Cassandra Vogel

Two Berkeley High School alumni, Craig Fletcher-Cooks and Terrence McCrary Jr., both remembered for their kindness and love of life, died in a shooting in Oakland on Sunday. They were 20 and 22 years old, respectively.

After 10 years at UC Berkeley, assistant vice chancellor for human resources Jeannine Raymond has announced her decision to retire after Dec. 31.

Howard Schachman, a biochemist and professor in the graduate school of molecular and cellular biology who is remembered for his social activism, sense of humor and contributions to the field of biochemistry, died from complications of pneumonia Aug. 5 in Oakland. He was 97 years old.

Linda Katehi stepped down as chancellor of UC Davis on Tuesday after an investigation led by the UC Office of the President found she had violated university policies.

Chair of the Berkeley personnel board Al Murray filed to enter the Berkeley City Council race for the District 3 seat June 13.

The Black Student Union, or BSU, has reached an agreement with Chancellor Nicholas Dirks to create a resource center for Black students on campus that will open in September.

Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Harry Le Grande announced Tuesday that he will be retiring in December after 35 years at UC Berkeley.

A stove fire broke out at 2515 Benvenue Ave. about 9:06 p.m., according to the Berkeley Police Department.

On Tuesday, former candidate James Reagan announced his withdrawal from the District 2 Berkeley City Council elections race.

The Marin County Coroner’s Office identified a set of human remains found in Point Reyes as those belonging to Shuqin Zhang, a UC Berkeley student who went missing in January.