Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing

Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.

San Francisco leaders stand up against antisemitic attacks: 'Zero tolerance' for hate

San Francisco leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall on Friday to denounce a recent string of antisemitic attacks. Joining them were residents and business owners who have found themselves targeted.

Petaluma man arrested after threatening to execute school official over Pride flags

A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly threatening to execute a Petaluma City Schools employee unless all Pride flags were removed from school grounds. 

Allegations of racist taunts swirl during East Bay high school baseball game

An East Bay high school varsity baseball team celebrated its senior night on Friday, but the excitement was overshadowed by a disturbing scene at a recent game where several players faced racist taunts from opposing players.

Dublin High School students protest removal of pride flag

Students and teachers at Dublin High School are speaking out after they were told the pride flag that flies out front has to be taken down. District officials say it violates policy. But LGBTQ students believe it was a community complaint that triggered the move.

Authorities weigh charges in alleged attack outside Morgan Hill prayer service

The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office is considering whether to file charges following an alleged attack outside a Muslim prayer service.

Annual 'Black Joy Parade' returns to Oakland

The annual Black Joy Parade returned to the streets of Oakland on Sunday. The parade is one of several events around the Bay Area celebrating Black History Month.

Judge tells agencies to restore public health websites removed under Trump order

A federal judge has told government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.

Former Costco exec defends DEI policies despite fierce pushback

A former Costco executive is fed up with attacks on the grocery club’s DEI policies, saying that critics don’t understand the company’s culture. 

Tuskegee Airmen videos restored after DEI rollback

The Air Force has edited and restored training materials referring to the Tuskegee Airmen after a temporary delay to meet Trump’s rollback of DEI initiatives.

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors spotlighted on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz was widely acknowledged Monday as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.

Tuskegee Airmen videos removed from Air Force training under Trump DEI rollback

The Air Force has removed training courses for service members that included historical videos of Black Tuskegee Airmen and female World War II pilots to comply with Trump’s DEI ban.

Target rolls back its DEI goals following Trump’s executive order

Target has now joined a growing list of companies scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs following President Donald Trump’s executive order.

People's March in Alameda among several across Bay Area

Participants rallied for various causes, such as abortion rights, LGBTQ rights, and climate change, with many voicing concerns about the incoming Trump administration. The People's March was a rebranded version of the Women's March, aiming for broader appeal to those affected by potential policy changes.