Berkeley Resident, 89, Allegedly Scammed by Fake Raccoon Removal Crew
Three men climbed onto the woman's roof, damaged it, then demanded thousands for repairs.
Cal MBB Defeats Boston College 86-75, Next Faces Stanford
Missing Indian Student Found Dead in US
Crime
Berkeley Woman, 89, Targeted in Rooftop Raccoon Scam
Crew demanded $1,600 to fix a 'hole' they created on her roof after offering to remove a non-existent raccoon.

Berkeley Tesla Stun Gun Defendant Exonerated in Protest Case
Ricardo Ruiz still faces 11 felony charges from a 2025 standoff with police.
Ex-UC Berkeley Student Charged With Defrauding Investors Out Of Millions
The 26-year-old tech startup founder allegedly used fake revenue, inflated partnerships, and forged documents to secure millions from investors.
Sports
3 Suns Legends Named Hall of Fame Finalists
Amar'e Stoudemire, Kevin Johnson, and Mike D'Antoni among 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame finalists

Raiders Owner Praises National Championship Winner Mendoza
Mark Davis compliments Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza's title victory ahead of potential top draft pick
Clemson Basketball Stays Focused on Next Game, Not Duke Matchup
Tigers coach Brad Brownell wants his team to enjoy the journey, not look too far ahead.
Entertainment
Ariela Barer to Replace Odessa A'zion in 'Deep Cuts' Movie
The Last of Us actress will take on the role that sparked backlash for A'zion's casting.

Green Day to Headline Super Bowl 60 Opening Ceremony
The iconic punk rock band will perform a selection of their biggest hits ahead of the big game.
Oakland Director Ryan Coogler Earns Historic Oscar Nominations
Coogler's horror drama "Sinners" receives a record-breaking 16 Academy Award nominations.
Lifestyle
New Girl Scout Cookie Flavor Exploremores Delivers Rocky Road Indulgence
The chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond sandwich cookie is a sweet surprise for cookie lovers.

UH Mānoa and Hawaiʻi Contractors Team Up to Build Future Engineers
Partnership between university and construction industry association supports construction engineering education.
Stéphane Lafortune retires after 40-year career in ECE
Lafortune leaves behind a legacy of field-defining theory, influential mentorship, and more at Michigan ECE
Business
Once Upon a Farm Prices Initial Public Offering
The organic baby food company plans to use IPO proceeds to pay down debt and invest in operations.

Jennifer Garner's Once Upon a Farm Set to Go Public at $720 Million Valuation
The baby food brand co-founded by the actress will begin trading on the NYSE this Friday.
Once Upon a Farm Prices Initial Public Offering
Organic baby food company raises funds to expand operations and pay down debt.