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UC Berkeley professor emeritus Michael Burawoy killed in hit-and-run crash in Oakland
A retired University of California, Berkeley professor was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Monday, authorities confirmed.
UC Berkeley Mourns Renowned Sociologist Michael Burawoy, Victim of Fatal Hit-and-Run in Oakland
UC Berkeley professor emeritus Michael Burawoy died after a hit-and-run incident in Oakland. A search for the suspect is ongoing. His legacy in sociology is honored with a UC Berkeley chair endowment.
UC Berkeley professor emeritus killed in Oakland hit-and-run crash
OAKLAND, Calif. - A UC Berkeley professor emeritus was killed in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Oakland on Monday. The coroner has identified the victim as 77-year-old Michael Burawoy. He taught sociology at Cal. Police said he was in the crosswalk at Grand Avenue and Park View Terrace at around 7:15 p.m. when he was hit by an SUV.
Sociology Professor's Death Shocks UC Berkeley Campus
A renowned professor emeritus of sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Oakland, police confirmed Wednesday. Michael Burawoy, 77, died while crossing a street near Oakland’s Lake Merritt shortly after 7 p.
Man who taught at UC Berkeley for nearly 5 decades killed in hit-and-run
A retired UC Berkeley professor was identified by school officials as the man who was killed in a hit-and-run while walking in a crosswalk in Oakland on Monday night. The professor emeritus, Michael Burawoy,
Well-known UC Berkeley sociology professor killed in hit-and-run near Lake Merritt
A well-known 77-year-old University of California, Berkeley sociology professor was killed in a hit-and-run collision while crossing the street near Oakland’s Lake Merritt on

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Teen charged in stabbing at Oakland County high school, officials say
A 16-year-old has been charged in connection to stabbing another student at an Oakland County high school, officials said.
Ayesha Curry's Oakland store and cafe to permanently close
Sweet July, the home goods store and cafe that Ayesha Curry once described as her "love letter" to Oakland, is permanently ...
Oakland Ballers Sign Record-Setting St. Mary's Slugger
The Oakland Ballers have signed first baseman Christian Almanza to a contract for the 2025 season. He will attend the club’s upcoming spring training in May. Al ...
One dead in early morning fire at East Oakland warehouse
One person has died following a fire that broke out at a warehouse in East Oakland early Monday morning, firefighters said.
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Oakland University will be closed for severe weather Thursday morning
The National Weather Service has ordered a Winter Weather Advisory to be in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday night to 9 a.m.
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Ayesha Curry closes Oakland store amid safety fears
Ayesha Curry announces closure of Sweet July store in Oakland due to safety concerns, marking end of three-year journey supporting local artisans.
Eye on the Hills: Visit Oakland hosts tasting tour for travel influencers
The social media stars, from as far away as Mexico City, Washington D.C. and Atlanta, tasted and sipped through several ...
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Man armed with knife chokes sleeping girl at Oakland County home, mom sees him wearing ski mask
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to keep their windows and doors locked as they search for a suspect who allegedly choked a 10-year-old girl during a home invasion.