UC Berkeley offering new Taylor Swift course exploring 'Artistry & Entrepreneurship' of the mega-star
UC Berkeley is offering a new class that will do a deep dive into the work and influence of a "great American dynasty," Taylor Swift.
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
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.
UC Berkeley professor explains diplomatic challenges of Biden's Middle East trip
President Biden begins his high-stakes trip into the Israel Hamas war zone Wednesday, already facing a setback.
NASA, UC Berkeley unveil plans for $2B space research hub in Silicon Valley
After a decades-long partnership, NASA's Ames Research Center and U.C. Berkeley announced on Monday their intention to deepen their collaboration.
Berkeley law professor asks employers not to hire 'my antisemitic law students'
University of California Berkeley law professor Steven Davidoff Solomon called out some of his students for supporting "antisemitic conduct" on campus.
California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour
California will raise the minimum wage for health care workers to $25 per hour over the next decade under a new law Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Friday.
UC Berkeley scholars, one Israeli and one Palestinian discuss Israel-Hamas war
The human toll of the Israel-Hamas war is heartbreaking for people on both sides of the conflict.
Formerly homeless Berkeley Law student helps homeless man enroll in school, secure housing
Once unhoused himself, Berkeley Law student Anthony Carrascohas helped a homeless man get off the streets and enroll in community college. Carrasco has also used his past as fuel to bring about change to Bay Area homeless policies, especially those involving children.
'They saved her life': 13-year-old from Tracy survives cardiac arrest
School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.
Berkeley police arrest 4 suspects after string of East Bay robberies
Berkeley police arrested four people suspected a string of robberies in the East Bay, including four in Berkeley, two in Oakland and one at UC Berkeley.
UCSF nurses' union says increased workplace violence linked to hiring freeze
Registered nurses at the University of California, San Francisco say they have seen an increase in workplace violence since the medical center imposed a hiring freeze four months ago.
UC president’s Berkeley home vandalized; regents reject buying him home in Piedmont
The University of California regents want to protect President Michael Drake, whose Berkeley home has been the target of vandals — including racist graffiti. But they won't buy Drake a nearly $13 million home in Piedmont.
California has the top two best public universities in the country, according to new rankings
Two California universities were ranked No. 1 for public colleges, in the latest edition of U.S. News and World Report's annual list.
Dreamforce Day 2: Gov. Newsom's attendance, $6.5M fundraiser for UCSF
Thousands of Dreamforce attendees packed Chase Center Wednesday for the Dreamfest benefit concert featuring the Foo Fighters. The event raised an estimated $6.5 million for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.
Berkeley sounding its first emergency sirens for testing this weekend
The city of Berkeley is testing their newly installed outdoor warning system for the first time on Sunday, September 17. Ten sirens have been installed throughout the City.
Dreamforce returns with estimated 40,000 attendees and high stakes for SF
Dreamforce is back in San Francisco, bringing an estimated 40,000 attendees to the city for the annual Salesforce event that lasts from September 12-14th this year.