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College can be a struggle for first-generation students and students of color. Earvin Buckner experienced the process first hand, and now he's determined to help others navigate higher education.
Pleasanton Unified School District teachers on the verge of a labor strike have been rallying at the school district offices in Pleasanton this week, most recently on Thursday following an unsuccessful negotiation session on Tuesday.
A high school community in the East Bay is reeling Thursday after a student was found wearing a Ku Klux Klan costume on campus.
A week after voting to cancel a popular mentoring program for Black youth, the Oakland school board has reversed course.
Students 12 and older in the Oakland Unified School District will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in-person classes starting in January, following a close vote by the school board Wednesday night.
State public health officials said Wednesday that indoor mask requirements in schools are likely to remain in place into 2022, but could be modified as more students get vaccinated against COVID-19.
San Francisco Supervisors on Tuesday voted unanimously permanently allow non-citizens to vote in Board of Education elections, updating a voter-approved ballot measure from five years ago.
Former students at San Francisco's Lowell High School on Saturday said they're seeking an injunction to force the San Francisco Board of Education to reverse a decision to end the school's merit-based admissions process.
For an adult, losing time with a parent can be one of life's most heartbreaking experiences. But for a child, such a loss can seem nearly impossible to recover from.
Hundreds of students from five different campuses in the Campbell Union High School District walked out of their third-period classes on Thursday morning to protest a deduction in their teachers' paychecks.
Bus services for roughly 1,400 Berkeley elementary school students has been suspended this week because of three COVID-19 exposures affecting the district's transportation department.
Three members of the San Francisco Board of Education will face a recall election early next year, after city officials announced the petitions have been certified.
San Francisco residents aged 12 to 17 years old can enter a drawing for a full-ride scholarship at San Francisco State University if they've received a COVID-19 vaccine, officials said Monday.
A San Jose street project called the "Charcot Extension" has been on the books for decades and is now beginning to move forward. Neighbors say the area has changed and they're putting up a fight.
As the Hayward Unified School District looks to close several schools, citing a budget shortfall, parents and students held a rally Thursday as they are pushing back on the plans.
A 21-year-old Santa Rosa man was charged over a high-speed crash that killed two women earlier this week in San Francisco, according to prosecutors.
A GPS tracker helped San Francisco officers to collar a suspected burglar, according to police.
Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
A 21-year-old Santa Rosa man was charged over a high-speed crash that killed two women earlier this week in San Francisco, according to prosecutors.
A GPS tracker helped San Francisco officers to collar a suspected burglar, according to police.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101.
The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing will begin a new policy Dec. 10 that will put stricter limits in place for how long homeless families can stay in shelters.
A San Francisco social media personality arrested in connection to human trafficking offenses last weekend pleaded not guilty Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to a total of over 200 years to life in prison for killing three people, the attempted murder of two other people and other crimes in Oakland dating back to 2009, according to Alameda County prosecutors.
Concord police on Wednesday announced an arrest in a sexual assault case from 2000 involving a quadriplegic victim in her Monument Boulevard apartment.
A man was shot in Pittsburg on Tuesday afternoon in what police are calling a case of road rage.
A pedestrian died in a crash early Wednesday morning on southbound Interstate Highway 680 in San Ramon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A solo vehicle crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck left three young people dead early Wednesday morning in the Northern California city of Piedmont, authorities said.
Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
A Native American clothing brand in San Jose hopes its efforts to modernize indigenous fashion help people feel connected to their roots.
For those seeking a flavorful journey to Peru, Emelina's in Santa Clara offers a vibrant taste of the South American country's rich culinary traditions.
Two young adults and a juvenile were arrested as suspects in a fatal San Jose shooting last month that police say was gang-related.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
A 21-year-old Santa Rosa man was charged over a high-speed crash that killed two women earlier this week in San Francisco, according to prosecutors.
Human remains discovered in rural Mendocino County in 2012 were identified as a 21-year-old man reported missing in Washington state in 1986, the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.
The North Bay saw record rainfall last week, which is good news for the state's water supply that has been healthy for the past two years after a lengthy drought.
A crash Monday afternoon involving three vehicles in Vallejo left one person dead and three others injured, police said Tuesday.
Sonoma County is still dealing with the impact of last week's historic rainfall, with some local residents raising concerns about whether area officials did enough to warn people.
Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
Brandon Crawford is retiring after 14 major league seasons, all but one of those played with his hometown San Francisco Giants as a slick-fielding shortstop and fan favorite.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101.
Brock Purdy threw one short pass in the open portion of practice for the San Francisco 49ers as he remains slowed by an injury to his throwing shoulder.
John Madden's love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving, and his legacy will once again be honored this holiday.
A 21-year-old Santa Rosa man was charged over a high-speed crash that killed two women earlier this week in San Francisco, according to prosecutors.
A GPS tracker helped San Francisco officers to collar a suspected burglar, according to police.
A 38-year-old man was sentenced to a total of over 200 years to life in prison for killing three people, the attempted murder of two other people and other crimes in Oakland dating back to 2009, according to Alameda County prosecutors.
A San Francisco social media personality arrested in connection to human trafficking offenses last weekend pleaded not guilty Wednesday, District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said.
Police in San Francisco arrested a suspect in the shooting earlier this month of a pregnant woman inside her home.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Prosecutors rested their case Thursday in the trial of Nima Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023.
The proposed breakup calls for Google to sell its industry-leading Chrome web browser and impose restrictions designed to prevent its Android smartphone software from favoring its search engine.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
A federal panel has been meeting for months to draft recommendations.
Bay Area Air Quality Management District regulators are asking people not to burn wood during the Thanksgiving holiday to help reduce air pollution and protect public health.
A California child was confirmed to be the first U.S. child to become infected with bird flu, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
The San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing will begin a new policy Dec. 10 that will put stricter limits in place for how long homeless families can stay in shelters.
Following a vote held by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, camping will no longer be allowed near most waterways countywide.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who has faced restrictions on social media platforms because of his views, was a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
San Carlos became the first city in San Mateo County to call for Sheriff Corpus to step down after it took a position of no confidence in the sheriff.
Boise State, which twice boycotted regular-season matches with San Jose State, pulled out of the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament Wednesday night even after securing a spot in the semifinals against the Spartans.
A judge has rejected a request to block a San Jose State women's volleyball team member from playing in a conference tournament on grounds that she's transgender.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms. Jose Martinez reports.
In many Indigenous cultures across the Americas, gender is recognized as fluid, contrasting sharply with Western norms.
As San Jose State University women's volleyball team gears up for their final games of the regular season, a new lawsuit is challenging their post-season eligibility.
John Madden's love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving, and his legacy will once again be honored this holiday.
Pencil-mustached film director, author and revered trash-culture icon John Waters brings his bawdy annual one-man Christmas show to the Great American Music Hall for a sold-out performance on Monday.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
One of the Bay Area's most beloved holiday traditions returns with performances around the Bay Area through mid-December.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Volunteers were up early Thanksgiving morning at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, dedicated to feeding and connecting the city's most vulnerable residents year-round. Veronica Macias reports.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says the week will be dry and there will be even a slight warmup.
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In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
An Oakland woman has brought the joy of dance and an appreciation for African American culture to performers and audiences for 52 years.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.