critical condition at a local hospital following what is being described as a near drowning shortly on Friday night at a fraternity house off campus on Greek Row.

Judge bars Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California

The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of California or issue fines against the school system over claims it allows antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Friday.

DOJ to investigate Turning Point USA protests at UC Berkeley

The US Department of Justice announced the agency would investigate the protests ahead of the Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley, where at least three arrests were made and fights broke out.

Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus

Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.

Man charged with watching women sleep and shower at Berkeley sorority

The suspect allegedly watched women shower in a communal setting at a Berkeley sorority house. Officials say he's a convicted felon who had part of an assault rifle and ammunition in his possession.

Cal women's basketball preparing to open season in Paris

Cal Women's Basketball will take on Vanderbilt to open the 2025-2026 season on Monday, Nov. 3 in France as part of the Oui-Play Paris 2025 showcase.

One of Mexico’s most powerful cultural voices comes to Berkeley

This weekend, Cal Performances hosts a Día de Los Muertos concert featuring Grammy-award-winning Lila Downs. The Mexican-American singer and songwriter is seen by many as one of Mexico’s most powerful cultural voices.

Beloved school volunteer, struck and injured by alleged carjacker in Berkeley, to be honored

A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.

Lucile Parkard, UCSF brace for layoffs amid jittery national economy
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Two major Bay Area healthcare providers have announced layoffs in the coming weeks, due in part to a jittery U.S. economy and few private donations due to changes enacted by the Trump adiministration.

UC Berkeley dropouts launch dating service to 'kill Tinder with AI'

Two UC Berkeley dropouts have set out to shake up the online dating world, launching a new artificial intelligence-driven platform that seeks to get people off their dating apps and get out there for the in-person, real-life experience with their perfect match. 

UC Berkeley physicist 'completely stunned' to receive Nobel Prize

“I was sitting there completely stunned. It never occurred to me anything like this would ever happen," the scientist said in an interview Tuesday.