Judge gives UC Berkeley OK to build at People's Park
An Alameda County judge ruled Friday evening that the University of California at Berkeley can build housing on People's Park, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
An Alameda County judge ruled Friday evening that the University of California at Berkeley can build housing on People's Park, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
San Lorenzo Library kicks off 'Every Month is Pride Month' series
A Pride-themed monthly event series kicked off at the San Lorenzo Library on Wednesday in response to an incident that occurred during the library's Drag Queen Story Hour event last month.
A Pride-themed monthly event series kicked off at the San Lorenzo Library on Wednesday in response to an incident that occurred during the library's Drag Queen Story Hour event last month.
UC Hastings law school board votes to change name
The board of a San Francisco law school founded by a 19th century rancher who sponsored deadly atrocities against Native Americans is recommending that it change its name to the College of the Law San Francisco.
The board of a San Francisco law school founded by a 19th century rancher who sponsored deadly atrocities against Native Americans is recommending that it change its name to the College of the Law San Francisco.
Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
SF DA's office names new chief of victims' services
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Wednesday announced Monifa Willis as the new head of the office's victims’ services division.
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins on Wednesday announced Monifa Willis as the new head of the office's victims’ services division.
Elementary kids are recovering faster from COVID learning loss, research shows
Elementary students are regaining the ground they lost during the pandemic at a faster pace than older students, recent research shows, but K-12 students are still years away from a full recovery.
Elementary students are regaining the ground they lost during the pandemic at a faster pace than older students, recent research shows, but K-12 students are still years away from a full recovery.
President Biden weighs extending student loan payment pause beyond August 31
The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.
The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.
Family of Matt Hazeltine, ex-49er from the Bay Area, gets team ring back decades after death
When a ring draped in scarlet and gold framing the San Francisco 49ers logo showed up on Aimee Neal's desk in a pawn shop this month, she knew it was something special. The Mill Valley native and lifelong Niners fan said the gold ring was unlike anything she's ever seen.
When a ring draped in scarlet and gold framing the San Francisco 49ers logo showed up on Aimee Neal's desk in a pawn shop this month, she knew it was something special. The Mill Valley native and lifelong Niners fan said the gold ring was unlike anything she's ever seen.
Stanford testing wastewater for monkeypox as vaccine shortage continues
Scientists at Stanford are testing wastewater for monkeypox, just as they did for Coronavirus. Since June, monkeypox has been detected in 10 of 11 sewer systems tested by the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network or SCAN, including Palo Alto and other Bay Area cities
Scientists at Stanford are testing wastewater for monkeypox, just as they did for Coronavirus. Since June, monkeypox has been detected in 10 of 11 sewer systems tested by the Sewer Coronavirus Alert Network or SCAN, including Palo Alto and other Bay Area cities
San Francisco NAACP calls for Ann Hsu to step down
Members of the San Francisco branch of the NAACP joined those calling for school board member Ann Hsu to step down. They voted unanimously Sunday to call for her immediate resignation.
Members of the San Francisco branch of the NAACP joined those calling for school board member Ann Hsu to step down. They voted unanimously Sunday to call for her immediate resignation.
UC Berkeley 'jolted' by sudden death of chemistry professor
A UC Berkeley professor died last week while hiking Utah, and the college community is mourning. Phillip Geissler's sudden death was announced by the College of Chemistry Dean Douglas Clark on Friday.
A UC Berkeley professor died last week while hiking Utah, and the college community is mourning. Phillip Geissler's sudden death was announced by the College of Chemistry Dean Douglas Clark on Friday.
Increasing calls for recently-appointed San Francisco school board member to resign after racist comments
The San Francisco Labor Council is the latest group to call for Ann Hsu's resignation, following the school board member's racist questionnaire response denigrating Black and brown families.
The San Francisco Labor Council is the latest group to call for Ann Hsu's resignation, following the school board member's racist questionnaire response denigrating Black and brown families.
UC seeks to enroll 20K more students by 2030
The University of California is seeking to add more than 20,000 students by 2030 and plans to get there by expanding online and summer programs and by concentrating growth at certain campuses, including Merced and Riverside.
The University of California is seeking to add more than 20,000 students by 2030 and plans to get there by expanding online and summer programs and by concentrating growth at certain campuses, including Merced and Riverside.
School districts working to avoid teacher shortages with recruiting events
As the summer months wind down, Bay Area school districts are actively recruiting teachers to fill dozens of vacancies in their classrooms before the start of the school year.
As the summer months wind down, Bay Area school districts are actively recruiting teachers to fill dozens of vacancies in their classrooms before the start of the school year.
Supervisor says board member who made racist comment on questionnaire should resign: report
A supervisor is now calling for the resignation of a San Francisco school board member who answered a questionnaire with a racist answer that disparaged Black families.
A supervisor is now calling for the resignation of a San Francisco school board member who answered a questionnaire with a racist answer that disparaged Black families.
SF school board member apologizes for comment in candidate questionnaire
Ann Hsu is apologizing for a comment she made in a candidate questionnaire for the November election.
Ann Hsu is apologizing for a comment she made in a candidate questionnaire for the November election.
SF Art Institute announces closure after merger talks with USF fall through
The San Francisco Art Institute on Friday announced it is ceasing its degree programs after merger talks between the school and the University of San Francisco did not lead to an acquisition.
The San Francisco Art Institute on Friday announced it is ceasing its degree programs after merger talks between the school and the University of San Francisco did not lead to an acquisition.
San Jose State will offer abortion pills by January 1st 2023
A UCSF study estimates that 1,038 UC and Cal State students get an abortion each month. At San Jose State, they say at least 13 to 20 women a month will access abortion pills.
A UCSF study estimates that 1,038 UC and Cal State students get an abortion each month. At San Jose State, they say at least 13 to 20 women a month will access abortion pills.
UC and Cal State to provide abortion pills at all campuses
All University of California and California State University campuses will offer medication abortion no later than Jan. 1.
All University of California and California State University campuses will offer medication abortion no later than Jan. 1.
Fall semester is free at Laney College in Oakland
The fall semester is free at Laney Community College in Oakland – a gift to students who might have suffered financially and academically throughout the pandemic.
The fall semester is free at Laney Community College in Oakland – a gift to students who might have suffered financially and academically throughout the pandemic.