UC Berkeley botanical gardens declare 'Newtapalooza'

While some might say no newts is good newts, the folks at UC Berkeley's Botanical Garden disagree, even going so far as to declare a Newtapalooza at the garden in February.   

Sociologists mourn retired UC Berkeley professor killed in hit-and-run crash

Sociologists across the country are mourning the loss of retired UC Berkeley Professor Michael Burawoy, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland.

East Bay man pleads guilty to firebombing Oakland federal building, UC Berkeley police car

An East Bay man pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal arson charges related to a series of firebombings in Oakland and Berkeley last summer, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. 

'Full Measure' documentary released on former Cal crew coach

Film director Jean Strauss rowed at Cal in the 70s, and thought that crew coach Steve Gladstone’s career needed to be showcased in a documentary. 

California single mom passes state bar on first try, her emotional reaction video goes viral

A California single mom of two recently received the joyous news that she passed the state bar exam on her first try, and she celebrated the momentous occasion with her young children, as they let out uncontrollable tears, ecstatic cries of happiness and relief, and embraced one another tightly.

UC approves nearly 10% tuition hike for out-of-state students

Tuition for most University of California students will be more expensive next year, with out-of-state students paying the highest costs.

Cal women's basketball has eyes on March Madness

The Golden Bears no longer want to be just a feel good story. They are ready to exceed expectations.

Man dies after being hit by dump truck in San Francisco near UCSF

A pedestrian was killed Tuesday in a collision with a dump truck near the campus of UCSF, where there is a major construction project underway. 

Sierra sees its first snow of the season

While much of Northern California is seeing a Red Flag Warning, the first snow of the season fell in the Sierra on Thursday. 

Cal student wins $100K in field goal kick during ESPN Game Day

Instead of white Vans, Daniel Villasenor was wearing gray ones when he made the 33-yard field goal kick that won him $100,000 Saturday afternoon during ESPN College GameDay.

U.S. News college rankings are out, here's how California colleges fared

U.S. News & World Report has released its closely followed annual college rankings, with California universities again topping the list.

UC police ask for weapons, Stanford reiterates protest rules

Police at University of California campuses want the regents to sign off on plans to buy new weapons and ammunition, while Stanford has reiterated rules for protesters.