OpenAI engineer is using his stock awards to launch new community makerspace in this East Bay city
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
Bay Area swimmer hopes to swim entire coast of California
Catherine Breed, 33, will begin her grueling journey at the Oregon border on July 1. She plans to swim more than 900 miles, finishing sometime in October at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Catherine Breed, 33, will begin her grueling journey at the Oregon border on July 1. She plans to swim more than 900 miles, finishing sometime in October at the U.S.-Mexico border.
These 2 Bay Area universities ranked top in the world
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
Stanford, UC Berkeley ranked in top ten of global universities
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
Leptospirosis claims one life in Berkeley, months after initial outbreak
Berkeley city officials have confirmed one death as the result of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease identified in a homeless encampment in January.
Berkeley city officials have confirmed one death as the result of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease identified in a homeless encampment in January.
Arrest made after arson attack at Berkeley animal shelter
The arrest of Peter Taraba, 48, was made by the Berkeley Police Department in connection with the arson that occurred at Berkeley Animal Services last weekend.
The arrest of Peter Taraba, 48, was made by the Berkeley Police Department in connection with the arson that occurred at Berkeley Animal Services last weekend.
New parking rules coming to Berkeley
Berkeley is making changes to how they're operating parking matters, with their times and payments, as well as adjusting fines. Parking meter operating hours are extended from to 8 p.m. compared to the 6 p.m. end time previously.
Berkeley is making changes to how they're operating parking matters, with their times and payments, as well as adjusting fines. Parking meter operating hours are extended from to 8 p.m. compared to the 6 p.m. end time previously.
Arson investigation at Berkeley animal shelter after suspicious fire, police say
A suspicious fire that broke out at Berkeley Anima Carel Services over the weekend is now being investigated as arson, according to police.
A suspicious fire that broke out at Berkeley Anima Carel Services over the weekend is now being investigated as arson, according to police.
Berkeley animal shelter remains closed after 'suspicious' fire broke out
Berkeley Animal Care Services suffered a fire in the lobby late Saturday evening The initial call was for a water flow alarm, but increased to a working structure fire that is considered “suspicious in nature," according to Berkeley Fire.
Berkeley Animal Care Services suffered a fire in the lobby late Saturday evening The initial call was for a water flow alarm, but increased to a working structure fire that is considered “suspicious in nature," according to Berkeley Fire.
Australian team arrives in Bay Area for FIFA World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicking off next week, international squads are arriving at their respective base camps to prepare for their upcoming tournament campaigns.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially kicking off next week, international squads are arriving at their respective base camps to prepare for their upcoming tournament campaigns.
Woman found dead in Berkeley apartment building; investigation underway
An investigation into the woman’s death is ongoing, and it was not immediately known exactly how she died.
An investigation into the woman’s death is ongoing, and it was not immediately known exactly how she died.
12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a bold, Berkeley-based literary extravaganza
Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues.
Starting this Friday, Berkeley will hold its 12th annual Bay Area Book Festival, a "world-class literary extravaganza", boasting as many as 400 authors on 21 stages at multiple downtown venues.
Berkeley Humane hosts free pet vaccine and microchip clinic this weekend
Berkeley Humane is partnering with several nonprofits this weekend to offer free vaccines, microchipping and pet tags for cats and dogs across the Bay Area as part of its Champions for Pet Health Rally.
Berkeley Humane is partnering with several nonprofits this weekend to offer free vaccines, microchipping and pet tags for cats and dogs across the Bay Area as part of its Champions for Pet Health Rally.
Cal Performances presents, This Land: Reflections on America
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
Berkeley renews Flock but blocks significant expansion of network
The Berkeley City Council has voted to renew its existing contract for the Flock automated license plate reader system, though officials blocked a significant expansion of the city's surveillance network.
The Berkeley City Council has voted to renew its existing contract for the Flock automated license plate reader system, though officials blocked a significant expansion of the city's surveillance network.
Man's body discovered on UC Berkeley campus; no indication of foul play, officials say
The body of a man was discovered on UC Berkeley's campus Wednesday afternoon. Campus police say the person found does not appear to be affiliated with the university.
The body of a man was discovered on UC Berkeley's campus Wednesday afternoon. Campus police say the person found does not appear to be affiliated with the university.
Berkeley paraclimber racing against time, vision loss ahead of World Cup
A world-class paraclimber from Berkeley is preparing for the international stage, competing not only against the best athletes in the world but against a rare condition that is slowly taking his sight.
A world-class paraclimber from Berkeley is preparing for the international stage, competing not only against the best athletes in the world but against a rare condition that is slowly taking his sight.
This East Bay city was named the nation's 'worst' market for homebuyers
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
An East Bay city known for its history of activism, widely considered the birthplace of the free-speech movement, and placed on the map by a world-renowned university, may be getting attention for another distinction — the nation’s least favorable market for home buyers.
Former San Jose State football star is missing. Family seeks help in his disappearance
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
A search is underway for a former San Jose State football star, as his mother makes a desperate plea asking for help to bring her son home safely.
Naked man armed with shotgun walks into Berkeley Tesla service center
A 35-year-old man is accused of entering a Tesla service center in Berkeley while naked and carrying a shotgun, prompting fears of an active shooter, according to police.
A 35-year-old man is accused of entering a Tesla service center in Berkeley while naked and carrying a shotgun, prompting fears of an active shooter, according to police.