Oakland Mayor Schaaf rolls out universal preschool plan before leaving office
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Wednesday rolled out the city's universal pre-school initiative – one of her last acts before leaving office in less than two weeks.
MyShake app wakes people far from quake's epicenter
The MyShake app designed to give a short warning before a quake hits, sounded the alarm early Tuesday morning when an earthquake centered in Humboldt County hit.
Holy Names University to close after 154 years over declining enrollment, rising costs
Holy Names University in Oakland will close after spring semester in 2023 due to declining enrollment and other struggles, officials with the 154-year-old school said Monday.
University of California, workers reach deal to end strike
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.
University of California, workers reach deal to end strike
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.
California school board leader resigns after allegedly hosting party with strippers, choir students
An off-campus party allegedly involving strippers and high school choir students has drawn the attention of not only school officials but also Southern California authorities.
Proposal to move forward with police-free Oakland schools
The Oakland Unified School District is now considering a proposal to move forward with police-free schools.
CSU Maritime plagued by rape and harassment claims from women, transgender students
Long-standing claims of sexual harassment and misconduct, homophobia, transphobia and racism on campus and during training cruises have plagued CSU Maritime according to a new report by the LA Times.
'Tripledemic' prompts change to CDC masking guidance
At San Jose’s Christmas in the Park event, families enjoyed dazzling lights, kiddie rides, and festive performances. The outdoor event is a holiday favorite but this year, some people chose to enjoy the celebration masked up.
UC postdoc and academic researchers end strike; graduate students continue work stoppage
Postdoctoral workers and academic researchers at the University of California will return to work on Monday, partly ending a weekslong strike – the largest in UC history.
Berkeley teacher wins $1K as part of inaugural 'Kindness Award,' aimed at celebrating acts of kindness
A grade school teacher was named the winner of the first ever Chris Kindness Award, an initiative created by a University of California at Berkeley professor to promote acts of kindness in his community.
Meet the 11-year-old football fanatic inspiring Cal's Golden Bears
Even in a sea of Berkeley blue and California gold, you would be hard-pressed to find a fan more focused on the Cal-Stanford game, than 11-year-old Bryson Thompson.
Parents of FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried not teaching at Stanford next quarter: report
Stanford Law professor and father of fallen cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried will not be teaching at the prestigious Palo Alto university next quarter, the Stanford Daily first reported.
Student stabbed at Skyline High School by another student
A student at an East Bay high school was stabbed by another student on campus Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Millions of Americans mistakenly notified of student debt forgiveness approval due to ‘human error’
According to an Accenture spokesperson, an email was “sent to a number of student loan debt relief applicants with an inaccurate subject line.”
2 intruders disrupt Alameda High School in separate 'scary' incidents
Two male intruders scared students and staff at Alameda High School on Tuesday in separate incidents, officials said.
UC Berkeley's new police chief used to lead US Capitol police
UC Berkeley's police department is getting a new police chief – the former acting police chief at the US Capitol.
Upsurge in staff COVID cases closes popular San Francisco restaurant
Zuni Café on Market Street in San Francisco is temporarily closed due to an upsurge in COVID cases amongst staff. Doctors say four respiratory viruses are currently circulating.
Petaluma: Two high schools closed Friday due to electrical equipment malfunction
Two high schools in Petaluma will be closed Friday, according to Sonoma County education officials.
Biden's student loan forgiveness program remains blocked for now, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.