These colleges rank as the best in the US in 2027, data shows
A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value....
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East Bay teen founds nonprofit to help kids with neurological differences
An East Bay teen is trying to make a difference and help children around the country with neurological differences. Emerald High School Senior Nithya Ravuri founded SEVAH Neuro, a nonprofit that aims to advocate for, and develop tools to help, children with autism, down syndrome,...
Berkeley teacher honored for kindness, transcribing music into Braille
An East Bay music teacher is being recognized for going above and beyond to help a blind student read music.
Berkeley teacher honored with kindness award for helping blind student
Shannon Houston, a music teacher at Longfellow Middle School in Berkeley, received the Chris Kindness Award for transcribing sheet music into Braille for a blind student....
Alternative high school teaches at-risk kids to fly
SALINAS, Calif. (KRON) -- The Bob Hoover Academy in Salinas, Calif., is offering low-income and at-risk youth an alternative educational path through flight training. Co-founded by aerobatic stunt pilot Sean D. Tucker, the program enables teenagers who struggle in traditional cla...
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud
President Donald Trump's administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs...
Timeline of alleged Cornell University fraternity house rape investigation
An upstate New York county prosecutor has reopened an investigation the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a female Cornell student at a fraternity house.
Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' turns 100, celebration honoring her held at National Juneteenth Museum
Opal Lee, a retired Texas teacher known for her activism and as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," turned 100 on Wednesday. A celebration honoring her decades of advocacy was held at the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth, Texas....
‘Perfect pairing’: Brandon Williams, De’Anthony Melton bring SoCal flair to Warriors
The Golden State teammates last played together when they led Crespi Carmelite High School to back-to-back Division-I state championships in 2015 and 2016....
San Anselmo community rallies together after swastika, other antisemitic graffiti found at school
Dozens came together at Brookside Elementary in San Anselmo Tuesday night after a swastika and other antisemitic graffiti were found at the school over the weekend....
Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the United States.
SF public schools stopped suspending students. What they’re doing instead is illegal
Off-the-book suspensions are against the law. Families, researchers, and the district itself say they happen anyway.
SFUSD is set to overhaul its enrollment lottery. Nobody can agree on how
The two remaining options being weighed by the district would guarantee families who apply on time a neighborhood-school seat.
Faith Hedgepeth murder: Prosecutor and Miguel Salguero Olivares defense team struggling to fill alternate juror seats
Miguel Salguero Olivares is accused of killing University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth with an empty bottle of rum.
3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island during a Fourth of July celebration and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation. Lawyers for the friends said they intend to file several more d...
Sunshine Protection Act to end daylight saving time change hits Senate wall
The push to end daylight saving time has hit a Senate wall, with Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., saying approval of the Sunshine Protection Act would leave Arkansas kids attending school in the dark....
Stanford scientist wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids
Dr. Karl Deisseroth spent hours fielding congratulatory calls after learning early Monday that he had won a Nobel Prize for medicine for helping to open a new field of brain science called optogenetics. But it wasn’t long before the scientist asked for a break from all the attent...
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House speaker who was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes, has died. He was 84....
Fashion designers identified as couple fatally shot at Oakland Hills home, friends say
A couple found dead from an apparent shooting near the University of California, Berkeley campus on Friday have been identified.
Community to rally after antisemitic graffiti found at San Anselmo school
(KRON) -- Community members are gathering Monday morning for an 8 a.m. rally at Brookside Elementary School following the discovery of antisemitic graffiti over the weekend. Demonstrators are uniting in support of Jewish families and calling on law enforcement to investigate the ...
No twisty slide, no peace: How an SF public school playground turned into battle zone
It’s kindergarten teachers and parents against the administration at Commodore Sloat Elementary, torn apart over a new play structure.
Dennis Hastert, ex-House speaker disgraced by child sex abuse scandal, dies at 84
NOTE: The video in the player above is from a previous story. Dennis Hastert, the nation’s longest-serving Republican House speaker, who helped turn much of President George W. Bush’s agenda into law before his own political legacy was forever fouled by allegations that he molest...
Who believed a survivor, and who didn’t? Scoring the Yekutiel fallout
Plus: Xavier Becerra makes a big education pledge, Flock question flummoxes supervisor candidate and Chan’s reaction to Wiener’s AI chatbot.
Millions of high school students will take the PSAT in October
The test is tied to thousands of dollars in automatic scholarships based on student scores.
Founders of fashion brand killed in hills neighborhood near Berkeley campus
The wealthy couple were experiencing financial troubles and mental illness, family said.
Rebirth on the waterfront: Tech campus pioneer brings Silicon Valley style to SF
The Sobrato Organization, which made its name building offices in the South Bay, transformed a century-old building left behind by Gap.
Oakland high school becomes latest in East Bay to end its football season early: Here's why
Skyline High School in Oakland has become the latest in the East Bay to cancel its final games of the season. Here's why.
Hidden Genius Project celebrates Oakland students completing intensive tech program
The Hidden Genius Project celebrated 75 young men who completed its intensive technology and leadership program, with students showcasing their projects at Lodestar school in East Oakland. The Oakland-founded nonprofit provides Black male youth with training in computer science, ...
'Narcan, urine, and condoms': Parents express concerns about safety near Marshall Elementary
(KRON) -- Parents and staff members at Marshall Elementary School in San Francisco's Mission District are voicing growing safety concerns over hazardous neighborhood conditions surrounding the campus. The concerns follow reports of public drug use, aggressive behavior and hazardo...
Oakland's Skyline High cancels football season early due to player availability
Skyline High in Oakland is ending its varsity football season early after the school says it no longer has enough players available. Skyline High is the second East Bay school in the past week to cancel its season, partly due to player safety. The first school was Mount Diablo Hi...
Victims of fatal shooting near Cal campus IDd as Bay Area fashion executives
The couple were behind the Berkeley women's fashion company Bryn Walker.
Federal prosecutors charge shop clerk, son with selling kratom thought to be tied to Ole Miss death
Federal prosecutors have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student, prosecutors announced Friday....
Justice Department finds UCLA law school illegally used race in admissions
The Justice Department found that the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles, illegally considered race in admissions.
Maria Su warns SF teachers not to delete student records as DOJ investigation heats up
The Justice Department is probing SFUSD over gender and sexuality instruction, superintendent tells staff.
SF school district announces opening date, site for new public school
The new school is set to open in fall 2027 and find a permanent location by 2028.
Broadway star Kara Young inspires Harlem students through 'Saving Our Daughters' program
Tony Award-winning actress Kara Young shared lessons on sisterhood, confidence, and dreaming big through the 'Saving Our Daughters' program.
Oakland sports powerhouse Skyline High cancels rest of football season
A troubling trend in high school sports has reached an Oakland powerhouse. Oakland Unified School District officials announced that Skyline High School is canceling the remainder of its football season....
Oakland's Skyline High School abruptly cancels football season
OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) -- Skyline High School in Oakland has canceled the rest of its 2026 football season, citing an unprecedented shortage of players. Oakland Unified School District Spokesperson, John Sasaki, said injuries, transfers and other circumstances left the team witho...
Golden Gate University in talks to buy downtown landmark after vacating campus
The private business college has had discussions about acquiring the Contemporary Jewish Museum’s building, which comes with restrictions on use.
Bay Area high school makes massive jump from No. 187 to No. 10 in new ranking
Niche released its rankings of the best public and private high schools in the U.S.
Student dies after 4th-floor fall at Los Angeles high school, witnesses say
A Los Angeles high school student died Wednesday after witnesses said he fell from a fourth-floor balcony.
Jane Doe said 'I felt like bait' at 2025 Cornell University hearing investigating allegations of fraternity house sexual assault
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for the outside review, saying what happened raised "serious questions about Cornell campus culture."
Oakland's Skyline High cancels remainder of its football season
Oakland's Skyline High confirmed on Wednesday that the remainder of the 2026 varsity football season is canceled. School officials say the lack of players, injuries and transfers were contributing factors in their decision....
Bay Area students react to renewed Cornell gang rape investigation
BERKELEY, Calif. (KRON) -- Cornell University in New York is under a national spotlight after a former student’s account of alleged gang rape involving members of a fraternity went public. New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the 2024 case at the Ivy Lea...
Oakland's Skyline High School cancels remainder of its football season
Oakland's Skyline High confirmed on Wednesday that the remainder of the 2026 football season is canceled.
Cornell student assault allegations highlight NY voluntary intoxication loophole
New York lawmakers are renewing efforts to close a state legal loophole regarding voluntary intoxication and sexual consent following allegations involving a Cornell University fraternity....
Austin Stallman death: Texas A&M student, son of Brazoria County Sheriff dies after heat stroke in College Station, sheriff's office says
The son of a Texas sheriff died after suffering from a heat stroke in College Station, the sheriff's office said.
Stanford's new ‘Art Ranger' putting the A in art
In his white jumpsuit, emblazoned with the name Mark on the chest , and a ball cap with the words “ Art Ranger” on it, Mark Shunney cut a curious figure against the scrum of Stanford University freshmen gathering on campus for orientation, wearing newly-issued Cardinal red sports...
Local coffee shop replacing Starbucks near USF college campus
(KRON) -- A locally run coffee shop is moving into a former Starbucks Coffee space in San Francisco's NoPa neighborhood. Barista is expected to open this fall, either at the end of October or early November, the cafe said. It is located at 1799 Fulton St. Barista takes over the s...
New York Gov. Hochul calls for 'transparent, independent review' of Cornell response to alleged group rape
New York Gov. Hochul called for a 'transparent, independent review' of Cornell University's response to an unidentified student's allegations of gang rape....
College financial aid application season officially opens for next academic school year
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open, kicking off California’s first-ever Student Financial Aid Awareness Month. With three in four high school seniors applying last year and funds distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, experts are urging fam...
Planters NUTmobile is hitting the road and needs drivers - How to apply
The Planters NUTmobile is hitting the road again and looking for three Peanutters to get behind the wheel of the NUTmobile and take the iconic vehicle on the road across the country visiting festivals, parades, college campuses, community events and more....
Dennis Haskins, principal on TV's ‘Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for his role as principal Richard Belding on the high school comedy series “Saved by the Bell,” has died, his agent said Monday. Haskins was 75. A cause and manner of death were unavailable. “It’s a tragic loss,” Jay Schachter, head of film an...
Time capsule from 1950s opened in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A sealed time capsule from 1950 was opened Monday at the International School of San Francisco. The capsule was recently discovered buried on school property during renovations. Students and teachers got the chance to open the capsule, finding newspaper cl...
Prosecutor reopens probe into alleged Cornell gang rape after accuser files lawsuit
A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs. Tompkins County Dist...
Meet the 17-year-old mapping SF’s rent-controlled housing
Neil Rao, a high school junior in San Mateo, is hoping to build something city government does not have: a comprehensive rent control inventory.