Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Guaranteed SJSU admission for eligible Morgan Hill students
The Morgan Hill Unified School District and San Jose State University on Thursday announced a new partnership that guarantees eligible graduates a spot at the university starting next fall.
Calls to remove UC president after Cal turns over names in antisemitism probe
A national petition to remove UC president James Milliken is now circulating. This comes after UC Berkeley turned over names to the Trump administration as it investigates claims of antisemitism on campus.
Man who firebombed East Bay locations over Palestine sentenced to 20 years
An East Bay man convicted of firebombings that targeting the University of California, Berkeley and the Oakland federal building last year in support of Palestine was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday.
Mt. Diablo Unified teachers, district at impasse
Pleasant Hill teachers in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District are calling for a rally Wednesday night, ahead of the school board meeting.
UC Berkeley studies space weather through NASA triple satellite launch
NASA on Wednesday launched three satellites into space, and one of them was controlled by scientists from UC Berkeley.
2026 college rankings: Where do the top schools stand?
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA announces California campus stop
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA will have a California campus stop. The announcement comes days after the organization's founder was shot and killed in Utah.
School superintendent defends teachers criticized for assigning book with profanity to students
A Texas school district superintendent went viral on Facebook after a social media commenter allegedly called teachers "demons" for assigning a book this person considered inappropriate.
Americans value college less than ever, but here’s what salary data says
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
Where does free speech end on Texas college campuses?
Following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, two Texas college students have been expelled and hundreds of teachers are being investigated by the Texas Education Agency for public comments that have sparked a fierce public debate over the limits of freedom of speech.
Bay Area P.E. teacher being honored for his kindness and 30 years of helping kids
A beloved Berkeley physical education teacher is set to be honored this week for his more than 30 years of dedication to the community’s kids.
OC student wearing MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk suspended after argument at school
Zach Hornstein, a Laguna Beach High School student wearing a MAGA hat to honor Charlie Kirk, has been suspended after getting into an argument at school.
Texas Tech student expelled after video showing Charlie Kirk rant on campus
An 18-year-old Texas Tech University student is no longer enrolled at the university after a video appearing to show her mocking the death of Charlie Kirk went viral.
These are the best states for teachers, data suggests
WalletHub has released new data ranking the best and worst states for teachers, underscoring the profession’s ongoing challenges of low pay, heavy workloads, and high turnover.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
Dolly Parton's library program expands to San Francisco: free books if you're under 5
Dolly Parton's mission to get free books in the hands of kids around the world is expanding in the Bay Area. Children can sign up for her free Imagination Library, which provides kids in San Francisco, under the age of five, with a free book mailed directly to their home every month.
UC Berkeley turns over 160 names in federal antisemitism investigation
UC Berkeley has turned over the names of about 160 students and employees to the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, to comply with the federal investigation into reports of alleged antisemitism, according to the student newspaper, the Daily Californian.