Some parents cross Oakland teachers' picket lines as strike continues
As the Oakland teachers' strike enters its second week, many wonder if it will end before the school year ends on May 25.
As the Oakland teachers' strike enters its second week, many wonder if it will end before the school year ends on May 25.
Montgomery High in Santa Rosa temporarily placed on lockdown
Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa was placed on lockdown Friday for several hours after school staff were told that there was a student with a gun, authorities said.
Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa was placed on lockdown Friday for several hours after school staff were told that there was a student with a gun, authorities said.
'We are frustrated with OEA': Some Oakland parents call for teachers' strike to end
Several parents and teachers say they’ve crossed the picket lines to send a message that they’re against the ongoing strike. While they're in support of teachers, they say the ongoing negotiations comes at the detriment of students.
Several parents and teachers say they’ve crossed the picket lines to send a message that they’re against the ongoing strike. While they're in support of teachers, they say the ongoing negotiations comes at the detriment of students.
NAACP urges Oakland teachers to end strike for children’s sake
Oakland Unified students are on their fifth day at home or at school with limited instruction because their teachers are on strike. The Oakland branch of the NAACP has urged the teachers union to end the strike, saying it is hurting children.
Oakland Unified students are on their fifth day at home or at school with limited instruction because their teachers are on strike. The Oakland branch of the NAACP has urged the teachers union to end the strike, saying it is hurting children.
14-year-old teen genius and business owner graduates with bachelor’s: ‘It was pretty easy’
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Mike Wimmer, 14, who is also a member of MENSA, decided to pursue his bachelor’s to be taken more seriously.
Tensions rise, Oakland teachers move picket line to district office under construction
Oakland teachers on strike took their picket line to a new spot early Thursday morning, picketing outside a school district office under construction.
Oakland teachers on strike took their picket line to a new spot early Thursday morning, picketing outside a school district office under construction.
Oakland parents open 'solidarity schools' as teachers' strike continues
Over 60 students gathered at Dimond Park in Oakland Wednesday, which has been called a safe space for them to learn, eat and play. It's one of several "strike schools" for students to stand in solidarity with educators as the teachers' strike continues.
Over 60 students gathered at Dimond Park in Oakland Wednesday, which has been called a safe space for them to learn, eat and play. It's one of several "strike schools" for students to stand in solidarity with educators as the teachers' strike continues.
Oakland teachers' strike day 5: union cites progress in negotiations
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
Teachers say this strike is not just about pay. The district has already said it's willing to offer a salary increase of anywhere from 13 to 22% for teachers.
City of Berkeley, Cal named after Irish slave owner
A name change in Ireland is bringing up new questions about Berkeley's namesake.
A name change in Ireland is bringing up new questions about Berkeley's namesake.
Black student reparations, housing for unhoused students among Oakland teachers' proposals
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
The Oakland teachers' union demands for 'Common Good' contract concessions raises ire among some, eyebrows for others.
Former Cal quarterback and head coach Joe Kapp dies at 85
UC Berkeley is mourning the death of one of its greatest athletes, Joe Kapp, who went on to become a star quarterback in the NFL.
UC Berkeley is mourning the death of one of its greatest athletes, Joe Kapp, who went on to become a star quarterback in the NFL.
Oakland teachers' strike stretches into day 3
The Oakland teachers' strike entered its third day after weekend negotiations failed to reach a deal.
The Oakland teachers' strike entered its third day after weekend negotiations failed to reach a deal.
San Mateo native Atonio Mafi drafted by New England Patriots
Shoreview native and former University of California Los Angeles offensive line Atonio Mafi was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the NFL draft on April 29.
Shoreview native and former University of California Los Angeles offensive line Atonio Mafi was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the NFL draft on April 29.
Student reacts to Oakland teachers' strike
Over 3,000 Oakland Unified School District teachers and staff are expected to return to picket lines on Monday, marking the third day teachers will be absent from classrooms.
Over 3,000 Oakland Unified School District teachers and staff are expected to return to picket lines on Monday, marking the third day teachers will be absent from classrooms.
Teachers strike to resume Monday, according to union bargaining team member
The strike by Oakland Unified School District teachers will resume Monday, a member of the union bargaining team said Saturday afternoon.
The strike by Oakland Unified School District teachers will resume Monday, a member of the union bargaining team said Saturday afternoon.
Berkeley professor apologizes for false Indigenous identity
An anthropology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, whose identity as Native American had been questioned for years apologized this week for falsely identifying as Indigenous, saying she is "a white person" who lived an identity based on family lore.
An anthropology professor at the University of California, Berkeley, whose identity as Native American had been questioned for years apologized this week for falsely identifying as Indigenous, saying she is "a white person" who lived an identity based on family lore.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2023: Freebies and deals offered for educators
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Teacher Appreciation Week is the annual time teachers get the extra credit they deserve year round.
Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Oakland teachers won't be in classrooms again during 2nd day of strike
Teachers will not be in the classroom in Oakland public schools again on Friday as their strike resumes over broken down negotiations.
Teachers will not be in the classroom in Oakland public schools again on Friday as their strike resumes over broken down negotiations.
Former UC Davis student accused of deadly stabbings
A former University of California, Davis student was arrested for allegedly unleashing a series of stabbing attacks that left two people dead and a third person hurt.
A former University of California, Davis student was arrested for allegedly unleashing a series of stabbing attacks that left two people dead and a third person hurt.