More controversy follows Sunol school board’s decision to ban Pride flags

A special meeting of the Sunol Glen School Board was called with just 24 hours’ notice and only two of the three board members present. It comes following a divisive decision to restrict all flags flying beyond the state and national flags.

UC president’s Berkeley home vandalized; regents reject buying him home in Piedmont

The University of California regents want to protect President Michael Drake, whose Berkeley home has been the target of vandals — including racist graffiti. But they won't buy Drake a nearly $13 million home in Piedmont.

San Jose school trustee censured after meeting with anti-critical race theory group

District officials denounced the actions of board member Marc Cooper, saying he misrepresented its curriculum and violated bylaws, as well as the state education code.

Dreamforce Day 2: Gov. Newsom's attendance, $6.5M fundraiser for UCSF

Thousands of Dreamforce attendees packed Chase Center Wednesday for the Dreamfest benefit concert featuring the Foo Fighters. The event raised an estimated $6.5 million for the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital.

Berkeley sounding its first emergency sirens for testing this weekend

The city of Berkeley is testing their newly installed outdoor warning system for the first time on Sunday, September 17. Ten sirens have been installed throughout the City.

Lawrence Livermore scientist engages students in STEM, using their phones

As efforts continue to try to get more students engaged in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), one Bay Area scientist has created a program, designed to break down barriers.

School principal suffers broken rib while breaking up student fight, parents concerned over safety

Oakley parents are concerned over safety at Freedom High School after the principal was hit by students during a fight yesterday. It was caught on camera and it’s circulating social media.

CSU board approves 6% multi-year tuition hike

The California State University Board of Trustees unanimously voted on Wednesday to approve a 6% annual tuition increase over a five-year period.

CSU tuition hike vote sparks protests

The roughly 460,000 undergraduate CSU students would be paying about 6% more each year in tuition. That works out to about $340 to $400 per student, per year.

DA charges East Bay teacher and track coach with human trafficking, pimping

The Contra Costa County District Attorney has charged a Diablo Valley College faculty member and track coach in connection with human trafficking and pimping for allegedly making two women commit crimes of prostitution. 

Dreamforce returns with estimated 40,000 attendees and high stakes for SF

Dreamforce is back in San Francisco, bringing an estimated 40,000 attendees to the city for the annual Salesforce event that lasts from September 12-14th this year.

Redlands Unified to pay $2.25M to settle suit involving teacher who had student’s baby

Redlands Unified School District will pay $2.25 million to settle the latest lawsuit involving a teacher who became pregnant by one of at least two students she was accused of sexually abusing.

Cool School: Capitola middle school students learn 'healthy living'

Welcome to Andy Shapiro’s Healthy Living Class where seventh and eighth grade students tackle tough topics like homework, expectations, peer pressure and body image. 

School fight at North Bay high school leads to discovery of assault rifle at student's home

An unregistered AR-15-style rifle was found in the home of a 14-year-old Montgomery High School student by Santa Rosa detectives investigating a threat against a middle school student, police said Friday.