Dead body found in Berkeley park

A man was found dead at a park in Berkeley on Monday afternoon, officials say. 

Hip-Hop meets History: Mexodus tells untold story of the Underground Railroad on stage

Mexodus is what is described as a live-loop musical about the underground railroad that led south to Mexico.  Now on the stage at the Berkeley Repertory Theater, this two-man show incorporates instruments, hip-hop, and storytelling meant to draw in the audience to a part of American history.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Why Puerto Rican Bomba Music Is Resistance
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Oakland-Berkeley based Aguacero talks history behind Puerto Rican Bomba. Aguacero is an artistic, educational, and cultural project that focuses on the traditions and creative expressions of Puerto Rican Bomba music and dance.

Ranked choice voting explained: How it works and mistakes to avoid

Voting is underway for the November 5th election, and some races could be decided by "ranked choice voting," also known as an "instant runoff."

Car crashes into Berkeley home, minor injuries reported

Two cars collided with each other Friday afternoon in Berkeley, causing one of the cars to strike a nearby home, Berkeley police said.

Berkeley High grads reach $13.5 million settlement in teacher sex abuse case

The Berkeley Unified School District and nine Berkeley High School graduates finalized a $13.5 million settlement on Wednesday, in a civil lawsuit involving sexual harassment and assault complaints against a chemistry teacher and coach.

Man in sleeping bag run over by car in Berkeley's Aquatic Park

A man was sleeping in a dirt area near the parking lot of a waste facility in Aquatic Park about 4:30 a.m., when the driver of a car struck him. Police arrested a 40-year-old man on a slew of charges.

Tribute to the late Hugh Groman, talented chef

We lost a member of our extended KTVU family on Mornings on 2.  Hugh Groman was a talented chef who made numerous visits to our KTVU studios.   

Berkeley 'spiked drinks' sex assaults investigation

Berkeley police are investigating reports of possible sex crimes and assaults linked to "spiked drinks." 

Teens voting? They can in Oakland and Berkeley

A historic change is taking place in Oakland and Berkeley that empowers younger people to vote.

Berkeley businesses sue city over homeless encampments

Business owners in Berkeley banded together to sue the city over sprawling homeless encampments which they allege are hurting their bottom line.

Body found floating in Berkeley Marina

A woman's body was recovered from the Berkeley Marina on Tuesday, according to police.

California's largest pet adoption event in Berkeley a success

The 12th Annual Bark Around the Block event in Berkeley helped more than 150 pets find loving homes on Saturday.

Bay Area reacts to six hostage deaths in Gaza, including man from Berkeley

Demonstrators have called for the release of the hostages held captive by Hamas from the El Curtola Boulevard Overpass above Highway 24 in Lafayette since October – for one purpose.