3 Keys to Waking Up Alert Every Day, Say Scientists
Study finds sleep quality, exercise, and high-carb breakfast are crucial for morning alertness.
Astronomers Witness Magnetar Birth for First Time
AI Intensifies Work for Employees, Studies Show
Crime
Bleach Thrown in Berkeley High Fight, Student Arrested
Incident leaves one student hospitalized and another in juvenile detention

Fire Extinguisher Used in UC Berkeley Scooter Robbery
Police search for two male suspects after incident near campus
Gunfire erupts during Berkeley domestic violence call, suspect arrested
Police recovered shell casings and a discarded firearm after the incident near Ashby Avenue and Carrison Street.
Lifestyle
Bad Camper Album Show and More Events Coming to Albany
From a spring warehouse sale to a model train show, there's plenty happening in Albany this week.

Recipe: Pineapple Coconut Zucchini Muffins to fuel a busy morning
A wholesome breakfast muffin that's hard to resist
New Book Explores 'God's Existence: Truth or Fiction?'
Author Gary R. Lindberg presents evidence that science supports the existence of a divine creator.
Entertainment
Berkeley to host 'first lady' of Iranian film during BAMPFA series
The two-month Iranian film series at BAMPFA will feature the work of acclaimed director Rakhshan Banietemad.

YouTube Star Alleges Mother Abused and Exploited Her Throughout Child Stardom
Jessalyn Grace, a former child YouTuber with 1.5 million subscribers, claims her mother mismanaged her earnings and subjected her to physical and emotional abuse.
'Country' Joe McDonald, '60s rock star and proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84
McDonald wrote an antiwar anthem that accompanied 1960s and '70s protests with the oft-repeated line, "And its 1, 2, 3 what are we fighting for?"
Health
Mumps Cases Reported at Berkeley High School
Public health advisory issued as officials investigate potential transmission on campus

Blue Sky Psychiatry Offers Personalized Adult Psychiatry Care in Berkeley
The practice focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing mental health conditions through individualized treatment plans.
UC Berkeley Researchers Use CRISPR to Reprogram Gut Bacteria
Microbiome editing could lead to new therapies for various diseases
Business
California Farmworkers Lose Hours and Pay Due to Overtime Law
Lawmakers propose tax credits to offset costs for farmers and restore earnings for workers

Once Upon a Farm to Report Q4 and 2025 Results on March 12
Investors can dial in or stream the earnings call at 5 p.m. ET with a replay available on the company's IR site.
Dan Duckhorn, Merlot Visionary, Dies at 87
The Duckhorn Vineyards co-founder transformed merlot into a Napa Valley star.