Formerly incarcerated immigrant graduates from UC Berkeley, inspires others to pursue dreams
Somdeng “Danny" Thongsy is an immigrant from Southeast Asia, who spent two decades serving time in prison, but now he is an advocate for others like him.
Somdeng “Danny" Thongsy is an immigrant from Southeast Asia, who spent two decades serving time in prison, but now he is an advocate for others like him.
UC Berkeley undergrads celebrate commencement amid campus protest
Saturday marked commencement day for undergraduate students at the University of California, Berkeley.
Saturday marked commencement day for undergraduate students at the University of California, Berkeley.
Controversial billboard outside UC Berkeley law school graduation
A pro-Israel group put up a controversial billboard on Friday morning outside UC Berkeley's law school graduation.
A pro-Israel group put up a controversial billboard on Friday morning outside UC Berkeley's law school graduation.
UC Berkeley opens civil rights probe into confrontation between law professor, student
The University of California, Berkeley, has reportedly opened a civil rights investigation into an altercation between a law professor and a student, which was captured on video.
The University of California, Berkeley, has reportedly opened a civil rights investigation into an altercation between a law professor and a student, which was captured on video.
Hundreds of protesters at UC Berkeley rally against Rafah invasion
Members of the Bay Area chapter of the Palestinian Youth Movement held an "All Out for Rafah" rally at UC Berkeley on Tuesday, a day after Israel rejected a ceasefire with Hamas and hours after the IDF took control of Gaza's vital border crossing.
Members of the Bay Area chapter of the Palestinian Youth Movement held an "All Out for Rafah" rally at UC Berkeley on Tuesday, a day after Israel rejected a ceasefire with Hamas and hours after the IDF took control of Gaza's vital border crossing.
Snowiest day of winter season happens in May
A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay Area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record for the season on Sunday in the Sierra Nevada.
A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay Area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record for the season on Sunday in the Sierra Nevada.
2 Bay Area hospitals host special proms for young patients
Two hospitals on both sides of the Bay held a special prom for their teen patients on Friday night. Benioff UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland and San Francisco hosted the annual event.
Two hospitals on both sides of the Bay held a special prom for their teen patients on Friday night. Benioff UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland and San Francisco hosted the annual event.
Protestors explain divestment issues at UC Berkeley as encampment continues
Protestors camping out at UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza on Thursday said they were encouraged by meetings with UC officials.
Protestors camping out at UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza on Thursday said they were encouraged by meetings with UC officials.
Violence reported at UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza encampment
Violence broke out Wednesday evening at an encampment at Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus after days of peaceful assembly in response to the Israel-Hamas war, a contrast to arrests and turmoil at other American schools.
Violence broke out Wednesday evening at an encampment at Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus after days of peaceful assembly in response to the Israel-Hamas war, a contrast to arrests and turmoil at other American schools.
Supporters say campus protests are effective; experts differ
Chants of "Free Palestine!" continued ringing out across the UC Berkeley campus, Wednesday, as pro-Palestinian protests continued around the Bay Area and nation. Some demonstrators see the current cause as the latest in a long line of civil actions aimed at changing the course of society for the betterment. But some experts say using rallies and campus occupations isn't as effective as it was in the 1980s or 60s.
Chants of "Free Palestine!" continued ringing out across the UC Berkeley campus, Wednesday, as pro-Palestinian protests continued around the Bay Area and nation. Some demonstrators see the current cause as the latest in a long line of civil actions aimed at changing the course of society for the betterment. But some experts say using rallies and campus occupations isn't as effective as it was in the 1980s or 60s.
Beloved formerly homeless man in Berkeley dies after getting on his feet, off the streets for year-and-a-half
A former homeless man in Berkeley and beloved figure in the UC Berkeley community has died and was being remembered for his kindness and his gift of friendship.
A former homeless man in Berkeley and beloved figure in the UC Berkeley community has died and was being remembered for his kindness and his gift of friendship.
UC Berkeley protesters vow to keep camping out until they get their way
As the final day of classes at UC Berkeley came to a close on Friday, pro-Palestinian protesters showed no signs of backing down.
As the final day of classes at UC Berkeley came to a close on Friday, pro-Palestinian protesters showed no signs of backing down.
Campus protests widen; Bay Area USC student could miss second graduation
Protests widen at college campuses as a USC student from Pleasanton could miss her second graduation after missing high-school graduation due to COVID.
Protests widen at college campuses as a USC student from Pleasanton could miss her second graduation after missing high-school graduation due to COVID.
Tent protest against unrest in Gaza growing at UC Berkeley
Tents belonging to pro-Palestinian demonstrators have sprung up outside Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley, the home of the Free Speech Movement, with their supporters, growing by the day.
Tents belonging to pro-Palestinian demonstrators have sprung up outside Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley, the home of the Free Speech Movement, with their supporters, growing by the day.
UC Berkeley students set up 'Gaza Solidarity Encampment' on campus
Like other college campuses across the country, students at the University of California, Berkeley joined the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" protest, calling for the university system to stop investing money in companies that provide military aid to Israel.
Like other college campuses across the country, students at the University of California, Berkeley joined the "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" protest, calling for the university system to stop investing money in companies that provide military aid to Israel.
Two Cal students square off in Berkeley City Council special election
A special election was underway in Berkeley on Tuesday to replace former district seven City Council Member Rigel Robinson who resigned in January.
A special election was underway in Berkeley on Tuesday to replace former district seven City Council Member Rigel Robinson who resigned in January.
Disruption at UC Berkeley law dean’s home poses question about free speech
A video showing a contentious moment between a University of California, Berkeley student and a law professor and dean at their home has gone viral.
A video showing a contentious moment between a University of California, Berkeley student and a law professor and dean at their home has gone viral.
UC Regents select Richard Lyons as new chancellor
Richard Lyons, former dean of University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business and associate vice chancellor for innovation & entrepreneurship, was selected as the new chancellor of UC Berkeley.
Richard Lyons, former dean of University of California, Berkeley's Haas School of Business and associate vice chancellor for innovation & entrepreneurship, was selected as the new chancellor of UC Berkeley.
2 UC Berkeley students are the candidates in upcoming city council special election
Two UC Berkeley students are facing off in a special election for the city of Berkeley’s District 7 city council seat next Tuesday.
Two UC Berkeley students are facing off in a special election for the city of Berkeley’s District 7 city council seat next Tuesday.
California’s disabled students left behind during emergencies: ‘They just weren’t ready for someone like me’
Ryan Manriquez opened the door of his second-floor apartment to a blaring fire alarm.
Ryan Manriquez opened the door of his second-floor apartment to a blaring fire alarm.