UC Berkeley's falcon atop bell tower named
UC Berkeley holds contest to name a peregrine falcon that has made a home on campus.
UC Berkeley holds contest to name a peregrine falcon that has made a home on campus.
San Ramon school district urges teachers to embrace AI
An East Bay school district is urging teachers and students to embrace artificial intelligence tools like Chat GPT to enhance classroom learning.
An East Bay school district is urging teachers and students to embrace artificial intelligence tools like Chat GPT to enhance classroom learning.
Former YouTube CEO's son dies in UC Berkeley dorm
The 19-year-old son of YouTube's former CEO Susan Wojcicki was found dead in a dorm room at UC Berkeley this week, his grandmother said.
The 19-year-old son of YouTube's former CEO Susan Wojcicki was found dead in a dorm room at UC Berkeley this week, his grandmother said.
FAFSA glitch blocks students' financial aid applications
Students trying to get federal financial aid for college have had their applications rejected if they have a parent who does not have a Social Security number, according to reports.
Students trying to get federal financial aid for college have had their applications rejected if they have a parent who does not have a Social Security number, according to reports.
Active shooter threat at Stanford University called off
Officers spent part of Friday afternoon searching the campus of Stanford University, after a report of an active shooter was called in. The emergency was called off several hours later after the University says officers were unable to find any evidence of a credible threat.
Officers spent part of Friday afternoon searching the campus of Stanford University, after a report of an active shooter was called in. The emergency was called off several hours later after the University says officers were unable to find any evidence of a credible threat.
Former UCSF worker sentenced to prison for diverting $1.5 million in tuition payments
A San Francisco woman who worked for the University of California, San Francisco has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after being convicted for stealing $1.5 million in student tuition payments.
A San Francisco woman who worked for the University of California, San Francisco has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after being convicted for stealing $1.5 million in student tuition payments.
Auction set for beloved San Jose teacher's sneaker collection to raise money for scholarship
Virginia Wright, aka SP Gina, was known for her devotion to her students and her love of sneakers. When she died suddenly last year, her family knew they wanted to honor her memory. Now in partnership with retailer Shoe Palace, they are having an auction of her incredible shoe collection. They hope to raise money for a scholarship in her name.
Virginia Wright, aka SP Gina, was known for her devotion to her students and her love of sneakers. When she died suddenly last year, her family knew they wanted to honor her memory. Now in partnership with retailer Shoe Palace, they are having an auction of her incredible shoe collection. They hope to raise money for a scholarship in her name.
5 students hospitalized at Napa's Vintage High School, officials stumped by cause
Five students were hospitalized at a high school in Napa after they fell ill during class on Thursday, according to the police department.
Five students were hospitalized at a high school in Napa after they fell ill during class on Thursday, according to the police department.
UC Berkeley student living in dorm dies
A UC Berkeley student who lived at the Clark Kerr Campus has died, officials said.
A UC Berkeley student who lived at the Clark Kerr Campus has died, officials said.
Rachel Dolezal: Woman at center of racial identity scandal no longer working for Ariz. school district
Nkechi Diallo, a woman who's also known as “Rachel Dolezal," is no longer working for a school district in Southern Arizona. Dolezal was at the center of a racial identity scandal that garnered international media attention in 2015.
Nkechi Diallo, a woman who's also known as “Rachel Dolezal," is no longer working for a school district in Southern Arizona. Dolezal was at the center of a racial identity scandal that garnered international media attention in 2015.
Oakland Unified must make drastic cuts, projected $24M deficit
The Oakland Unified School District must make drastic cuts.
The Oakland Unified School District must make drastic cuts.
Black History Month: Marc J. Spears goes from San Jose State to NBA Hall of Fame sports writer
After a brief stint on the San Jose State basketball team in the early 90s, Marc J. Spears turned his passion for basketball and writing into an award-winning journalism career spanning nearly 30 years.
After a brief stint on the San Jose State basketball team in the early 90s, Marc J. Spears turned his passion for basketball and writing into an award-winning journalism career spanning nearly 30 years.
8th graders in San Francisco could all be taking algebra following low math scores
San Francisco's school board could vote Tuesday night on bringing back algebra for students in 8th grade after the district eliminated the course from its middle schools a decade ago.
San Francisco's school board could vote Tuesday night on bringing back algebra for students in 8th grade after the district eliminated the course from its middle schools a decade ago.
Racially charged bullying of student goes ignored by school officials, mom says
A mother in the East Bay accused administrators at St. Raymond School in Dublin with turning a blind eye when her 13-year-old child complained of racially-charged bullying and allowing a teacher to assault her daughter.
A mother in the East Bay accused administrators at St. Raymond School in Dublin with turning a blind eye when her 13-year-old child complained of racially-charged bullying and allowing a teacher to assault her daughter.
Most California high school seniors shut out of even applying to the state’s universities
In 2023, 68% of Black students and 64% of Latino students did not meet A-G requirements, compared with 26% of Asian students and 48% of white students, according to EdSource’s analysis.
In 2023, 68% of Black students and 64% of Latino students did not meet A-G requirements, compared with 26% of Asian students and 48% of white students, according to EdSource’s analysis.
9 shots fired on UC Berkeley campus, suspect in custody
People on campus at w were temporarily under a shelter-in-place order when shots were fired on Friday evening near Sproul Plaza, the university said.
People on campus at w were temporarily under a shelter-in-place order when shots were fired on Friday evening near Sproul Plaza, the university said.
Stanford students protesting Gaza war push back against no-camping policy
Stanford University says student protesters can no longer camp out overnight in protest over the war in Gaza.
Stanford University says student protesters can no longer camp out overnight in protest over the war in Gaza.
Push to open up Black college satellite campuses in San Francisco
There is a push in San Francisco to encourage Historically Black Colleges and Universities - also known as HBCUs - to open up new, satellite campuses downtown.
There is a push in San Francisco to encourage Historically Black Colleges and Universities - also known as HBCUs - to open up new, satellite campuses downtown.
Florida mom defends OnlyFans ad on car after complaint from parents at Christian school
A Florida mom has been banned from a Christian prepatory school's pickup area because she has an OnlyFans decal on the back of her car promoting her account. Some parents complained. She's now concerned about her children's safety.
A Florida mom has been banned from a Christian prepatory school's pickup area because she has an OnlyFans decal on the back of her car promoting her account. Some parents complained. She's now concerned about her children's safety.
Fremont police arrest child suspected of making threats to school campus
Fremont police on Wednesday arrested a child suspected of threatening "an act of violence" at an unspecified school campus.
Fremont police on Wednesday arrested a child suspected of threatening "an act of violence" at an unspecified school campus.