Pandemic puts a damper on college tours, institutions turn to technology
Spring brings an educational right-of-passage, as millions of high school seniors choose where they’ll go to college. But with coronavirus restrictions, many colleges are turning to virtual tours.
Spring brings an educational right-of-passage, as millions of high school seniors choose where they’ll go to college. But with coronavirus restrictions, many colleges are turning to virtual tours.
Colleges turning to technology to provide virtual tours amid COVID-19 pandemic
KTVU Reporter Jesse Gary explains the new technology San Jose State University is bringing in to provide these virtual tours.
KTVU Reporter Jesse Gary explains the new technology San Jose State University is bringing in to provide these virtual tours.
California school closures dash hopes of senior year traditions
Like so many high school seniors, Kate Brubaker is all dressed up with nowhere to go.
Like so many high school seniors, Kate Brubaker is all dressed up with nowhere to go.
California schools to stay closed for rest of academic year
As schools prepare to move classes online due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials are scrambling to close the digital divide for students.
As schools prepare to move classes online due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials are scrambling to close the digital divide for students.
Data: More men die of COVID-19 than women
Santa Clara County reported 1,224 confirmed cases Monday with a gender breakdown of 52% men and 48% women. The gender of those who died from COVID-19, however, show 67% of the deaths in the county are men.
Santa Clara County reported 1,224 confirmed cases Monday with a gender breakdown of 52% men and 48% women. The gender of those who died from COVID-19, however, show 67% of the deaths in the county are men.
San Francisco races to provide internet access, devices to students in time for distance learning
With San Francisco Unified School District shifting to distance learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, the district wants to make sure all its students have access to the internet at home.
With San Francisco Unified School District shifting to distance learning amid the coronavirus pandemic, the district wants to make sure all its students have access to the internet at home.
Public health expert says COVID-19 won't be controlled until vaccine arrives
A University of California at Berkeley public health expert said on Friday that there are some hopeful signs in the fight to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic but it probably won't be completely controlled until a vaccine for it is developed.
A University of California at Berkeley public health expert said on Friday that there are some hopeful signs in the fight to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic but it probably won't be completely controlled until a vaccine for it is developed.
Hard-hit East Oakland school gets special meals delivered
More than 80% of the families have had one parent lose their job because of the shelter in place order and more than 60% have both parents out of work.
More than 80% of the families have had one parent lose their job because of the shelter in place order and more than 60% have both parents out of work.
Former ‘Reading Rainbow’ host LeVar Burton is reading to COVID-19 quarantined people live on Twitter
Former “Reading Rainbow” host and Star Trek actor LeVar Burton knows the perfect way to pass the time cooped up in your house during self isolation.
Former “Reading Rainbow” host and Star Trek actor LeVar Burton knows the perfect way to pass the time cooped up in your house during self isolation.
Social distancing's impacts on flattening the curve
Dr. Steve Goodman, professor of Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford University, says data the media is publishing on the new coronavirus infections may be disconcerting because it is not complete enough yet to draw conclusions. But there are signs the curve is being flattened from social distancing.
Dr. Steve Goodman, professor of Epidemiology and Population Health at Stanford University, says data the media is publishing on the new coronavirus infections may be disconcerting because it is not complete enough yet to draw conclusions. But there are signs the curve is being flattened from social distancing.
With California schools closed for academic year, greater emphasis on distance learning
Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed on Wednesday that schools across the state will stay closed for the academic school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but classes are still in session just online.
Gov. Gavin Newsom confirmed on Wednesday that schools across the state will stay closed for the academic school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but classes are still in session just online.
UC easing admissions, course requirements amid coronavirus crisis
The University of California Board of Regents announced Wednesday that it will ease admissions and course completion requirements for incoming and current students as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The University of California Board of Regents announced Wednesday that it will ease admissions and course completion requirements for incoming and current students as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Math teacher brings over whiteboard to help student through glass door
Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students.
Even during a pandemic, some teachers are showing that they're still willing to go above and beyond for their students.
San Francisco schools distribute laptops to students in need for online distance learning
San Francisco schools are distributing laptops to needy students, trying to make sure education continues through the stay home order.
San Francisco schools are distributing laptops to needy students, trying to make sure education continues through the stay home order.
California schools likely to remain closed for rest of school year
Schools across California could likely remain closed through the rest of the academic school year due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Oakland Unified School District said on Tuesday.
Schools across California could likely remain closed through the rest of the academic school year due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Oakland Unified School District said on Tuesday.
East Oakland school raising funds for families hit hard by COVID-19 crisis
The coronavirus crisis has uprooted lives all across the country and with millions of Americans now unemployed, families are struggling to get by.
The coronavirus crisis has uprooted lives all across the country and with millions of Americans now unemployed, families are struggling to get by.
Teachers, students caravan with signs and balloons during quarantine
People have been trying to spread cheer, from a distance.
People have been trying to spread cheer, from a distance.
UC Davis has two clinical trials underway for patients with COVID-19
UC Davis Health researchers have two clinical trials underway for hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19.
UC Davis Health researchers have two clinical trials underway for hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19.
Time magazine honors Bay Area man for humanitarian efforts and promoting kindness
In its latest issue published Thursday, Time magazine is recognizing 27 individuals for their work in what it describes as "bridging the divide across the United States.
In its latest issue published Thursday, Time magazine is recognizing 27 individuals for their work in what it describes as "bridging the divide across the United States.
Coronavirus crisis keeps Bay Area schools closed until May
Officials announced on Wednesday that public school districts in six Bay Area counties are extending closures through May amid the coronavirus crisis.
Officials announced on Wednesday that public school districts in six Bay Area counties are extending closures through May amid the coronavirus crisis.