Oakland Unified mulls school mergers to address budget shortfall
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
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More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget. Amanda Hari reports.
Veronica Macias reports on the OUSD board considering the merger of up to ten schools amid the current budget shortfall.
Sooji Nam reports on an Oakland high school senior who is on a mission to activate students to vote in the upcoming school board election.
With this year being the first year in which 16 and 17-year-olds can vote in the Oakland school board election, education leaders are on a mission to register 1,000 students across the city's school district before next month.
Oakland Unified School District parents and school staff are speaking out after elevated lead levels were found in drinking water at multiple schools across the district.
Amanda Hari reports on the growing controversy over lead levels found in the drinking water at several Oakland Unified School District schools.
On Monday, it was back to school for kids in the Oakland Unified School District. But along with the normal high hopes of the first day, were concerns about tough challenges that lay ahead for the district.
The Oakland Unified School District is rolling out the nation's first all-electric school bus fleet and providing a template to move away from pollution-producing diesel buses.
Over the weekend, someone vandalized Global Family Elementary School's garden, which was built two years ago by a foundation run by Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha, according to the Oakland Unified School District.
Police in Oakland on Friday confirmed that one person was arrested in a shooting at Skyline High School following a Thursday night graduation ceremony, an incident that Oakland Unified called "heartbreaking and absolutely unacceptable."
Kenny Choi reports on a student at Oakland Tech High School who claims a story she wrote for the school newspaper on the Israel-Hamas conflict was censored.
An Oakland teacher who participated in a controversial pro-Palestinian "teach-in" in December still stands by her actions, saying students deserved to know the details surrounding the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Lauren Toms reports on an Oakland teacher who participated in December's controversial pro-Palestinian "teach-in" saying her students deserved to know the details surrounding the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas.
AG Rob Bonta in a letter to Oakland Unified said the — now-rescinded — decision to close several schools would have disproportionately affected Black and low-income students.
Eleanor Wikstrom graduated from Skyline High School in Oakland in 2020 and is now the recipient of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Juliette Goodrich reports (1-25-24(
The war between Israel and Hamas has sparked tensions in the Oakland Unified School District, enough that at least 30 Jewish families have transferred their kids out of the district.
Oakland public school officials are warning families to beware of phone calls claiming that their children have been kidnapped and are being held for ransom.
People in Oakland had strong feelings Wednesday as schools became a battleground over the war between Israel and Hamas as some teachers participated in a "Teach-In."
Some teachers in the Oakland Unified School District say they believe a "teach-in" on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict planned for Wednesday will be beneficial to students who are likely hearing about the issue everywhere else in their lives.
Shawn Chitnis reports on plans by members of Oakland Education Association to hold teach-in on the Israel-Hamas conflict (12-6-2023)
Parents of Oakland Unified School District students weighed whether to take their children to school on Wednesday or keep them home as an unknown number of teachers are set to stage a "teach-in" highlighting pro-Palestinian materials.
A group of Oakland teachers are planning a "teach-in" Wednesday that shows the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and its history through a Palestinian perspective.
Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell on Monday issued a statement reminding parents of an "unsanctioned teach-in" focusing on the Israel-Hamas conflict planned for later this week.
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.
Officials with the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans on Monday afternoon confirmed State Route 9 near Saratoga has been closed in both directions due to a mudslide.
Some 125 acres bordering Redwood National and State Parks will be handed back to the Yuroks.
The San Mateo County District Attorney has cleared the head of the deputy sheriff's union of wrongdoing for alleged timecard fraud amid ongoing turmoil within Sheriff Christina Corpus' office.
The jury in the San Francisco murder trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee, has reached a verdict and will announce their decision Tuesday morning, according to court officials.
An 11-year-old driving a minivan recklessly north of Sacramento lost control and crashed in a rainstorm after evading a traffic stop, the California Highway Patrol said.
Officials with the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans on Monday afternoon confirmed State Route 9 near Saratoga has been closed in both directions due to a mudslide.
Some 125 acres bordering Redwood National and State Parks will be handed back to the Yuroks.
The San Mateo County District Attorney has cleared the head of the deputy sheriff's union of wrongdoing for alleged timecard fraud amid ongoing turmoil within Sheriff Christina Corpus' office.
The jury in the San Francisco murder trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee, has reached a verdict and will announce their decision Tuesday morning, according to court officials.
An 11-year-old driving a minivan recklessly north of Sacramento lost control and crashed in a rainstorm after evading a traffic stop, the California Highway Patrol said.
The San Mateo County District Attorney has cleared the head of the deputy sheriff's union of wrongdoing for alleged timecard fraud amid ongoing turmoil within Sheriff Christina Corpus' office.
The jury in the San Francisco murder trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee, has reached a verdict and will announce their decision Tuesday morning, according to court officials.
The jury that will decide the fate of Nima Momeni reconvened Monday afternoon for the seventh day of deliberations on his trial for the murder of tech executive Bob Lee in April of 2023.
A man is in jail after a cafe worker in San Francisco's Mission District took him to the ground when he attempted to rob a customer.
Amidst all the talk about the failing retail economy and large stores going out of business, the Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco has discovered the irresistible allure of individual competition, and its fortunes may be changing because of it.
Police in Oakland said they seized unauthorized items, including illegal cannabis and mushrooms, along with weapons, from an East Oakland smoke shop earlier this month.
The Bay Area was soaked by a powerful storm system overnight into Saturday morning, causing flooding and even triggering what is reported to be the first-ever tornado warning in San Francisco, officials said.
BART police released body camera footage Friday from two officers who were involved in a November traffic stop at the Union City station parking lot during which one of them shot and injured the woman they pulled over.
The Port of Oakland is appealing a court ruling that temporarily blocks it from using its new airport name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
The Grinch almost stole Christmas from an East Bay family. A group of thieves raided a Benicia business and drove off with 51 years of memories and something that still connected Michael Dodge with his late father - a 1973 Chevrolet Corvette.
Officials with the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans on Monday afternoon confirmed State Route 9 near Saratoga has been closed in both directions due to a mudslide.
There were no injuries to staff or animals following a fire Monday morning at the Humane Society Silicon Valley building in Milpitas, but the facility is closed for the rest of the day, officials said.
A boy was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday on northbound Interstate Highway 280 in Santa Clara County, the California Highway Patrol said Monday.
A body was located near where a missing person was last seen more than two weeks ago outside of Gilroy, authorities said.
A tornado touched down in the Northern California town of Scotts Valley near Santa Cruz Saturday afternoon, flipping cars and knocking down power lines, according to authorities.
Service on Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit was unavailable Monday because of storm damage and for extended systems testing, the agency said.
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died.
A North Bay city experienced a city-wide power outage on Saturday after high winds downed power lines and trees.
San Francisco residents were woken up by a tornado warning early Saturday morning during a powerful storm system that battered the region with heavy rain and wind.
The Bay Area was soaked by a powerful storm system overnight into Saturday morning, causing flooding and even triggering what is reported to be the first-ever tornado warning in San Francisco, officials said.
The San Francisco 49ers have suspended linebacker De'Vondre Campbell for the final three games of the regular season after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.
Luka Doncic had his 80th career triple-double with a season-high 45 points along with 13 assists and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat Klay Thompson's former Golden State Warriors 143-133 on Sunday night in a second visit to Chase Center in just more than a month.
Clayton Keller scored a power-play goal with 43.8 seconds remaining and the Utah Hockey Club rallied to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Saturday night.
Golden State is acquiring point guard Dennis Schroder in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for injured forward De'Anthony Melton, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Saturday.
The Athletics have added another option for their refurbished rotation, acquiring Jeffrey Springs in a multiplayer trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
The San Mateo County District Attorney has cleared the head of the deputy sheriff's union of wrongdoing for alleged timecard fraud amid ongoing turmoil within Sheriff Christina Corpus' office.
The jury in the San Francisco murder trial of Nima Momeni, the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive and Cash App founder Bob Lee, has reached a verdict and will announce their decision Tuesday morning, according to court officials.
Police in Oakland said they seized unauthorized items, including illegal cannabis and mushrooms, along with weapons, from an East Oakland smoke shop earlier this month.
A law enforcement source identified the deceased shooter suspect as a 17-year-old female student at the school.
The jury that will decide the fate of Nima Momeni reconvened Monday afternoon for the seventh day of deliberations on his trial for the murder of tech executive Bob Lee in April of 2023.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
The jury that will decide the fate of Nima Momeni reconvened Monday afternoon for the seventh day of deliberations on his trial for the murder of tech executive Bob Lee in April of 2023.
TikTok is now expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.
Jurors in the trial of Nima Momeni, the man charged with murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco, were unable to reach a verdict during the sixth day of deliberations since getting the case.
Character.AI users can create original chatbots or interact with existing bots. Two lawsuits allege those bots harmed teen users.
Researchers at Stanford University believe a newly developed AI tool could help in the fight against cancer and other diseases.
Striking San Francisco hotel workers are attempting to discourage people from attending a major healthcare conference in January.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
A recent study from Stanford Medicine emphasized the importance of "Kangaroo Care" for premature newborns, citing that the skin-to-skin care method improves the child's cognitive health and stabilizes the newborn's heart rate.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
The San Mateo County District Attorney has cleared the head of the deputy sheriff's union of wrongdoing for alleged timecard fraud amid ongoing turmoil within Sheriff Christina Corpus' office.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement after an injury in Europe.
TikTok is now expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.
Police in Santa Cruz have arrested a man on suspicion of a hate crime after a LGBTQ+ bar in the city's downtown was vandalized early Tuesday morning.
The building located off Folsom Street will include 42 units for young adults ages 18 to 24.
San Jose State's volleyball team was the subject of a national debate about women in sports.
A look at key dates before and during the San Jose State women's volleyball season marked by multiple forfeits by teams claiming the Spartans have a transgender player.
San Jose State says it's disappointed that Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women's volleyball tournament but is focused on the future.
Zakir Hussain, one of India's most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died.
Pioneering punk singer Robert Lopez brings his cross-cultural alter ego El Vez to the Bottom of the Hill Thursday, presenting the 2024 edition of his annual holiday show with support from East Bay ska band Day Labor and DJ Sid Presley.
The singer-songwriter went from being an NYU music student wowing Pharrell Williams in a viral video, to selling out Madison Square Garden. She talks about musical obsessions, and her appreciation for listeners with patience.
In her latest film, Nicole Kidman plays a successful CEO who takes up with a much younger intern. She talks about how she chooses such intense and challenging roles.
In the new Broadway revival of "Gypsy," six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald takes on one of musical theater's most demanding roles: stage mother Rose, who pushes daughter Gypsy Rose Lee into becoming a striptease artist.
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.
Tori Apodaca reports on snow conditions in the Sierra. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kenny Choi reports on the head of the deputy sheriff's union being cleared of timecard fraud by the San Mateo County District Attorney following his arrest by embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus.
On Circle Drive in Rohnert Park, a retired DJ turned handyman has spent months creating his massive holiday light display, which consists of 40,000 lights. Sooji Nam reports.
Lauren Toms reports on jurors coming to a unanimous verdict late on their seventh day of deliberations in the Nima Momenit trial for the deadly stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee.
Katie Nielsen reports on Kaiser Permanente donating $205,000 to the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
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.
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.