Chabot Space and Science Center launches 'Space Week' in Oakland
The Chabot Space and Science Center is set to launch a new series of interactive events for families this week with a special program called Space Week, running from Wednesday through Aug. 3.
UCSF service and patient care workers to strike over recent layoffs
Service and patient care workers will go on strike Friday at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center to protest the university's decision to lay off more than 130 frontline patient care workers at UCSF and UC San Diego.
Experts warn of health harms linked to ultra-processed foods – and how to identify them
There is a growing body of research that shows additives, found in frozen meals and even in so-called "healthy" foods like salad dressings and granola bars, can interfere with brain signals that regulate hunger and fullness.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
These are the best and worst states for education: Study
States were ranked based on 32 relevant metrics, which included safety, overall quality, test scores, and more.
Ex-wife of slain UC Berkeley professor orchestrated Greece hit, police say
The professor was ambushed by a masked gunman outside his ex-wife’s residence just moments before he was supposed to pick up the twins he shared with her.
Silicon Valley 'pain index' shows growing gap between wealthy - and everyone else
62% of the net worth of Silicon Valley (estimated at 1.1 trillion) is concentrated in the wealthiest nine households of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Could a new public law school be coming to San Jose?
The Bay Area boasts some of the most prestigious law schools in the country.
Beloved Yoshi’s co-owner Kaz Kajimura honored with Jazz tribute in Oakland
On Monday night, Yoshi’s in Oakland, held a celebration of life to honor Kaz Kajimura, the beloved co-owner of the iconic jazz club who died last month at the age of 82.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
UC Berkeley professor killed in Greece, shot by masked attacker
Friends, family, and colleagues are mourning the loss of a beloved UC Berkeley professor, who was fatally shot while visiting Greece earlier this month.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.
These states now require cursive to be taught in schools
Cursive instruction waned after Common Core Standards were adopted by most states in 2010, but in recent years, cursive requirements have increased.
School board rejects private funding to support Black student program at Tam High
A school board voted Wednesday night to reject private donations pledged by parents and community members hoping to preserve a program supporting Black students at Tamalpais High School, after the district opted not to renew contracts with two consultants who helped lead the effort.
Beloved Bay Area preschool teacher retires after more than 40 years at same school
With hugs, flowers, and many expressions of love, Michelle McSweeney this week said farewell and walked out of the North Bay school where she worked for 45 years.
Tennessee teens could lose driver's licenses as punishment for bullying
Tennessee students who bully their classmates – both in school or online – could lose their driving privileges as punishment thanks to a new law that took effect this week.
Trump admin withholds $6 billion for after-school, summer programs
A funding freeze could wreck summer for low-income families and wipe out some after-school programming this fall.
California says Trump administration illegally paused $1B in education grants
California Superintendent Tony Thurmond, along with a coalition of state education leaders, said they will fight to secure K-12 federal funding that the Trump administration abruptly impounded on July 1, just as school districts began their fiscal year.
UC Berkeley employee robbed on campus
A University of California, Berkeley staff member was robbed Monday morning in the recreational sports facility garage, according to university police.