Cal Performances presents, This Land: Reflections on America
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Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.

California billionaires could face one-time tax to fund healthcare emergency

A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.

Voter Apathy: new study lists reasons as June 2 primary nears

A new study seeks to uncover the reasons behind voter apathy, as early voting is set to begin within days for the June 2 California primary.

Decision day meets cuts, College Track Responds
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Today is national college decision day, when seniors commit to their future schools. For many first-generation students, that milestone comes with uncertainty. Shirley Collado, College Track President and CEO, explains why.

Man's body discovered on UC Berkeley campus; no indication of foul play, officials say

The body of a man was discovered on UC Berkeley's campus Wednesday afternoon. Campus police say the person found does not appear to be affiliated with the university. 

Indigenous remains found at UC Berkeley construction site

Skeletal remains discovered Wednesday at a University of California, Berkeley construction site belong to an Indigenous person, university officials confirmed.

There's a shortage of estrogen patches. Here's what's leading to the problem and what women can do

An increasing number of women who use estrogen patches to help deal with perimenopause and menopause symptoms have been scrambling to access their transdermal drug amid a nationwide shortage of the increasingly popular hormone replacement therapy.

Healthy brains in a screen-filled world
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Joan Jeung, clinical professor, for the department of pediatrics, at the University of California San Francisco, gives insight on young minds in a digital world.

Gathering, a story of memory, resilience and community
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Gathering by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre is an immersive performance that tells the story of Israa, a young woman confronting fragmented memories after an attack on her village. Samar Haddad King, the artistic director gives insight. Performances run from February 27- March 1 at UC Berkeley's  Zellerbach Playhouse.

Missing UC Berkeley student found dead

Authorities have confirmed that the body of a missing University of California, Berkeley student has been recovered.

Berkeley’s chocolate masterpieces
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The Xocolate Bar is a Latina-owned family business founded by Malena Lopez-Maggi and Clive Brown. What began in arts and crafts evolved into a celebration of chocolate as art, with hand-crafted bonbons that are as beautiful as they are delicious.

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.