UC's new plan to simplify transferring could have opposite impact, critics say
UC's idea to simplify the transfer process already faces criticism from lawmakers and college access advocates who fear the proposal will only make transferring more confusing for students.
UC's idea to simplify the transfer process already faces criticism from lawmakers and college access advocates who fear the proposal will only make transferring more confusing for students.
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.
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.
Oakland Restaurant Week kicks off following some tough pandemic years
The kick-off to Oakland Restaurant Week coincides with the third anniversary of the Bay Area's COVID shelter-in-place order. Restauranteurs are happy to have rooms full of people once again.
The kick-off to Oakland Restaurant Week coincides with the third anniversary of the Bay Area's COVID shelter-in-place order. Restauranteurs are happy to have rooms full of people once again.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
A UC Berkeley student was robbed at gunpoint after his Tinder date let three strangers into his apartment near the campus, police said Tuesday.
California farmworkers have serious health challenges, study finds
Researchers from UC Merced Community and Labor Center surveyed more than 1,200 farmworkers about their physical health, metal health, COVID-19, social and economic rights, and working conditions.
Researchers from UC Merced Community and Labor Center surveyed more than 1,200 farmworkers about their physical health, metal health, COVID-19, social and economic rights, and working conditions.
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.
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.
UC Berkeley cheerleaders get new protections
The suit alleges UC Berkeley cheerleaders were not provided the same attention from medical staff as other aerial athletes such as divers and gymnasts, engaging in similar activities.
The suit alleges UC Berkeley cheerleaders were not provided the same attention from medical staff as other aerial athletes such as divers and gymnasts, engaging in similar activities.
Tech expert says layoffs at Microsoft and Amazon not surprising
The string of tech industry layoffs continued Wednesday as Microsoft announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce, laying off about 10,000 workers.
The string of tech industry layoffs continued Wednesday as Microsoft announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce, laying off about 10,000 workers.
California's swarm of potholes will continue to grow
Potholes continue to plague Bay Area roadways. A Caltrans spokesperson said through mid January they're already working on 400 different locations, compared to 209 this time last year.
Potholes continue to plague Bay Area roadways. A Caltrans spokesperson said through mid January they're already working on 400 different locations, compared to 209 this time last year.
Landslide cancels activities at Cal's Golden Bear Rec Center
Another landslide came down this week near the Golden Bear Rec Center at UC Berkeley on the Clark Kerr Campus.
Another landslide came down this week near the Golden Bear Rec Center at UC Berkeley on the Clark Kerr Campus.
Massive mudslide prompts evacuations in Berkeley Hills
A mudslide in the Berkeley Hills prompted the evacuation of about ten homes on Monday morning.
A mudslide in the Berkeley Hills prompted the evacuation of about ten homes on Monday morning.
Human skeleton remains found on UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus
Human remains were discovered at UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus Tuesday, school officials reported.
Human remains were discovered at UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus Tuesday, school officials reported.
UC Berkeley snow lab detects 8 more inches of snow in Sierra Nevada
Researchers at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab said they detected 8.5 inches of new snow in the 24 hours between Saturday and Sunday morning.
Researchers at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab said they detected 8.5 inches of new snow in the 24 hours between Saturday and Sunday morning.