Crime
Fire at Berkeley home leaves one person dead
Authorities say a blaze in a Poets Corner neighborhood duplex killed a 74-year-old woman.
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.
Sports
UFC Star Jon Jones Struggles in Celebrity Flag Football Game
Jones, considered one of the greatest MMA fighters, was dominated by NBA legend Dwight Howard in a Super Bowl week matchup.
Clemson Basketball Looks to Avoid Upset Against California
ESPN predicts the Tigers have a 67.4% chance of defeating the Golden Bears on the road.
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.
Lifestyle
Longtime Journalist Jerry Fink Dies at 75
Fink spent over 50 years covering stories from war zones to Las Vegas before returning home to Oklahoma
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.
Politics
Revolution Books Hosts Talk on Ending Exploitation
Event explores capitalism, wage slavery, and a world without oppression
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.
Entertainment
Oakland Director Ryan Coogler Earns Historic Oscar Nominations
Coogler's horror drama "Sinners" receives a record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations.
Longtime Comedy Duo Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara Mourn Passing
Heartfelt tributes highlight the power of comedic partnerships in 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.
