‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two cases of mumps were reported at Berkeley High School, prompting the city to issue a public health advisory.
Counter-culture singer, Country Joe McDonald, dies at 84
Country Joe McDonald, a legendary Bay Area voice in counter-culture and protest music, has died.
Country Joe McDonald, a legendary Bay Area voice in counter-culture and protest music, has died.
Berkeley police crack down on retail thieves
KTVU went on a ride along with Berkeley police as they conducted a retail-theft operation.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
East Bay mourns sudden death of 'local legend' Todd Walker
The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.
The East Bay is mourning the loss of a man many describe as a "local legend" who dedicated more than three decades of his life to saving at-risk youth and supporting families in need. Todd Walker, a pillar of the community, died suddenly earlier this week from an apparent heart attack. He was 64 years old.
Large fire breaks out in Berkeley warehouse
A large fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Berkeley, where flames and smoke could be seen from Interstate Highway 80.
A large fire broke out early Tuesday morning in Berkeley, where flames and smoke could be seen from Interstate Highway 80.
Explosive chemical found in Berkeley home forces evacuations
Hazardous materials discovered inside a Berkeley home forced the evacuation of residents and nearby homes, authorities said.
Hazardous materials discovered inside a Berkeley home forced the evacuation of residents and nearby homes, authorities said.
Suspect arrested in string of decades-old Alameda County kidnappings, sexual assaults
The alleged crimes span four jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008 and involve at least seven victim.
The alleged crimes span four jurisdictions between 1994 and 2008 and involve at least seven victim.