Parents sue UC Berkeley frat after son drowned
The family of a 19-year-old who died in an apparent drowning after attending a University of California, Berkeley fraternity party is taking legal action.
Cal apologizes to Israeli teacher; lecturer suspended for Gaza 'political activism'
A dance professor who was denied a job at the University of California, Berkeley because she is Israeli will receive an apology and monetary damages and a pro-Palestinian computer science lecturer was suspended following allegations that he engaged in political advocacy in the classroom.
OUSD weighs deep budget cuts as district faces $100M deficit
Oakland school board members are weighing deep budget cuts as the district faces a $100 million deficit and the possibility of returning to state receivership if they fail to balance the books before the next school year.
West Contra Costa Unified teachers reach tentative deal, ending 1st strike
Schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are set to reopen Thursday after a days-long teachers' strike ended overnight with a tentative agreement between district leaders and the educators’ union. While both sides have reached an agreement, the deal still needs to be ratified by the school board and members of the union.
Stanford grad tech founder behind viral landline-style phones to help reduce screen time
A Stanford graduate and tech founder is bringing back retro landline-style phones, but adding a high-tech twist, offering an opportunity to unplug from what can be a draining digital world, while still staying connected.
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
Former U.S. Education Secretary, Houston ISD superintendent Dr. Rod Paige dies
Dr. Rod Paige, the former U.S. Secretary of Education and Houston school leader, has died, the mayor’s office confirms.
Third day of strike in West Contra Costa school district
Teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District entered the third day of their strike Monday after weekend negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement, according to union and district officials.
List: New California laws taking effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Cal hires Tosh Lupoi as head coach, bringing former player back to lead the Bears
UC Berkeley has hired Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, bringing the former Golden Bears player and assistant back as the head coach.
Cal State East Bay gets $50M from MacKenzie Scott
California State University, East Bay was given a $50 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the university said in a statement Thursday.
King tides flood roadways, give Bay Area preview of sea levels in 2050
The King Tides made their way into the Bay Area this week, and they will be staying around this weekend.
Social worker stabbed by patient at SF General HIV care clinic
A 31-year-old UCSF social worker was stabbed by a patient on Thursday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital at 22nd Street and Potrero Avenue. The stabbing victim is now in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office.
3,000 West Contra Costa Unified School District teachers, staff to go on strike
About 3,000 teachers and staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District went on strike Thursday, with members of two unions expected to picket as contract negotiations with the district remain at a standstill.
Teachers in West Contra Costa Costa Unified plan to strike
About 3,00 teachers and other staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are preparing to go on strike Thursday after contract negotiations between the district and the educators’ union reached a standstill.
Student loan borrowers may qualify for lower monthly payments. Here's how
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
Former Oakland High student thrives with life-changing Damian Lillard Scholarship
A former Oakland High School student is flourishing after receiving a life-changing scholarship from Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard.
UC Berkeley student identified in suspected frat party drowning
UC Berkeley student George Mauricio Salinas, 19, died after a suspected drowning at an Alpha Delta Phi fraternity party.