Fraternity called 'public nuisance' after Cal student nearly drowns
A UC Berkeley student is in critical condition at a local hospital following what is being described as a near drowning shortly on Friday night at a fraternity house off campus on Greek Row.
A UC Berkeley student is in critical condition at a local hospital following what is being described as a near drowning shortly on Friday night at a fraternity house off campus on Greek Row.
East San Jose charter school's future uncertain after teacher credential rule change
The future is uncertain for a longtime East San Jose charter school. Escuela Popular is facing possible charter revocation after struggling to comply with new state laws on teacher credentials.
The future is uncertain for a longtime East San Jose charter school. Escuela Popular is facing possible charter revocation after struggling to comply with new state laws on teacher credentials.
Judge bars Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California
The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of California or issue fines against the school system over claims it allows antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Friday.
The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of California or issue fines against the school system over claims it allows antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
President Trump issues ‘Fostering the Future’ executive order to support children in foster care
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
Children in foster care are getting more help in securing a stable future thanks to a new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday.
States add gun safety to school curriculums
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.
Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
DOJ to investigate Turning Point USA protests at UC Berkeley
The US Department of Justice announced the agency would investigate the protests ahead of the Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley, where at least three arrests were made and fights broke out.
The US Department of Justice announced the agency would investigate the protests ahead of the Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley, where at least three arrests were made and fights broke out.
Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus
Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.
Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.
Popular Livermore teacher retiring after 34 years
After 34 years of shaping young minds, second-grade teacher Bill Cannon will soon be closing the door to his Rancho Las Positas Elementary School classroom for the last time.
After 34 years of shaping young minds, second-grade teacher Bill Cannon will soon be closing the door to his Rancho Las Positas Elementary School classroom for the last time.
California finds Oakland Unified created ‘discriminatory environment’ for Jewish students
In three separate rulings, the California Department of Education has determined that the Oakland Unified School District created a "discriminatory environment" against Jewish students and staff, contradicting the district’s findings.
In three separate rulings, the California Department of Education has determined that the Oakland Unified School District created a "discriminatory environment" against Jewish students and staff, contradicting the district’s findings.
Man charged with watching women sleep and shower at Berkeley sorority
The suspect allegedly watched women shower in a communal setting at a Berkeley sorority house. Officials say he's a convicted felon who had part of an assault rifle and ammunition in his possession.
The suspect allegedly watched women shower in a communal setting at a Berkeley sorority house. Officials say he's a convicted felon who had part of an assault rifle and ammunition in his possession.
Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Cal women's basketball preparing to open season in Paris
Cal Women's Basketball will take on Vanderbilt to open the 2025-2026 season on Monday, Nov. 3 in France as part of the Oui-Play Paris 2025 showcase.
Cal Women's Basketball will take on Vanderbilt to open the 2025-2026 season on Monday, Nov. 3 in France as part of the Oui-Play Paris 2025 showcase.
Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.
Trump administration to limit student loan forgiveness for some borrowers working in public service
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
The administration’s new rule starts next year and it may restrict loan forgiveness for some borrowers relying on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to pay off their debt.
Principal resigns after investigator finds Grindr app used to pursue sex with student
A high school principal in Alameda County has resigned as part of a settlement after a school district investigation found sufficient evidence that he used an online app to communicate with a former and current student about sex, once proposing a “secret school tryst,” public records show.
A high school principal in Alameda County has resigned as part of a settlement after a school district investigation found sufficient evidence that he used an online app to communicate with a former and current student about sex, once proposing a “secret school tryst,” public records show.
One of Mexico’s most powerful cultural voices comes to Berkeley
This weekend, Cal Performances hosts a Día de Los Muertos concert featuring Grammy-award-winning Lila Downs. The Mexican-American singer and songwriter is seen by many as one of Mexico’s most powerful cultural voices.
This weekend, Cal Performances hosts a Día de Los Muertos concert featuring Grammy-award-winning Lila Downs. The Mexican-American singer and songwriter is seen by many as one of Mexico’s most powerful cultural voices.
Students learn skills of restoring vintage cars in one-of-a-kind program at Kansas college
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
McPherson College students learn everything from engine rebuilding to painting panels to welding joints and sewing upholstery.
Beloved school volunteer, struck and injured by alleged carjacker in Berkeley, to be honored
A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.
A 78-year-old Berkeley man, who was recently struck by a car on his way to the school where he's been a longtime volunteer, is expected to receive a thunderous reception when he returns to the school to be honored this week.