East Bay middle school students launch effort to help LA fire survivors

For the past ten days, Bay Area businesses and communities have sprung into action, organizing efforts to help survivors of the L.A. wildfires. Now, a group of East Bay middle school students are taking action, starting with one sixth-grader who organized a donation drive.

East Bay man pleads guilty to firebombing Oakland federal building, UC Berkeley police car

An East Bay man pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal arson charges related to a series of firebombings in Oakland and Berkeley last summer, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. 

Another Bay Area school district will see closures as early as this fall

Santa Rosa City Schools is hosting town halls throughout the city this week, as the district considers school consolidation and closure options due a $20 million dollar deficit. 

How Gov. Newsom's proposed budget would affect California education

In education, popular programs like free school meals, before-and-after-school care, and summer school will remain intact. The budget fully funds universal transitional kindergarten, offering free education to approximately 400,000 four-year-olds statewide.

2025 brings new school laws in California

With the new calendar year comes some new laws for school districts across California, from banning book bans, to regulating homework - and adding topics like and the dangers of fentanyl to high school courses. 

Bay Area doctors participate in global sick-out to protest lack of medical care in Gaza

Doctors across the Bay Area and the U.S. called in sick to work on Monday, opting to participate in a series of demonstrations and free clinics. It was part of a national day of action protesting a lack of medical care in Gaza.

Narcotics suspect runs into South SF High School: police

A suspect in a narcotics investigation had a standoff inside South San Francisco High School before eventually surrendering, police said. 

Former Vallejo teacher arrested, accused of sexual acts against former student

A former teacher with the Vallejo City Unified School District was arrested and charged with several sexual offenses involving a minor, authorities said. 

Video shows man attack child at Hayward middle school

Surveillance video provided to Fox 2 shows an adult suspect assaulting a child at a Hayward middle school Dec. 11. Hayward police said Julies Monroe was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault. Investigators said the victim suffered non-life threatening wounds.

'Full Measure' documentary released on former Cal crew coach

Film director Jean Strauss rowed at Cal in the 70s, and thought that crew coach Steve Gladstone’s career needed to be showcased in a documentary. 

Mission San Jose HS takes down wrestling memorabilia, conflict ensues

In a small section of the wrestling mini gym at Mission San Jose High School sits, "The Wall." Or at least it did, until it went back into the history it was meant to preserve.

Family alleges pattern of bullying, racism in Palo Alto after-school program

The family of a 10-year-old boy is taking legal action against the Palo Alto Unified School District and its after-school program, alleging they did not do enough to keep the child safe.

Oakland Unified could make decision on merging schools Wednesday

Oakland school leaders may make a final decision Wednesday night to determine if ten schools will merge into five to save money.

Newark school gets new owners, 2nd lease on education mission

A Newark-based school that was closed for a short-term, and had its future in doubt celebrated the end of the first trimester.

List: New California laws going into effect in 2025

A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

New California laws going into effect in 2025

New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.