From community college to Stanford: Bay Area student shares her 'nontraditional' journey to beat the odds
A Bay Area student is detailing her unconventional story as a first-generation college student who transferred from community college and landed at Stanford University, as she addressed "stigmas" often associated with junior college.
A Bay Area student is detailing her unconventional story as a first-generation college student who transferred from community college and landed at Stanford University, as she addressed "stigmas" often associated with junior college.
California becomes first state to define ‘ultra-processed foods,’ aiming to phase them out of school lunches
California is the first state in the nation to officially define what counts as an "ultra-processed food" — a move supporters say could change what millions of kids eat in school cafeterias.
California is the first state in the nation to officially define what counts as an "ultra-processed food" — a move supporters say could change what millions of kids eat in school cafeterias.
Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Stanford alum gives $50M to football program, largest individual gift
A former Stanford football player gave the private university $50 million, the school announced on Wednesday, the largest individual gift to the program in university history.
A former Stanford football player gave the private university $50 million, the school announced on Wednesday, the largest individual gift to the program in university history.
UC Berkeley dropouts launch dating service to 'kill Tinder with AI'
Two UC Berkeley dropouts have set out to shake up the online dating world, launching a new artificial intelligence-driven platform that seeks to get people off their dating apps and get out there for the in-person, real-life experience with their perfect match.
Two UC Berkeley dropouts have set out to shake up the online dating world, launching a new artificial intelligence-driven platform that seeks to get people off their dating apps and get out there for the in-person, real-life experience with their perfect match.
UC Berkeley physicist 'completely stunned' to receive Nobel Prize
“I was sitting there completely stunned. It never occurred to me anything like this would ever happen," the scientist said in an interview Tuesday.
“I was sitting there completely stunned. It never occurred to me anything like this would ever happen," the scientist said in an interview Tuesday.
Samuel Merritt University to open $240M downtown Oakland campus
The university hopes the new campus will help with the Bay Area's “critical shortage" of healthcare workers.
The university hopes the new campus will help with the Bay Area's “critical shortage" of healthcare workers.
Stanford 11 arraigned on vandalism charges from pro-Palestinian protest
The protesters known as the "Stanford Eleven," accused of breaking into and vandalizing the Stanford University president’s office, appeared in court Monday morning, more than a year after their pro-Palestinian protest on campus.
The protesters known as the "Stanford Eleven," accused of breaking into and vandalizing the Stanford University president’s office, appeared in court Monday morning, more than a year after their pro-Palestinian protest on campus.
School consolidations in San Francisco while another school opens
In San Francisco, one school is closing, while another is set to welcome students for the first time.
In San Francisco, one school is closing, while another is set to welcome students for the first time.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Bay Area city celebrates 'hometown success,' new host of 'Reading Rainbow'
A Bay Area city is expressing major hometown pride for one of its own, a well-known and beloved librarian, who will take on a new role, as the popular children’s educational show "Reading Rainbow" makes a return after almost 20 years.
A Bay Area city is expressing major hometown pride for one of its own, a well-known and beloved librarian, who will take on a new role, as the popular children’s educational show "Reading Rainbow" makes a return after almost 20 years.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Des Moines schools superintendent detained by ICE
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Des Moines Public Schools superintendent has been detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Guaranteed SJSU admission for eligible Morgan Hill students
The Morgan Hill Unified School District and San Jose State University on Thursday announced a new partnership that guarantees eligible graduates a spot at the university starting next fall.
The Morgan Hill Unified School District and San Jose State University on Thursday announced a new partnership that guarantees eligible graduates a spot at the university starting next fall.
Calls to remove UC president after Cal turns over names in antisemitism probe
A national petition to remove UC president James Milliken is now circulating. This comes after UC Berkeley turned over names to the Trump administration as it investigates claims of antisemitism on campus.
A national petition to remove UC president James Milliken is now circulating. This comes after UC Berkeley turned over names to the Trump administration as it investigates claims of antisemitism on campus.
Man who firebombed East Bay locations over Palestine sentenced to 20 years
An East Bay man convicted of firebombings that targeting the University of California, Berkeley and the Oakland federal building last year in support of Palestine was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday.
An East Bay man convicted of firebombings that targeting the University of California, Berkeley and the Oakland federal building last year in support of Palestine was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday.
Mt. Diablo Unified teachers, district at impasse
Pleasant Hill teachers in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District are calling for a rally Wednesday night, ahead of the school board meeting.
Pleasant Hill teachers in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District are calling for a rally Wednesday night, ahead of the school board meeting.
UC Berkeley studies space weather through NASA triple satellite launch
NASA on Wednesday launched three satellites into space, and one of them was controlled by scientists from UC Berkeley.
NASA on Wednesday launched three satellites into space, and one of them was controlled by scientists from UC Berkeley.