City of Berkeley, Cal named after Irish slave owner
A name change in Ireland is bringing up new questions about Berkeley's namesake.
Former Cal quarterback and head coach Joe Kapp dies at 85
UC Berkeley is mourning the death of one of its greatest athletes, Joe Kapp, who went on to become a star quarterback in the NFL.
Berkeley professor apologizes for false Indigenous identity
An anthropology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, whose identity as Native American had been questioned for years apologized this week for falsely identifying as Indigenous, saying she is "a white person" who lived an identity based on family lore.
Cal student falls from fraternity roof, sustains significant injuries: police
A Cal student fell three stories off a fraternity roof Saturday sustaining significant injuries, according to the Berkeley Police Department. The student, in her 20s, fell during a Cal Day fraternity party.
Sydney West's family 'baffled' by her 2020 disappearance in California
The family of Sydney West says they are "baffled" by the college student's disappearance from San Francisco in 2020.
Suspect's mug shot released in brazen Palo Alto sexual assault
Police released the mug shot of the suspect in a Palo Alto sexual assault arrested by UC Berkeley's police as they investigated a series of gropings on campus.
Suspect in Palo Alto sexual assault arrested by UC Berkeley police
A 34-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Palo Alto by UC Berkeley's police as they investigated a series of gropings on campus.
Woman punched, robbed on UC Berkeley campus
A woman was punched in the head and then robbed on the UC Berkeley campus on Saturday.
Bay Area Passover celebrations begin
Passover celebrations began in the Bay Area Wednesday, with many people marking the first night of the Jewish holiday with the traditional seder evening meal, gathering again in large groups after years of pandemic isolation.
NY Judge bans cameras, cell phones during Trump indictment
Questions swirl over what former President Donald Trump can say about his indictment. Legal experts said it’s likely a gag order could be put on the case preventing Trump and his attorneys from commenting.
UC Berkeley film students robbed at gunpoint along Fourth Street shopping area, police say
Police were investigating the armed robbery of a group of UC Berkeley film students who were in the Fourth Street shopping area working on a school project.
Cal falcons, Annie and Lou, produce 4 eggs in the UC Berkeley clocktower
The much anticipated fourth falcon egg arrived atop the UC Berkeley clocktower over the weekend. Falcon followers are watching closely, anticipating the hatching date of all four eggs.
Man dies after setting himself ablaze at UC Berkeley
The man who set himself aflame on UC Berkeley's campus last week died from his injuries at a San Francisco hospital, the medical examiner confirmed.
Man on fire walks through UC Berkeley campus, allegedly suffering mental health episode
A person on fire was walking through UC Berkeley's campus on Wednesday afternoon and was hospitalized, reports say.
Wiener criticizes judge's ruling on Berkeley People's Park housing project
An appeals court has blocked a $312 million housing project at People’s Park in Berkeley. The court ruled the project fails to address environmental concerns.
Artist, who has spent a decade working with patients at UCSF Children's Hospital, receives kindness award
A Berkeley origami artist, who has for years spent every Thursday sharing his craft with young hospital patients at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in Oakland, was being honored as part of a local kindness initiative started by a UC Berkeley professor.
Jones sparks No. 16 UCLA women to 67-54 win over California
Freshman Londynn Jones came off the bench to give No. 16 UCLA an offensive jolt, hitting 3 of 4 shots from behind the 3-point arc and finished with 19 points to spark the Bruins to a 67-54 win over California on Friday night.
Cal removes 'Moses' from philosophy building due to namesake's racist views
UC Berkeley removed the name from their philosophy building Tuesday. Graduate students and faculty concluded the namesake held racist views.
UC Berkeley student baited through Tinder, date ends in home-invasion robbery
A UC Berkeley student was robbed at gunpoint after his Tinder date let three strangers into his apartment near the campus, police said Tuesday.
Cal fires swim coach McKeever over misconduct, bullying allegations
Longtime University of California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever was fired Tuesday following an investigation into alleged harassment, bullying and verbally abusive conduct, the school said in a statement.