Third day of strike in West Contra Costa school district
Teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District entered the third day of their strike Monday after weekend negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement, according to union and district officials.
Teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District entered the third day of their strike Monday after weekend negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement, according to union and district officials.
List: New California laws taking effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Cal hires Tosh Lupoi as head coach, bringing former player back to lead the Bears
UC Berkeley has hired Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, bringing the former Golden Bears player and assistant back as the head coach.
UC Berkeley has hired Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, bringing the former Golden Bears player and assistant back as the head coach.
Cal State East Bay gets $50M from MacKenzie Scott
California State University, East Bay was given a $50 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the university said in a statement Thursday.
California State University, East Bay was given a $50 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the university said in a statement Thursday.
King tides flood roadways, give Bay Area preview of sea levels in 2050
The King Tides made their way into the Bay Area this week, and they will be staying around this weekend.
The King Tides made their way into the Bay Area this week, and they will be staying around this weekend.
Newborn vaccines under review
CDC advisers delay vote at chaotic vaccine meeting. Dr. Jake Scott, a board-certified infectious diseases specialist and Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, explains benefits of hepatitis B vaccine.
CDC advisers delay vote at chaotic vaccine meeting. Dr. Jake Scott, a board-certified infectious diseases specialist and Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, explains benefits of hepatitis B vaccine.
Social worker stabbed by patient at SF General HIV care clinic
A 31-year-old UCSF social worker was stabbed by a patient on Thursday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital at 22nd Street and Potrero Avenue. The stabbing victim is now in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office.
A 31-year-old UCSF social worker was stabbed by a patient on Thursday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital at 22nd Street and Potrero Avenue. The stabbing victim is now in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office.
Hep B vaccine at birth: vote in progress
CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants. Dr. Jake Scott, Stanford University board-certified infectious diseases specialist and clinical associate professor, explains importance of Hep B vaccine.
CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants. Dr. Jake Scott, Stanford University board-certified infectious diseases specialist and clinical associate professor, explains importance of Hep B vaccine.
3,000 West Contra Costa Unified School District teachers, staff to go on strike
About 3,000 teachers and staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District went on strike Thursday, with members of two unions expected to picket as contract negotiations with the district remain at a standstill.
About 3,000 teachers and staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District went on strike Thursday, with members of two unions expected to picket as contract negotiations with the district remain at a standstill.
Teachers in West Contra Costa Costa Unified plan to strike
About 3,00 teachers and other staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are preparing to go on strike Thursday after contract negotiations between the district and the educators’ union reached a standstill.
About 3,00 teachers and other staff in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are preparing to go on strike Thursday after contract negotiations between the district and the educators’ union reached a standstill.
Student loan borrowers may qualify for lower monthly payments. Here's how
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
Many student loan borrowers may soon be able to update their repayment plan that lowers their monthly bill. Here's why.
Former Oakland High student thrives with life-changing Damian Lillard Scholarship
A former Oakland High School student is flourishing after receiving a life-changing scholarship from Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard.
A former Oakland High School student is flourishing after receiving a life-changing scholarship from Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard.
UC Berkeley student identified in suspected frat party drowning
UC Berkeley student George Mauricio Salinas, 19, died after a suspected drowning at an Alpha Delta Phi fraternity party.
UC Berkeley student George Mauricio Salinas, 19, died after a suspected drowning at an Alpha Delta Phi fraternity party.
New Dept. of Education directives: How could students be affected by them?
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Last week, the Trump administration announced a number of new actions aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, a move that former department officials and civil rights experts say could have wide-ranging effects on American students.
Congress investigating Berkeley Unified over antisemitism allegations
The complaint alleges Berkeley Unified School District staff encouraged walkouts where Jewish students were isolated and "Kill the Jews" was chanted.
The complaint alleges Berkeley Unified School District staff encouraged walkouts where Jewish students were isolated and "Kill the Jews" was chanted.
Bay Area scientist launches new company with sights on gene-edited babies
A UC Berkeley biochemistry PhD and gene editing expert has launched a new effort in the field of genetic engineering on human embryos as a way to prevent disease before birth.
A UC Berkeley biochemistry PhD and gene editing expert has launched a new effort in the field of genetic engineering on human embryos as a way to prevent disease before birth.
Veterans discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may qualify to have GI Bill benefits restored
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Thousands of U.S. service members who were discharged from service for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Oakland school board member thanks community for response to ICE activity
ICE activity near Hoover Elementary was among the topics discussed at Wednesday night’s Oakland Unified School District board meeting. But the focus was primarily on the $100 million budget shortfall.
ICE activity near Hoover Elementary was among the topics discussed at Wednesday night’s Oakland Unified School District board meeting. But the focus was primarily on the $100 million budget shortfall.
Student dies days after nearly drowning at UC Berkeley frat
Berkeley police are investigating, but so far, authorities have not released details of what happened.
Berkeley police are investigating, but so far, authorities have not released details of what happened.
Trump administration plans to dismantle parts of Education Department. What it means for student loans
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.
Some of the Education Department’s responsibilities will now shift to other federal agencies as part of a new agreement.