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.
Student dies days after nearly drowning at UC Berkeley frat
Berkeley police are investigating, but so far, authorities have not released details of what happened.
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.
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.
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.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Calls to remove UC president after Cal turns over names in antisemitism probe
A national petition to remove UC president James Milliken is now circulating. This comes after UC Berkeley turned over names to the Trump administration as it investigates claims of antisemitism on campus.
Man who firebombed East Bay locations over Palestine sentenced to 20 years
An East Bay man convicted of firebombings that targeting the University of California, Berkeley and the Oakland federal building last year in support of Palestine was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday.
UC Berkeley studies space weather through NASA triple satellite launch
NASA on Wednesday launched three satellites into space, and one of them was controlled by scientists from UC Berkeley.
Bay Area P.E. teacher being honored for his kindness and 30 years of helping kids
A beloved Berkeley physical education teacher is set to be honored this week for his more than 30 years of dedication to the community’s kids.
UC Berkeley turns over 160 names in federal antisemitism investigation
UC Berkeley has turned over the names of about 160 students and employees to the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, to comply with the federal investigation into reports of alleged antisemitism, according to the student newspaper, the Daily Californian.
Renewed focus on campus security at Bay Area universities after Charlie Kirk shooting
The shooting of Charlie Kirk on a campus at Utah Valley University has colleges and universities in the Bay Area taking another look at their own security measures.
UC Berkeley professor in Kyiv flees to bomb shelter during Russian drone attacks
UC Berkeley professor Anastassia Fedyk spoke with KTVU from Ukraine about seeking shelter during this week's Russian drone attack.