Alleged thief shoots at Berkeley resident after interrupted theft

Police are looking for the person who shot at a Berkeley resident early Sunday morning when the resident interrupted a theft.   

UC Berkeley police hope public can help identify suspects in Feb. 'Riot' at Zellerbach

Detectives with the UC Berkeley Police Department on Monday released images of people suspected of participating in a pro-Palestinian protest on campus in February that drew hundreds and resulted in violence and property damage, they said. 

Antisemitism complaints at UC Berkeley investigated by House committee

UC Berkeley is the latest university to be added to a list of schools under investigation by the federal government for antisemitism; Cal was told on Tuesday at the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for possible antisemitism on the campus.

UC Berkeley parents hire private security to temporarily patrol campus after raising $40K

A group of Cal parents, concerned about crime on the UC Berkeley campus, is taking matters into their own hands this month. From March 6 through March 23, parent-led non-profit SafeBears is paying for six private security cards to roam the streets near student dorms at night as part of a pilot program.

California Supreme Court to hear People's Park case

The California Supreme Court will hear arguments over the historic People's Park, and whether UC Berkeley can legally build housing there. 

Jewish UC Berkeley students fight against campus antisemitism

Jewish students, alumni, and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, gathered on Monday to condemn campus antisemitism and demand the university do more to protect its Jewish community members.

Jewish UC Berkeley students plan rally to combat antisemitism

A group of Jewish students, alumni and faculty plan to rally at University of California Berkeley on Monday, as they say the university isn't doing enough to protect its Jewish community members and deal with antisemitism. 

Bay Area guests attending Biden's State of the Union address

The stakes are high for President Biden as he delivers the State of the Union address this year. The speech is scheduled for 6 p.m. PST and will be followed by a Republican rebuttal delivered by Alabama Senator Katie Britt.

CPUC clears path for Waymo robotaxi expansion to Peninsula and LA

Waymo's driverless taxis are a common sight on San Francisco streets, and now the company has received a green light to expand its robotaxi service.

UC Berkeley spent $7.8M on seizing and securing People's Park

UC Berkeley has released an expense account detailing how much it cost to secure and seize People's Park last month.

Cal Athletics honors civil rights Olympic activists Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Harry Edwards

Former Olympic medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and renowned sociologist Harry Edwards will speak at Cal on Friday. The event will highlight their contributions to sports and society and the work they’ve done to advocate for social justice and racial equality.

UC Berkeley's falcon atop bell tower named

UC Berkeley holds contest to name a peregrine falcon that has made a home on campus.

Former YouTube CEO's son dies in UC Berkeley dorm

The 19-year-old son of YouTube's former CEO Susan Wojcicki was found dead in a dorm room at UC Berkeley this week, his grandmother said.

UC Berkeley student living in dorm dies

 A UC Berkeley student who lived at the Clark Kerr Campus has died, officials said.

9 shots fired on UC Berkeley campus, suspect in custody

People on campus at w were temporarily under a shelter-in-place order when shots were fired on Friday evening near Sproul Plaza, the university said.

UC Berkeley moves forward with turning People's Park into housing; protesters vow not to back down

Protesters on Monday saId they won't back down from trying to re-occupy People's Park in Berkeley after law enforcement and construction crews removed people and structures at the park last week to prepare the area for UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing on the site.