Berkeley, California - Would voters entrust the White House to an atheist? Are atheists less trustworthy than those who believe in God? Or do atheists tend toward ethical behavior more than believers?

Berkeley, California - Once again, UC Berkeley has made the list of the top 10 “Cool Schools” for its commitment to the environment and sustainability.

Berkeley, California - The effort to improve food safety by clearing wild vegetation surrounding crops is not helping, and in some cases may even backfire, according to a new study led by researchers at UC Berkeley.

Sacramento, California - Glenn Litton, 47, of Carson City, Nevada, pleaded guilty today to aggravated identity theft arising from false statements he made in an application for a United States Passport, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

San Francisco, California - In response to the California High School Exit Exam controversy, Attorney General Kamala D. Harris released the following statement:

Yosemite National Park, California - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today announced that the department, working closely with Yosemite National Park, successfully reduced the risk of plague transmission at Crane Flat Campground in Yosemite. The campground, which had been closed for four nights to allow for rodent burrows to be treated for fleas, is reopening today.