Katie Meyer, Stanford soccer star, dies by suicide
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
Alameda County aligns with state on dropping indoor mask rule for schools
Alameda County and the City of Berkeley will allow indoor masking to become optional at schools and childcare settings after March 11.
Alameda County and the City of Berkeley will allow indoor masking to become optional at schools and childcare settings after March 11.
UC Berkeley ordered to freeze enrollment at 2020 levels
Thursday’s decision is the result of a legal battle with a residents group called Save Berkeley Neighborhoods that sued the university for failing to address the effect of increased student enrollment on housing, homelessness, traffic and noise.
Thursday’s decision is the result of a legal battle with a residents group called Save Berkeley Neighborhoods that sued the university for failing to address the effect of increased student enrollment on housing, homelessness, traffic and noise.
Alameda County only holdout in announcing indoor school mask policy
Alameda County is now the only Bay Area county that has not announced a decision on whether to make masking in schools optional after March 11, KTVU has learned.
Alameda County is now the only Bay Area county that has not announced a decision on whether to make masking in schools optional after March 11, KTVU has learned.
Stanford women's soccer captain Katie Meyer found dead in residence hall
The captain of Stanford University's women's soccer team, Katie Meyer, was found dead in a campus residence, prompting an outpouring of grief at the university.
The captain of Stanford University's women's soccer team, Katie Meyer, was found dead in a campus residence, prompting an outpouring of grief at the university.
Virginia substitute teacher suspended for allegedly pushing Russian propaganda in class
A Northern Virginia substitute teacher was suspended by a public school system for allegedly trying to push Russian propaganda on students.
A Northern Virginia substitute teacher was suspended by a public school system for allegedly trying to push Russian propaganda on students.
UC Berkeley professor weighs in on Biden's speech on Russia/Ukraine conflict
UC Berkeley associate professor of history and international policy Daniel Sargent specializes in foreign policy going back to the Cold War with Russia. He says Putin is becoming isolated and facing more opposition from Ukrainians and the NATO countries than he perhaps expected.
UC Berkeley associate professor of history and international policy Daniel Sargent specializes in foreign policy going back to the Cold War with Russia. He says Putin is becoming isolated and facing more opposition from Ukrainians and the NATO countries than he perhaps expected.
Bay Area school districts revise indoor mask policies for students
School districts across the Bay Area are letting families know whether students must continue to wear masks indoors later this month now that the decision is being made at the local level.
School districts across the Bay Area are letting families know whether students must continue to wear masks indoors later this month now that the decision is being made at the local level.
Putin is "ruining his country," says Stanford expert
Stanford researcher Dr. Kathryn Stoner spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday about how she believes Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has cost his own homeland in addition to the hundreds of people killed on the battlefield.
Stanford researcher Dr. Kathryn Stoner spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday about how she believes Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has cost his own homeland in addition to the hundreds of people killed on the battlefield.
California to drop mask mandate for schools
Stanford Children's Health Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Grace Lee spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday shortly before Governor Newsom announced an end to the statewide mask mandate in schools
Stanford Children's Health Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Grace Lee spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Monday shortly before Governor Newsom announced an end to the statewide mask mandate in schools
Ukrainian visiting scholar deeply concerned about loved ones back home as tensions mount
The sights and sounds of war are move terrifying when it’s personal.
The sights and sounds of war are move terrifying when it’s personal.
Berkeley foreign policy expert weighs in on Russia sanctions
Russian foreign policy expert, Steven Fish, says he's worried that the sanctions may not be enough to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russian foreign policy expert, Steven Fish, says he's worried that the sanctions may not be enough to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin.
San Francisco school board opts to vote on layoff plan during special meeting next week
San Francisco Unified School District officials said Thursday morning the Board of Education will vote on whether to proceed with layoffs for teachers and other staff during a special meeting next week.
San Francisco Unified School District officials said Thursday morning the Board of Education will vote on whether to proceed with layoffs for teachers and other staff during a special meeting next week.
Mt. Diablo Unified to cut $10M, including some music programs
The Mt. Diablo Unified school board voted to cut $10 million from the budget, which includes the 4th and 5th grade band and orchestra classes.
The Mt. Diablo Unified school board voted to cut $10 million from the budget, which includes the 4th and 5th grade band and orchestra classes.
Ukraine's thriving democracy is a problem for Russia, says Kathryn Stoner
Kathryn Stoner, a senior fellow at the Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Thursday about the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Kathryn Stoner, a senior fellow at the Stanford Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, spoke to Mornings on 2 The Nine on Thursday about the implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
University of California sees record breaking number of applications
The University of California says its campuses received a record-breaking number of applications for fall 2022, now putting the UC system as one of the most sought-after higher education systems in the world, according to figures released Thursday.
The University of California says its campuses received a record-breaking number of applications for fall 2022, now putting the UC system as one of the most sought-after higher education systems in the world, according to figures released Thursday.
LGBTQ+ pride prom coming to East Bay high schools
"Going to a place where you can say you are queer, be your full self without worrying about being bullied is magical," said one transgender student.
"Going to a place where you can say you are queer, be your full self without worrying about being bullied is magical," said one transgender student.
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
BYU student displaces 22 in dorm after attempting to make rocket fuel on stove
A BYU student attempting to make rocket fuel on the stove in their dorm caused an explosion, displacing 22 other students in the building.
A BYU student attempting to make rocket fuel on the stove in their dorm caused an explosion, displacing 22 other students in the building.
District faces pushback against potential San Francisco school district layoffs
San Francisco schools are looking at cutting staff to offset a severe budget crisis. While the district is set to vote on looking at reducing staff, the teachers union is demanding the district to not make any cuts, and instead are calling on the state to increase funding.
San Francisco schools are looking at cutting staff to offset a severe budget crisis. While the district is set to vote on looking at reducing staff, the teachers union is demanding the district to not make any cuts, and instead are calling on the state to increase funding.