Snowiest day of winter season happens in May
A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay Area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record for the season on Sunday in the Sierra Nevada.
San Ramon Valley school district hires new superintendent
Trustees of the San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD) announced Friday they hired CJ Cammack to be the district's next superintendent.
2 Bay Area hospitals host special proms for young patients
Two hospitals on both sides of the Bay held a special prom for their teen patients on Friday night. Benioff UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland and San Francisco hosted the annual event.
University of Michigan commencement interrupted by Pro-Palestine protesters
Protesters chanted anti-war messages and waved Palestinian flags during the University of Michigan’s commencement, as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war collided with the annual pomp-and-circumstance of graduation ceremonies.
Heckler shoves pro-Palestine protester at Stanford, officers step in
A heckler showed up to a pro-Palestine prayer vigil during a peaceful protest at Stanford on Friday night, causing a heated confrontation.
Photos: Stanford protester seen wearing Hamas headband
Stanford University officials say they have notified the FBI after a protester on campus was seen wearing what was described as a Hamas headband.
Stanford softball hopes popularity of sport rises amid massive ratings jump across women's sports
Women's sports have skyrocketed in popularity in the last year. Just last month, the women's NCAA college basketball tournament smashed previous TV viewership records. Now, Stanford's softball team hopes to carry on that torch.
USC announces graduation party at LA Coliseum after canceling main stage commencement ceremony
USC announced the school will hold a graduation party at the LA Coliseum.
Protestors explain divestment issues at UC Berkeley as encampment continues
Protestors camping out at UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza on Thursday said they were encouraged by meetings with UC officials.
Violence reported at UC Berkeley's Sproul Plaza encampment
Violence broke out Wednesday evening at an encampment at Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus after days of peaceful assembly in response to the Israel-Hamas war, a contrast to arrests and turmoil at other American schools.
Stanford submits photo of protester wearing green Hamas headband to FBI
Officials at Stanford University submitted a photo of someone on campus wearing a green headband worn by Hamas terrorist fighters to the FBI as the school struggles to reign in anti-Israel protesters camping overnight on school property.
Supporters say campus protests are effective; experts differ
Chants of "Free Palestine!" continued ringing out across the UC Berkeley campus, Wednesday, as pro-Palestinian protests continued around the Bay Area and nation. Some demonstrators see the current cause as the latest in a long line of civil actions aimed at changing the course of society for the betterment. But some experts say using rallies and campus occupations isn't as effective as it was in the 1980s or 60s.
Pro-Palestinian teach-in at Santa Clara University held by students
Students are demonstrating on the Santa Clara University campus, protesting the situation in Gaza. But with tensions heightened at universities across the country, organizers were determined to keep this event calm.
St. Louis district will pay families to drive kids to school amid bus driver shortage
The St. Louis school district is offering financial incentives to families who drive their children to school due to a bus driver shortage and recent disruptions stemming from contractor disputes and a racially charged incident.
Grenade brought to Novato High for history lesson causes shelter-in-place order
A guest speaker who brought in a grenade for a history class at Novato High School on Tuesday prompted a shelter-in-place for the school, according to the Novato Police Department.
Beloved formerly homeless man in Berkeley dies after getting on his feet, off the streets for year-and-a-half
A former homeless man in Berkeley and beloved figure in the UC Berkeley community has died and was being remembered for his kindness and his gift of friendship.
Arrests at Cal Poly Humboldt after protesters take over campus buildings
About 25 people were arrested early Tuesday morning during the pro-Palestine protests at Cal Poly Humboldt, as university officials said they were working hard to restore order.
San Francisco State pro-Palestinian protesters rally for Israel divestment
San Francisco State University has joined the growing list of student-led protests on college campuses over the Israel-Hamas war.
Student loan forgiveness: Some may qualify but need to take action by April 30
Seeking student loan forgiveness? Some borrowers who consolidate their loans could qualify, but there’s a key deadline approaching.
Tempers flare over Silicon Valley school district map
A recent Silicon Valley school board meeting erupted into yelling, chanting and an arrest over changes to trustee elections.