California man incarcerated for 27 years graduates college
Forrest Jones spent over two decades in California state prisons, but on Sunday, he graduated from college.
Oakland teachers, district reach common ground nearly 2 weeks into strike
The Oakland Education Association (OEA) announced Saturday that an agreement has been reached with striking teachers on some ‘common good’ proposals.
24 Bay Area high school students awarded scholarships as part of PG&E's financial education program
Twenty-four Bay Area high schoolers were awarded college scholarships from the PG&E Foundation Saturday.
Eagles’ Jalen Hurts receives master’s degree from University of Oklahoma
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts received his master’s degree in human relations from the University of Oklahoma on Friday.
Federal student loan repayments to restart, education secretary confirms
'We're preparing our borrowers to restart" federal student loan repayments, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says.
Oakland parents call on striking teachers and district to reach deal
Contract negotiations between Oakland teachers and the school district continued late Friday night, with optimism by some union members that there had been "significant" progress.
Palo Alto gas ban may keep Jose Andres from opening new restaurant
Starting this year, the city of Palo Alto has banned construction of gas lines to new buildings. And while the rule has the support of some environmentalists, it's causing problems at the Stanford Shopping Center. Lawyers for the mall say it may keep one of the world's most famous chefs from coming to town.
E-40 gets honorary degree from Grambling University
Bay Area rap legend and mogul E-40 can add another title in front of his name, doctor.
Watch: Student attends college graduation ceremony while in labor
Kelsey Hudie was 38 weeks pregnant and in labor when she walked across the stage to receive her diploma at her college graduation ceremony.
Some parents cross Oakland teachers' picket lines as strike continues
As the Oakland teachers' strike enters its second week, many wonder if it will end before the school year ends on May 25.
Montgomery High in Santa Rosa temporarily placed on lockdown
Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa was placed on lockdown Friday for several hours after school staff were told that there was a student with a gun, authorities said.
'We are frustrated with OEA': Some Oakland parents call for teachers' strike to end
Several parents and teachers say they’ve crossed the picket lines to send a message that they’re against the ongoing strike. While they're in support of teachers, they say the ongoing negotiations comes at the detriment of students.
NAACP urges Oakland teachers to end strike for children’s sake
Oakland Unified students are on their fifth day at home or at school with limited instruction because their teachers are on strike. The Oakland branch of the NAACP has urged the teachers union to end the strike, saying it is hurting children.
14-year-old teen genius and business owner graduates with bachelor’s: ‘It was pretty easy’
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Tensions rise, Oakland teachers move picket line to district office under construction
Oakland teachers on strike took their picket line to a new spot early Thursday morning, picketing outside a school district office under construction.
Oakland parents open 'solidarity schools' as teachers' strike continues
Over 60 students gathered at Dimond Park in Oakland Wednesday, which has been called a safe space for them to learn, eat and play. It's one of several "strike schools" for students to stand in solidarity with educators as the teachers' strike continues.
Oakland teachers' strike day 5: union cites progress in negotiations
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
City of Berkeley, Cal named after Irish slave owner
A name change in Ireland is bringing up new questions about Berkeley's namesake.
Black student reparations, housing for unhoused students among Oakland teachers' proposals
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
Former Cal quarterback and head coach Joe Kapp dies at 85
UC Berkeley is mourning the death of one of its greatest athletes, Joe Kapp, who went on to become a star quarterback in the NFL.