Man once on death row supports class at USF, ahead of theatrical premiere based on his writing, life
An incarcerated man on death row for more than three decades is now investing his time in the education of others at the University of San Francisco.
Stanford researcher tampered with cancer research after being fired, jury finds
A former employee of Stanford University was found guilty of accessing a clinical research database for a multisite breast cancer study and altering patient records after her authorization was revoked over a decade ago, according to federal prosecutors.
Santa Rosa teacher charged with lewd acts against a child
A school teacher in Santa Rosa has been arrested and charged with lewd acts against a student, and police are asking for other possible victims to step forward.
Stanford University freezing hires, preparing for Trump administration cuts
Stanford University is freezing its hires for future staff and they are also considering cutting positions as cuts to federal government funding continue.
Oakland school board votes to send layoff notices up to 100 employees
Employees at risk of layoffs include teachers and support staff in the Oakland Unified School District.
Astrophysicist and artist Nia Imara breaks barriers
Nia Imara is the first Black woman to earn a PhD in astrophysics from UC Berkeley.
Oakland schools reveal major success in sending students college bound
The Oakland Unified School District on Wednesday announced a jump in the number of high school students completing eligibility requirements to enter California State and University colleges.
San Francisco School Board approves preliminary layoff notices
The San Francisco School Board has voted to approve preliminary layoff notices, affecting hundreds of staff members. At one point, over 800 jobs were at risk, but that number has now been reduced.
UC Berkeley's famous falcons are missing, researchers fear bird flu
UC Berkeley’s famous falcon couple has been missing. Researchers fear the highly infectious bird flu may be to blame.
San Francisco school board to OK hundreds of job cuts
The San Francisco Unified District school board is expected on Tuesday to approve hundreds of job cuts as part of the district's ongoing effort to cut a $114-million dollar budget deficit.
Ukrainian national anthem played from bell towers marking 3rd year of ongoing war
This year, Ukraine's national anthem was played from 50 bell towers around the world thanks to the non-profit group Support Ukraine with Us.
What does threatened federal funding do for California K-12 schools? | Quick Guide
California K-12 schools received about $8 billion in federal funding in 2024-25 — about 6% of total K-12 funding. Federal funding may represent a much larger percentage of the budget in some districts, particularly those in rural areas.
Stanford scientists work to create a high-definition movie of the cosmos
Scientists at Stanford are working on a new under-construction observatory in Chile which, when complete, will be used to create what is being called "the greatest movie of the universe ever made."
Rally at Sonoma State over planned cuts of faculty, majors, athletics
The California Faculty Association, students and other unions held a 1 p.m. rally at Sonoma State University on Friday ahead of an on-campus legislative forum with several lawmakers that will discuss planned cuts to the school and the California State University system.
'Heart-wrenching': Community devastated by Santa Rosa school closures
A series of consequences from COVID-19 and the continuing decline in birth rates is causing schools nationwide to downsize.
Steph and Ayesha Curry's foundation funds clean water in Oakland schools
Clean drinking water is a basic necessity for growing students, and now, the Oakland Unified School District is tapping into new funds to keep clean water flowing in the schools, after high levels of lead were again found last year.
California college leaders anxious, uncertain as Trump administration orders end to diversity programs
California college leaders are responding with a mix of uncertainty, resistance and worry over a U.S. Department of Education order to eliminate any race-based programs by the end of the month.
Board votes to shut down 2 Vallejo schools
The Vallejo City Unified School District voted to close two of their schools, relocate their charter, and approve $12.8 million in budget reductions, district officials announced Wednesday.
Vallejo Unified considers closing schools, San Ramon schools face budget cuts
Schools in Vallejo and San Ramon are the latest to face budget shortfalls.
Santa Clara County education office plans layoffs
Santa Clara County's top education office is planning for a wave of firings amid questions over top-heavy management and executive assistants with six-figure salaries.