1925 council OKs rezoning corner for mortuary
A century ago, on July 25, 1925, the Berkeley City Council overturned a decision by the city’s Planning Commission and granted approval, 6-2, to rezone the northwest corner of Grove…
Africa to be hit hard as UK foreign aid cuts revealed
The government has revealed details of its plans to cut foreign aid, with support for children’s education and women’s health in Africa facing the biggest reductions. The government said in…
What California still doesn’t understand about men’s mental health
Every year, a few headlines remind us about Mental Health Awareness Month. And then, just as quickly, we move on. But the truth doesn’t go away. For people whose lives…
Trump says US has struck trade deal with Japan
Watch: ‘I just signed the largest trade deal in history’ says Trump on Japanese tariffs President Donald Trump says the US has agreed to a “massive” trade deal with Japan,…
The flash-flood era is here, and we’re not ready
New York City’s subway system is mainly known for moving millions of riders every day and scaring the U.S. transportation secretary. But every so often it also becomes the world’s…
Thousands pay tribute to veteran Indian communist leader
Getty Images Achuthanandan was a former chief minister of Kerala state Thousands are paying their respects to veteran Indian communist leader VS Achuthanandan whose funeral will be held on Wednesday.…
What am I allowed to do with this expensive bracelet I found?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it OK to give someone an item that one found? I found a really nice bracelet at a park. I took it to my jeweler, who…
British couple held in Afghanistan ‘may die in prison,’ son warns
The son of a British couple detained by the Taliban five months ago has told the BBC that he fears they may die in prison. Peter Reynolds, 80, and Barbie,…
Casino security guard charged with stealing $100,000 ring
LIVERMORE — The security guard at a local poker hall has been charged with stealing a $100,000 diamond ring that a high roller accidentally dropped on the floor. The victim…
Protests in Ukraine as Zelensky signs bill targeting anti-corruption bodies
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a bill that critics say weakens the independence of Ukraine’s anti-corruption bodies, sparking protests in several cities and drawing international criticism. Critics say the new…