UC buys Ritz-Carlton hotel in Half Moon Bay: reports

The University of California's investment division has reportedly purchased the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Half Moon Bay for $193 million, according to multiple reports.

El Cerrito High football program suspended amid hazing probe; arrests possible

The El Cerrito High School football program has been suspended amid a criminal police investigation into alleged bullying and hazing among players. Police said arrests could be forthcoming.

UC Berkeley student taken into custody by ICE at San Francisco airport

A UC Berkeley student was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at San Francisco International Airport, according to the university and a Bay Area immigrants' rights attorney.

Artificial intelligence and the ballot box
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More Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for answers, including answers about politics and elections. But how do these apps make sure the information they're providing is accurate and unbiased? Joe Mernyk, a PhD candidate at Stanford, gives insight.

Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing

Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology.

Trump administration ends legal battle to overhaul student loan forgiveness program

President Donald Trump’s administration dropped a pair of appeals this week involving a planned overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which was designed to forgive loans for qualifying public service workers after 10 years’ worth of payments. 

Berkeley welcomes Mariachi Herencia de México
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With musicians from the United States and Mexico, Mariachi Herencia de México shares the sounds and traditions of mariachi with audiences around the world. The group is in Berkeley for a special concert Friday, October 23 at 7:30PM at Zellerbach Hall, celebrating Día de Los Muertos and the music of Juan Gabriel. Director Cesar Maldonado, gives insight on the talented group of musicians.

Best college towns in America: See which cities top the list

With college costs soaring, choosing where to study can be just as important as choosing a school. A new ranking reveals which U.S. cities are the best college towns.

These colleges rank as the best in the US in 2027, data shows

A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.

Moms for Liberty unleashes AI watchdog on 13,000 school districts to flag controversial policies before votes

Moms for Liberty is deploying artificial intelligence to monitor school board agendas across more than 13,000 school districts nationwide, giving parents advance warning about controversial policies before local officials vote on them, Fox News Digital has learned.

Boys & Girls Clubs bring 400 girls together at SJSU for International Day of the Girl

Ahead of International Day of the Girl, more than 400 girls and women filled San Jose State University on Thursday for an evening dedicated to celebrating girlhood, mentorship, and planning for the future.

What the research says about the value of a college degree
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A Gallup poll finds only three out of 10 Americans believe a four-year college degree is with the return on investment, down from 70 percent of Americans polled a decade ago.

Trump administration proposes $70K fee to allow international students to work in US, reduce fraud

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security proposed a $70,000 fee Wednesday for international students who want to work in the United States, a plan it says should "make it easier for American citizens to compete in the job market."

Trump administration announces $174 million investment in HBCUs

The U.S. Department of Education announced more than $174 million in one-time additional funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Student loan borrowers have more time to cut their interest rate

Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.

Stanford scientist among Nobel winners for research into brain activity

The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works.

October marks peak PSAT season for Bay Area students vying for college scholarships

The month of October is when millions of high school students across the country, including throughout the Bay Area, will take the PSAT, a precursor to the SAT used to determine eligibility for scholarships and college admission.

Alabama voters to decide constitutional amendments on national anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, prayer

A Southern state is poised to become the first in the nation to have constitutional amendments requiring the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem in its schools based on what voters decide in November.

College financial aid application season officially opens for next academic school year
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open, kicking off California’s first-ever Student Financial Aid Awareness Month. With three in four high school seniors applying last year and funds distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, experts are urging families to submit forms early.