St. Mary's College, Stanford selected to play in March Madness
The scene in Moraga Sunday afternoon was nothing short of festive when the Gaels of St. Mary's College were selected for March Madness.
San Jose school district decides not to close K-8 school for now
District leaders say low enrollment, families leaving the area and low birth rates are all contributing factors to the possible school closure.
UC Berkeley parents hire private security to temporarily patrol campus after raising $40K
A group of Cal parents, concerned about crime on the UC Berkeley campus, is taking matters into their own hands this month. From March 6 through March 23, parent-led non-profit SafeBears is paying for six private security cards to roam the streets near student dorms at night as part of a pilot program.
East Palo Alto robotics team headed to world championship in Houston
To qualify for the championship, the ChurroBots were a part of a winning alliance at the FIRST Robotics Competition, Silicon Valley Regional last weekend.
FTC sending checks to people defrauded by student loan forgiveness scams
The FTC is sending over $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money in student loan forgiveness scams. Here's what to know.
Student detained after BB gun found at San Jose high school
A student at San Jose's Willow Glen High School was detained after police found a BB gun on campus on Wednesday.
California Supreme Court to hear People's Park case
The California Supreme Court will hear arguments over the historic People's Park, and whether UC Berkeley can legally build housing there.
Oakland teacher is raising money to bring 'phenomenal' 5th graders to speak at a conference in Philadelphia
An East Oakland teacher wants to bring 13 "phenomenal" fifth graders to Philadelphia, where they've been selected to present their research at an education conference. For many of the kids, it would be the first time leaving California or even the first time on a plane.
Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Jewish UC Berkeley students fight against campus antisemitism
Jewish students, alumni, and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, gathered on Monday to condemn campus antisemitism and demand the university do more to protect its Jewish community members.
Golden State Warriors hold STEAM Fest for students
At the Chase Center in San Francisco Sunday afternoon, the Golden State Warriors hosted a ‘STEAM Fest,’ a discovery and learning expo designed to expose students to science, technology, engineering, art and math.
Jewish UC Berkeley students plan rally to combat antisemitism
A group of Jewish students, alumni and faculty plan to rally at University of California Berkeley on Monday, as they say the university isn't doing enough to protect its Jewish community members and deal with antisemitism.
Beverly Hills Unified expels five students after sharing AI-generated nude photos
School officials said 16 eighth-grade students at Beverly Vista Middle School were victimized by the fake nude photos.
SATs go digital this weekend: Here's what students think
Here's what you should know about the new shorter digital version of the SAT, based on comments from students who have taken practice versions and what experts say to expect.
Bay Area guests attending Biden's State of the Union address
The stakes are high for President Biden as he delivers the State of the Union address this year. The speech is scheduled for 6 p.m. PST and will be followed by a Republican rebuttal delivered by Alabama Senator Katie Britt.
SFUSD considers consolidating, closing schools amid budget challenges
San Francisco schools are faced with a budget crisis and low enrollment, forcing the district to consider consolidating and closing some schools.The school district said it may need to take these steps to better serve remaining students. San Francisco Unified Schools is at a crossroads, confronting a structural budget crisis alongside declining enrollment.
Katie Meyer's family pushes for change 2 years after death
It's been two years since Katie Meyer, a NCAA Women's Soccer national champion, goalkeeper and captain of the squad at Stanford University, died by suicide. It's a call that still haunts her father.
SFUSD settles $4.5M lawsuit over alleged sexual assaults by former athletic director
San Francisco Unified School district agreed to pay out $4.5 million in a lawsuit over the alleged sexual abuse of two female students by their former athletic director in a settlement agreement, according to a press release from the law firm that represented the victims.
Former St. Louis principal pleads guilty to hiring friend to kill pregnant teacher
A former middle school principal who was married admitted this week to hiring a friend to kill a pregnant teacher who was his girlfriend.
CPUC clears path for Waymo robotaxi expansion to Peninsula and LA
Waymo's driverless taxis are a common sight on San Francisco streets, and now the company has received a green light to expand its robotaxi service.