Berkeley restaurant manager detained by federal immigration agents at airport
Coworkers and customers say the restaurant worker's detainment has created heightened fear within the local community.
Coworkers and customers say the restaurant worker's detainment has created heightened fear within the local community.
Beloved Berkeley restaurant manager detained by ICE at airport
An employee at Berkeley's Oceanview Cafe was detained last Friday as he boarded a flight to Las Vegas. Friends say he's worked at the Berkeley restaurant for six years and does not have immigration documents. KTVU reached out to immigration officials and are awaiting a response. Jesse Gary reports.
An employee at Berkeley's Oceanview Cafe was detained last Friday as he boarded a flight to Las Vegas. Friends say he's worked at the Berkeley restaurant for six years and does not have immigration documents. KTVU reached out to immigration officials and are awaiting a response. Jesse Gary reports.
$125M proposed to turn Golden Gate Fields into a waterfront park
The long-imagined transformation of Golden Gate Fields into a sprawling public park on the East Bay waterfront is moving closer to reality following new funding developments unveiled this weekend.
The long-imagined transformation of Golden Gate Fields into a sprawling public park on the East Bay waterfront is moving closer to reality following new funding developments unveiled this weekend.
Popular luxury spa in historic Bay Area hotel closes after 25 years
A historic Bay Area hotel has closed its popular spa after decades of serving as a quiet wellness sanctuary and upscale space for unwinding.
A historic Bay Area hotel has closed its popular spa after decades of serving as a quiet wellness sanctuary and upscale space for unwinding.
Man vandalizes Berkeley church, attacks contractors with pipe, police say
A man has been arrested and charged with assault and vandalism after police say he attacked three men with a metal pipe when they found him sleeping inside a shuttered church near the University of California, Berkeley. Police said the man also trashed the church.
A man has been arrested and charged with assault and vandalism after police say he attacked three men with a metal pipe when they found him sleeping inside a shuttered church near the University of California, Berkeley. Police said the man also trashed the church.
Bay Area swimmer crosses Strait of Gibraltar, on verge of breaking world record
A Bay Area athlete completed a grueling open-water marathon swim across the punishing Strait of Gibraltar, bringing her one step closer to becoming the youngest person to achieve a feat reached by only about 50 people in the world.
A Bay Area athlete completed a grueling open-water marathon swim across the punishing Strait of Gibraltar, bringing her one step closer to becoming the youngest person to achieve a feat reached by only about 50 people in the world.
Popular restaurant worker in Berkeley severely assaulted, left unconscious
A popular restaurant worker in Berkeley is facing a long road to recovery after his family says he was beaten, robbed, and left unconscious after he left work.
A popular restaurant worker in Berkeley is facing a long road to recovery after his family says he was beaten, robbed, and left unconscious after he left work.
Bay Area teen swims from Ireland to Scotland, for 'every single person' ever touched by cancer
A teen Berkeley swimmer continues to mark monumental aquatic feats around the globe, as she uses each swim stroke to honor those fighting cancer.
A teen Berkeley swimmer continues to mark monumental aquatic feats around the globe, as she uses each swim stroke to honor those fighting cancer.
Man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in an elevator in the East Bay
A 40-year-old man faces attempted rape charges, accused of attacking a woman in an elevator, after following her into her apartment building, police said.
A 40-year-old man faces attempted rape charges, accused of attacking a woman in an elevator, after following her into her apartment building, police said.
Police search Berkeley campus, advise public to secure in place
Officers with the University of California Berkeley Police Department conducted a search of campus buildings on Tuesday in what was called a "critical alert."
Officers with the University of California Berkeley Police Department conducted a search of campus buildings on Tuesday in what was called a "critical alert."
Legendary Bay Area high school coach, hall of famer, Gene Nakamura dies
A beloved and legendary Bay Area coach who touched the lives of generations of students, has died, triggering heartfelt tributes to a man described as an inspiring teacher, a powerful mentor and an icon.
A beloved and legendary Bay Area coach who touched the lives of generations of students, has died, triggering heartfelt tributes to a man described as an inspiring teacher, a powerful mentor and an icon.
OpenAI engineer is using his stock awards to launch new community makerspace in this East Bay city
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
An OpenAI software engineer is using his stock-based compensation from the tech giant’s upcoming initial public offering to create a non-profit collaborative workspace where the community can come together and build things.
Bay Area swimmer hopes to swim entire coast of California
Catherine Breed, 33, will begin her grueling journey at the Oregon border on July 1. She plans to swim more than 900 miles, finishing sometime in October at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Catherine Breed, 33, will begin her grueling journey at the Oregon border on July 1. She plans to swim more than 900 miles, finishing sometime in October at the U.S.-Mexico border.
These 2 Bay Area universities ranked top in the world
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
Stanford, UC Berkeley ranked in top ten of global universities
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.
Leptospirosis claims one life in Berkeley, months after initial outbreak
Berkeley city officials have confirmed one death as the result of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease identified in a homeless encampment in January.
Berkeley city officials have confirmed one death as the result of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease identified in a homeless encampment in January.
Arrest made after arson attack at Berkeley animal shelter
The arrest of Peter Taraba, 48, was made by the Berkeley Police Department in connection with the arson that occurred at Berkeley Animal Services last weekend.
The arrest of Peter Taraba, 48, was made by the Berkeley Police Department in connection with the arson that occurred at Berkeley Animal Services last weekend.
New parking rules coming to Berkeley
Berkeley is making changes to how they're operating parking matters, with their times and payments, as well as adjusting fines. Parking meter operating hours are extended from to 8 p.m. compared to the 6 p.m. end time previously.
Berkeley is making changes to how they're operating parking matters, with their times and payments, as well as adjusting fines. Parking meter operating hours are extended from to 8 p.m. compared to the 6 p.m. end time previously.
Arson investigation at Berkeley animal shelter after suspicious fire, police say
A suspicious fire that broke out at Berkeley Anima Carel Services over the weekend is now being investigated as arson, according to police.
A suspicious fire that broke out at Berkeley Anima Carel Services over the weekend is now being investigated as arson, according to police.
Berkeley animal shelter remains closed after 'suspicious' fire broke out
Berkeley Animal Care Services suffered a fire in the lobby late Saturday evening The initial call was for a water flow alarm, but increased to a working structure fire that is considered “suspicious in nature," according to Berkeley Fire.
Berkeley Animal Care Services suffered a fire in the lobby late Saturday evening The initial call was for a water flow alarm, but increased to a working structure fire that is considered “suspicious in nature," according to Berkeley Fire.