OUSD could see a budget surplus, if it makes difficult financial choices

OUSD staff shared an unexpected assessment: the district projects an $8 million surplus for the 2026–2027 school year. However, that surplus is entirely dependent on the district executing an additional $30 million in budget cuts this fall.

Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans

A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.

UC Berkeley community honors student, mother killed in solo crash

Friends, family and classmates gathered at UC Berkeley to remember Paloma Foster, a student, mother and advocate who died in a solo crash Sunday. Loved ones say her compassion left a lasting impact.

Southwest Airlines captain makes heartwarming final flight to Oakland with his daughter as co-pilot

It was a deeply meaningful flight on so many levels. A Southwest Airlines pilot makes a moving announcement ahead of joining the captain in the cockpit for his final flight before retirement.

Trump administration to cut student loan interest rates

With millions of student loan borrowers in default, the Trump administration announced a plan for a slight reduction in student loan interest rates to provide some relief for borrowers paying back their loans.

These 2 Bay Area universities ranked top in the world

U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list.

Stanford, UC Berkeley ranked in top ten of global universities
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U.S. News and World Report shared this week their 2026 to 2027 report on top global universities. Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley were ranked in the top ten of this prestigious list. 

Stanford students walk out of graduation, sparking demonstration

Stanford University students walked out of the school’s graduation ceremony Sunday, sparking a demonstration on the Palo Alto campus.

San Francisco school superintendent testifies before Congress

The superintendent of San Francisco public schools testified Wednesday before a congressional committee on education to address intense questioning regarding parental rights and classroom curriculum.  

No more statins? One-time treatment for high cholesterol could lower heart attack risk for life

It could transform how millions of Americans dealing with the number one leading cause of death, coronary artery disease, receive treatment — a one-time-only injection that could lower heart attack risk for the rest of a person's life. 

Team Paraguay draws large crowd for open practice at San Jose State University

Soccer fever has officially taken over the Bay Area with World Cup play just three days away. A large crowd gathered at San Jose State University this afternoon to watch Team Paraguay during an open community practice session.  

Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines

Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones.