Bloody Thursday 50 years later: Unseen photos of Berkeley People?s Park Protest
50 years have passed since protests over the future of People's Park in Berkeley turned deadly. Now, a new book with personal accounts of that day and never-before-published photos is out. KTVU's Amber Lee spoke to the photographer who captured many of the images on that day in 1969.
50 years have passed since protests over the future of People's Park in Berkeley turned deadly. Now, a new book with personal accounts of that day and never-before-published photos is out. KTVU's Amber Lee spoke to the photographer who captured many of the images on that day in 1969.
UC Berkeley police seeking man suspected of photographing people in restroom
The University of California Police Department is still searching for a man who photographed people in a campus restroom in March.
The University of California Police Department is still searching for a man who photographed people in a campus restroom in March.
Sean Spicer speaks at Cal, advises students: 'Think before you tweet'
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer spoke at UC Berkeley Wednesday night, but his appearance was muted compared to other conservatives on the speaking circuit. There were no barricades, no protesters but there was a good turnout. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer spoke at UC Berkeley Wednesday night, but his appearance was muted compared to other conservatives on the speaking circuit. There were no barricades, no protesters but there was a good turnout. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Berkeley students encounter mice, mold, bed bugs in dorms
UC Berkeley is working to address a rodent issue at two dormitories after students complained of mice, bed bugs, and other living conditions on Facebook. KTVU's Cristina Rendon reports.
UC Berkeley is working to address a rodent issue at two dormitories after students complained of mice, bed bugs, and other living conditions on Facebook. KTVU's Cristina Rendon reports.
Berkeley mayor explains new RV parking permit system
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin explains a new RV parking permit system, adopted after a contentious meeting, where the city voted to ban overnight RV parking. The renewable 3-month permit system will include homeless outreach and delays enforcement of the parking ban for up to 6 to 8 months.
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin explains a new RV parking permit system, adopted after a contentious meeting, where the city voted to ban overnight RV parking. The renewable 3-month permit system will include homeless outreach and delays enforcement of the parking ban for up to 6 to 8 months.
Berkeley could ban overnight RV parking after over 1,000 complaints
Protesters attended Tuesday?s Berkeley City Council meeting, as city leaders considered giving final approval to ban overnight RV parking. If approved, the ban would go into effect immediately. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Protesters attended Tuesday?s Berkeley City Council meeting, as city leaders considered giving final approval to ban overnight RV parking. If approved, the ban would go into effect immediately. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Berkeley police seek help in identifying sexual battery suspect
Berkeley police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in the sexual battery of a woman last month. KTVU's Rob Malcolm reports.
Berkeley police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in the sexual battery of a woman last month. KTVU's Rob Malcolm reports.
Berkeley complaints over RV dwellers amidst housing crisis
Berkeley City Council called a meeting Thursday night to discuss what to do about an increasing number of people living in RVs along city streets. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports.
Berkeley City Council called a meeting Thursday night to discuss what to do about an increasing number of people living in RVs along city streets. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports.
Berkeley unanimously passes fee on disposable cups at cafes, coffee shops
Berkeley City Council unanimously passed the strongest food-ware law in the nation with a 25 cent surcharge on paper and plastic beverage cups from cafes and coffee shops. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Berkeley City Council unanimously passed the strongest food-ware law in the nation with a 25 cent surcharge on paper and plastic beverage cups from cafes and coffee shops. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Couple struggles to recover after being hit by car while walking in Berkeley
Police in Berkeley say a high number of accidents involving cars striking pedestrians has happened in just the past six days. A couple in Berkeley was hit by a vehicle over the weekend while walking on Martin Luther King Jr. Way. They are now struggling to recover from non-life threatening injuries. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Police in Berkeley say a high number of accidents involving cars striking pedestrians has happened in just the past six days. A couple in Berkeley was hit by a vehicle over the weekend while walking on Martin Luther King Jr. Way. They are now struggling to recover from non-life threatening injuries. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Japanese vase dating back to 1893 World's Fair to be auctioned, sat in Spenger's for more than century
This eight-foot Japanese vase was a gem hidden in plain sight. For more than a century it sat collecting dust in the dining room of the former Spenger's restaurant in Berkeley. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports.
This eight-foot Japanese vase was a gem hidden in plain sight. For more than a century it sat collecting dust in the dining room of the former Spenger's restaurant in Berkeley. KTVU's Paul Chambers reports.
Challenging travel conditions for the Bay Area holiday getaway
Holiday travelers and commuters ran into rain today, making the highways a mess Wednesday afternoon and into the evening.
Holiday travelers and commuters ran into rain today, making the highways a mess Wednesday afternoon and into the evening.
Masks are the new normal as poor air quality persists
Poor air quality has led to UC Berkeley cancelling a men's basketball game at the Haas Pavilion Thursday. A significant amount of smoke is polluting the Bay Area and face masks are in high demand. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
Poor air quality has led to UC Berkeley cancelling a men's basketball game at the Haas Pavilion Thursday. A significant amount of smoke is polluting the Bay Area and face masks are in high demand. KTVU's Amber Lee reports.
UC Berkeley hosts political panel on midterm elections
Speakers at a UC Berkeley panel discussion included; UC President Janet Napolitano, Henry Brady, UC Berkeley's Goldman School Dean of public policy and Robert Reich, the former Secretary of Labor for President Bill Clinton.
Speakers at a UC Berkeley panel discussion included; UC President Janet Napolitano, Henry Brady, UC Berkeley's Goldman School Dean of public policy and Robert Reich, the former Secretary of Labor for President Bill Clinton.
Owners of former Berkeley nursery now want to cultivate cannabis
The owners of the now closed nursery in Berkeley want to reopen its doors to business, but instead of selling flowers and plants, they want to turn it into a first of its kind cannabis retail nursery.?
The owners of the now closed nursery in Berkeley want to reopen its doors to business, but instead of selling flowers and plants, they want to turn it into a first of its kind cannabis retail nursery.?
After 84 years, Pacific Steel in Berkeley to close
Some say it's the end of an era, but after 84 years in business, Pacific Steel in Berkeley is closing.
Some say it's the end of an era, but after 84 years in business, Pacific Steel in Berkeley is closing.
UC Berkeley offers new scholarships to attract more Black students
The University of California Berkeley says only 3 percent of their student population is Black. Now as part of a new initiative, they are offering scholarships to attract and retain Black students. It was a $1 million anonymous donation that made the scholarships possible.
The University of California Berkeley says only 3 percent of their student population is Black. Now as part of a new initiative, they are offering scholarships to attract and retain Black students. It was a $1 million anonymous donation that made the scholarships possible.
Orientation week at UC Berkeley includes information on campus food pantry
Along with the typical preparations for classes and student life, UC Berkeley's orientation week will include educating students about the on-campus food pantry for those experiencing food insecurity. Jana Katsuyama reports.
Along with the typical preparations for classes and student life, UC Berkeley's orientation week will include educating students about the on-campus food pantry for those experiencing food insecurity. Jana Katsuyama reports.
Sex assault safety on Berkeley's Cal campus
At college campuses across the country, students are headed back to school. Experts with RAINN, a Washington D.C. based group that works to prevent sexual violence, say more than half of campus sexual assaults take place this time of year.
At college campuses across the country, students are headed back to school. Experts with RAINN, a Washington D.C. based group that works to prevent sexual violence, say more than half of campus sexual assaults take place this time of year.
Berkeley's historic Fantasy Studios to close
Berkeley's Fantasy Studios is getting ready to close its doors in September. They recording studio has hosted some of the biggest names in rock 'n roll for more than 40 years, but now the building is up for sale. Amber Lee reports.
Berkeley's Fantasy Studios is getting ready to close its doors in September. They recording studio has hosted some of the biggest names in rock 'n roll for more than 40 years, but now the building is up for sale. Amber Lee reports.