University of California regents stand by Israel-Hamas statement
After receiving condemnation from a faculty group over its response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, a spokesperson for the University of California regents Thursday said the system stands by its original Oct. 9 statement condemning the attack on Israel by Hamas that killed over 1,400 Israelis and took over 240 hostages.
San Francisco's Lowell High School admissions debate isn't over
San Francisco Unified School District Supt. Matt Wayne will soon ask the school board to change how students are admitted to one of the city's top schools.
California 'Teacher of the Year' says teaching makes him feel like a rock star
For Joseph Alvarico, teaching has always gone beyond the classroom walls. The engineering teacher, who runs the robotics club, has been named California's Teacher of the Year. He says it makes him feel like a rock star.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
UCSF medical professionals describe 'horrors' happening in Gaza, call for ceasefire, aid
On Wednesday, medical professionals at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center held a press conference calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
Oakland teachers union creates massive rift over statement regarding Israel and Palestine
The Oakland teachers union ignited a controversy in its ranks by putting out a message that condemns the Israeli military's occupation of Palestine.
UC Berkeley offering new Taylor Swift course exploring 'Artistry & Entrepreneurship' of the mega-star
UC Berkeley is offering a new class that will do a deep dive into the work and influence of a "great American dynasty," Taylor Swift.
Four children receive cannabis fruit chews at school's Halloween event
It was a Halloween scare that parents never imagined they'd face, after attending a "Trunk or Treat" event at Alameda's Amelia Earhart Elementary School on Sunday.
Stanford University investigating data breach in Dept. of Public Safety
Digital Security firm Emisoft says in 2022, 44 colleges and universities and 45 school districts in the U.S. were impacted by ransomware.
Cannabis candies found after kids attend Halloween event at Alameda school
Cannabis-infused fruit chews were found among candy that elementary school children received at an event organized by a PTA on Alameda over the weekend, according to the city's school district.
Biden administration aims for narrower student loan relief plan
The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.
Black students want more to be done after racial video made at Tam High
Community activists, including students, say a North Bay school district is not doing enough to protect its Black students.This criticism comes after some Tamalpais High school students made a video containing a racial slur.
Oakland school district says teachers union owes over $400,000
The Oakland Education Association, the teachers union, owes Oakland Unified $403,434 from the last two school years, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Friday morning.
15, including minor, arrested for protest on Cal football field
The Cal football game against USC was delayed due to a protest by UC Berkeley students. Protesters were yelling, "Justice for Ivonne."
Misinformation is another weapon in Israel-Hamas war, experts say
As the Israel-Hamas war is being waged on the ground and in the air, another battle is raging online and on social media.
Viral spread of misinformation on social media adds to Israel-Hamas conflict
In the Israel-Hamas war, the viral spread of misinformation on social media has added to the conflict. We spoke with experts about the digital war over facts and ways to prevent fake posts from proliferating.
Energy Secretary Granholm visits SLAC Lab, celebrates advancements in tech for clean energy
The US Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited the SLAC National Accelerator Lab in Menlo Park on Thursday to celebrate the new X-ray laser.
Bay Area groups feeling Islamophobia, antisemitism as tensions run high
Tensions are high between Jewish and Muslim groups in the Bay Area, illustrated by an emotionally charged City Council meeting in Richmond on Tuesday evening and a student walk-out on UC Berkeley’s campus.
Judge blocks California school district policy to notify parents if their child changes pronouns
Parts of a controversial Southern California school district policy that require school staff to tell parents if their child asks to change their gender identification will remain halted after a judge granted a preliminary injunction Thursday to block them until a final decision is made in the case.
Cursive comes back: Bill signed requires cursive to be taught in California schools
The bill, which is now law, mandates that certain courses of study such as English, and certain skill sets, like handwriting in cursive, be taught to California students between first and sixth grades. Quirk-Silva said learning such a skill can have lasting benefits."