Popular restaurant worker in Berkeley severely assaulted, left unconscious
A popular restaurant worker in Berkeley is facing a long road to recovery after his family says he was beaten, robbed, and left unconscious after he left work.
A popular restaurant worker in Berkeley is facing a long road to recovery after his family says he was beaten, robbed, and left unconscious after he left work.
Bay Area teen swims from Ireland to Scotland, for 'every single person' ever touched by cancer
A teen Berkeley swimmer continues to mark monumental aquatic feats around the globe, as she uses each swim stroke to honor those fighting cancer.
A teen Berkeley swimmer continues to mark monumental aquatic feats around the globe, as she uses each swim stroke to honor those fighting cancer.
Man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in an elevator in the East Bay
A 40-year-old man faces attempted rape charges, accused of attacking a woman in an elevator, after following her into her apartment building, police said.
A 40-year-old man faces attempted rape charges, accused of attacking a woman in an elevator, after following her into her apartment building, police said.
Police search Berkeley campus, advise public to secure in place
Officers with the University of California Berkeley Police Department conducted a search of campus buildings on Tuesday in what was called a "critical alert."
Officers with the University of California Berkeley Police Department conducted a search of campus buildings on Tuesday in what was called a "critical alert."
Legendary Bay Area high school coach, hall of famer, Gene Nakamura dies
A beloved and legendary Bay Area coach who touched the lives of generations of students, has died, triggering heartfelt tributes to a man described as an inspiring teacher, a powerful mentor and an icon.
A beloved and legendary Bay Area coach who touched the lives of generations of students, has died, triggering heartfelt tributes to a man described as an inspiring teacher, a powerful mentor and an icon.
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.