UCSF creates overflow accommodations for RSV, other respiratory infection cases
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
A surge in RSV cases and other winter viruses has prompted some Bay Area hospitals to set up overflow spaces to accommodate more patients.
Biden to extend pause on federal student loan payments through June 2023
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
President Joe Biden is announcing that his administration will extend the pause on federal student loan payments while the White House fights a legal battle to save his plan to cancel portions of the debt.
UC Berkeley researchers test-drive new AI cars
UC Berkeley researchers have teamed up with three car companies and Vanderbilt University on new artificial intelligence software for cars aimed at reducing traffic jams, energy use, and accidents.
UC Berkeley researchers have teamed up with three car companies and Vanderbilt University on new artificial intelligence software for cars aimed at reducing traffic jams, energy use, and accidents.
California awards $25M to guaranteed income programs across state
The state of California announced Monday $25 million to underwrite the first state-funded guaranteed income pilot programs, which could set a standard for the entire nation.
The state of California announced Monday $25 million to underwrite the first state-funded guaranteed income pilot programs, which could set a standard for the entire nation.
Cal uses fumble return TD to beat Stanford 27-20 in Big Game
Jackson Sirmon scored on a 37-yard return following a wild play with two fumbles and California rallied from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Stanford 27-20 in the Big Game on Saturday.
Jackson Sirmon scored on a 37-yard return following a wild play with two fumbles and California rallied from a double-digit deficit in the fourth quarter to beat Stanford 27-20 in the Big Game on Saturday.
Stanford is quietly building a West Coast fencing dynasty
Underneath one of the student recreation centers on Stanford's campus, you’ll find the universities fencing facilities. Much like the athletes who practice here, the facility is humble and hidden. When you walk inside, you're greeted by the sound of grunts, blades, and the oddly familiar smell of an old, sweaty gym.
Underneath one of the student recreation centers on Stanford's campus, you’ll find the universities fencing facilities. Much like the athletes who practice here, the facility is humble and hidden. When you walk inside, you're greeted by the sound of grunts, blades, and the oddly familiar smell of an old, sweaty gym.
Stanford researchers launch first study on long-COVID treatment with Pfizer's Paxlovid
Researchers at Stanford University are launching a new study to see whether Pfizer's anti-viral drug Paxlovid, which is approved to treat COVID-19, might also be an effective cure for so-called "long COVID" that causes suffering in patients long after their initial SARS-CoV2 infection.
Researchers at Stanford University are launching a new study to see whether Pfizer's anti-viral drug Paxlovid, which is approved to treat COVID-19, might also be an effective cure for so-called "long COVID" that causes suffering in patients long after their initial SARS-CoV2 infection.
UC Berkeley joins Harvard, Yale law schools by quitting US News rankings over equity concerns
The University of California, Berkeley’s law school on Thursday joined the law programs at Harvard and Yale in pulling out of U.S. News & World Report’s rankings over concerns that they punish efforts to attract students from a broad range of backgrounds.
The University of California, Berkeley’s law school on Thursday joined the law programs at Harvard and Yale in pulling out of U.S. News & World Report’s rankings over concerns that they punish efforts to attract students from a broad range of backgrounds.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
California DOJ probes Oakland school district over closures, potential civil rights violations
Investigators from the California Attorney General's Office are gathering information from parents about the school mergers, consolidations and closures that the Oakland Unified School District Board approved back in February.
Investigators from the California Attorney General's Office are gathering information from parents about the school mergers, consolidations and closures that the Oakland Unified School District Board approved back in February.
Biden administration to ask Supreme Court to reinstate student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a legal filing.
The Biden administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to reinstate the president’s student debt cancellation plan, according to a legal filing.
Four East Bay community colleges continue free tuition for spring semester
All four colleges within the Peralta Community College District will waive tuition and fees for a second straight semester to relieve some financial strain on students, the district announced.
All four colleges within the Peralta Community College District will waive tuition and fees for a second straight semester to relieve some financial strain on students, the district announced.
Sathvik Nori, 19-year old Stanford student, wins Redwood City school board race
Sathvik Nori will start his 4-year term next month as a Board Trustee for the Sequoia Union High School District. Nori will represent area D, a place he grew up in and attended Menlo-Atherton High School before heading to Stanford last year.
Sathvik Nori will start his 4-year term next month as a Board Trustee for the Sequoia Union High School District. Nori will represent area D, a place he grew up in and attended Menlo-Atherton High School before heading to Stanford last year.
McClymonds High School student stabs another student after dispute, district says
A student at McClymonds High School in Oakland stabbed another student with a sharp object after a dispute, the school district said in a statement.
A student at McClymonds High School in Oakland stabbed another student with a sharp object after a dispute, the school district said in a statement.
Cal Athletics faces aftermath of cryptocurrency FTX collapse
Cal Athletics appears to be dealing with the aftermath of the recent collapse of cryptocurrency FTX. On Monday, workers were seen removing the FTX logo from the field ahead of Saturday's big game against Stanford.
Cal Athletics appears to be dealing with the aftermath of the recent collapse of cryptocurrency FTX. On Monday, workers were seen removing the FTX logo from the field ahead of Saturday's big game against Stanford.
SF Giants Community Fund makes college dreams come true for Black students
At Oracle Park in San Francisco Tuesday night, there was a special induction ceremony in the name of Giants legend Willie Mays. But the stars who took center stage were not athletes, but Black high-school students who have displayed the ability to overcome challenges.
At Oracle Park in San Francisco Tuesday night, there was a special induction ceremony in the name of Giants legend Willie Mays. But the stars who took center stage were not athletes, but Black high-school students who have displayed the ability to overcome challenges.
Santa Clara County staffing shortages leave teachers vulnerable to attacks from students, educators say
Dozens of para educators gathered to call on the Santa Clara County Office of Education to hire more people. They say a lack of staff leaves them susceptible to violent physical attacks from the special needs students they serve throughout the county.
Dozens of para educators gathered to call on the Santa Clara County Office of Education to hire more people. They say a lack of staff leaves them susceptible to violent physical attacks from the special needs students they serve throughout the county.
Kentucky school bus crash: 7 children, driver still hospitalized
Another 11 children were treated at hospitals and released, according to the statement from Magoffin County Schools.
Another 11 children were treated at hospitals and released, according to the statement from Magoffin County Schools.
2nd day of UC academic worker strike; largest work stoppage in university history
The average current pay is about $24,000 annually for student employees across the University of California system. They are seeking minimum annual base salaries of $54,000.
The average current pay is about $24,000 annually for student employees across the University of California system. They are seeking minimum annual base salaries of $54,000.
Recent false reports of attacks at US schools coming from overseas, federal agents say
Federal agents believe a recent spate of threats and false reports of shooters at high schools and colleges across the U.S. may be coming from outside of the country.
Federal agents believe a recent spate of threats and false reports of shooters at high schools and colleges across the U.S. may be coming from outside of the country.