Beloved peregrine falcon found dead in Berkeley; likely hit by car
Grinnell, a peregrine falcon who lived on the Campanile at the University of California at Berkeley campus, was found dead. Bird watchers think he was hit by a car.
Berkeley brewery releases beer in support of Ukraine
A Berkeley brewery just released a new beer in support of Ukraine. It's called “Slava Ukraini” and was brewed at Fieldwork. It’s a pale European lager using hops from Poland.
Oscar slap incident has comedians concerned over safety
The shocking Oscars moment between actor Will Smith and comedian Chris Rock has some comedians jumping to Rock’s defense. Some are saying the repercussions for an off-color joke should not be physical violence.
Berkeley heeds calls for unity at rally for Ukraine
The sound of the Ukrainian national anthem and the blue and gold colors of the Ukrainian flag rose above the city of Berkeley Thursday, as about one hundred people gathered for a rally in response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for a worldwide Day of Unity.
Berkeley council takes step toward repairing economic injury from slavery
Berkeley City Council members took a step toward making economic reparations to Black people for the years of slavery white people subjected them to and the harm caused by the country's legacy of segregation.
St. Patrick's Day crowd returns to The Starry Plough in Berkeley
Irish eyes were smiling at The Starry Plough on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley. The longtime family-run pub hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day event – a tradition that has been on hold for two years.
Ukranian native now living in Berkeley turns into one-man fundraising effort
For weeks now, the Ukrainian native now living in Berkeley has been running a one-man fundraising effort, collecting donations here and making weekly trips to the bank to wire money directly to people in Ukraine who are desperately in need of supplies and funds.
Chez Panisse reopens legendary dining room in Berkeley for first time in two years
The world famous Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panisse, welcomed guests back into its dining room Tuesday for the first time in two years. With Covid-19 numbers continuing to decline across the Bay Area, the restaurant decided now was the right time to reopen for in-house dining.
UC Berkeley declines group’s offer to admit 1K more students
Save Berkeley Neighborhoods said in a statement that it would agree to a temporary or partial stay of the state Supreme Court ruling to freeze next fall’s enrollment at 2020-21 levels, meaning the prestigious public university will have to accept about 3,000 fewer students than planned.
What does UC Berkeley's enrollment cap mean for next year's class?
UC Berkeley is one of the world’s top colleges, and the dream school of many high-schoolers. But thousands of would-be undergraduates will be getting a rejection letter instead.
Chez Panisse to reopen legendary dining room in Berkeley
The well-known Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panissee, will reopen its dining room on March 8 after closing its indoor dining services for 2 years.
Fringe-white supremacists blamed for anti-Semitic flyers distributed in Bay Area
Several Bay Area cities are the targets of a renewed campaign of hate. This, after anti-Semitic flyers were distributed in some neighborhoods in Palo Alto and Berkeley.
Firefighters called on to wear pink socks in solidarity for injured Oakland firefighter
Less than a week ago, several Oakland firefighters were injured in a residential high-rise fire.
Berkeley Unified custodian arrested after allegedly masturbating outside school
A custodian for the Berkeley Unified School District was arrested on Wednesday for engaging in lewd conduct outside an elementary school he previously worked at, the district said in an email to parents.
UC Berkeley employee crashes truck into sorority house, dozens displaced
A UC Berkeley employee crashed a truck into a sorority house causing an evacuation and the displacement of dozens of students early Thursday morning.
Berkeley researchers look to preserve Rainbow Sign's place in Bay Area Black history
Berkeley researchers are making sure a building – now occupied by the City of Berkeley – gets its due for its role in Bay Area Black history.
UC Berkeley officials appeal court ruling reducing enrollment
UC Berkeley officials will appeal decision that reduces enrollment to last year's levels. Cal had wanted an enrollment increase of 3,050 students.
Bay Area restaurants and florists ready for busy Valentine's Day
With Valentine's Day approaching, Bay Area florists are working overtime, and many restaurants are booking up. Restaurants say they are hoping for a busy long weekend of dining, with Valentine's Day falling on a Monday.
Berkeley pizzeria ranked top in country by Yelp
Berkeley beat out New York, Chicago and Detroit, with The Cheese Board Collective getting the highest reviews on the site.
Berkeley burglary victim upset with police response
A Berkeley business owner is upset after his shop was broken into. He's also angry over the slow police response.