The Latest Breaking News from Berkeley

Cut back your roses? Berkeley sets new rules for its most wildfire-prone areas

Residents of California city’s high-risk areas will be required to remove plants within 5ft of homes under fire safety rules

The Guardian - US · Apr 16, 2025

Stanford and 3 U of California campuses face probes as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign

The Trump administration says it has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

What makes this the healthiest city in America?

Here’s what makes Berkeley, California, America’s healthiest city.

Fortune · Mar 25, 2025

US fossil fuel industry campaigns to kill policies that ban gas in new buildings

Oil and gas interests coordinate campaign to stop local and state policies, putting climate at risk, new report shows

The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2025

Berkeley Hosts Another Landmark Hackathon

Berkeley, CA – UC Berkeley, known for hosting some of the world’s most prestigious hackathons, has once again set a new standard with its latest AI competition. The LLM Agents MOOC Hackathon, organized by Berkeley’s RDI Center, has attracted over 3,000 participants from 127 countries and 1,100 universities. As reported…

inkl · Feb 17, 2025

A young woman’s body was found on the side of a California road over 30 years ago. We finally know who she is

Wendy Abrams-Nishikai was 21-year-old UC Berkeley student when she went missing on Halloween 1989

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Cats Are from Berkeley, Dogs Are from Mar-A-Lago

AP reports that Harris won among voters who owned only cats, 54-45, but Trump won among those who owned only… The post Cats Are from Berkeley, Dogs Are from Mar-A-Lago appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Dec 6, 2024

Exploring Neighborhoods of Berkeley, CA: A Comprehensive Guide

Berkeley, California, is celebrated for its unique vibe, cultural landmarks, and diverse communities. Each area offers a distinct charm, making the choice of where to live or visit an exciting decision.

inkl · Nov 29, 2024

California’s unhoused people protest US supreme court order: ‘Not going to push us out of view’

In Berkeley, advocates, activists and unsheltered people are staging a last-ditch effort to claim safe public space

The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2024

Harris’s home town is hopeful she will make history: ‘she is going to win big’

California’s Bay Area rallies behind the vice-president and envisions ‘how great’ it would be for the diverse community

The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2024