Joaquin Ruiz

Staff Writer

Joaquin Ruiz is a staff writer for Bear Insider.

A Los Angeles native, Joaquin currently is a senior at Cal, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies and a Minor Credential in Disability Studies.

Joaquin also is a Digital Content Writer/Editor for NBC Sports Bay Area and California, where he started as an intern in 2023 and has since written over 1,000 articles about Northern California's professional teams.

Bears Enjoy 'Exciting Times' In Fun Spring Game

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Those who survived the chaos of “Cal Day” and made the trek to Strawberry Canyon were not disappointed.

Ron Rivera Expects Tosh Lupoi-Led Bears 'To Be Better' In 2026 Season

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

As spring practices came to an end on Friday, Cal's GM is optimistic about the direction the Bears are rolling in.

Exclusive Wednesday April 15th Practice Report

5 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

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Bears Add Guard Michael Cooper from Transfer Portal

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 6 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Cooper, 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, is coming off a very impressive freshman campaign at Wright State.

Exclusive Monday April 13th Practice Report

7 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Geoff McArthur Discusses Berkeley Return, Life After Cancer Diagnosis

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 7 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

The Cal Athletics Hall of Famer is thrilled to be back with the Bears, bringing a life-changing battle with him.

Bears Embracing 'Daily Process' During Spring Ball

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 9 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

With roughly five months remaining before the home season-opener against UCLA, the original Blue and Gold is figuring out its strengths and weaknesses.

Exclusive Friday April 10th Practice Report

10 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Lee Dort staying in Berkeley for 2026-27 Season

11 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Cal’s starting center is staying in Berkeley.

Jericho Johnson Primed to 'Anchor' Darrion Daniels' Defensive Line

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 12 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Darrion Daniels raved not only about Jericho Johnson but also about his entire unit when discussing who his players are as people and students.

Warriors' Steve Kerr Claims 'Honorary Golden Bear' Status at Cal Event

13 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

The 60-year-old shared several great soundbites throughout the night — and some of which were about Berkeley.

Famika Anae's Offensive Line Focused On 'Chemistry' During Spring Ball

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 14 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

The offensive line is one of the few areas on the roster demonstrating some continuity.

Saturday Spring Practice Notes

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 16 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

It was a day of many team sessions, much physicality and genuine competitiveness.

Friday Spring Practice Notes

17 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

The sun was out. Pads were popping. Big-time players made some big-time plays.

From Physicality to Bagels: Meet Cal's inside linebacker room

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 19 days ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Cal, as with most of its position rooms, enters the 2026 season with completely new faces at inside linebacker.

Cal's Pro Prospects Talk About Performances in Cal's Pro Day

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Joaquin Ruiz

A look at Cal football participants thoughts on yesterday's Pro Day performances

Jaydn Ott Enjoys 'Nostalgic' Return to Berkeley for Cal's Pro Day

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Joaquin Ruiz

On Thursday, it was as if the 23-year-old running back, once Berkeley royalty, had never left.

Chris Bell's career-high 31 points lead Cal to 'good team win' over UIC in Round 1 of NIT

Cal Bears Basketball ⋅ 1 mo ago by Joaquin Ruiz

The Bears earned their first postseason win since 2014.

'Great Energy': Inside Cal's Revamped Running Back Room

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Bear Insider spoke with Cal's new running back room after the Blue and Gold wrapped up an energized Day 1 of spring practice.

Cal's Tosh Lupoi, new coordinators discuss Bears entering 'extremely physical spring'

Cal Bears Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Joaquin Ruiz

Cal's head coach and play-callers spoke with the media as Spring Ball gets underway.