Amid bullying accusations, Cal places swim coach on leave
Teri McKeever, coach of UC Berkeley's women's swim team, has been placed on paid administrative leave amid accusations from athletes that she was an abusive bully.
Texas school shooter bought 2 rifles days after turning 18, 'no known mental health history,' Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said there was “no meaningful forewarning of a crime,” beyond private messages on Facebook that weren't discovered until after the shooting.
Oakland parents plan to 'liberate' Parker Elementary School
Parents of Parker Elementary School students and their allies are planning to assume control of the Oakland school starting Wednesday evening on the last day of school in the Oakland Unified School District, organizers said.
California's salamanders have amazing skydiving skills, UC study reveals
A UC Berkeley study has unveiled incredible gliding and parachuting skills that have evolved among the wandering salamander which dwells among towering Northern California coast redwood forests.
Oakland schools chief is 'at a complete loss' over Texas elementary shooting
OUSD Supt. Kyla Johnson-Trammell said she had hoped gun laws would change after Sandy Hook, and is dismayed that they haven't.
Fire at People's Park leads police to discover violent assault
Cal police are investigating a fire and aggravated assault that happened Tuesday morning in People's Park. The suspect is still at-large, authorities said.
Man convicted of killing UC Berkeley student to reveal motive
The man charged with the 2020 shooting and killing of a UC Berkeley student is expected to reveal the motive behind the incident on Monday.
Berkeley Unified must mask up again with rising COVID cases
Berkeley Unified School District will require students and staff to wear a mask starting Monday morning. The latest mandate is expected to stay in place until the end of the school year.
Brothers accept diploma for Sonoma State student fatally struck by car
Hugo Ramirez was hit and killed by a car while walking near the Sonoma State campus last summer. This weekend, the university honored him with a bachelor's degree during commencement ceremonies.
Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
High school students learn surgical skills at California hospital
School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.
Harris to announce $500 million school bus rebate program to replace diesel with electric, low emissions buses
The vice president will announce the Clean School Bus rebate program - part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - from a high school in Virginia.
Congrats, grads! Here are some discounts, freebies offered for class of 2022
Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.
At least 135 teachers, aides charged with child sex crimes this year alone
Of the 135 arrests made, at least 102, or 76%, involved alleged crimes against students.
18-year-old shot, killed after prom; $16K reward being offered by Baltimore Police, Gov. Larry Hogan
An 18-year-old was shot and killed while attending a junior prom after-party in Baltimore. Now, police and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan are each offering an $8,000 reward for information on his murder.
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel pays off student debt for Los Angeles art school graduates
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel previously took summer classes at Otis College of Art and Design in high school before attending Stanford University.
Family affair: Father, son and daughter graduate together with education degrees
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
Birmingham private school assignment compares Barack Obama to monkeys
Biology students were given an assignment called 'an introduction to primates', which compared former President Barack Obama to apes, monkeys, and lemurs.
Hundreds in Silicon Valley advocate for public education
A group of nearly 250 students, teachers and education advocates from Santa Clara County took a free trip to the state capitol. Throughout the day, they have the chance to meet with state legislators face-to-face and ask some of the questions they have about education in California.
College student delivers baby hours before graduation, receives diploma at hospital
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.