Golden Gate Fields to end racing at the end of the year
Animal activists are applauding the decision by the owners of Golden Gate Fields to close it's thoroughbred horse racing track in the East Bay at the end of the year. The track has been in operation since 1941. Eight race horses have died at Golden Gate Fields since January of 2023.
Longtime Berkeley firefighter dies at age 56
The Berkeley Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, a veteran firefighter, a beloved husband and father of three.
Motorcyclist dies in Berkeley freeway crash
The CHP said alcohol and drugs were not believed to be involved in the crash.
Congress investigating Berkeley Unified over antisemitism allegations
The complaint alleges Berkeley Unified School District staff encouraged walkouts where Jewish students were isolated and "Kill the Jews" was chanted.
Cal Performances talks November shows
Katy Tucker, Cal Performances Chief Programming Officer, talks 'The 4th Witch' which is inspired by Macbeth. The show is Saturday, November 22, at Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley. 'Alice' will play Saturday, November 29 -28.
Student dies days after nearly drowning at UC Berkeley frat
Berkeley police are investigating, but so far, authorities have not released details of what happened.
Fraternity called 'public nuisance' after Cal student nearly drowns
A UC Berkeley student is in critical condition at a local hospital following what is being described as a near drowning shortly on Friday night at a fraternity house off campus on Greek Row.
Bicyclist dies after being struck by car in Berkeley
The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Man charged with watching women sleep and shower at Berkeley sorority
The suspect allegedly watched women shower in a communal setting at a Berkeley sorority house. Officials say he's a convicted felon who had part of an assault rifle and ammunition in his possession.
Berkeley votes to encrypt police radio communications
The approval came despite more than two dozen public commenters who objected to the proposal as well as the process of how it was placed on the City Council's consent calendar, which is a list of agenda items approved all at once without discussion on each.
Cal women's basketball preparing to open season in Paris
Cal Women's Basketball will take on Vanderbilt to open the 2025-2026 season on Monday, Nov. 3 in France as part of the Oui-Play Paris 2025 showcase.
Oakland's Fruitvale has emergency preparedness plan for Dia de Los Muertos
The Unity Council’s 30th annual "Dia de Los Muertos" celebrations in the Fruitvale district are full steam ahead despite fears of federal immigration enforcement.
Lila Downs lights up D�a de los Muertos in Berkeley
One of Berkeley?s biggest D�a de los Muertos celebrations goes on amid increased fears by some in the Latino community. In the face of enhanced Immigration enforcement, how Mexican American Grammy winner Lila Downs, brought love and strength to the Bay Area. The festive event was held at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall.
Bay Area events canceled amid fears over potential immigration operations
There are new fears and concerns over safety for some in Bay Area immigrant communities, despite Pres. Donald Trump's pause on a federal immigration surge in San Francisco.
Beloved Berkeley school volunteer honored after surviving carjacking rampage
Robert Clear was greeted Wednesday with roaring cheers from a Berkeley elementary school community where he has long volunteered. Clear was among those struck and injured by an alleged carjacker.
Beloved school volunteer, struck and injured by alleged carjacker in Berkeley, to be honored
A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.
6 Berkeley restaurants burglarized by same crew, police say
Six Berkeley restaurants were targeted in a break-in bonanza early Thursday morning, police said, in what appeared to be a related spree of burglaries.
Berkeley rattled by another earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 rattled Berkeley on Thursday morning.
Outdoor fridges are being stocked in underserved East Bay communities, as part of growing grassroots effort
A growing army of volunteers has been taking part in an organic, grassroots effort to help feed the hungry by stocking refrigerators placed at various locations in the East Bay.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.