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.
Oral Lee Brown: Celebrating Oakland community member who changed the lives of 100+ students
Oral Lee Brown promised to pay for each child's college education, setting aside money every year for each student that graduated from high school and went on to college.
Sonoma State cuts opposed by rising NBA star
Sonoma State University is ending all of its sports programs and rolling back other programs amid a $24 million budget deficit.
UC Berkeley botanical gardens declare 'Newtapalooza'
While some might say no newts is good newts, the folks at UC Berkeley's Botanical Garden disagree, even going so far as to declare a Newtapalooza at the garden in February.
San Jose teacher, coach accused of sexual assault of student
A “well-known" sports coach and athletic director in the South Bay has been accused of having an unlawful sexual relationship with a former student of his, according to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department.
Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs
President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.
SFUSD proposes cuts including layoffs to close budget deficit
There is uncertainty as the San Francisco Unified School District faces a major budget crisis. The district's superintendent unveiled her plan to close the budget deficit as families and staff become increasingly frustrated.
MSHSL's transgender athlete policy under investigation by US Department of Education
The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity.
Palo Alto School district weighs response to board member's controversial social media post
Rowena Chiu has been under fire since reposting a tweet some in the community deemed racist and harmful to another district employee.
San Francisco schools superintendent to outline $113M budget cut plan
San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Maria Su will present a plan Tuesday night to cut nearly $114 million from the district’s budget, as SFUSD grapples with financial challenges and declining enrollment.
Juveniles named as suspects in North Bay school burglaries
Police have made arrests in the burglaries of multiple Rohnert Park schools and say the suspects are juveniles.
Another San Jose district to close schools
Another San Jose school district is set to close several campuses due to an extensive budget deficit.
Sociologists mourn retired UC Berkeley professor killed in hit-and-run crash
Sociologists across the country are mourning the loss of retired UC Berkeley Professor Michael Burawoy, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Oakland.
What Trump's ban on transgender athletes means for San Jose State sports
San Jose State University has not explicitly stated whether it will comply with the new NCAA policy changes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports.
Ex-teacher sues Oakland Unified School District following student pronoun dispute
The former kindergarten teacher alleges her rights were violated when OUSD fired her for reportedly refusing to use a student's preferred pronouns.