Golden Gate Fields horse racing track to close at end of 2023 season
The Golden Gate Fields horse racing track near Berkeley is shutting down after its current 2023 season, the company that owns the track announced Sunday.
The Golden Gate Fields horse racing track near Berkeley is shutting down after its current 2023 season, the company that owns the track announced Sunday.
Berkeley City Council takes on decriminalization of psychedelic drugs
Psychedelic reform was on the agenda at the Berkeley City Council meeting Tuesday. The legislation would cover personal use and possession of mushrooms and ayahuasca.
Psychedelic reform was on the agenda at the Berkeley City Council meeting Tuesday. The legislation would cover personal use and possession of mushrooms and ayahuasca.
Berkeley suspect who allegedly set man on fire faces attempted murder and other charges
A 24-year-old Berkeley man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly setting a man on fire in an unprovoked attack last month.
A 24-year-old Berkeley man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly setting a man on fire in an unprovoked attack last month.
BART reopens restrooms at Embarcadero, Downtown Berkeley stations
BART reopened the restrooms at its Embarcadero and Downtown Berkeley stations Friday as part of an ongoing effort to reopen restrooms that have been closed at 10 of its underground stations since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
BART reopened the restrooms at its Embarcadero and Downtown Berkeley stations Friday as part of an ongoing effort to reopen restrooms that have been closed at 10 of its underground stations since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Berkeley police search for missing 20-year-old
Berkeley police are asking for help in their search for a 20-year-old who went missing Sunday evening.
Berkeley police are asking for help in their search for a 20-year-old who went missing Sunday evening.
Berkeley restaurant owner recognized for giving free meal to anyone who needs it, 'no questions asked'
Berkeley diner owner Collin Doran has long been in the business of feeding people. And that’s meant feeding people — even if they don’t have the money to pay.
Berkeley diner owner Collin Doran has long been in the business of feeding people. And that’s meant feeding people — even if they don’t have the money to pay.
John Legend hangs out with kids in Berkeley before Greek Theatre event
John Legend brought two of his kids to hang out in Berkeley before his performance at the Greek Theatre Saturday night.
John Legend brought two of his kids to hang out in Berkeley before his performance at the Greek Theatre Saturday night.
Woman robbed at gunpoint near UC Berkeley
A woman was robbed at gunpoint near the University of California at Berkeley campus Friday night, according to the University of California police department.
A woman was robbed at gunpoint near the University of California at Berkeley campus Friday night, according to the University of California police department.
Customers' cars stolen in Berkeley auto-repair shop burglary
The co-owner of a Berkeley auto-repair shop said Thursday that he's rethinking security after thieves broke in and stole four cars belonging to customers as well as other equipment.
The co-owner of a Berkeley auto-repair shop said Thursday that he's rethinking security after thieves broke in and stole four cars belonging to customers as well as other equipment.
3 Bay Area eateries among the top in 100 best burgers in America list
Three Bay Area eateries made the top 20 in Yelp’s mouthwatering list of 100 best burgers in America.
Three Bay Area eateries made the top 20 in Yelp’s mouthwatering list of 100 best burgers in America.
UC Berkeley to add new college to campus
UC Berkeley is establishing a new college on its campus for the first time in more than 50 years.
UC Berkeley is establishing a new college on its campus for the first time in more than 50 years.
Beloved Bay Area Children's Theater to close effective immediately
The Bay Area Children's Theater, a longtime and beloved performing arts company in Berkeley, has abruptly announced its closure.
The Bay Area Children's Theater, a longtime and beloved performing arts company in Berkeley, has abruptly announced its closure.
Some members have questions after Claremont hotel sold to luxury resort group
Some members have questions now that the Claremont Club & Spa, has been sold to a luxury resort investment group.
Some members have questions now that the Claremont Club & Spa, has been sold to a luxury resort investment group.
Friend of slain baker Jen Angel brutally attacked in Berkeley robbery
A friend of Jen Angel, the baker who was killed during a violent robbery in Oakland a few months ago, was brutally attacked in a robbery Sunday. Friends say the victim was on her way to a memorial for Angel when she was beaten up by two teenage girls.
A friend of Jen Angel, the baker who was killed during a violent robbery in Oakland a few months ago, was brutally attacked in a robbery Sunday. Friends say the victim was on her way to a memorial for Angel when she was beaten up by two teenage girls.
City of Berkeley, Cal named after Irish slave owner
A name change in Ireland is bringing up new questions about Berkeley's namesake.
A name change in Ireland is bringing up new questions about Berkeley's namesake.
Cal student falls from fraternity roof, sustains significant injuries: police
A Cal student fell three stories off a fraternity roof Saturday sustaining significant injuries, according to the Berkeley Police Department. The student, in her 20s, fell during a Cal Day fraternity party.
A Cal student fell three stories off a fraternity roof Saturday sustaining significant injuries, according to the Berkeley Police Department. The student, in her 20s, fell during a Cal Day fraternity party.
Whimsical 'Saxophone Home' in Berkeley up for sale
If you're a music lover, and shopping around for a new home there's an unusual new listing in Berkeley that may interest you. It's a three-story house on Tunnel Road that some people call the Saxophone House.
If you're a music lover, and shopping around for a new home there's an unusual new listing in Berkeley that may interest you. It's a three-story house on Tunnel Road that some people call the Saxophone House.
Berkeley's natural gas ban overturned by federal appeals court
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas lines in new buildings.
A federal appeals court on Monday overturned Berkeley’s first-in-the-nation ban on natural gas lines in new buildings.
Delivery truck burglarized in Berkeley in broad daylight
Surveillance video from Cedar Market in North Berkeley captured the moment a delivery truck was burglarized on Wednesday just after 12 p.m.
Surveillance video from Cedar Market in North Berkeley captured the moment a delivery truck was burglarized on Wednesday just after 12 p.m.
Cherry blossoms in bloom, parade returns to Japantown: Arts & culture events
The famed cherry blossoms of San Francisco's Japantown are in bloom and the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival parade returns. Here's some springtime arts, culture and entertainment events.
The famed cherry blossoms of San Francisco's Japantown are in bloom and the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival parade returns. Here's some springtime arts, culture and entertainment events.