CHP stop ends with driver cuffed for retail theft
PLEASANTON — A freeway stop for a traffic violation ended with the California Highway Patrol arresting a man on suspicion of felony grand theft, the agency said. The arrest happened…
Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City offensive
EPA An Israeli military official said five divisions would be involved in the planned offensive The Israeli military says it is calling up about 60,000 reservists ahead of a planned…
High school football 2025 preview: EBAL Valley Division
As part of our high school football content to get you ready for the 2025 season, we are rolling out previews of all leagues in our coverage area. Today’s focus:…
South Korean police tell tourists on holiday island Jeju to behave
Police in Jeju have for the first time released guidelines reminding foreign visitors to behave or face fines, as the South Korean holiday island sees an increasing number of tourists.…
Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase rips Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani after loss
SAN FRANCISCO — Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase didn’t hold back on Phoenix Mercury guard Monique Akoa Makani following Tuesday night’s loss. At the 6:13 mark of the fourth quarter, Makani…
Aerial footage shows final leg of Swedish church’s move to new home
A 113-year-old church in the far north of Sweden has arrived at its new home after a two-day journey. Aerial footage shows the church hoisted onto specially designed trailers, as…
Local tennis star wins title a third time in 1925
As many readers may know, Berkeley was famous in the tennis world in the 1920s and beyond. In August 1925, two major local players were competing in the National Women’s…
Man run over by own bulldozer while fighting Portugal wildfires
A man has died after being run over by a bulldozer he was operating while fighting wildfires in Portugal, bringing the death toll in the country to three, officials said.…
Unlike at Columbia, Trump’s attack on UCLA is aimed at California taxpayer money
President Donald Trump’s demand for a whopping $1 billion payment from UCLA sent shock waves through the UC system. For those of us on the inside, the announcement elicited a…
M23 rebels killed 40 civilians despite peace process, Human Rights Watch says
M23 rebels killed at least 140 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last month in one of the worst atrocities by the armed group since its resurgence in late…