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A community program in Berkeley delivers over 70,000 nutritious meals yearly to 200 homebound seniors, powered entirely by neighbors volunteering just one hour per week. The city is now recruiting more volunteers who can walk, bike, or drive routes on weekday mornings.
A Berkeley neighborhood turned a simple block party into a grassroots experiment that could transform how their street works. By temporarily replacing speeding cars with bike lanes and safety features, residents proved safer streets are possible.
UC Berkeley celebrated dozens of student-athletes this week who proved you can excel in the classroom and on the field. Lacrosse player Chloe Rand and swimmer Evan Petty topped the honors list with multiple awards.
A Peace Corps volunteer built a school in rural Colombia in 1965. Now, her foundation is sending UC Berkeley students to continue that work.
Cal Poly's newly elevated STUNT team made history by defeating the nation's third-ranked Division II team in their very first varsity game. The Mustangs proved they belong at the highest level of collegiate competition.
UC Berkeley students threw a phone-free party with volleyball, live music, and mock social media gravestones to help peers reclaim their time from screens. The grassroots movement is empowering young people to fight digital addiction and reconnect with real life.
Cal Poly's baseball team defeated top-seeded UC Santa Barbara 4-2 in a stunning comeback, putting them one win away from their second straight conference championship and NCAA tournament berth.
Cal Poly's baseball team captured their second consecutive Big West Championship, earning an NCAA tournament berth for the first time in over three decades. The Mustangs rallied from Saturday's loss to defeat UC San Diego 4-3 in a thrilling Sunday finale.
Scientists at Berkeley Lab are using AI-powered "digital twins" to slash the time between discovery and real-world solutions. These living virtual models predict outcomes and test changes without risky, costly experiments.
When a tree trimmer suffered a medical emergency while working 75 feet up a palm tree in San Jose, CAL FIRE's helicopter crew pulled off their first-ever aerial rescue of its kind. The daring operation took over an hour but ended with the worker safely back on solid ground.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh broke a 38-at-bat hitless streak using an unusual method: showering in his full uniform. The superstition worked, and the slugger who hit 60 home runs last season is back on track.
Cal Raleigh smashed 60 home runs and nearly won MVP, but the Mariners catcher isn't dwelling on second place. He's using the experience to fuel his chase for something bigger: a World Series championship.
Scientists at UC Berkeley solved a 500-million-year mystery about how algae live inside coral cells, a discovery that could save dying reefs worldwide. The breakthrough came from a first-of-its-kind lab where corals spawn year-round instead of once annually.
A new approach to education treats every classroom moment as practice for democratic life. From science experiments to playground rules, teachers are helping students build the skills democracy needs to thrive.
College students at UC Berkeley are putting their phones away at parties to fight digital overload. The student-led movement is helping young people reclaim their attention and build deeper friendships.
The iconic Cal Neva Resort, where Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK once stayed, is getting a $298 million makeover after sitting empty since 2013. The Lake Tahoe Proper Resort and Casino will preserve Hollywood's golden era glamour while bringing new life to the historic property.
A record number of student volunteers at Cal State LA are preparing tax returns for free through the university's IRS-certified VITA program. The service runs through April 12 for students and community members who need help filing their 2024 taxes.
The University of California's rugby team just finished a perfect season with their second straight national title, capping an undefeated run that hasn't been seen in over a decade. Head coach Jack Clark just earned his 29th championship in 43 years at the helm.
Cal Poly Humboldt awarded 923 scholarships this year, up from just 307 a decade ago, helping hundreds of students stay in school instead of dropping out. Community donors raised $2.5 million in new funding, turning financial barriers into brighter futures.
After struggling through the season's first week with 11 strikeouts in 16 at-bats, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh came off the bench to deliver a clutch walk-off single that beat the Yankees 2-1. The hit might be just what last year's AL MVP runner-up needed to find his rhythm after a disrupted spring.
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