Amer Alhaggagi has admitted to opening social media accounts for ISIS and planning bombings and fires around Berkeley. His attorneys say he was just kidding around.
Berkeley High's dean of students reckons 'up to a quarter' of the school's students has used an e-cigarette in the last year.
While the universal ninth grade is new, efforts to “redesign” Berkeley High in the name of equity are not. In a special three-part series, Berkeleyside examines the then and now.
All week, students are putting on events to protest the Supreme Court nominee and express support for his accusers.
Police released new photos and videos in their efforts to solve the homicides of two Berkeley High grads in Oakland in 2016. Detectives also still need tips in two Berkeley cases.
Amer Sinan Alhaggagi admitted he opened Twitter and Facebook accounts for people connected to ISIS. The FBI said he also had plans to set bombs throughout the Bay Area.
The "Hamilton" star, who came to town this week to support BHS, advised students at his old school to aim for "a rigorous pursuit of being exactly who you are."
The actor and rapper, best known for his award-winning roles in the smash-hit Broadway show 'Hamilton,' is coming to town to show some love to his alma mater.
Berkeley police are investigating whether the threat is credible, and will be stationed around the campus through the evening, said BHS Principal Erin Schweng in an email.
Many students rank low in math proficiency. Some parents have tried to address this, but have been thwarted by the union. All should come together to fix the problem.
Two letters from Berkeley school leaders describe steps being taken to prepare for an active shooter.
Ruby Spies and Abby Steckel are asking the city and school district to support the peer health program.
A new cost estimate presents a hurdle to a plan to build on the staff parking lot on Milvia Street.
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