Man found dead in tent at People's Park: UC Berkeley police
A man in his 30s was found dead in a tent at People's Park in Berkeley Tuesday. This is the second death in recent months at the park, according to officials.
A man in his 30s was found dead in a tent at People's Park in Berkeley Tuesday. This is the second death in recent months at the park, according to officials.
Election error in Alameda County names new winner in District 4 race
A stunning twist in the Oakland School Board race. Mike Hutchinson – who thought he lost his race in District 4 - actually won. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters revealed an error in the tabulation process that would have moved Hutchinson from third place to first.
A stunning twist in the Oakland School Board race. Mike Hutchinson – who thought he lost his race in District 4 - actually won. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters revealed an error in the tabulation process that would have moved Hutchinson from third place to first.
Registrar's office error results in apparent new winner in Oakland school board race
Oakland school board election results are changing because of a misconfiguration of the system that tallied the votes, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters said in a news release late Wednesday.
Oakland school board election results are changing because of a misconfiguration of the system that tallied the votes, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters said in a news release late Wednesday.
Teacher transforms students’ drawings of monsters into plush toys
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia, made handmade toys for her students based on their drawings.
Stanford genetics professor pays $29M after misleading investors
In a judgment issued in June in Santa Clara County Superior Court, Stanley Cohen was ordered to pay $29.2 million to an Emeryville-based venture capital firm.
In a judgment issued in June in Santa Clara County Superior Court, Stanley Cohen was ordered to pay $29.2 million to an Emeryville-based venture capital firm.
Court: UC Berkeley failed to consider alternate sites for housing to preserve People's Park
A state appeals court ruled UC Berkeley failed to consider alternate sites for the housing to preserve People's Park.
A state appeals court ruled UC Berkeley failed to consider alternate sites for the housing to preserve People's Park.
Taliban minister defends ban on women’s university studies
The minister of higher education in the Taliban government on Thursday defended his decision to ban women from universities — a decree that had triggered a global backlash.
The minister of higher education in the Taliban government on Thursday defended his decision to ban women from universities — a decree that had triggered a global backlash.
Hillsborough County teacher goes viral in epic dance-off with student
A Hillsborough County teacher recently went viral for her epic dance moves.
A Hillsborough County teacher recently went viral for her epic dance moves.
FTX founder ordered to house arrest
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried made his first U.S. court appearance Thursday in New York, facing eight counts of fraud and conspiracy.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried made his first U.S. court appearance Thursday in New York, facing eight counts of fraud and conspiracy.
City of Oakland to begin implementing universal preschool following court victory
Following a three-year court challenge, access to universal preschool in Oakland is becoming a reality, city and community leaders said Wednesday.
Following a three-year court challenge, access to universal preschool in Oakland is becoming a reality, city and community leaders said Wednesday.
Oakland Tech football player, honor roll student accepted to 8 universities
Omar Staples is both a football player and honor roll student at Oakland Technical High School who was accepted to eight universities across the country. On Wednesday, he chose to go to Stanford.
Omar Staples is both a football player and honor roll student at Oakland Technical High School who was accepted to eight universities across the country. On Wednesday, he chose to go to Stanford.
Woman who barricaded herself in San Jose State library bathroom had replica gun: police
San Jose police descended on the Martin Luther King Library on San Jose State's campus on Wednesday morning to investigate reports of an armed woman barricaded in the bathroom.
San Jose police descended on the Martin Luther King Library on San Jose State's campus on Wednesday morning to investigate reports of an armed woman barricaded in the bathroom.
Oakland Mayor Schaaf rolls out universal preschool plan before leaving office
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Wednesday rolled out the city's universal pre-school initiative – one of her last acts before leaving office in less than two weeks.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Wednesday rolled out the city's universal pre-school initiative – one of her last acts before leaving office in less than two weeks.
MyShake app wakes people far from quake's epicenter
The MyShake app designed to give a short warning before a quake hits, sounded the alarm early Tuesday morning when an earthquake centered in Humboldt County hit.
The MyShake app designed to give a short warning before a quake hits, sounded the alarm early Tuesday morning when an earthquake centered in Humboldt County hit.
Holy Names University to close after 154 years over declining enrollment, rising costs
Holy Names University in Oakland will close after spring semester in 2023 due to declining enrollment and other struggles, officials with the 154-year-old school said Monday.
Holy Names University in Oakland will close after spring semester in 2023 due to declining enrollment and other struggles, officials with the 154-year-old school said Monday.
University of California, workers reach deal to end strike
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike — the largest of its kind in the nation — at the prestigious state system.
University of California, workers reach deal to end strike
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike ? the largest of its kind in the nation ? at the prestigious state system.
The University of California reached an agreement Friday with some 36,000 graduate student teaching assistants and other academic workers for increased pay and benefits that could potentially end a monthlong strike ? the largest of its kind in the nation ? at the prestigious state system.
California school board leader resigns after allegedly hosting party with strippers, choir students
An off-campus party allegedly involving strippers and high school choir students has drawn the attention of not only school officials but also Southern California authorities.
An off-campus party allegedly involving strippers and high school choir students has drawn the attention of not only school officials but also Southern California authorities.
Proposal to move forward with police-free Oakland schools
The Oakland Unified School District is now considering a proposal to move forward with police-free schools.
The Oakland Unified School District is now considering a proposal to move forward with police-free schools.
CSU Maritime plagued by rape and harassment claims from women, transgender students
Long-standing claims of sexual harassment and misconduct, homophobia, transphobia and racism on campus and during training cruises have plagued CSU Maritime according to a new report by the LA Times.
Long-standing claims of sexual harassment and misconduct, homophobia, transphobia and racism on campus and during training cruises have plagued CSU Maritime according to a new report by the LA Times.