Crime
Woman dies in duplex fire in Berkeley's Poet's Corner
Firefighters were unable to save the resident, who was in her 60s or 70s, as the blaze caused significant damage to the home.
Berkeley Woman Dies in Duplex Fire
Firefighters rescued the resident but were unable to revive her.
Folsom Attorney Publishes Memoir Detailing Addiction, Crime, and Insanity
Cyrus Zal's book 'Twice Dead, Once Saved' recounts his journey from chaos to redemption through faith in Jesus Christ.
Sports
Cal Coach Tosh Lupoi Celebrates Two Super Bowl Golden Bears
New Cal coach Tosh Lupoi is excited about Golden Bear alums Jaylinn Hawkins and Craig Woodson playing in the Super Bowl for the New England Patriots.
5 Super Bowl LX Players With Ties To NorCal
These players were either born, grew up in or attended a university in Northern California.
2 UC Berkeley Grads To Play In Super Bowl LX
The two are on the roster for the matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
Lifestyle
Renowned Indian Sociologist André Béteille Dies at 91
Béteille's work challenged traditional views on caste, class, and inequality in India
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
Politics
Trump Shares Misleading Video Claiming Walmart Shutting Down Stores in California
The video's allegations about a $22 minimum wage and mass store closures are false, according to Walmart and California's governor.
Techdirt's Comment Section Reveals Disturbing Trends in Online Discourse
From accusations of hypocrisy to the normalization of aggressive rhetoric, the comments highlight the challenges of finding common ground in a polarized digital landscape.
Target Protests: ICE Boycott Calls Grow After Minneapolis Arrests
Consumers wield purchasing power to protest government policies and corporate stances on immigration.
Science
Pioneering Reef Protector Reflects on Early Days of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Rod Williams, the first employee of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, looks back on the formative years of the organization's efforts to safeguard the iconic Australian ecosystem.
Maps Reveal Local Insight Into U.S. Migration Trends
New dataset MIGRATE provides unprecedented neighborhood-level view of annual moves across the country
Rare Circumbinary Exoplanets Explained by Einstein's Relativity
New research shows how the complex gravitational forces in tight binary star systems can destabilize and eject orbiting planets.
