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Berkeley scholars: Supreme Court immunity ruling poses risk to democracy
A pair of scholars at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) warned that the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity poses a “direct threat” to democracy and the rule of law and raised concerns about what a second term under former President Trump could look like. The Supreme Court handed down the 6-3 decision Monday, ruling…
Hamilton Named To Canadian Olympic Team
NCAA Champ Becomes Cal’s Second Male Hammer Thrower To Reach Olympics. Six days after finishing second in the men's hammer throw at the Bell Canadian Track & Field Trials, California track & field alumnus Rowan Hamilton has been officially named to Canada's Olympic team. Hamilton was already the first...
PG&E preparing for possible power outages amid extreme heat
Triple-digit temperatures and power outages can be a dangerous combination.That's why PG&E has now activated its local emergency operation center in southeast Fresno as Central California braces for several days of excessive heat.PG&E has tracked weather events since 1970. Central Valley Region Vice President Josh Simes says since then, the utility has only seen severe conditions, like the ones we are about to experience, 18 other times."We ask our PG&E customers, our hometowns, to be prepared for heat outages that could happen," he said. "We ask them to check on their family members, those that are most vulnerable and ensure...
Armed carjacking attempt on Fourth Street
Police are investigating an armed carjacking attempt in broad daylight Monday in one of Berkeley's most popular shopping districts. The carjacking attempt took place shortly before 4 p.m. in the 1800 block of Fourth Street in northwest Berkeley. A woman had been returning to her car when she saw that...
4th of July heatwave is ‘exceptionally dangerous situation,' NWS warns
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A days-long heat event that descended on the Bay Area Tuesday and is expected to bring triple digits to much of the region is an “exceptionally dangerous situation,” according to the National Weather Service. An excessive heat warning and heat advisory issued earlier this week has now been extended until next […]
J School Stories: Real World meets Campus Life
This week, we are proud to share stories from the students in the audio program at UC Berkeley’s Graduate School of Journalism. These pieces were produced during the 2023 - 2024 school year. In this episode, we’ll hear two stories about how UC Berkeley students balance what’s going on...
‘Fog-free Fourth?’: Skies will be crystal clear for fireworks in SF—for once
Perhaps the only good news about the dangerous heat wave scorching the Bay Area this week is that fog is expected to burn off along the coast, allowing for clear skies—an essential and rare feature for viewing Fourth of July fireworks. The last time San Francisco had a fog-free...
Tilden under Red Flag Warning through Friday morning
Update, Tuesday, July 2: A Red Flag Warning of wildfire danger issued Monday for the top of the Berkeley Hills has been extended through 5 a.m. on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Tilden Regional Park and other parts of the Berkeley and Oakland Hills are included in the...
5 California Beaches With The Most Shark Attacks
Last year, 4 confirmed shark attacks occurred in the Golden State of California. While this figure pales considerably compared to Florida and Hawaii which had the most attacks, these states, unlike California, didn’t record any fatalities. In fact, in 2021, there was only 1 recorded shark-related fatality in America, and it occurred in California’s San […]
Planned Parenthood to blitz GOP seats to sway California's voters
Planned Parenthood is preparing a seven-figure campaign blitz to oust GOP incumbents from California congressional seats, part of a larger national effort by the reproductive rights group to prevent a Republican majority from passing abortion restrictions, including a national ban.Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California is targeting eight districts where voters largely backed Republicans in 2022 even as they endorsed a constitutional amendment enshrining access to abortion and contraceptives. The advertising plan goes negative by focusing on each incumbent's record of voting against access to abortion and contraceptives. In the past, the group riffed on the "Burn Book" from the 2004...
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