Oil prices, Silicon Valley business, jeopardized by Russian and Ukrainian conflict

Oil prices, Silicon Valley business, jeopardized by Russian and Ukrainian conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the stakes for a Russian invasion of Ukraine Monday, causing a ripple effect on the global economy, and heightening anxiety for both Russian and Ukrainian residents across the Bay Area.

Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the stakes for a Russian invasion of Ukraine Monday, causing a ripple effect on the global economy, and heightening anxiety for both Russian and Ukrainian residents across the Bay Area.

Parents aren't taking the Oakland school closures sitting down as protests continue

Parents aren't taking the Oakland school closures sitting down as protests continue

While Parker Elementary and Middle School in East Oakland was closed Monday for President's Day, many parents are upset their school is slated to close permanently at the end of the school year. They came to rally support in hopes of keeping it open.

While Parker Elementary and Middle School in East Oakland was closed Monday for President's Day, many parents are upset their school is slated to close permanently at the end of the school year. They came to rally support in hopes of keeping it open.

80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma

80-year-old man gets ‘met minimum’ stamp removed from high school diploma

Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.

Billy Ray Macon Sr. graduated from high school in 1961. The school district made sure the teen knew he barely passed despite being a working father and husband.

More protests ahead in light of Oakland school closures

More protests ahead in light of Oakland school closures

Parents at an Oakland elementary school on Monday are planning more protests, hoping to prevent their school building from closing.

Parents at an Oakland elementary school on Monday are planning more protests, hoping to prevent their school building from closing.

Resolution to delay Oakland schools consolidation rejected by board

Resolution to delay Oakland schools consolidation rejected by board

The Oakland Unified School District's emergency board meeting held a vote on Friday that rejected a proposed amendment to delay the consolidation plan that closes some of the district's schools. 

The Oakland Unified School District's emergency board meeting held a vote on Friday that rejected a proposed amendment to delay the consolidation plan that closes some of the district's schools. 

As pressure builds, Oakland school district now considering delaying campus closures

As pressure builds, Oakland school district now considering delaying campus closures

The Oakland Unified School board is hosting a special meeting Friday night to possibly reverse course and delay school closure plans that they voted on last week.

The Oakland Unified School board is hosting a special meeting Friday night to possibly reverse course and delay school closure plans that they voted on last week.

Support grows in Ukraine to join NATO, says former U.S. Ambassador
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Support grows in Ukraine to join NATO, says former U.S. Ambassador

Steven Pifer, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and current William Perry Fellow at Stanford University, spoke to Mornings on 2 on Thursday about the current crisis in Ukraine and why he believes the Biden Administration has been effective in creating a united front against Russia with European allies.

Steven Pifer, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine and current William Perry Fellow at Stanford University, spoke to Mornings on 2 on Thursday about the current crisis in Ukraine and why he believes the Biden Administration has been effective in creating a united front against Russia with European allies.

Cal State chancellor resigns over handling of sex misconduct

Cal State chancellor resigns over handling of sex misconduct

The chancellor of California State University, the nation's largest public university system, has resigned after accusations that he mishandled sexual misconduct allegations. 

The chancellor of California State University, the nation's largest public university system, has resigned after accusations that he mishandled sexual misconduct allegations. 

UC Berkeley employee crashes truck into sorority house, dozens displaced

UC Berkeley employee crashes truck into sorority house, dozens displaced

A UC Berkeley employee crashed a truck into a sorority house causing an evacuation and the displacement of dozens of students early Thursday morning.

A UC Berkeley employee crashed a truck into a sorority house causing an evacuation and the displacement of dozens of students early Thursday morning.

Pence met with protests ahead of Stanford speech

Pence met with protests ahead of Stanford speech

Former Vice President Mike Pence gave a speech to a sold-out crowd at Stanford University Thursday evening. It's the third stop on his 2021-2022 campus tour. But former President Trump's second-in-command was met with protests ahead of the event. 

Former Vice President Mike Pence gave a speech to a sold-out crowd at Stanford University Thursday evening. It's the third stop on his 2021-2022 campus tour. But former President Trump's second-in-command was met with protests ahead of the event. 

Bay Area Catholic schools see jump in enrollment after years of decline

Bay Area Catholic schools see jump in enrollment after years of decline

Nationwide, enrollment in Catholic schools is rebounding after years of decline. Schools in the Bay Area are seeing this trend too. 

Nationwide, enrollment in Catholic schools is rebounding after years of decline. Schools in the Bay Area are seeing this trend too. 

Mayor Breed seeking new school board commissioners following successful recall election

Mayor Breed seeking new school board commissioners following successful recall election

Breed said after all votes are counted, the city's Board of Supervisors will certify the results. Once the results are certified in three to four weeks, the recalled commissioners must vacate their seat within 10 days.

Breed said after all votes are counted, the city's Board of Supervisors will certify the results. Once the results are certified in three to four weeks, the recalled commissioners must vacate their seat within 10 days.

UC Berkeley officials appeal court ruling reducing enrollment

UC Berkeley officials appeal court ruling reducing enrollment

UC Berkeley officials will appeal decision that reduces enrollment to last year's levels. Cal had wanted an enrollment increase of 3,050 students.

UC Berkeley officials will appeal decision that reduces enrollment to last year's levels. Cal had wanted an enrollment increase of 3,050 students.

California will not yet lift indoor mask mandate for schools

California will not yet lift indoor mask mandate for schools

California on Monday decided to keep its indoor mask policy in place for school settings, even though the winter coronavirus wave is receding fast.

California on Monday decided to keep its indoor mask policy in place for school settings, even though the winter coronavirus wave is receding fast.

State bill aims to give OUSD $10M without required obligation to close schools

State bill aims to give OUSD $10M without required obligation to close schools

Mia Bonta's bill would send OUSD about $10 million that was in the prior year's state budget, without an obligation to close or consolidate its schools, as is now required.

Mia Bonta's bill would send OUSD about $10 million that was in the prior year's state budget, without an obligation to close or consolidate its schools, as is now required.