Samuel Merritt University to open $240M downtown Oakland campus
The university hopes the new campus will help with the Bay Area's “critical shortage" of healthcare workers.
The university hopes the new campus will help with the Bay Area's “critical shortage" of healthcare workers.
Stanford 11 arraigned on vandalism charges from pro-Palestinian protest
The protesters known as the "Stanford Eleven," accused of breaking into and vandalizing the Stanford University president’s office, appeared in court Monday morning, more than a year after their pro-Palestinian protest on campus.
The protesters known as the "Stanford Eleven," accused of breaking into and vandalizing the Stanford University president’s office, appeared in court Monday morning, more than a year after their pro-Palestinian protest on campus.
School consolidations in San Francisco while another school opens
In San Francisco, one school is closing, while another is set to welcome students for the first time.
In San Francisco, one school is closing, while another is set to welcome students for the first time.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Bay Area city celebrates 'hometown success,' new host of 'Reading Rainbow'
A Bay Area city is expressing major hometown pride for one of its own, a well-known and beloved librarian, who will take on a new role, as the popular children’s educational show "Reading Rainbow" makes a return after almost 20 years.
A Bay Area city is expressing major hometown pride for one of its own, a well-known and beloved librarian, who will take on a new role, as the popular children’s educational show "Reading Rainbow" makes a return after almost 20 years.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 institutions nationwide across 17 measures of academic quality.
Kimmel?s comeback and the question of free expression
Eugene Volokh , senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, gives insight on Jimmy Kimmel Live! returning to the air, after ABC suspended his show over comments he made about Charlie Kirk?s assassination. While Kimmel is back on ABC, some of the broadcast network?s affiliate stations plan to continue to preempt his show.
Eugene Volokh , senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, gives insight on Jimmy Kimmel Live! returning to the air, after ABC suspended his show over comments he made about Charlie Kirk?s assassination. While Kimmel is back on ABC, some of the broadcast network?s affiliate stations plan to continue to preempt his show.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.