UC Berkeley student grew up in Kilauea's shadow; maintains contact with family, friends as volcano erupts
20-year-old Jerry Javier says his family members on Hawaii's big island are in the line of fire, so to speak, from Kilauea, a volcano in the Leilani neighborhood that has erupted. He has been in contact with family and friends on Facebook today. Amber Lee reports.
20-year-old Jerry Javier says his family members on Hawaii's big island are in the line of fire, so to speak, from Kilauea, a volcano in the Leilani neighborhood that has erupted. He has been in contact with family and friends on Facebook today. Amber Lee reports.
Berkeley: ICE agents arrest one person as part of criminal investigation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested at�least one person in Berkeley this morning in furtherance of an ongoing�criminal investigation, authorities said. Activist group and witnesses dispute that account and say it was actually three people who were taken into custody. Paul Chambers reports.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested at�least one person in Berkeley this morning in furtherance of an ongoing�criminal investigation, authorities said. Activist group and witnesses dispute that account and say it was actually three people who were taken into custody. Paul Chambers reports.
REI doesn't sell guns, but is participating in retail activism
More companies are taking action in response to the Florida school shooting and the national debate over guns. REI doesn't sell guns, but they are making some changes with companies they work with that do. Jana Katsuyama reports.
More companies are taking action in response to the Florida school shooting and the national debate over guns. REI doesn't sell guns, but they are making some changes with companies they work with that do. Jana Katsuyama reports.
Resolution makes Berkeley a sanctuary city for cannabis users
Berkeley City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night to become somewhat of a sanctuary city for cannabis users. They also voted to reduce the recreational marijuana tax from 10% to 5% to help the industry compete with unlicensed sellers.
Berkeley City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night to become somewhat of a sanctuary city for cannabis users. They also voted to reduce the recreational marijuana tax from 10% to 5% to help the industry compete with unlicensed sellers.
Berkeley homeless encampment under eviction order or face arrest
Residents at a Berkeley homeless encampment say they are being scapegoated for the actions of one person. Now they face eviction or arrest. Debora Villalon reports outside Old City Hall.
Residents at a Berkeley homeless encampment say they are being scapegoated for the actions of one person. Now they face eviction or arrest. Debora Villalon reports outside Old City Hall.
70-year-old Berkeley pedestrian killed
A 70-year-old woman was identified Friday night as the pedestrian who was hit and killed by a city vehicle in Berkeley.
A 70-year-old woman was identified Friday night as the pedestrian who was hit and killed by a city vehicle in Berkeley.
Student shot in armed robbery relinquishes backpack only after he realizes dissertation was saved
KTVU spoke with the PhD student who was shot last month in a Berkeley armed robbery. He's doing fine and now police have released video of the incident.
KTVU spoke with the PhD student who was shot last month in a Berkeley armed robbery. He's doing fine and now police have released video of the incident.
UC Berkeley student being held by ICE in Southern California
A student at the University of California at Berkeley is being?held by immigration authorities in the San Diego area for violating the?conditions of his visa, according to federal officials.
A student at the University of California at Berkeley is being?held by immigration authorities in the San Diego area for violating the?conditions of his visa, according to federal officials.
California's cannabis freedom comes with rules
California's cannabis law was decades in the making with more and more folks defying the prohibition. Cannabis supporters got what they wished for. Now, they have to navigate through legal and social minefields.
California's cannabis law was decades in the making with more and more folks defying the prohibition. Cannabis supporters got what they wished for. Now, they have to navigate through legal and social minefields.
Berkeley billboard alludes to police staffing shortage crisis
The 'Where's My Berkeley Cop [dot com]' billboard advertises a website that explains the police department's staffing shortage crisis from the police association's perspective.
The 'Where's My Berkeley Cop [dot com]' billboard advertises a website that explains the police department's staffing shortage crisis from the police association's perspective.
Police seek robbery suspect seen attacking Chevron clerk on video
Berkeley Police Department is asking for help in identifying a robbery suspect seen attacking a Chevron clerk on surveillance video.
Berkeley Police Department is asking for help in identifying a robbery suspect seen attacking a Chevron clerk on surveillance video.
Berkeley police experiences staffing shortages, more cuts to come
Berkeley's chief of police says officers are leaving the force because of long commutes, a lack of affordable housing and competitive salaries offered elsewhere.
Berkeley's chief of police says officers are leaving the force because of long commutes, a lack of affordable housing and competitive salaries offered elsewhere.
UC Berkeley students fight fake news, take on bots
Two UC Berkeley students say their concern over divisive, political propaganda on social media has motivated them to create a way to help users identify Twitter accounts run by automated programs or bots.
Two UC Berkeley students say their concern over divisive, political propaganda on social media has motivated them to create a way to help users identify Twitter accounts run by automated programs or bots.
Vigil for Vegas victims on Cal campus
About four dozen people came to Berkeley's Cal campus Thursday night to pay their respects for the victims of the mass shooting attack in Las Vegas last Sunday.
About four dozen people came to Berkeley's Cal campus Thursday night to pay their respects for the victims of the mass shooting attack in Las Vegas last Sunday.
Berkeley teacher arrested for inciting riot at mostly peaceful Patriot Prayer rally
Three people were arrested this afternoon during a rally and march by the conservative group Patriot Prayer that started at the University of California at Berkeley campus.
Three people were arrested this afternoon during a rally and march by the conservative group Patriot Prayer that started at the University of California at Berkeley campus.
Anti-fascist groups take a 'victory march' in Berkeley
Even though the free speech rallies were cancelled for this week, demonstrations on the UC Berkeley campus continued Monday.
Even though the free speech rallies were cancelled for this week, demonstrations on the UC Berkeley campus continued Monday.
Confusion surrounds right-wing Berkeley 'Free Speech Week'
The right wing 'Free Speech Week' event scheduled for UC Berkeley's campus is already down one headliner now that Anne Coulter is backing out. Conservative speaker and the event's organizer, Milo Yiannopoulos, says the event is still on.
The right wing 'Free Speech Week' event scheduled for UC Berkeley's campus is already down one headliner now that Anne Coulter is backing out. Conservative speaker and the event's organizer, Milo Yiannopoulos, says the event is still on.
Berkeley's attention turns to 'Free Speech Week'
Conservative Ben Shapiro's event drew as many as 1,000 protesters and ended in nine arrests, but few major problems last night. Now attention turns to 'Free Speech Week', where later this month, Milo Yiannopoulos, Ann Coulter and Steve Bannon have been invited to speak.
Conservative Ben Shapiro's event drew as many as 1,000 protesters and ended in nine arrests, but few major problems last night. Now attention turns to 'Free Speech Week', where later this month, Milo Yiannopoulos, Ann Coulter and Steve Bannon have been invited to speak.
Ben Shapiro speaks at Cal
The speech started late, but once former Breitbart editor Ben Shapiro started to speak on Berkeley's campus, he had no interruptions except for some cheers and applause while he made provocative statements.
The speech started late, but once former Breitbart editor Ben Shapiro started to speak on Berkeley's campus, he had no interruptions except for some cheers and applause while he made provocative statements.
Few arrests at conservative speaker's event on Cal campus
It was a mostly non-violent evening, yet barriers are still set up around UC Berkeley's campus Thursday evening, where hundreds of demonstrators arrived to protest a speech by conservative commentator and former Breitbart editor, Ben Shapiro.
It was a mostly non-violent evening, yet barriers are still set up around UC Berkeley's campus Thursday evening, where hundreds of demonstrators arrived to protest a speech by conservative commentator and former Breitbart editor, Ben Shapiro.