Arrest made in UC Berkeley arson investigation

Cal Fire identified a suspect in the four recent arson attacks on the UC Berkeley campus and authorities made an arrest Monday, the agency said.

Arson reported outside UC Berkeley building

Arson has been reported on UC Berkeley's campus as of Thursday afternoon, authorities said. 

'Father of Black Studies' passes away at 91

A San Francisco legend who was known as the "Father of Black Studies" passed away on Monday. Dr. Nathan Hare started the first Black Studies program in the United States at San Francisco State University back in the 1960s.

California childcare providers struggle to stay alive

In-home childcare providers say they’re struggling to keep their business alive. Hundreds of Bay Area child care providers closed their doors in 2020, as many parents worked from home and watched their children on their own during the pandemic.

Mother, daughter earn high school diplomas at same ceremony

Graduating from high school is a huge milestone in life. For one Metro Detroit family, it's a bit extra special this year.

Oakland schools find going police-free is tough and ongoing

An EdSource analysis of data from Oakland police shows a higher number of calls from just eight of OUSD’s 18 middle and high schools in half a year.

A college for special needs adults serves as a forever school

Students here will tell you that being at the College of Adaptive Arts in Saratoga is about belonging. The college was founded by two women who 15 years ago saw a need and decided to fill it.

Long Island school district installs vape detectors in middle school bathrooms

Vape detectors were installed at Lindenhurst Middle School that can pick up nicotine and THC, as well as sound to notify officials of fights or bullying.

19-year-old shot and killed at Dolores Park identified as SJSU student

A 19-year-old man, who was shot and killed in San Francisco's Dolores Park this week, has been identified as a student at San Jose State University. 

Costco to stop selling books year-round: report

Costco will stop selling books regularly from January through August due to added stocking costs, only selling them regularly during the holiday season, reports say.

People's Park: California Supreme Court allows new student housing

A California Supreme Court ruling will allow student housing at University of California to be built at Berkeley’s historic People’s Park - a win for UC Berkeley, which has been trying to build more housing for years.

2 Fairfield students fight off alleged assailant en route to school

Two 12-year-old students fought off an alleged attacker on a BMX-style bike on Wednesday in Fairfield as they were walking to school, police said.

Pro-Palestine protesters take over Stanford president's office

Pro-Palestinian protesters took over the Stanford president's office early Wednesday morning, drawing a large police presence in reaction and ending in 13 arrests. 

Two fires at UC Berkeley investigated as arson

Two separate fires were reported at University of California, Berkeley and both are being investigated as arson, the University of California Berkeley Police Department confirmed to KTVU.

1,400 students unable to complete SAT tests in Oakland as testing demand soars

A Wi-Fi problem at an Oakland testing center kept around 1,400 students from completing their SAT exam on Saturday morning, according to College Board.