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.
UC Berkeley student in Taiwan shares scary experience during deadly earthquake
As crews in Taiwan look for survivors and clean up the mess left behind by the deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake, a UC Berkeley Law student said she was in Taiwan when it happened.
As crews in Taiwan look for survivors and clean up the mess left behind by the deadly 7.4 magnitude earthquake, a UC Berkeley Law student said she was in Taiwan when it happened.
San Jose State women's gymnastics team lands spot in NCAA regional tournament
While the country and region are keeping their collective eyes on the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four, there is another tournament in the Bay Area that will soon take center stage.
While the country and region are keeping their collective eyes on the NCAA Women’s Basketball Final Four, there is another tournament in the Bay Area that will soon take center stage.
Fast food franchise owners consider raising prices due to new $20 minimum wage
Fast food workers in California received a pay raise Monday, as a new law took effect that sets a $20 hourly minimum wage for workers at large chains.
Fast food workers in California received a pay raise Monday, as a new law took effect that sets a $20 hourly minimum wage for workers at large chains.
Alleged thief shoots at Berkeley resident after interrupted theft
Police are looking for the person who shot at a Berkeley resident early Sunday morning when the resident interrupted a theft.
Police are looking for the person who shot at a Berkeley resident early Sunday morning when the resident interrupted a theft.
UC Berkeley journalism school gifted $10M - largest in school's history
UC Berkeley's graduate school of journalism just received its largest gift in the school's history.
UC Berkeley's graduate school of journalism just received its largest gift in the school's history.
UC Berkeley police hope public can help identify suspects in Feb. 'Riot' at Zellerbach
Detectives with the UC Berkeley Police Department on Monday released images of people suspected of participating in a pro-Palestinian protest on campus in February that drew hundreds and resulted in violence and property damage, they said.
Detectives with the UC Berkeley Police Department on Monday released images of people suspected of participating in a pro-Palestinian protest on campus in February that drew hundreds and resulted in violence and property damage, they said.
UC Berkeley private security program, SafeBears, has come to an end
A private security pilot program called SafeBears at UC Berkeley has come to an end.
A private security pilot program called SafeBears at UC Berkeley has come to an end.
Antisemitism complaints at UC Berkeley investigated by House committee
UC Berkeley is the latest university to be added to a list of schools under investigation by the federal government for antisemitism; Cal was told on Tuesday at the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for possible antisemitism on the campus.
UC Berkeley is the latest university to be added to a list of schools under investigation by the federal government for antisemitism; Cal was told on Tuesday at the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for possible antisemitism on the campus.
UC Berkeley parents hire private security to temporarily patrol campus after raising $40K
A group of Cal parents, concerned about crime on the UC Berkeley campus, is taking matters into their own hands this month. From March 6 through March 23, parent-led non-profit SafeBears is paying for six private security cards to roam the streets near student dorms at night as part of a pilot program.
A group of Cal parents, concerned about crime on the UC Berkeley campus, is taking matters into their own hands this month. From March 6 through March 23, parent-led non-profit SafeBears is paying for six private security cards to roam the streets near student dorms at night as part of a pilot program.