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
UC Berkeley to Pay $1M, Adopt IHRA Definition After Antisemitism Lawsuit
The university will also clarify policies on banning Zionists as a pretext for excluding Jews.
UC Berkeley to pay $1M, overhaul policies after antisemitism lawsuit settlement
The university will make changes to its policies on antisemitism after settling a lawsuit with the Brandeis Center.
College Grad Turns to Controversial 'AI Humanizing' to Pay Rent
After struggling to find a job, a UC-Berkeley alum resorts to rewriting AI-generated college admissions essays for pay.
Weather
Heat Wave Drives Surge in Air Conditioning Across U.S.
Parts of the country see temperatures 40 degrees above normal as more homes add cooling systems.
Heat Wave Drives Surge in Air Conditioning Across U.S.
San Francisco and other regions see sharp rise in home cooling systems as temperatures soar
Tremblers Shake Berkeley Twice in 24 Hours
Another quake rippled through the wider East Bay, but no injuries or damage reported
Health
3 Keys to Waking Up Alert Every Day, Say Scientists
Study finds sleep quality, exercise, and high-carb breakfast are crucial for morning alertness.
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.
Entertainment
Tempest to Perform at Lief's Annual Birthday Bash
Celtic rock band Tempest celebrates over 30 years of high-energy folk rock fusion at intimate Sutter Creek Theatre
Romance Genre Faces Decline, Calls for Improvement
Student writer explores the evolution and impact of romance media over time
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.
