What are California's new virus rules for public schools? Masks required, no social distancing required
All teachers and students must wear masks while indoors. But they don’t have to stay at least 3 feet away from each other.
All teachers and students must wear masks while indoors. But they don’t have to stay at least 3 feet away from each other.
California voters give schools and teachers top grades in year-end survey
A recent survey conducted by USC and PACE shows that California parents were overall satisfied with the state's public schools and that California voters are divided on issues of race and politics.
A recent survey conducted by USC and PACE shows that California parents were overall satisfied with the state's public schools and that California voters are divided on issues of race and politics.
New CDC guidance says vaccinated students don't need masks in schools
The CDC issued new guidance Friday for schools, saying among other things that those who are vaccinated can go mask-free.
The CDC issued new guidance Friday for schools, saying among other things that those who are vaccinated can go mask-free.
CDC releases new guidance for masks in schools
The CDC is urging every school to welcome students back, even if they aren't vaccinated. KTVU's Maureen Naylor reports.
The CDC is urging every school to welcome students back, even if they aren't vaccinated. KTVU's Maureen Naylor reports.
California will still require masks inside schools, despite new CDC guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, but despite that California said its mask guidance for schools will remain in place.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, but despite that California said its mask guidance for schools will remain in place.
UC Berkeley may get a $300M donor-funded dormitory
The University of California’s governing board is set to approve the largest gift to UC Berkeley— a $300 million, 14-story dormitory building.
The University of California’s governing board is set to approve the largest gift to UC Berkeley— a $300 million, 14-story dormitory building.
Mills College's alumnae files lawsuit against the school to save it
Graduates of Mills College filed a lawsuit against the school as an attempt to prevent the school from shutting down, or merging with Northeast University.
Graduates of Mills College filed a lawsuit against the school as an attempt to prevent the school from shutting down, or merging with Northeast University.
Cell phones and cancer: New UC Berkeley study suggests cell phones sharply increase tumor risk
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
Researchers took a comprehensive look at statistical findings from 46 different studies around the globe and found that the use of a cell phone for more than 1,000 hours, or about 17 minutes a day over a ten year period, increased the risk of tumors by 60 percent.
California colleges prepare for incoming freshman with high school learning loss
Universities and colleges across California are planning to provide extra tutoring and more academic counseling for incoming freshmen who have not had in-person lessons in over a year.
Universities and colleges across California are planning to provide extra tutoring and more academic counseling for incoming freshmen who have not had in-person lessons in over a year.
Special education in California sees 'historic' boost in new funding
Special education in California received more than $1 billion of state and federal funding, which some experts believe to be a "game-changer" for children to have a high-quality education.
Special education in California received more than $1 billion of state and federal funding, which some experts believe to be a "game-changer" for children to have a high-quality education.
Pandemic prompts boom in California home school applications
During the height of the pandemic, almost 35,000 California families filed an affidavit with the state to open a private home school.
During the height of the pandemic, almost 35,000 California families filed an affidavit with the state to open a private home school.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
As Delta variant spreads, vaccine outreach targets Bay Area communities of color
Doctors in the Bay Area are cautioning unvaccinated people about the risks of attending large, indoor gatherings on the Fourth of July, as the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads.
Doctors in the Bay Area are cautioning unvaccinated people about the risks of attending large, indoor gatherings on the Fourth of July, as the highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads.
New era: UC Berkeley wants to help student-athletes take advantage of new NCAA rules
It's a new era for college athletes, including UC Berkeley's star safety Elijah Hicks.
It's a new era for college athletes, including UC Berkeley's star safety Elijah Hicks.
Body of longtime California professor found in Yosemite National Park
The body of a longtime university professor was found last week in Yosemite National Park and park officials are asking anyone who may have seen him at the park to contact investigators.
The body of a longtime university professor was found last week in Yosemite National Park and park officials are asking anyone who may have seen him at the park to contact investigators.
California COVID long hauler says symptoms linger, partakes in Stanford study
For Brandie Parshall, the last six months have been a nightmare. She went from mother of four with a full-time job and a love of exciting vacations, to a long-haul COVID patient with a long list of ailments.
For Brandie Parshall, the last six months have been a nightmare. She went from mother of four with a full-time job and a love of exciting vacations, to a long-haul COVID patient with a long list of ailments.
Frustrated California parents plan to sue over school mask mandates: 'We're seeing our kids suffering'
Parents slammed Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him a "fake governor" for not following the the science for "most" of the pandemic.
Parents slammed Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him a "fake governor" for not following the the science for "most" of the pandemic.
State budget plan proposes lowering out-of-state UC students
The state would cover the cost of reducing nonresident students at UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC San Diego from 22% to 18% over five years beginning in the fall of 2022, which would make room for about 4,500 California students over that period.
The state would cover the cost of reducing nonresident students at UCLA, UC Berkeley and UC San Diego from 22% to 18% over five years beginning in the fall of 2022, which would make room for about 4,500 California students over that period.
UC Berkeley structural engineering professor analyzes collapse of Miami-area condo
The collapse has raised questions about how such a structural failure could have happened.
The collapse has raised questions about how such a structural failure could have happened.
Oakland Promise students treated to Hamilton performance at graduation
Oakland Promise students watched actor Julius Thomas III, best known for starring in the hit musical Hamilton, during their virtual graduation ceremony.
Oakland Promise students watched actor Julius Thomas III, best known for starring in the hit musical Hamilton, during their virtual graduation ceremony.