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.
Berkeley police hear concerns as they consider expanding Flock Safety cameras, adding drones
Berkeley police are weighing an expansion of their Flock Safety camera program as community members raise concerns about data collection and access.
Berkeley police are weighing an expansion of their Flock Safety camera program as community members raise concerns about data collection and access.
Deadly bacterial outbreak discovered at Berkeley homeless encampment
Berkeley city leadership issued a public health warning on Monday after animals in a homeless encampment tested positive for leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be fatal in dogs and humans.
Berkeley city leadership issued a public health warning on Monday after animals in a homeless encampment tested positive for leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be fatal in dogs and humans.
El Salvador’s mega-prison: what UC Berkeley researchers found
Alexa Koenig, Berkeley law co-faculty director, Human Rights Center, shares findings into the deportations of Venezuelan's to El Salvador's CECOT prison. The UC Berkeley research team was part of a story pulled from “60 Minutes” just hours before airtime on December 21 by new CBS Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
Alexa Koenig, Berkeley law co-faculty director, Human Rights Center, shares findings into the deportations of Venezuelan's to El Salvador's CECOT prison. The UC Berkeley research team was part of a story pulled from “60 Minutes” just hours before airtime on December 21 by new CBS Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
Berkeley REI reopens after structural safety issues
A structural safety issue forced the REI store in Berkeley to close just days before Christmas.
A structural safety issue forced the REI store in Berkeley to close just days before Christmas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.