Trial set for next month to determine winner of OUSD school board race
A trial has been set for next month to determine who will occupy the District 4 seat on the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education after an error by the county registrar of voters' office put the outcome into dispute, an Alameda County Superior Court judge said at a hearing Friday.
A trial has been set for next month to determine who will occupy the District 4 seat on the Oakland Unified School District Board of Education after an error by the county registrar of voters' office put the outcome into dispute, an Alameda County Superior Court judge said at a hearing Friday.
Student's 'racist' joke at East Bay school mocks Black History Month with cotton balls
A student brought cotton balls to Diablo View Middle School allegedly to mock the celebrations of Black History Month, school officials said.
A student brought cotton balls to Diablo View Middle School allegedly to mock the celebrations of Black History Month, school officials said.
Cal removes 'Moses' from philosophy building due to namesake's racist views
UC Berkeley removed the name from their philosophy building Tuesday. Graduate students and faculty concluded the namesake held racist views.
UC Berkeley removed the name from their philosophy building Tuesday. Graduate students and faculty concluded the namesake held racist views.
'I need time to just play': 6-year-old Georgia boy makes case for 3 days off school
A 6-year-old Georgia boy has made his case to the U.S. government that there should be three days off school per week. Watch the adorable video here.
A 6-year-old Georgia boy has made his case to the U.S. government that there should be three days off school per week. Watch the adorable video here.
UC Berkeley student baited through Tinder, date ends in home-invasion robbery
A UC Berkeley student was robbed at gunpoint after his Tinder date let three strangers into his apartment near the campus, police said Tuesday.
A UC Berkeley student was robbed at gunpoint after his Tinder date let three strangers into his apartment near the campus, police said Tuesday.
California farmworkers have serious health challenges, study finds
Researchers from UC Merced Community and Labor Center surveyed more than 1,200 farmworkers about their physical health, metal health, COVID-19, social and economic rights, and working conditions.
Researchers from UC Merced Community and Labor Center surveyed more than 1,200 farmworkers about their physical health, metal health, COVID-19, social and economic rights, and working conditions.
USDA targets sugar, sodium in new proposed nutrition standards for school meals
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
The 280-page plan includes the first limits on added sugars.
Benicia parents fear for children’s safety after pedestrian bridge demolished
A walking bridge used to cross over Military West in Benicia, connecting a neighborhood to Mary Farmar Elementary School was torn down Friday. A crash had damaged it beyond repair and is now causing new pedestrian safety concerns.
A walking bridge used to cross over Military West in Benicia, connecting a neighborhood to Mary Farmar Elementary School was torn down Friday. A crash had damaged it beyond repair and is now causing new pedestrian safety concerns.
California won’t require COVID vaccine to attend schools
California won’t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
California won’t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
Principal heralded for KIPP Bridge Academy's success
The KIPP Bridge Academy is a charter school in West Oakland is transforming the power of education by creating a passionate community for learning. It all starts at the top as we highlight the principal.
The KIPP Bridge Academy is a charter school in West Oakland is transforming the power of education by creating a passionate community for learning. It all starts at the top as we highlight the principal.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Alameda's Bay Farm Middle School set to close
Some parents in Alameda are pushing back on a potential plan to close Bay Farm Middle School.
Some parents in Alameda are pushing back on a potential plan to close Bay Farm Middle School.
Cal fires swim coach McKeever over misconduct, bullying allegations
Longtime University of California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever was fired Tuesday following an investigation into alleged harassment, bullying and verbally abusive conduct, the school said in a statement.
Longtime University of California women’s swimming coach Teri McKeever was fired Tuesday following an investigation into alleged harassment, bullying and verbally abusive conduct, the school said in a statement.
AI detection tool launched by ChatGPT makers OpenAI amid school cheating fears
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
The AI detection tool is responding to fears that ChatGPT's artificial intelligence ability to write just about anything could fuel cheating in schools.
Enrollment decline leads to funding changes for underperforming CSUs
Seven campuses in particular — CSU Channel Islands, Chico State, Cal State East Bay, Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal Maritime, Sonoma State and San Francisco State — are missing their state enrollment targets by 10% or more.
Seven campuses in particular — CSU Channel Islands, Chico State, Cal State East Bay, Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal Maritime, Sonoma State and San Francisco State — are missing their state enrollment targets by 10% or more.
Virginia school principal, assistant principal depart after 6-year-old shoots teacher
The principal and assistant principal of a Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old shot a teacher are leaving the school in the latest shake up related to the shooting.
The principal and assistant principal of a Virginia elementary school where a 6-year-old shot a teacher are leaving the school in the latest shake up related to the shooting.
Woman poses as child for days at NJ school
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after posing as a child to enroll at New Brunswick High School in central New Jersey.
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested after posing as a child to enroll at New Brunswick High School in central New Jersey.
Livermore High School musicians to play Carnegie Hall
Every talented musician views appearing at Carnegie Hall as the high point of their career. Some Livermore High School musicians have achieved that goal, but need some help from music lovers and supporters to make the trip.
Every talented musician views appearing at Carnegie Hall as the high point of their career. Some Livermore High School musicians have achieved that goal, but need some help from music lovers and supporters to make the trip.
UC Berkeley cheerleaders get new protections
The suit alleges UC Berkeley cheerleaders were not provided the same attention from medical staff as other aerial athletes such as divers and gymnasts, engaging in similar activities.
The suit alleges UC Berkeley cheerleaders were not provided the same attention from medical staff as other aerial athletes such as divers and gymnasts, engaging in similar activities.
UC plans expanded outreach to community college students
The University of California is planning to expand outreach at more than half of the state's community colleges in an effort to increase the number of students who successfully transfer from those colleges.
The University of California is planning to expand outreach at more than half of the state's community colleges in an effort to increase the number of students who successfully transfer from those colleges.