Berkeley evacuation after CHP pursuit, live grenade thrown from fleeing vehicle
Law enforcement officials say a suspect is in custody after California Highway Patrol pursued a vehicle from Oakland into Berkeley on Friday. Berkeley police say the occupant of the fleeing vehicle threw a bag from the car. The contents of that bag ended up being a live grenade, according to CHP.
Law enforcement officials say a suspect is in custody after California Highway Patrol pursued a vehicle from Oakland into Berkeley on Friday. Berkeley police say the occupant of the fleeing vehicle threw a bag from the car. The contents of that bag ended up being a live grenade, according to CHP.
UC workers, Berkeley teachers among the May Day protests in Bay Area
Workers at the University of California are holding some of the larger demonstrations as a statewide one-day strike for professional and technical employees.
Workers at the University of California are holding some of the larger demonstrations as a statewide one-day strike for professional and technical employees.
Berkeley's last standing movie theater downtown will be turned into housing
The Berkeley City Council on Thursday voted to tear down the United Artists Theatre on Shattuck Avenue, the last standing movie theater in downtown, in order to convert it to new housing.
The Berkeley City Council on Thursday voted to tear down the United Artists Theatre on Shattuck Avenue, the last standing movie theater in downtown, in order to convert it to new housing.
High-tech exterior sprinklers can save homes from wildfires
Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.
Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.
Predawn fire destroys longtime Berkeley media center
An early-morning fire destroyed the East Bay Media Center, a decades-old Berkeley institution.
An early-morning fire destroyed the East Bay Media Center, a decades-old Berkeley institution.
Morning fire in Downtown Berkeley prompts evacuations
The fire broke out in the area of Addison and Milvia streets, a few blocks away from the UC Berkeley campus.
The fire broke out in the area of Addison and Milvia streets, a few blocks away from the UC Berkeley campus.
Berkeley police shoot person during possible domestic violence investigation
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available at (800) 799-7233. Or text BEGIN to 88788.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available at (800) 799-7233. Or text BEGIN to 88788.
UC Berkeley students rally against President Trump's education agenda
Students at University of California, Berkeley rallied on Thursday against President Donald Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education.
Students at University of California, Berkeley rallied on Thursday against President Donald Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education.
7th Annual Black History Oratorical Festival crowns winners in Berkeley
Students from the Berkeley Unified School District dove into the history of the Harlem Renaissance on Wednesday at the seventh annual Black History Oratorical Festival in Berkeley.
Students from the Berkeley Unified School District dove into the history of the Harlem Renaissance on Wednesday at the seventh annual Black History Oratorical Festival in Berkeley.
UC unions plan statewide strike in response to "unfair labor practices"
Two unions representing almost 60,000 University of California workers called upon their members to strike on April 1.
Two unions representing almost 60,000 University of California workers called upon their members to strike on April 1.
UC Berkeley among colleges being investigated by Trump administration over antisemitism claims
UC Berkeley is among 60 U.S. colleges currently under federal investigation over their handling of antisemitism on campus, a move initiated by the Department of Education.
UC Berkeley is among 60 U.S. colleges currently under federal investigation over their handling of antisemitism on campus, a move initiated by the Department of Education.
This Bay Area anchor city was ranked as the top place to live for older adults
San Francisco has landed at the very top of a list of the best places to live in the U.S. for older Americans.
San Francisco has landed at the very top of a list of the best places to live in the U.S. for older Americans.
'Future of Food' exhibit to open at UC Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science
The future of food is here, and it's sustainable. The University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science is opening a new exhibit titled the "Future of Food", and it's highlighting the scientists and companies on the forefront of that effort.
The future of food is here, and it's sustainable. The University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science is opening a new exhibit titled the "Future of Food", and it's highlighting the scientists and companies on the forefront of that effort.
Community rallies around 2 Berkeley businesses vandalized repeatedly
Community members gathered in support of two business owners in Berkeley whose shops have been vandalized several times.
Community members gathered in support of two business owners in Berkeley whose shops have been vandalized several times.
Berkeley business defaced with anti-Muslim graffiti
A vigil is planned in Berkeley on Monday evening to take a stand against hate after a business was targeted with anti-Muslim graffiti.
A vigil is planned in Berkeley on Monday evening to take a stand against hate after a business was targeted with anti-Muslim graffiti.
Zizian leader Jack LaSota: Who is Berkeley vegan cult head linked to border agent killing?
The Vermont killing of US Border Patrol Agent David 'Chris' Maland brought more scrutiny on the 'Zizians.'
The Vermont killing of US Border Patrol Agent David 'Chris' Maland brought more scrutiny on the 'Zizians.'
A celebration of Black vintners, chefs and artists in the East Bay
An annual Black History Month celebration held in the East Bay kicks off Thursday in Oakland.
An annual Black History Month celebration held in the East Bay kicks off Thursday in Oakland.
Suspect ID'd in 35-year-old Tilden Park rape and murder cold case
After 35 years, officials on Wednesday identified a man – now dead – who they say raped and strangled a young woman in Tilden Park in 1990.
After 35 years, officials on Wednesday identified a man – now dead – who they say raped and strangled a young woman in Tilden Park in 1990.
Berkeley 'Looking Glass' camera store robbed of $50K
The owners of the Looking Glass said they're determined to keep going after more than 50 years in business. Thieves stole $50,000 from the store this weekend.
The owners of the Looking Glass said they're determined to keep going after more than 50 years in business. Thieves stole $50,000 from the store this weekend.
Berkeley leader of a cultlike group, the 'Zizians,' linked to 6 killings due in court
The leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians that is linked to six killings in three states is due in a Maryland courtroom Tuesday along with two others.
The leader of a cultlike group known as the Zizians that is linked to six killings in three states is due in a Maryland courtroom Tuesday along with two others.