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Stanford University is ranked among the top universities in the nation in the latest college rankings from US News & World Report, with Bay Area rival Cal ranked again as the No. 1 public school in the country.
A judge has granted a request by Oregon State and Washington State for a temporary restraining order to prevent departing Pac-12 schools from meeting until it can be determined who has the right to be on the disintegrating conference's board of directors.
A man with a pickaxe threatened students on the UC Berkeley campus Sunday night, police said.
No. 6 Southern California routed Stanford 56-10 in this century-old rivalry's final chapter for the foreseeable future.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill aimed at clearing the way for construction of a controversial student housing project in a historic Berkeley park.
Researchers at Cal have released a study about how bats navigate and they think it may provide answers to some human behavior and even insight into Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers at University of California, Berkeley have released a study about how bats navigate in social groups, and they think it may provide answers to some human behavior and even insight into Alzheimer's disease.
The Atlantic Coast Conference voted to add Stanford, California and SMU to the league next year.
The move by Stanford and California to the Atlantic Coast Conference was one born out of a survival instinct not convenience.
The next step in the fight surrounding a plan to build housing at People's Park is expected Tuesday as a bill that would allow the University of California to build that housing is now on Governor Gavin Newsom's desk.
Amanda Starrantino reports on the contentious proposed housing project at People's Park in Berkeley possibly getting fasttracked (8-29-2023)
Atlantic Coast Conference athletic directors held a video call Thursday night to discuss the possibility of adding California, Stanford and SMU to the league and what to do with the extra revenue expansion would generate.
Two groups trying to save People's Park in Berkeley from the University of California's plans to build housing there may lose their bid if a bill introduced earlier this year passes the state Legislature.
California will have a completely new look in year seven under coach Justin Wilcox.
Police have launched an aggravated assault investigation following a drive-by attack involving an "Orbeez"-style pellet gun near the UC Berkeley campus late Sunday night.
The Pac-4 schools are in limbo. The Mountain West is open for additions. The American Athletic Conference is interested in growing and on-guard for being poached.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on UC Berkeley sports programs being left in limbo due to teams leaving Pac-12 for other conferences (8-8-2023)
Larry Scott boasted five years ago that the Pac-12 Conference would be able "to adapt, react and take advantage of this new world media order that's coming in a way others can't.".
Colorado's departure for the Big 12 is not a death blow for the Pac-12.
USC and UCLA are about to play their final football season in the Pac-12 Conference.
A human skeleton found near the UC Berkeley campus earlier this year was identified as the remains of a man who was killed several years ago, police said.
The truth is out there—and researchers at University of California, Berkeley are determined to find it with a new method announced in a scientific journal Tuesday.
Gabriel Trujillo's family says he was killed in Mexico during a research trip.
Carol Christ, the chancellor of the University of California at Berkeley, announced Thursday that she plans to step down from her role in leading one of the state's most prestigious universities next year.
Veteran indie rockers the Yeah Yeah Yeahs brought their current tour promoting the band's latest album 'Cool It Down' to the Greek Theatre in Berkeley Saturday night.
The prevalence of organized retail theft is forcing Target Corporation to close nine stores in four states, including three in the Bay Area, the company announced Tuesday.
Over 200 Oakland business owners who are fed up with crime in the city participated in a one-day strike to call attention to what they call lack of action from officials.
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
President Joe Biden landed at Moffett Field in Mountain View Tuesday afternoon, paying a visit to the Bay Area for several campaign events.
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
The prevalence of organized retail theft is forcing Target Corporation to close nine stores in four states, including three in the Bay Area, the company announced Tuesday.
Over 200 Oakland business owners who are fed up with crime in the city participated in a one-day strike to call attention to what they call lack of action from officials.
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
President Joe Biden landed at Moffett Field in Mountain View Tuesday afternoon, paying a visit to the Bay Area for several campaign events.
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
President Joe Biden landed at Moffett Field in Mountain View Tuesday afternoon, paying a visit to the Bay Area for several campaign events.
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
Residents of the city and county of San Francisco with addiction problems who receive cash assistance would be required to undergo treatment to continue receiving payments under a new proposal from Mayor London Breed.
The SFMTA has closed multiple blocks in the area surrounding the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco's Nob Hill to vehicle traffic starting at noon Tuesday, with the closure lasting through early Wednesday evening.
City officials in San Francisco are preparing to resume sweeping homeless encampments after receiving the latest legal guidance amid a year-long battle over the issue playing out in court.
Over 200 Oakland business owners who are fed up with crime in the city participated in a one-day strike to call attention to what they call lack of action from officials.
An Antioch woman working as a nanny was charged Tuesday with multiple counts of child pornography involving the child she was caring for.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that he has entered the race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California governor in 2026.
For over a decade, San Joaquin and Alameda counties have had the highest rates of violent crimes involving guns among California's 15 largest counties, according to a study.
Over 200 Oakland business owners who are fed up with crime in the city were ready to participate in a strike Tuesday to call attention to what they call lack of action from officials.
A 78-year-old Santa Clara man died Tuesday morning after the car he was driving collided with a tomato harvester that was trying to cross state Highway 152 east of Gilroy, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A man involved in an East San Jose crash earlier this month has died from his injuries, becoming the 38th person to be killed on the city's roadways this year.
For the third time in five days, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in San Jose Tuesday morning.
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics.
San Jose police responded Monday morning to the city's second fatal pedestrian collision in four days.
The edge of an atmospheric river-fueled storm front was skirting the northwest corner of California Monday morning and bringing rain south to the North Bay later in the day, forecasters said.
A vehicle with a stolen license plate crashed on Lillie Street and Foothill Boulevard while being pursued Friday night, Calistoga police said.
Police in Santa Rosa on Friday confirmed the early morning arrests of two teenagers with an altered firearm after receiving a tip about a potential planned shooting on the Montgomery High campus.
The city of Vallejo was turned down by the state for a grant request to tackle organized retail and vehicle theft despite many other Bay Area cities being awarded millions of dollars, City Manager Mike Malone said Thursday.
As wildfires burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon send smoke toward the Bay Area impacting air quality across the region, fire experts warn that the unpredictable winds could heighten fire alerts.
Logan Webb pitched his second complete game this season and pinch-hitter Michael Conforto delivered a two-run single in the eighth inning to lift the San Francisco Giants over the San Diego Padres 2-1 in a matchup of teams clinging to slim playoff hopes.
Steve Kerr has no concerns about his long-term status of coach of the Golden State Warriors despite heading into the final year of his contract.
Chris Taylor's line-drive single to center field in the 10th inning lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Francisco Giants 3-2.
The Pittsburgh Steelers walked into the bright lights of Sin City Sunday night and came out the other side with a 23-18 win against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Chris Taylor's line-drive single lifted the Dodgers past the Giants 3-2 on Sunday night.
Over 200 Oakland business owners who are fed up with crime in the city participated in a one-day strike to call attention to what they call lack of action from officials.
A 78-year-old Santa Clara man died Tuesday morning after the car he was driving collided with a tomato harvester that was trying to cross state Highway 152 east of Gilroy, according to the California Highway Patrol.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition.
Residents of the city and county of San Francisco with addiction problems who receive cash assistance would be required to undergo treatment to continue receiving payments under a new proposal from Mayor London Breed.
An Antioch woman working as a nanny was charged Tuesday with multiple counts of child pornography involving the child she was caring for.
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
A top Apple executive defended the tech giant's decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no "valid alternative.
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
Amazon is investing up to $4 billion in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic and taking a minority stake in the company.
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
Residents of the city and county of San Francisco with addiction problems who receive cash assistance would be required to undergo treatment to continue receiving payments under a new proposal from Mayor London Breed.
Tuesday is day two of a strike by more than 500 dialysis caregivers over what they say are unfair labor practices at their clinics.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
Looking to reduce traffic fatalities, a proposal being introduced in the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would ban drivers from making right turns at red lights throughout the city.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will raise taxes on guns and ammunition.
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Residents of the city and county of San Francisco with addiction problems who receive cash assistance would be required to undergo treatment to continue receiving payments under a new proposal from Mayor London Breed.
Gov. Newsom signed bills Saturday aimed at bolstering state protections for LGBTQ+ people, a day after issuing a veto criticized by advocates.
Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child's gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions.
In the East Bay, a special school board meeting is scheduled for the Sunol Glen School District Tuesday afternoon.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on plans for the Pentagon to review cases of LGBTQ+ veterans denied honorable discharges under "don't ask, don't tell" (9-20-2023)
Ryan Yamamoto reports on questions surrounding the Sunol Glen School Board's plans for a closed-door meeting Wednesday (9-20-2023)
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Striking actors have voted to expand their walkout to include the lucrative video game market, a step that could put new pressure on Hollywood studios to make a deal with the performers who provide voices and stunts for games.
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and played the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90.
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
The father of Banko Brown, the man shot dead by a security guard at a San Francisco Walgreens store, spoke publicly about the killing for the first time Wednesday after retaining civil rights attorney John Burris.
A chance discovery of a box of photos in a Yuba County storage locker is giving people a unique insight into their community after local historians took it upon themselves to document an important moment in time.
Juliette Goodrich reports on a lovable Siberian Husky ARF in Walnut Creek available for adoption (9-26-2023)
Lezla Gooden reports on an arrest made in connection to the kidnapping and murder of a Vallejo boy in 1987.
Anne Makovec reports on President Biden arriving in the Bay Area for multiple campaign events (9-26-2023)
Elizabeth Cook reports on Target announcing the closure of three Bay Area stores due to problems with crime (9-26-2023)
Expect patchy low clouds and fog Tuesday night. On Wednesday, temperatures will be at seasonal norms, with conditions becoming milder heading into the weekend. Paul Heggen has the forecast from the Virtual View Weather Center. (9/26/23)
A pair of women from the Bay Area are taking their compassion for canines overseas by rescuing dogs from war-torn Ukraine.
A San Francisco man is marking 30 years of celebrating Filipino community arts and culture in the Bay Area
An Alameda County food bank employee created a model for the nation when she began helping people dealing with food insecurity get the nourishment they need.
An Oakland man whose life was changed in high school after being injured in a shooting has paired up with a fellow educator to help East Oakland teens succeed through an innovative school model.
The nonprofit helps single mothers throughout California with necessities for their families.
Itohan Ediae and Qien Feng are getting ready to leave for their first year of college and they are taking a lot with them: excitement, nerves, and memories from what has become an extraordinary friendship.
For Yvonne Soracco, walking the campus hallways is like turning pages in a scrapbook of her career.
KPIX is relaunching our Students Rising Above series with a profile of a young woman who went from working in her family's donut shop to UC Hastings.
Isreal Laviene holds a very special place with us at KPIX 5. In early 2021, we helped connect him to his dream school, Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.