East Bay professor announces run for Barbara Lee's congressional seat
An East Bay professor and Oakland resident is the latest candidate in the race for U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee's seat in Congress.
WWII vet, 101, 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after having to miss ceremony amid global war
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
SF Pride says this year's celebration is more important than ever, amid anti-LGBTQ laws and backlash
San Francisco Pride preparations are in full swing as the city gets ready for celebrations in June and the Pride Parade that draws people from around the world.
Parents meet with San Jose Unified superintendent after ghost gun seized at school
The meeting began with the superintendent, San Jose police and other agencies talking about safety and communication procedures. But a lot of the parents still expressed frustration about how the district communicates with them during and after an emergency.
Slain Oakland school district carpenter remembered with vigil, peace garden
Friends, colleagues, and Rudsdale High School community members gathered Monday to remember a longtime Oakland Unified School District carpenter who died in a shooting last year at the school.
Half Moon Bay High evacuated over bomb threat
Half Moon Bay High School was evacuated Tuesday morning after reports of a possible bomb threat, authorities said.
Former college student charged in Davis stabbings to get psychiatric exam
A judge on Monday ordered a psychiatric review of the former University of California, Davis student charged with two fatal stabbings and an attempted murder that shook the normally serene community outside Sacramento.
Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free
Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college
The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
UC Berkeley to add new college to campus
UC Berkeley is establishing a new college on its campus for the first time in more than 50 years.
Bay Area schools receive $5m slice of federal grant to support student mental health
More than $5 million will come to Bay Area schools from a nearly $75 million federal grant funded by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
Educators rally for safer classrooms and more staff after being injured by students
Educators told story after story of being hurt or in danger because they simply don’t have enough staff to handle students who have behavioral issues. Wednesday they brought proof of their injuries to the Board.
San Jose high school student allegedly brought loaded ghost gun on campus
A San Jose high school student was arrested after allegedly bringing a loaded ghost gun and knife to campus on Wednesday.
Mom records 7-year-old son walking bullied schoolmate home
A Texas boy asked his mother to walk an 8-year-old girl home after she was bullied at school.
SoCal man commutes to UC Berkeley twice a week to finish degree, graduates this week
It can be a long journey to complete college. For one 50-year-old, it required commuting twice a week to UC Berkeley's campus from Southern California to finish his studies.
Joyful night: East Bay Black students awarded for academic excellence
It was a joyful night when proud parents came to watch the first Black student academic excellence award night at Concord High.
USDA considers chocolate milk ban in school cafeterias
The USDA's proposed change is part of new guidelines for healthier school meals for kids.
Oakland parents and teachers have mixed feelings about strike, next steps
Many families with students in the Oakland Unified School District said they feel relieved that the teachers union came to a tentative agreement with the district and teachers plan to return to the classrooms Tuesday morning.
Strike ends as Oakland teachers union announces tentative deal
The Oakland Education Association announced Monday morning that teachers have a tentative agreement with the Oakland Unified School District, ending a strike that started May 4.