UC Regents consider 23-story Berkeley student housing project

The UC Board of Regents Finance and Capital Strategies committee is meeting on Wednesday afternoon to discuss a proposed 23-story, $443 million student housing development in Southside, Berkeley.

'Future of Food' exhibit to open at UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science

The future of food is here, and it's sustainable. The University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science is opening a new exhibit titled the "Future of Food", and it's highlighting the scientists and companies on the forefront of that effort.

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.