Tech expert says layoffs at Microsoft and Amazon not surprising

The string of tech industry layoffs continued Wednesday as Microsoft announced plans to cut 5% of its workforce, laying off about 10,000 workers.

California's swarm of potholes will continue to grow

Potholes continue to plague Bay Area roadways. A Caltrans spokesperson said through mid January they're already working on 400 different locations, compared to 209 this time last year.

Landslide cancels activities at Cal's Golden Bear Rec Center

Another landslide came down this week near the Golden Bear Rec Center at UC Berkeley on the Clark Kerr Campus.

Massive mudslide prompts evacuations in Berkeley Hills

A mudslide in the Berkeley Hills prompted the evacuation of about ten homes on Monday morning. 

School searched 1st-grader’s backpack before teacher shot

Administrators at the Virginia school where a first-grader shot his teacher last week learned the child may have had a weapon in his possession before the shooting but did not find the 9mm handgun he brought to school despite searching his bag, the school system’s superintendent said.

Major rains along with record snow pack could amount to danger

California has not seen rain like we're having in many years. That's extremely helpful to filling the Golden State's water starved dams. But too much of a good thing requires intense oversight and management, round the clock, by reservoir and dam operators.

Biden administration proposes 'student loan safety net' alongside debt forgiveness

If finalized, the proposal would give a major overhaul to income-driven repayment plans, resulting in lower monthly payments, an easier path to forgiveness, and more.

UC Berkeley snow lab detects 8 more inches of snow in Sierra Nevada

Researchers at the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab said they detected 8.5 inches of new snow in the 24 hours between Saturday and Sunday morning. 

5 Sonoma County school districts close due to upcoming storm complications, concerns

The Sonoma County Office of Education announced Sunday that certain districts in the county will be closed for Monday and/or Tuesday, due to fallen trees, lack of electricity, flooding, and additional concerns related to the upcoming storm.

6-year-old shoots teacher at Newport News elementary school: police

A 6-year-old boy is in custody and an adult hospitalized after a shooting at an elementary school in Newport News, VA, according to police. 

San Anselmo nursery school crushed by fallen oak tree

A much loved, San Anselmo three-quarter century day school, finds itself looking for new digs because a massive oak tree, felled by the storms, slammed into it, leaving it homeless for now.

Biden administration unveils defense of student loan forgiveness plan at Supreme Court

The Biden administration launched its defense of its student loan forgiveness plan before the Supreme Court. Here’s how to lower your student loan monthly payments.

'Varsity Blues' mastermind sentenced to 3.5 years for college admissions scandal

The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme that ensnared celebrities, prominent businesspeople and other parents has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.

Rain cancels school in South San Francisco

The South San Francisco Unified School District is closing all schools Thursday because of the pounding rain pummeling through the region.