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.

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.

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.

‘We’re alive': West Berkeley fire victims grateful despite losing homes

Tenants displaced by a predawn fire in West Berkeley said Thursday they are without permanent housing but grateful they escaped without injury.

Berkeley Humane calling for fosters as 'kitten season' begins

Berkeley Humane is operating in "survival mode" as the onset of kitten season brings a surge of young animals to a facility currently without a physical shelter building.

Nonprofit looks to transform Golden Gate Fields, vacant since 2024, into public park

A nonprofit is looking to turn the former site of Golden Gate Fields in the East Bay into a public park. The horse racing venue closed in 2024 after 83 years of operation.

10 Berkeley families displaced from homes after overnight apartment fire

The Berkeley Fire Department said it received a call just before 3 a.m. reporting a fire at a building on the 2300 block of Ninth Street.

Berkeley delays vote on $2M Flock surveillance expansion

Berkeley is postponing a decision on whether to expand and renew its contract with the Flock surveillance system after a marathon city council meeting.

Cal's new defensive coordinator returns to Bay Area with NFL experience

Antioch native and De La Salle alum Michael Hutchings is the new defensive coordinator for University of California's football program.

Persian-Americans invite everyone to Berkeley for Nowruz

The Persian New Year, a celebration tied to the spring equinox, begins worldwide on Friday, and for decades, Berkeley's Persian community has held a sort of pre-party that's inextricably tied to the diverse college town.

Bay Area AI dating company hiring chief officer to plan parties, paying 6-figure salary

An artificial intelligence-driven dating platform based out of Berkeley is hiring for a unique, new position, essentially seeking a chief officer tasked with planning parties on yachts.

Berkeley Unified will issue more than 350 layoff notices

The Berkeley Unified School District announced it will issue 351 preliminary layoff or reassignment notices as it anticipates another year of budget cuts.

Mumps at Berkeley High prompts public health advisory

Two cases of mumps were reported at Berkeley High School, prompting the city to issue a public health advisory.

Berkeley police crack down on retail thieves

KTVU went on a ride along with Berkeley police as they conducted a retail-theft operation.

Several anti-war protests spring up around Bay Area

Some demonstrators celebrated the potential for regime change while also expressing concern about the US-Israel attacks on Iran and its people.

Gathering, a story of memory, resilience and community
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Gathering by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre is an immersive performance that tells the story of Israa, a young woman confronting fragmented memories after an attack on her village. Samar Haddad King, the artistic director gives insight. Performances run from February 27- March 1 at UC Berkeley's  Zellerbach Playhouse.

Historic tennis club recalls being first and only Black national champions

The predominantly-Black club is not active anymore, but it was a mecca for Black tennis players 70 years ago, when the sport was segregated.

Musicians, friends gather to remember East Bay trumpet player shot by deputies

Local musicians are paying tribute to a beloved trumpet player who was shot and killed by Alameda County Sheriff's Deputies outside his home earlier this week.