Bay Area blood donation centers face critical shortage
Bay Area blood donation sites are issuing an urgent call for help as many centers face a critical shortage of supplies.
Bay Area blood donation sites are issuing an urgent call for help as many centers face a critical shortage of supplies.
Sky-high diesel costs have school districts scrambling to keep buses running
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Diesel prices in the U.S. have soared 67% since December and that is putting a strain on many school districts’ budgets.
Study finds decade-long decline in U.S. student test scores predating pandemic
The study found that, since 2015, 83% of school districts saw a decline in reading scores, while 70% lost ground in math.
The study found that, since 2015, 83% of school districts saw a decline in reading scores, while 70% lost ground in math.
BTS fans flock to Stanford ahead of sold-out Bay Area shows
One of the world’s biggest bands is taking over the Peninsula this weekend as K-pop superstars BTS prepare for a sold-out, three-night run at Stanford Stadium.
One of the world’s biggest bands is taking over the Peninsula this weekend as K-pop superstars BTS prepare for a sold-out, three-night run at Stanford Stadium.
Oakland Promise celebrates a decade of changing young lives
Oakland Promise, a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the city, celebrated its 10th anniversary by honoring its past and present scholarship recipients. Over the past decade, the nonprofit has helped 8,600 students and awarded more than $40 million in scholarships.
Oakland Promise, a nonprofit organization operating in partnership with the city, celebrated its 10th anniversary by honoring its past and present scholarship recipients. Over the past decade, the nonprofit has helped 8,600 students and awarded more than $40 million in scholarships.
Awaiting heart transplant, patient celebrates graduation milestone at Stanford Children’s Hospital
A patient awaiting a heart transplant at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford graduates high school in special ceremony, bringing many to tears.
A patient awaiting a heart transplant at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford graduates high school in special ceremony, bringing many to tears.
What is the hantavirus from a Stanford Medicine expert
Hantavirus is rare and unable to cause a global pandemic, Jorge Salinas, the medical director of infection prevention at Stanford Health Care, expands on what you should know.
Hantavirus is rare and unable to cause a global pandemic, Jorge Salinas, the medical director of infection prevention at Stanford Health Care, expands on what you should know.
Team Paraguay will train at SJSU ahead of FIFA World Cup
Team Paraguay, appearing in its first World Cup in 16 years, will use the sports complex at San Jose State University as its assigned training ground.
Team Paraguay, appearing in its first World Cup in 16 years, will use the sports complex at San Jose State University as its assigned training ground.
Canvas system back online after cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to Canvas after a cyberattack knocked it offline. Here's what to know.
Cal Performances presents, This Land: Reflections on America
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
Santa Clara County DA disqualified from re-trying Stanford vandalism case
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has been disqualified from the retrial of pro-Palestinian protesters charged with vandalism at Stanford University.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has been disqualified from the retrial of pro-Palestinian protesters charged with vandalism at Stanford University.
Over 200 San Francisco students awarded $15K college scholarships
A total of 223 San Francisco high school seniors are now headed to college with significant financial backing: $15,000 from the Crankstart Foundation.
A total of 223 San Francisco high school seniors are now headed to college with significant financial backing: $15,000 from the Crankstart Foundation.
BTS fan credits group with helping her recover from double lung transplant at Stanford
A young woman is crediting her healing and recovery from a double lung transplant to an unusual source — the globally popular and versatile sound of BTS, the K-pop supergroup.
A young woman is crediting her healing and recovery from a double lung transplant to an unusual source — the globally popular and versatile sound of BTS, the K-pop supergroup.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
California billionaires could face one-time tax to fund healthcare emergency
A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
2 Stanford dropouts raise $10M to change the online dating world
Two 22-year-old Stanford dropouts have raised more than $10 million on a quest to revolutionize online dating, eliminating the swiping model and using artificial intelligence to optimize the chance of striking a successful, real-life connection.
Two 22-year-old Stanford dropouts have raised more than $10 million on a quest to revolutionize online dating, eliminating the swiping model and using artificial intelligence to optimize the chance of striking a successful, real-life connection.
Transgender policy at elite women’s college spurs Education Dept. investigation
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
An all-women’s college in Massachusetts is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education for admitting transgender women.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
Hayward human rights activist among 19 killed in the Philippines
Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.
Friends and family gathered in East Oakland to honor Lyle Prijoles, a Hayward man and human rights activist killed by Philippine government forces on April 19.
College admissions anxiety is at an all-time high, but this expert says families need a different perspective
National College Decision Day just passed — the annual milestone when high school seniors officially commit to where they'll spend the next four years.
National College Decision Day just passed — the annual milestone when high school seniors officially commit to where they'll spend the next four years.