San Jose State's Nick Nash has a chance to win the Fred Biletnikoff award

Nash joins Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan and Colorado’s Travis Hunter as the three finalists, with the winner announced on Dec. 12, 2024, during ESPN’s The Home Depot College Football Awards

13 Alum Rock schools in San Jose closing, consolidating

Six Alum Rock Unified schools in East San Jose will close and as many as six others will be consolidated or redesigned.

At least 4 Bay Area school districts meeting over massive budget shortfalls

On Monday night, Hayward Unified, Fremont Unified, Alum Rock Unified in San Jose and Oakland Unified are all holding meetings to discuss what to do over their budget shortfalls.

Kids say 88-year-old East Bay reading rock star has super powers

88-year-old Barbara Proctor, better known as G.G. (for Gorgeous Grandma) is a reading rock star to children throughout the East Bay.

San Jose State disappointed Boise State forfeited but looks forward to volleyball final

San Jose State said Thursday it was disappointed Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women’s volleyball tournament but that the Spartans were focused on the future.

Judge allows San Jose State volleyball player to compete

A federal judge ruled Monday that a San Jose State volleyball player can continue competing on the women’s team in a conference tournament, despite claims the player is transgender.

San Jose State volleyball player on why she outed her transgender teammate

Brooke Slusser, a co-captain on the San Jose State Women's Volleyball team, is in her senior year and she's getting more attention for what she's doing off the court than her performance on it, but she wouldn't change that. 

FAFSA form for 2025-26 financial aid now open: What to know, deadlines and more

The FAFSA application to receive college financial aid for the 2025-2026 school year is officially open. Here's what to know after last year's botched rollout.

MIT to offer free tuition to 80% of US households: What to know

MIT, one of the top universities in the world, is offering free tuition to undergraduate students who are accepted and meet family income requirements.

Grieving South Bay father wants justice after bullied teen took his own life

The family of a South Bay teen who died by suicide earlier this month after being bullied by classmates held a funeral service for the 14-year-old on Wednesday with the help of the community. 

California single mom passes state bar on first try, her emotional reaction video goes viral

A California single mom of two recently received the joyous news that she passed the state bar exam on her first try, and she celebrated the momentous occasion with her young children, as they let out uncontrollable tears, ecstatic cries of happiness and relief, and embraced one another tightly.

Santa Rosa High School play changes venue after controversy arises

A play that envisions the future of the beloved "Peanuts" characters has caused some controversy in a North Bay community after district officials canceled the show because of its content.

Oklahoma schools chief wants to make students watch announcement of new religious department

In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."