Stanford University says woman raped inside campus bathroom

Investigators with Stanford’s Department of Public Safety said this week a female victim claimed she was assaulted in a parking lot near Wilbur Hall. The alleged crime happened late Tuesday afternoon.

CalKIDS: How to access the free cash California is giving out for kids to go to college

California has officially launched the CalKIDS program, a taxpayer-funded scholarship program that will benefit every child born within the state. Here's what you need to know.

Rape reported on Stanford campus, officials issue crime warning to students

Stanford students received a crime warning Wednesday letting them know there was an alleged rape on campus on Tuesday. A woman said she was grabbed by a man near Wilbur Hall and taken to a nearby bathroom.

Chipotle offering $1M worth of free burritos to teachers

You can nominate your favorite teacher for the prize between now and Aug. 12 by visiting Chipotle’s social media pages.

Oakland Tech threat against 'non-white' students was a hoax, principal says

A day after the principal of Oakland Technical High School said that police were investigating an anonymous Instagram message threatening “non-white” students, authorities had determined the menacing words were a hoax, he said. 

Contra Costa teachers union prepared to strike over pay, class size

Outside the Contra Costa Office of Education Tuesday, teachers say they've reached a breaking point, battling with the superintendent over a 5% cost of living raise.

Moneypox vaccinations in San Francisco kick into high gear as more doses become available

Monkeypox vaccinations in San Francisco shifted into high gear on Tuesday where the city distributed approximately 10,000 doses it received from the federal government.

State Bar of CA says more attorneys of color needed to serve diverse population

The State Bar of California has released a new report showing the state’s attorney pool is not representative of the population and that could be having a negative impact on our state’s justice system.

1st day of school in Oakland brings a sense of normalcy

The first bells of the new school year will ring in Oakland on Monday and students are heading back to campus with a sense of normalcy. 

People's Park construction stopped ⁠by appeals court for now

An appeals court on Friday issued a temporary injunction, preventing any demolition and construction at the historic People's Park in Berkeley, following days of protests over a controversial student housing project.

Parker Elementary protesters cut locks to occupy Oakland school: district

Oakland Unified School District says a group of protesters will not leave Parker Elementary School – one of several schools that was shuttered because the district said it's not financially viable to keep open any longer. 

Construction at People's Park paused following arrests

Seven people were arrested Wednesday after protesting UC Berkeley's construction at People's Park, according to UC Berkeley officials. Two police officers were injured during the tumult, authorities said. 

Daly City school district provides affordable rent in response to teacher shortages

The cost of living in the Bay Area continues to price many people out, including teachers. A school district in Daly City is among a handful of locations across the country to find innovative ways to attract and retain teachers. One way is to provide affordable housing. 

Protestors vow to stop UC housing project at People's Park in Berkeley

Police in Berkeley cleared out People's Park early Wednesday morning, in a long dispute over the historic grounds. But, the tumult escalated as protesters struggled against police in riot gear. 

San Francisco school board commissioner Ann Hsu formally admonished at contentious meeting

San Francisco Unified School District's school board commissioner Ann Hsu was formally admonished during a special session on Tuesday. The vote by fellow board members was unanimous. Hsu spoke before the vote. 

Berkeley's People's Park closer to becoming student housing, amid opposition

After a judge's ruling helped clear the way for UC Berkeley's plan to build student housing at People's Park, opposition groups have planned their next strategy to thwart construction.