Racist and threatening graffiti discovered on SJSU campus

Racist graffiti threatening a mass shooting was discovered on the San Jose State University campus, officials said on Tuesday. It's the second time in as many weeks that racist graffiti has been found on the campus.

Skyline High students protest gun violence after shootings rock Oakland campuses

Students at Skyline High School walked out of class on Tuesday to protest gun violence on school campuses, following a shooting last week that left one of their classmates injured.

MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs

The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.

Fraternity called 'public nuisance' after Cal student nearly drowns

A UC Berkeley student is in critical condition at a local hospital following what is being described as a near drowning shortly on Friday night at a fraternity house off campus on Greek Row.

East San Jose charter school's future uncertain after teacher credential rule change

The future is uncertain for a longtime East San Jose charter school. Escuela Popular is facing possible charter revocation after struggling to comply with new state laws on teacher credentials.

Judge bars Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California

The Trump administration cannot immediately cut federal funding to the University of California or issue fines against the school system over claims it allows antisemitism and other forms of discrimination, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis

Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.

States add gun safety to school curriculums

Several states, including Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah, have passed new laws requiring schools to teach gun safety to students as young as five.

Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media

It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.

DOJ to investigate Turning Point USA protests at UC Berkeley

The US Department of Justice announced the agency would investigate the protests ahead of the Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley, where at least three arrests were made and fights broke out.

Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus

Fights and altercations broke out Monday night at the University of California, Berkeley, as Turning Point USA held its final campus tour stop of the year.

Popular Livermore teacher retiring after 34 years

After 34 years of shaping young minds, second-grade teacher Bill Cannon will soon be closing the door to his Rancho Las Positas Elementary School classroom for the last time.

California finds Oakland Unified created ‘discriminatory environment’ for Jewish students

In three separate rulings, the California Department of Education has determined that the Oakland Unified School District created a "discriminatory environment" against Jewish students and staff, contradicting the district’s findings.

Man charged with watching women sleep and shower at Berkeley sorority

The suspect allegedly watched women shower in a communal setting at a Berkeley sorority house. Officials say he's a convicted felon who had part of an assault rifle and ammunition in his possession.

Department of Education sued by states over new loan forgiveness rule

The Education Department recently announced specific guidelines employers must meet under an amended rule to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Cal women's basketball preparing to open season in Paris

Cal Women's Basketball will take on Vanderbilt to open the 2025-2026 season on Monday, Nov. 3 in France as part of the Oui-Play Paris 2025 showcase.

Some Head Starts to close due to shutdown funding lapse: What we know

When Head Start programs close, children are left without care, teachers aren’t getting paid, and parents may have to miss work or school.