Teachers at James Lick High calling for tighter security after stabbings, violent incident

The teachers KTVU spoke with say these acts of violence were perpetrated by outsiders, but they still don’t feel safe, and they want the district to make major changes to improve security.

Fan fight breaks out at Levi's Stadium during 49ers' preseason game

Violence broke out in the stands at Levi's Stadium this weekend during the 49ers preseason game. This was the second big brawl at Levi's in the last two months.

Employee of South Bay Christian school allegedly paid students for explicit photos, videos

A facility worker at San Jose's Valley Christian Schools was arrested for allegedly paying students for explicit photos and videos. Police are seeking potential additional victims.

OUSD starts year with wins, but faces challenges

Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell said there are wins and challenges this year for her district, as more than 30,000 students began the 2023-2024 school year on Aug. 7.

Cool School: Equestrian education for kids in Mill Valley

Tucked away in the North Bay's Tennessee Valley, amongst the coastal fog and all its wildlife, sits 10 acres of equestrian paradise.

Goodbye hotdogs, hello vegan masala: California's school lunches are going gourmet

Thanks to a surge of nearly $15 billion in state and federal funding, school districts are ditching the old standbys -- frozen pizza and chicken nuggets -- in favor of organic salads, free-range grilled chicken, vegan chana masala, chilaquiles and other treats.

Stanford, Cal considering options after Pac-12 collapse

The four remaining Pac-12 schools still aboard for next season - California, Stanford, Oregon State and Washington State - have options if they are looking for another conference.

Oakland schools back in session with dipping enrollment, crossing guard shortage

Summer is officially over for public school students in Oakland. Monday is the first day of school for more than 34,000 students in the Oakland Unified School District. 

Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan that cancels $39B in student loans

The Education Department called the suit “a desperate attempt from right wing special interests to keep hundreds of thousands of borrowers in debt.”

Berkeley school district will provide free meals for students

Berkeley Unified School District announced Monday that it will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students at 16 schools starting this fall.

When vitriol rips through California school boards, should the state intervene?

Last week’s tussles between state officials and a pair of Southern California school boards may have died down, but they’ve thrown a spotlight on deeper tensions over who makes decisions for local schools — a rift that’s likely to grow as the culture wars escalate.

Judge blocks Arkansas law allowing librarians to be charged over ‘harmful’ materials

The number of attempts to ban or restrict books across the U.S. last year was the highest in the 20 years the American Library Association has been tracking such efforts.