An explosion on the UC Berkeley campus near California Hall has injured a number of people, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency and order an evacuation of the campus around 6:40 p.m. Monday evening. Read More…
The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Tuesday. UCPD arrived at the scene after receiving a call from a library staff member. Read More…
California lawmakers today approved renaming the western span of the Bay Bridge after former Assembly speaker and San Francisco mayor Willie Brown, overcoming staunch opposition by Gov. Jerry Brown. Read More…
The University of California has agreed to pay $375,000 to settle a 2008 lawsuit stemming from the suicide of a prison inmate who was under the supervision of university psychiatrists. Read More…
Workers at fast food restaurant chains in the East Bay and throughout the nation staged strikes, walkouts and rallies Thursday to demand increased wages, benefits and hours. Read More…
Workers at fast food restaurant chains in the East Bay — and throughout the nation — staged strikes, walk outs, and rallies on Thursday in demand of better wages and increased benefits and hours. Read More…
Despite initial reports that the camp had burned down in the Rim Fire, a U.S. Forest Service official says that there is no indication the camp was damaged. Read More…
Outgoing UC Berkeley School of Law dean Christopher Edley effectively ended his tenureship when he took a medical leave of absence Monday, carrying with him a legacy as a progressive mountain-mover who oversaw a period of achievement for the law school despite facing daunting challenges. Read More…
A UC Regents’ special committee to select the next president chose the Homeland Security Department secretary and former two-time Arizona governor to succeed outgoing president Mark Yudof, an unconventional choice for more reasons than simply that she would be the first female president in the University’s 145 year history. Read More…
The ASUC Judicial Council nullified the student-approved Health and Wellness referendum Tuesday when justices decided that the referendum was put on the ballot in an unconstitutional manner. Read More…