Cal fires swim coach McKeever over misconduct, bullying allegations
Longtime University of California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever was fired Tuesday following an investigation into alleged harassment, bullying and verbally abusive conduct, the school said in a statement.
AI detection tool launched by ChatGPT makers OpenAI amid school cheating fears
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
Enrollment decline leads to funding changes for underperforming CSUs
Seven campuses in particular — CSU Channel Islands, Chico State, Cal State East Bay, Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal Maritime, Sonoma State and San Francisco State — are missing their state enrollment targets by 10% or more.
Virginia school principal, assistant principal depart after 6-year-old shoots teacher
The principal and assistant principal of a Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old shot a teacher are leaving the school in the latest shake up related to the shooting.
Woman poses as child for days at NJ school
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after posing as a child to enroll at New Brunswick High School in central New Jersey.
Livermore High School musicians to play Carnegie Hall
Every talented musician views appearing at Carnegie Hall as the high point of their career. Some Livermore High School musicians have achieved that goal, but need some help from music lovers and supporters to make the trip.
UC Berkeley cheerleaders get new protections
The suit alleges UC Berkeley cheerleaders were not provided the same attention from medical staff as other aerial athletes such as divers and gymnasts, engaging in similar activities.
UC plans expanded outreach to community college students
The University of California is planning to expand outreach at more than half of the state's community colleges in an effort to increase the number of students who successfully transfer from those colleges.
SF State wrestlers took 'polar plunge' when teammate disappeared
The U.S. Coast Guard called off a search for Hamzah Alsaudi, a SF State wrestler who disappeared in the ocean.
San Francisco State University student goes missing in waters off Pacifica
A San Francisco State University student went missing in the waters off the Pacific coast Thursday morning, the university confirmed.
Tech expert says layoffs at Microsoft and Amazon not surprising
The string of tech industry layoffs continued Wednesday as Microsoft announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce, laying off about 10,000 workers.
California's swarm of potholes will continue to grow
Potholes continue to plague Bay Area roadways. A Caltrans spokesperson said through mid January they're already working on 400 different locations, compared to 209 this time last year.
Landslide cancels activities at Cal's Golden Bear Rec Center
Another landslide came down this week near the Golden Bear Rec Center at UC Berkeley on the Clark Kerr Campus.
Massive mudslide prompts evacuations in Berkeley Hills
A mudslide in the Berkeley Hills prompted the evacuation of about ten homes on Monday morning.
School searched 1st-grader’s backpack before teacher shot
Administrators at the Virginia school where a first-grader shot his teacher last week learned the child may have had a weapon in his possession before the shooting but did not find the 9mm handgun he brought to school despite searching his bag, the school system’s superintendent said.
Human skeleton remains found on UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus
Human remains were discovered at UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus Tuesday, school officials reported.
Student administered Narcan after suspected overdose at Lafayette High School
A suspected drug overdose occurred at an East Bay high school Friday with a student being administered Narcan, officials said.
As Mega Millions jackpot grows, over $96 million has gone to CA public schools
While your odds of winning the jackpot are slim, there is still a clear winner from the game… the public education system.
Major rains along with record snow pack could amount to danger
California has not seen rain like we're having in many years. That's extremely helpful to filling the Golden State's water starved dams. But too much of a good thing requires intense oversight and management, round the clock, by reservoir and dam operators.
Oakland school board reverses decision to close, consolidate several schools
The school board at Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday reversed their decision to close a handful of schools.