Inside look at Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton after storm damage
Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton is still not open to the public, about two weeks after gusts of wind whipping around at speeds of 114 mph tore off the shutter on one of its domes.
Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton is still not open to the public, about two weeks after gusts of wind whipping around at speeds of 114 mph tore off the shutter on one of its domes.
Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7
The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.
The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.
‘Superman’ police officer pushes bus full of Granbury ISD students
A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.
A police officer for the Granbury Independent School District is going viral thanks to a video that shows his incredible strength. He pushed a broken-down school bus full of children out of traffic.
3 Vallejo elementary schools will close at end of year
Vallejo school leaders announced Wednesday that three elementary schools will close at the end of the current school year as the district moves to address budget shortfalls.
Vallejo school leaders announced Wednesday that three elementary schools will close at the end of the current school year as the district moves to address budget shortfalls.
San Francisco Unified School District budget proposals spark outcry
The San Francisco Unified School District is facing intense pushback over proposed budget cuts as it works to close a projected $102 million deficit for the next school year.
The San Francisco Unified School District is facing intense pushback over proposed budget cuts as it works to close a projected $102 million deficit for the next school year.
Parents sue UC Berkeley frat after son drowned
The family of a 19-year-old who died in an apparent drowning after attending a University of California, Berkeley fraternity party is taking legal action.
The family of a 19-year-old who died in an apparent drowning after attending a University of California, Berkeley fraternity party is taking legal action.
Cal apologizes to Israeli teacher; lecturer suspended for Gaza 'political activism'
A dance professor who was denied a job at the University of California, Berkeley because she is Israeli will receive an apology and monetary damages and a pro-Palestinian computer science lecturer was suspended following allegations that he engaged in political advocacy in the classroom.
A dance professor who was denied a job at the University of California, Berkeley because she is Israeli will receive an apology and monetary damages and a pro-Palestinian computer science lecturer was suspended following allegations that he engaged in political advocacy in the classroom.
OUSD weighs deep budget cuts as district faces $100M deficit
Oakland school board members are weighing deep budget cuts as the district faces a $100 million deficit and the possibility of returning to state receivership if they fail to balance the books before the next school year.
Oakland school board members are weighing deep budget cuts as the district faces a $100 million deficit and the possibility of returning to state receivership if they fail to balance the books before the next school year.
West Contra Costa Unified teachers reach tentative deal, ending 1st strike
Schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are set to reopen Thursday after a days-long teachers' strike ended overnight with a tentative agreement between district leaders and the educators’ union. While both sides have reached an agreement, the deal still needs to be ratified by the school board and members of the union.
Schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District are set to reopen Thursday after a days-long teachers' strike ended overnight with a tentative agreement between district leaders and the educators’ union. While both sides have reached an agreement, the deal still needs to be ratified by the school board and members of the union.
Stanford grad tech founder behind viral landline-style phones to help reduce screen time
A Stanford graduate and tech founder is bringing back retro landline-style phones, but adding a high-tech twist, offering an opportunity to unplug from what can be a draining digital world, while still staying connected.
A Stanford graduate and tech founder is bringing back retro landline-style phones, but adding a high-tech twist, offering an opportunity to unplug from what can be a draining digital world, while still staying connected.
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
Former U.S. Education Secretary, Houston ISD superintendent Dr. Rod Paige dies
Dr. Rod Paige, the former U.S. Secretary of Education and Houston school leader, has died, the mayor’s office confirms.
Dr. Rod Paige, the former U.S. Secretary of Education and Houston school leader, has died, the mayor’s office confirms.
Third day of strike in West Contra Costa school district
Teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District entered the third day of their strike Monday after weekend negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement, according to union and district officials.
Teachers in the West Contra Costa Unified School District entered the third day of their strike Monday after weekend negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement, according to union and district officials.
List: New California laws taking effect in 2026
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
The new laws signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom address issues that continue to impact Californians such as consumer protections, labor and workplace rights, education, and immigration.
Cal hires Tosh Lupoi as head coach, bringing former player back to lead the Bears
UC Berkeley has hired Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, bringing the former Golden Bears player and assistant back as the head coach.
UC Berkeley has hired Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi, bringing the former Golden Bears player and assistant back as the head coach.
Cal State East Bay gets $50M from MacKenzie Scott
California State University, East Bay was given a $50 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the university said in a statement Thursday.
California State University, East Bay was given a $50 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the university said in a statement Thursday.
King tides flood roadways, give Bay Area preview of sea levels in 2050
The King Tides made their way into the Bay Area this week, and they will be staying around this weekend.
The King Tides made their way into the Bay Area this week, and they will be staying around this weekend.
Newborn vaccines under review
CDC advisers delay vote at chaotic vaccine meeting. Dr. Jake Scott, a board-certified infectious diseases specialist and Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, explains benefits of hepatitis B vaccine.
CDC advisers delay vote at chaotic vaccine meeting. Dr. Jake Scott, a board-certified infectious diseases specialist and Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, explains benefits of hepatitis B vaccine.
Social worker stabbed by patient at SF General HIV care clinic
A 31-year-old UCSF social worker was stabbed by a patient on Thursday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital at 22nd Street and Potrero Avenue. The stabbing victim is now in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office.
A 31-year-old UCSF social worker was stabbed by a patient on Thursday at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital at 22nd Street and Potrero Avenue. The stabbing victim is now in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office.
Hep B vaccine at birth: vote in progress
CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants. Dr. Jake Scott, Stanford University board-certified infectious diseases specialist and clinical associate professor, explains importance of Hep B vaccine.
CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants. Dr. Jake Scott, Stanford University board-certified infectious diseases specialist and clinical associate professor, explains importance of Hep B vaccine.