San Francisco library summer literacy program gains statewide attention
In an era of advanced technology, a San Francisco summer literacy program has garnered statewide attention for its efforts to combat learning loss.
Newsom fines school district $1.5M for rejecting textbook mentioning Harvey Milk
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, followed through on his threats to fine the Temecula Valley Unified School District, launching his next culture war attack against conservative board members who rejected state-endorsed textbooks that mention gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
Legacy admissions: What you should know about the now-controversial college admissions practice
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
Skeletal remains found at UC Berkeley identified as homicide victim
The human skeletal remains discovered in an unoccupied building at the University of California, Berkeley earlier this year belonged to a man from Texas who died in a homicide, according to campus police.
Stanford University president to resign over concerns about his research
The president of Stanford University said Wednesday he would resign, citing an independent review that cleared him of research misconduct but found flaws in other papers authored by his lab.
Scathing report outlines sex harassment, discrimination complaints go ignored at CSU
The nation's largest public university system fails to respond adequately to sexual harassment and discrimination complaints from employees and students because of few resources and little staffing. The lack of infrastructure to address these problems have led to virtually no accountability measures and a culture of distrust across the 23-campus system.
4-day school week gains popularity as more districts adopt model
Advocates say a 4-day school week could improve quality of life, but others say it could hinder a student's academic progress.
1 person struck and killed by Caltrain at Stanford Station
A person was struck and killed by a train at the Stanford Station on Friday night, restricting rail service in the area, Caltrain said.
Biden admin cancels $39B in student loan debt for 800,000-plus borrowers
The administration says the new round of student loan forgiveness address “historical inaccuracies" in counting payments that qualify toward income-driven repayment plans.
UCSF wants to buy St. Mary's, St. Francis hospitals; longtime doctors fear fallout
UCSF Health is in talks to acquire St. Mary’s Medical Center and St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco from Dignity Health, a Catholic hospital chain. But some doctors are concerned the community hospitals will lose their identity and culture.
CSU students, faculty protest tuition hike proposal
Hundreds of Cal State University students and faculty members protested outside the Board of Trustees' financial committee meeting Tuesday in Long Beach.
Target, Walmart announce back-to-school deals for teachers, students
Back-to-school deals are back for teachers and students.
An extremely overdue book has been returned to a Massachusetts library 119 years later
It would take 119 years and the sharp eyes of a librarian in West Virginia before this scientific text finally found its way back to the Massachusetts library.
June report shows job growth slower than expected and 3.6% unemployment rate
The U.S. saw continued job growth in June, but not at the same blistering pace that has been a concern for the Federal Reserve, as it tries to thread the needle by slowing the economy just enough to stem rising inflation, but keeping enough economic growth to prevent a recession.
Santa Clara County launches pilot program of guaranteed income for homeless high school seniors
Santa Clara County launches pilot program to give $1,200 in guaranteed monthly income to graduating high school seniors who are experiencing homelessness.
9-year-old boy gets prosthetic hand thanks to South Bay 8th grade tech class
It's not often that you can combine book smarts with a life-lesson, but a South Bay school has manged to do both.
Bay Area 5th grader heads to MLB Stem League all-star weekend
A Bay Area fifth grader is heading to the Major League Baseball All-Star weekend in Seattle for a special global competition.
Cal Poly graduates team up to find remains of Kristin Smart
Two scientists are teaming up with a former FBI agent in an effort to find the remains of Kristin Smart.
UCSF report: Emergency departments in state failing to meet patient demand
According to a new study by the University of California, San Francisco, emergency departments in California have been struggling to keep up with patient demand during the last decade.
Cal State system looks to raise tuition for 2024
Tuition hikes may be on the horizon for Cal State students.