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UC Berkeley students arrested as Turning Point event nears

UC Berkeley students arrested as Turning Point event nears

Protests are expected Monday night.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 10, 2025
How UC Berkeley is preparing for Turning Point’s final tour stop after Charlie Kirk’s death

How UC Berkeley is preparing for Turning Point’s final tour stop after Charlie Kirk’s death

Kirk's killing intensified concerns about political violence and renewed debate over how universities balance security and free speech.
By CalMatters Nov 10, 2025
Berkeley police investigate sexual battery on College Ave.

Berkeley police investigate sexual battery on College Ave.

The victim was identified as a Berkeley man in his 20s. Authorities said they did not know if he is a Cal student.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 10, 2025
UC Berkeley sorority intruder ID'd as felon with sex crime case

UC Berkeley sorority intruder ID'd as felon with sex crime case

Residents said their underwear and slices of pizza were missing after Courtney Alford left the sorority house Saturday.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 6, 2025
Alleged UC Berkeley sorority intruder has been arrested

Alleged UC Berkeley sorority intruder has been arrested

Update: Suspect Courtney Alford already has an active felony case alleging lewd acts on a child in 2024, court records show.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 5, 2025
Police: Man arrested after grabbing woman on Telegraph

Police: Man arrested after grabbing woman on Telegraph

According to Berkeley police, Matthew Blair walked up behind the woman, "touched her bottom" and smiled before running off.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2025
Pedestrian in her 60s struck by driver in Berkeley

Pedestrian in her 60s struck by driver in Berkeley

Authorities said the woman, who was in her mid-60s, was conscious but struggling to speak at the scene.
By Emilie Raguso Nov 4, 2025

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