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.

Kamala Harris' historic nomination shines light on Bay Area roots

Vice-President Kamala Harris's historic nomination to become the Democratic Party presidential nominee is also shining a light on her roots in the Bay Area.

UC and CSU systems enact more strict policies on encampments, protests

Encampments at University of California and California State University campuses are not allowed, and leaders plan to crack down on them.

Reports of shots fired at UC Berkeley Clark Kerr campus track prompts lockdown

Students were alerted that there were reports of shots being fired at UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus track Thursday morning, according to the university's warning system.

Feds charge man with firebombing UC Berkeley police car

U.S. attorneys charged a 34-year-old East Bay man for allegedly lighting Molotov cocktails under a police car in Berkeley.

Arrest made in UC Berkeley arson investigation

Cal Fire identified a suspect in the four recent arson attacks on the UC Berkeley campus and authorities made an arrest Monday, the agency said.

Arson reported outside UC Berkeley building

Arson has been reported on UC Berkeley's campus as of Thursday afternoon, authorities said. 

People's Park: California Supreme Court allows new student housing

A California Supreme Court ruling will allow student housing at University of California to be built at Berkeley’s historic People’s Park - a win for UC Berkeley, which has been trying to build more housing for years.