Biden announces more student debt relief as payments resume after pandemic pause
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
The president has announced another $9 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness. The relief will be provided through existing programs.
'People are threatening me, my wife and my children,' Sunol school board prez claims after banning flags
Sunol Glen Unified School Board President Ryan Jergensen said he and his family have received death threats after he helped pass a ban on special-interest flags on campus.
Sunol Glen Unified School Board President Ryan Jergensen said he and his family have received death threats after he helped pass a ban on special-interest flags on campus.
'We will be striking tomorrow,' says Kaiser Permanente union employee
75,000 union Kaiser Permanente workers prepare to begin a 3-day strike Wednesday.
75,000 union Kaiser Permanente workers prepare to begin a 3-day strike Wednesday.
Cal State Student Assistants plan unionization vote
Student assistants working for the California State University system announced they will take a vote on unionizing.
Student assistants working for the California State University system announced they will take a vote on unionizing.
Formerly homeless Berkeley Law student helps homeless man enroll in school, secure housing
Once unhoused himself, Berkeley Law student Anthony Carrascohas helped a homeless man get off the streets and enroll in community college. Carrasco has also used his past as fuel to bring about change to Bay Area homeless policies, especially those involving children.
Once unhoused himself, Berkeley Law student Anthony Carrascohas helped a homeless man get off the streets and enroll in community college. Carrasco has also used his past as fuel to bring about change to Bay Area homeless policies, especially those involving children.
San Jose State honors former student, current ESPN reporter Marc Spears
A local San Jose sports journalist who won national praise for his impactful writing on race was honored Saturday by his South Bay alma mater.
A local San Jose sports journalist who won national praise for his impactful writing on race was honored Saturday by his South Bay alma mater.
Friday last day to apply for state funding for electric school buses
The state is offering $150 million to school districts to replace old diesel school buses with zero-emission school buses. September 29 is the last day for school districts to apply for the grant.
The state is offering $150 million to school districts to replace old diesel school buses with zero-emission school buses. September 29 is the last day for school districts to apply for the grant.
'They saved her life': 13-year-old from Tracy survives cardiac arrest
School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.
School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.
Berkeley police arrest 4 suspects after string of East Bay robberies
Berkeley police arrested four people suspected a string of robberies in the East Bay, including four in Berkeley, two in Oakland and one at UC Berkeley.
Berkeley police arrested four people suspected a string of robberies in the East Bay, including four in Berkeley, two in Oakland and one at UC Berkeley.
Millions more students eligible for free school meals under expanded US program
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Previously, the qualifying threshold was 40%. Roughly 3,000 additional school districts will now be eligible, officials said.
Parents in Gilroy file civil rights complaints to keep students from being bussed to San Jose
Some parents in Gilroy say they’re being forced to send their children to schools in San Jose. The parents say a school in Gilroy specifically designed for disabled children is now being used for other students.
Some parents in Gilroy say they’re being forced to send their children to schools in San Jose. The parents say a school in Gilroy specifically designed for disabled children is now being used for other students.
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond announces run for governor
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday announced he's running for governor in 2026.
California school superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday announced he's running for governor in 2026.
San Francisco supervisors to vote on algebra ballot measure
Some San Francisco leaders want more middle school students to be able to take algebra.
Some San Francisco leaders want more middle school students to be able to take algebra.
More schools adopt 4-day weeks. For parents, the difficulty is day 5
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
Hundreds of school systems nationwide have adopted four-day weeks in recent years, mostly in rural and western parts of the U.S., with school districts citing cost savings and advantages for teacher recruitment.
UCSF nurses' union says increased workplace violence linked to hiring freeze
Registered nurses at the University of California, San Francisco say they have seen an increase in workplace violence since the medical center imposed a hiring freeze four months ago.
Registered nurses at the University of California, San Francisco say they have seen an increase in workplace violence since the medical center imposed a hiring freeze four months ago.
SJSU students commemorate International Girls in Aviation Day
Saturday marks International Girls in Aviation Day, and Bay Area scholars took point on the celebration.
Saturday marks International Girls in Aviation Day, and Bay Area scholars took point on the celebration.
2 minors arrested for 'possible' shooting, gang activity at North Bay high school
Two teenagers were arrested for a possible shooting and gang activity at a Santa Rosa high school, according to police.
Two teenagers were arrested for a possible shooting and gang activity at a Santa Rosa high school, according to police.
Mother for rent: Parents can hire 'second mom' for their college kids
A new concierge service called Daisy Bug Delivery is growing in popularity, offering a second mom to visit students on college campuses.
A new concierge service called Daisy Bug Delivery is growing in popularity, offering a second mom to visit students on college campuses.
MLK Library in San Jose celebrates 20 years
The Dr. Martin Luther King library in San Jose is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The Dr. Martin Luther King library in San Jose is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
California community college students offered dual admission to Cal State University
Cal State University hopes this program will increase access to its schools and make it easier for community college students to earn a bachelor’s degree for less money and faster.
Cal State University hopes this program will increase access to its schools and make it easier for community college students to earn a bachelor’s degree for less money and faster.