Police arrest woman suspected of 4 kidnapping attempts
Berkeley police on Wednesday arrested a woman who they believe is behind a series of attempted kidnappings going back to August.
Bay Area scientist wins Nobel Prize in physics
Bay Area scientist John Clauser won the Nobel Prize in physics.
Loved ones mourn shooting deaths of Berkeley brothers
Tears and heartbreak at a candlelight vigil for two Berkeley teenagers who were shot and killed at a house party over the weekend.
Berkeley brothers killed at birthday party were targeted
The party where two teenage brothers were shot and killed was hosted at an Airbnb rental, according to police.
Parents fed up with student safety at UC's residence halls
Another incident occurred Sept. 15 when a trespasser got into Griffiths Hall and found the way to a women's shower. Police arrested the suspect.
Arsonist starts 2 fires at People's Park Housing Site in Berkeley
Police in Berkeley are looking for an arsonist who they say started two fires at the People's Park Housing Construction site.
Protests over woman's death escalate in Iran, solidarity rally draws hundreds at UC Berkeley
Hundreds of people from the Bay Area joined protesters across the country Friday. They're upset about the death of a woman in Iran who was arrested after being accused of not wearing her hijab properly. A crowd, estimated to be as many as 500, marched at University of California Berkeley.
Berkeley police warn of woman trying to lure children into vehicle in attempted kidnapping cases
Berkeley Police Department issued a community safety alert after a woman allegedly tried to lure a 12-year-old boy into her vehicle on Tuesday.
Possible anti-Asian hate crime reported by UC Berkeley police
University of California Berkeley police say they are investigating an anti-Asian hate crime that happened Monday morning about a block away from campus.
Minor quake strikes Berkeley
An earthquake of a 2.9 preliminary magnitude rumbled east of Berkeley about 2:41 a.m. Thursday.
Residents rescued from burning Berkeley apartment building
Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Berkeley early Monday evening where three people, trapped on the building's third floor had to be rescued, officials say.
Berkeley police searching for missing 16-year-old
Police in Berkeley are asking for the public's help locating a missing 16-year-old. Officials say Elliot Eckert has been missing since September 8.
Wildfire smoke enters Bay Area prompting air quality advisory
Wildfire smoke has drifted into the Bay Area and has prompted an air quality advisory through Saturday.
UC Berkley to require in-door masks for student who decline flu vaccine
UC Berkley will require students and staff who are not vaccinated against the flu virus to wear masks indoors throughout the flu season, according to their website.
REI employees vote to unionize, becoming chain's second union store
REI employees in Berkeley made history Thursday as a majority voted in favor of unionizing, becoming the second store in REI's nationwide chain to organize.
3 arrested in 'Yoga to the People' tax fraud case
The complaint said the defendants evaded taxes by failing to keep corporate books by accepting yoga students’ payments in cash, sometimes collected in tissue boxes passed around during classes, and by paying yoga teachers in cash and “off the books.”
Cal launches NIL platform with help from former running back Marshawn Lynch
The California Legends, a group of UC Berkley alumni and former athletes, announced their launch as a NIL platform. The website will give Berkeley fans, alumni and supporters the chance to support their favorite Cal athletes, allowing them to profit off of their Name, Image and Likeness.
Hate crime, assault, arson reported at Park in Berkeley
A transgender person was allegedly assaulted in People’s Park Sunday morning in what is being investigated as a hate crime by the UC Berkeley police – one of several violent incidents at the park over the weekend.
East Bay middle schoolers learn to fine-tune their dance skills
Berkeley/Oakland AileyCamp -- conceived by pioneering New York City-based choreographer Alvin Ailey in 1989 -- also teaches lessons designed to set middle-schoolers up for success in all facets of their lives.
People's Park construction stopped by appeals court for now
An appeals court on Friday issued a temporary injunction, preventing any demolition and construction at the historic People's Park in Berkeley, following days of protests over a controversial student housing project.