Nuclear worries grow as Russia presses attacks in Ukraine
Rep. Jackie Speier says Russia has repeatedly violated the Budapest Memorandum, an agreement that gave Ukraine security guarantees in exchange for giving up its nuclear weapons.
UC Berkeley declines group’s offer to admit 1K more students
Save Berkeley Neighborhoods said in a statement that it would agree to a temporary or partial stay of the state Supreme Court ruling to freeze next fall’s enrollment at 2020-21 levels, meaning the prestigious public university will have to accept about 3,000 fewer students than planned.
Katie Meyer's memorial planned on soccer field she used to play
The family of Katie Meyer announced memorial plans for their daughter. The Stanford soccer star died last week of suicide.
Oakland teachers, parents continue fight to keep schools open
Dozens of teachers, parents and community members attended a rally and march Saturday to keep Oakland schools open.
Katie Meyer's parents struggle for answers after daughter's death at Stanford
In an emotional interview, the parents of Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer say they are struggling to understand why their daughter died by suicide this week.
Ukraine's democracy seen as a threat to Russia's Kremlin
Russian forces have claimed their first city in Ukraine. Rose Gottemoeller, a Stanford lecturer and former NATO Deputy Secretary General, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Thursday about how Ukraine's democracy is a thorn in the side of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What does UC Berkeley's enrollment cap mean for next year's class?
UC Berkeley is one of the world’s top colleges, and the dream school of many high-schoolers. But thousands of would-be undergraduates will be getting a rejection letter instead.
Katie Meyer, Stanford soccer star, dies by suicide
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
Alameda County aligns with state on dropping indoor mask rule for schools
Alameda County and the City of Berkeley will allow indoor masking to become optional at schools and childcare settings after March 11.
UC Berkeley ordered to freeze enrollment at 2020 levels
Thursday’s decision is the result of a legal battle with a residents group called Save Berkeley Neighborhoods that sued the university for failing to address the effect of increased student enrollment on housing, homelessness, traffic and noise.
Alameda County only holdout in announcing indoor school mask policy
Alameda County is now the only Bay Area county that has not announced a decision on whether to make masking in schools optional after March 11, KTVU has learned.
Stanford women's soccer captain Katie Meyer found dead in residence hall
The captain of Stanford University's women's soccer team, Katie Meyer, was found dead in a campus residence, prompting an outpouring of grief at the university.
Virginia substitute teacher suspended for allegedly pushing Russian propaganda in class
A Northern Virginia substitute teacher was suspended by a public school system for allegedly trying to push Russian propaganda on students.
UC Berkeley professor weighs in on Biden's speech on Russia/Ukraine conflict
UC Berkeley associate professor of history and international policy Daniel Sargent specializes in foreign policy going back to the Cold War with Russia. He says Putin is becoming isolated and facing more opposition from Ukrainians and the NATO countries than he perhaps expected.
Bay Area school districts revise indoor mask policies for students
School districts across the Bay Area are letting families know whether students must continue to wear masks indoors later this month now that the decision is being made at the local level.
Putin is "ruining his country," says Stanford expert
Stanford researcher Dr. Kathryn Stoner spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday about how she believes Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has cost his own homeland in addition to the hundreds of people killed on the battlefield.
California to drop mask mandate for schools
Stanford Children's Health Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Grace Lee spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday shortly before Governor Newsom announced an end to the statewide mask mandate in schools
Ukrainian visiting scholar deeply concerned about loved ones back home as tensions mount
The sights and sounds of war are move terrifying when it’s personal.
Berkeley foreign policy expert weighs in on Russia sanctions
Russian foreign policy expert, Steven Fish, says he's worried that the sanctions may not be enough to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin.
San Francisco school board opts to vote on layoff plan during special meeting next week
San Francisco Unified School District officials said Thursday morning the Board of Education will vote on whether to proceed with layoffs for teachers and other staff during a special meeting next week.