Organization raising $10k to send family of teen receiving treatment in San Francisco on Hawaii trip

A Minnesota family is hoping to go on the trip of a lifetime. The non-profit One At A Time is trying to raise $10,000 by the end of the year to send the Wicklund family on a dream trip to Hawaii, after years of struggling with their 15-year-old son Isaac's illnesses. 

Winter storm brings wet week to UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab

Experts with the lab say that this week's winter storm brought a mixture of snow and rain, which both melted and refreshed snow levels.

Decades-old snow diaries tell storied history of Central Sierra's Snow Lab

The Central Sierra Snow Lab, which is currently managed by UC Berkeley, first opened its doors in 1946. Snowfall records span numerous and even predate the lab by many years.

UC Berkeley, Harvard announce joint project to study influence of psychedelics

University of California, Berkeley and Harvard University announced this month that the two institutions received funding to begin research into how psychedelics have influenced art, literature and society.  

UC Berkeley sued for 'current hotbed of anti-Jewish hostility'

A nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., sued UC Berkeley on Tuesday alleging that the campus allows the "longstanding, unchecked spread of antisemitism," which has resulted in a current hotbed of anti-Jewish hostility and harassment. 

Ott’s 100-yard kickoff return propels Cal to 33-7 victory over UCLA in Pac-12 finale

Jaydn Ott had a 100-yard kickoff return, Jeremiah Hunter had a pair of touchdown receptions and California became bowl eligible for the first time in four years with a 33-7 victory over UCLA Saturday night in the final regular-season game under the current iteration of the Pac-12 Conference.

APEC expectations: KTVU talks with top diplomat and UC Berkeley expert

San Francisco will be in the international spotlight as it prepares to host the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit or APEC from November 11 - 17th, with heads of state and top leaders from the 21 member economies and tens of thousands of delegates.

University of California regents stand by Israel-Hamas statement

After receiving condemnation from a faculty group over its response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a spokesperson for the University of California regents Thursday said the system stands by its original Oct. 9 statement condemning the attack on Israel by Hamas that killed over 1,400 Israelis and took over 240 hostages.   

UCSF medical professionals describe 'horrors' happening in Gaza, call for ceasefire, aid

On Wednesday, medical professionals at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center held a press conference calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.  

15, including minor, arrested for protest on Cal football field

The Cal football game against USC was delayed due to a protest by UC Berkeley students. Protesters were yelling, "Justice for Ivonne."

Misinformation is another weapon in Israel-Hamas war, experts say

As the Israel-Hamas war is being waged on the ground and in the air, another battle is raging online and on social media.

Viral spread of misinformation on social media adds to Israel-Hamas conflict
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In the Israel-Hamas war, the viral spread of misinformation on social media has added to the conflict. We spoke with experts about the digital war over facts and ways to prevent fake posts from proliferating.

Bay Area groups feeling Islamophobia, antisemitism as tensions run high

Tensions are high between Jewish and Muslim groups in the Bay Area, illustrated by an emotionally charged City Council meeting in Richmond on Tuesday evening and a student walk-out on UC Berkeley’s campus.

Former UC Berkeley basketball player beaten in Poland

A former UC Berkeley basketball player was reportedly beaten and left with a head injury in Poland.