Oakland teachers' strike stretches into day 3
The Oakland teachers' strike entered its third day after weekend negotiations failed to reach a deal.
San Mateo native Atonio Mafi drafted by New England Patriots
Shoreview native and former University of California Los Angeles offensive line Atonio Mafi was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the NFL draft on April 29.
Student reacts to Oakland teachers' strike
Over 3,000 Oakland Unified School District teachers and staff are expected to return to picket lines on Monday, marking the third day teachers will be absent from classrooms.
Teachers strike to resume Monday, according to union bargaining team member
The strike by Oakland Unified School District teachers will resume Monday, a member of the union bargaining team said Saturday afternoon.
Berkeley professor apologizes for false Indigenous identity
An anthropology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, whose identity as Native American had been questioned for years apologized this week for falsely identifying as Indigenous, saying she is "a white person" who lived an identity based on family lore.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Oakland teachers won't be in classrooms again during 2nd day of strike
Teachers will not be in the classroom in Oakland public schools again on Friday as their strike resumes over broken down negotiations.
Former UC Davis student accused of deadly stabbings
A former University of California, Davis student was arrested for allegedly unleashing a series of stabbing attacks that left two people dead and a third person hurt.
'Our babies should have been in school today:' Oakland teachers on strike
Oakland teachers went on strike Thursday after seven days of negotiations failed to produce a new contract for the 3,000 members of the Oakland Education Association.
Oakland teachers decide to strike Thursday, schools will remain open
Oakland teachers are heading to the picket lines Thursday after six days of negotiations failed to produce a new contract for the 3,000 members of the Oakland Education Association.
Oakland teachers' strike looms as parents prepare for possible cancelled classes
After nearly a week of intense contract negotiations, the Oakland teachers’ union and Oakland Unified School District have still not reached a contract agreement. But the district said a deal is within reach.
Unsolved stabbings in Davis has community on edge; UC Davis makes night classes virtual
Davis police has not yet linked the crimes and no arrests have been made following three separate stabbings. The latest happened late Monday night.
US Surgeon General declares national loneliness epidemic
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an 81-page report Tuesday, saying loneliness is an epidemic that has turned into a nationwide public health problem.
JPMorgan Chase taking over First Republic Bank in 2nd largest bank failure in U.S. history
JPMorgan Chase, the nation's largest bank, is now taking over San Francisco-owned First Republic Bank, in the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history with the shareholder the clear losers.
Oakland teachers say they'll strike Thursday if no agreement reached by then
Oakland teacher's union announced Monday evening they plan to strike Thursday, May 4 if no agreement is reached by then with the Oakland Unified School District.
Ex-Stanford preschool teacher jailed for suspicion of murder
A preschool teacher on the Stanford campus was arrested during naptime for the alleged murder of another man.
Watch: Surprised principal darts after bear pops out of school dumpster
A West Virginia principal wasted no time getting away after he unlocked the school dumpster and a bear popped out.
UC Davis student stabbed and killed in park
The town of Davis is on edge after two stabbing deaths in less than a week. The most recent victim was a student at UC Davis, officials said.
Preschool teacher, friend arrested in Santa Cruz County killing
A Children's Center of the Stanford Community preschool teacher was arrested this week in connection with the death of 24-year-Old Oliver Waterfall in Santa Cruz County.