Gene Ransom, Berkeley basketball legend, killed in Oakland freeway shooting
Gene Ransom, the beloved Berkeley basketball legend, was killed Friday evening in a freeway shooting along I-880 in Oakland, according to his close friends. Saturday morning, California Highway Patrol arrested the suspected gunman.
Oakland city leaders ask California to eliminate OUSD's debt to prevent closures
Some Oakland city councilmembers are calling calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature to eliminate Oakland Unified’s outstanding state debt to prevent closures.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $133.5 million to education nonprofit
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated over $130 million to an education nonprofit that helps students at risk. The financial gift is the largest donation ever given to the organization.
UCSF developing tool to identify students who could be dyslexic in kindergarten, first grade
A new tool is being developed at University of California San Francisco to help identify early signs that a student could be dyslexic. It's a digital platform based on neuroscience called Multitudes, and it will be available for free to all kindergarten and first-graders at public schools in California come fall of 2023.
Mills College's women's studies major appears to be on the chopping block
The women's studies major at Mills College appears to be going away at the historically women's college that will soon merge with Northeastern University.
HBCU bomb threats prompt campuses across US to heighten police presence
Historically Black colleges and universities in the D.C. region, and around the country, have increased their police presence Wednesday following a second day of targeted bomb threats.
Former UCLA lecturer in custody after allegedly posting threatening video
The LAPD has confirmed that Matthew Harris, a former UCLA lecturer whose videos prompted UCLA to cancel in-person classes Tuesday, has been located in Colorado.
Hunger Strike: Extreme measures employed in battle to keep Oakland schools open
Dozens of teachers, students, even some administrators walked out of Westlake Middle School at noon Tuesday.
Oakland schools don't have enough students and closures are necessary, district says
OUSD presented the numbers saying up to $15 million could be saved every year by closing school buildings. The superintendent says that money could be used to reinvest in teachers and services and break a cycle of overspending.
San Francisco, West Contra Costa school districts temporarily avoid teacher strikes
West Contra Costa and San Francisco school districts have reached agreements with teachers regarding COVID protocol and pay.
Oakland school board to review consolidation plan, as parents demand input
Six schools are being considered for elimination, along with other schools that could merge or downsize by the end of this academic year, according to the finalized consolidation recommendations that are being presented to Oakland Unified School Board on Monday.
San Francisco, Oakland to adjust pandemic restrictions next week
Starting next week, San Francisco will loosen its mask requirements in certain settings, and Oakland will require proof of vaccination at restaurants. Stanford Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Jake Scott spoke to Mornings on 2 on Saturday about what lies ahead in the pandemic and whether a second booster shot may be necessary.
West Contra Costa Unified's teachers union may call for strike over COVID safety
A survey sent out to teachers last week indicated a majority are in favor of a strike if their demands aren't met.
Death of Stanford nurse highlights mental struggles of heath care professionals during pandemic
The death of a nurse at Stanford Hospital is highlighting mental health challenges many health care professionals are facing as the coronavirus pandemic drags on.
Oakland Unified won't require students to get vaccinated this year
Students in the Oakland Unified School District will not be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 until school starts up again in the fall.The school district had set a deadline of Monday for all students to be vaccinated or have a medical or personal belief exemption.
Black youth suicide rate doubles since 2014, California health department says
The pandemic is taking a toll on children's mental health and experts are sounding an alarm about a disturbing increase in depression and suicide among Black youth.
California lawmaker pushes for free school buses for public students
The bill would establish a state-funded program to ensure that every TK-12 public school student in California gets transportation to and from school each day
Community outrage over potential Oakland school closure list
The outpouring at the OUSD board meeting overwhelmed the allotted public comment time as person after person spoke out. Many said the timing of any closures during the pandemic would only add more stress and uncertainty for families.
California State University prepares to drop SATs and ACTs
“This issue of SAT and ACT testing has overwhelmed students and families for a long time,” said trustee Diego Arambula. “It feels so important to do this.”
SJSU settles sex abuse cover-up lawsuit for $560K with fired whistleblower, attorney says
The attorney for a whistleblower in a sex abuse coverup at San Jose State University announced Tuesday that the university had agreed to a $560,000 settlement of a civil lawsuit filed against the school and its former athletic director, Marie Tuite.