Lifestyle
Hobby Lobby, Vanfun & Hyena Products Recalled: Choking & Fall Hazards
Recent recalls highlight ongoing product safety concerns and the challenges of e-commerce, smart tech, and new materials.
Sober Bartender Rises to Top at Berkeley Country Club
Samantha Zatkoff-Batton's journey to authenticity through sobriety and transition inspires non-alcoholic cocktail program
Creating a Peaceful Home Sanctuary in the City
How modern homeowners are using design, technology, and biophilic elements to combat urban stress
Politics
New CA Senate Housing Chair Brings Renter Experience to Role
State Sen. Jesse Arreguín aims to boost housing production and protect renters as head of key committee.
UC Berkeley, Jewish Groups Settle Campus Antisemitism Claims
Settlement reached over allegations of fostering antisemitism, especially after 2023 Hamas attack on Israel
Berkeley Man Killed Defending Immigrant From ICE Agents
Alex Pretti's murder has sparked outrage and calls for action against fascism
Entertainment
Dutch Filmmaker's Family Documentary Explores Trauma and Identity
Tom Fassaert's 'Between Brothers' signals a shift in documentary storytelling towards relational and trauma-informed approaches.
Berkeley Rep Debuts Play Exploring Race and Shakespeare
New production "How Shakespeare Saved My Life" confronts racism and the Bard
Nova Premieres New Turkish Drama 'Leyla' Amid Global Surge in Popularity
The series explores themes of revenge, love, and family secrets, reflecting broader cultural shifts in international television.
Sports
Notre Dame Women's Basketball Falls to Cal, 80-69
Irish Drop Road Game Against Golden Bears
Clemson Sought Week 0 Game Before LSU Opener, Records Show
The request was denied, but the Tigers had hoped to play an FCS opponent before their high-profile matchup with LSU.
11 New Transfer Players Join USD Coyotes for 2026 Season
Heavy hitters are both leaving and incoming for South Dakota as the transfer portal reshapes the Coyotes' roster.
Science
Relativity Explains Lack of Planets Around Tight Binary Stars
Computer models show that general relativity causes most planets orbiting close binary stars to be destroyed or ejected.
Coyote Swims to Alcatraz Island in Search of New Home
The coyote is the first documented on the island since it was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
Gene Editing Tools Proliferate, But Cures Remain Elusive
Biotech companies struggle to turn gene editing breakthroughs into viable treatments for genetic diseases
