25-year-old woman killed in Oakland outside career center: family
A 25-year-old woman was killed Friday morning in Oakland at the Parker Community Resource Center while taking an adult education class, family members told KTVU....
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Person dead after shooting on campus of East Oakland adult education center
At least one person is dead after a shooting on an East Oakland school campus Friday morning. The shooting happened just before 10 a.m. at the Oakland Adult and Career Education Resource Center, which uses the old Parker Elementary campus....
Oprah Winfrey says she will close her school for girls in South Africa next year
Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year. Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007 after being inspired by conversations with former South African Preside...
UC's top 2 campuses are heading in opposite directions, new data shows
Two competitive UC campuses have varying admissions patterns, according to new data.
‘We're cooked': Bay Area college students struggle to find affordable housing
College students are gearing up to head back to campus, but for many in the Bay Area, finding a place to live has become a significant challenge. San Jose State University continues to be a popular college with increasing enrollment every year. It’s also in the heart of Silicon V...
UC System Accepts Record Number of California Residents
UC Davis Vice Provost Malisa Lee joins Mornings on 2 to break down the trends in admissions, and what high school seniors applying for college should know....
Bay Area residents more likely to own homes after leaving region, study finds
Many Bay Area residents who leave the region are finding a more affordable path to homeownership, but often at the cost of lower incomes, lower-performing schools and greater climate risk, according to a new report released Thursday by a University of California research institut...
Must-have lunch gear & accessories for back to school 2026
Upgrade your lunch gear with these new accessories for students.
Mission High leads California in UC Berkeley admissions. So why do so many drop out?
Test-blind admissions have made Mission High one of the easiest paths into Berkeley, but the school’s students struggle to graduate.
Foreign student visa restrictions to hit Silicon Valley
New federal regulations will restrict how long international students can attend U.S. colleges, and schools are scrambling to work through the problem as the fall semester begins. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule that limits most international s...
Father to be sentenced for murder in Georgia high school shooting carried out by teenage son
Colin Gray admitted to providing the assault rifle used by his then-14-year-old son in the shooting at Apalachee High School, which killed two students and two teachers....
Bay Area students learn skills to enter aviation industry
Bay Area students got to participate in a unique summer camp designed to expose them to aviation and STEM, brought by Guinness World Record holder, pilot Barrington Irving....
6 players, 4 coaches charged in Cheltenham High School, Pennsylvania football hazing incidents
6 players and 4 coaches were charged in Cheltenham High School, Pennsylvania football hazing incidents.
University says gunman's terrorism-related history was unknown before campus attack
A report released this week found that law enforcement officials did not inform Old Dominion University of a student’s terrorism-related criminal history before he began shooting at the Virginia campus....
Some schools installing pepper-spraying drones to help stop active school shooters
Some American schools are now turning to a hi-tech drones to combat active shooters.
California State University opens applications Aug. 1 with new tools to simplify process
High school seniors planning to attend a California State University campus will have more time than ever to prepare their applications this year.
SF isn’t sure what to do with downtown. It’s asking high schoolers for ideas
A summer program led by an urbanist youth nonprofit and the Downtown Development Corporation prompted students to reimagine the area.
Back-to-school tech reset: Tips for parents before class starts
Before students head back to school, experts say families should hit the reset button on phones, apps and screen time. Nuala O'Connor, an online safety expert shares practical advice on AI, social media, privacy settings and creating healthy digital habits for the new school year...
What's costing the most on back-to-school school supplies
Families could spend more than $863 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. We’ll look at what’s driving the costs and where parents can find relief. Julia Wilson, KPMG Principal of Consumer and Retail Strategy, gives insight....
Sacred Heart backpack giveaway
Sacred Heart backpack giveaway in San Jose aims to help families with back-to-school supplies.
Antioch family continues annual Stuff the Bus drive despite challenges
An Antioch family dealing with profound grief is turning to community service to honor their loved ones and assist local students in need.
Stanford becomes 1st school to organize a player-led College Football Players Association chapter
The College Football Players Association has announced that Stanford has become the first team to organize a player-led chapter. The group advocates for unionization and collective bargaining....
SEPTA employee surprises student with graduation card
When this public transit employee surprised a student with a graduation gift, it led to another act of kindness in return.
Sports are returning to Sonoma State in Fall 2027, school officials say
Sports are returning to Sonoma State University in Fall 2027. This comes just over a year after the entire athletics department was cut as the school worked to address its $24 million budget deficit....
Applications now open for White House volunteer decorators, school band and choir performers for holidays
The application portal is now open for school bands, choirs, and holiday-themed entertainers to perform during the holiday open houses at the White House during the month of December. Volunteers are also needed to help decorate the White House for the holidays....
The complete guide to student tech: Best devices for 2026
Shop our guide for top tech gadgets every student needs in 2026.
Liberty High in Brentwood bans cell phones
It's the first day of school at Liberty High in Brentwood and cell phones are banned for the second year in a row.
Sacramento State implements huge housing change for incoming freshmen
It has a longstanding reputation in Northern California as a commuter school.
More than 650 California students detained by ICE in first year of Trump administration, EdSource analysis finds
Reporters at the education nonprofit news site EdSource analyzed federal data and found that more than 650 California students were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the first year of the Trump administration....
Teen pleads guilty in 2024 shooting at Apalachee HS in Georgia that killed 4, injured several
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
Students solving community problems in summer camp
Businesses to deliver and rent tech to residents in need, a mobile pharmacy and convenience store, a snack truck to help people who can't get to a store, and an animal consulting vehicle to help people with wild animals... all projects that students at the summer FabLab Sparkforc...
East Bay middle school students create and showcase businesses at FabLab camp
Start-up businesses are taking over Kennedy High School on Thursday as students showcased the businesses they designed, budgeted and manufactured for their last day of the FabLab SparkForce Summer Camp in Richmond....
Middle school students create businesses at a Richmond summer camp
Entrepreneurs were busy at Kennedy High School on Thursday as students showcased the businesses they designed, budgeted and manufactured for their last day of the FabLab SparkForce Summer Camp....
Free Italian family fest in San Jose's History Park
(BCN) -- Some truly old-fashioned, old-school Italian traditions return to the South Bay this weekend with the 44th edition of the Italian Family Festa in San Jose's History Park, 1650 Senter Road. How old-fashioned? How about the annual grape-stomping contest? (Although we regre...
Back-to-school: Top laptop picks for college students in 2026
Shop the best laptops for college students from top brands like Apple, HP, and Lenovo.
Back-to-school reset
The school year is almost here, and now’s the time to reset. From bedtime battles to morning routines, experts are sharing practical ways to help children make a smoother return to school....
OUSD to implement student cell phone ban
Oakland Unified School District announced a full ban on cell phone during the school day, meaning students will have to keep them locked away or inside special pouches....
Ex-Magnolia Independent School District teacher Jason Maldonado charged with improper relationship between educator, student in Texas
Ex-Magnolia Independent School District teacher Jason Maldonado was charged with having an improper relationship between an educator and a student in Texas....
Oakland Unified School District last to announce state law to limit phone usage
A new California law will require all public schools to have students limit phone usage during the day. Oakland Unified School District is the last to announce this change. For the upcoming academic year, texting, calling and scrolling will be prohibited. Students will be require...
OUSD bans cell phones during school hours
(KRON) -- Summer break is nearing an end, and students in Oakland can expect a major change when they head back to school. They will not be allowed to use their cell phones during school hours. For the 2026-2027 school year, the Oakland Unified School District will impose a manda...
Lowering speed limits near SFUSD schools
SFMTA approved a program to lower speed limits near schools in the city.
As the president touts Trump Accounts, some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
President Donald Trump says Trump Accounts could hoist children out of poverty and give more Americans the chance to benefit from investments in the stock market. But some parents say they’re still waiting for the money to arrive. Trump on Wednesday plans to speak at a Georgia hi...
DOJ investigating Harvard's international financial aid practices
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students....
Pamela Smart, serving life, seeks a new trial as a New Hampshire judge weighs her latest petition
Lawyers for Pamela Smart, who's serving life in prison for orchestrating the murder of her husband by her teenage student in 1990, hope that a judge will allow her latest petition for a new trial to move forward....
A record number of student loan borrowers have entered default. Here's why
Defaults on student loans have surged across the United States, reaching record levels as borrowers struggle to keep up with payments. The numbers have spiked since payments came due again following a lengthy pause intended to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today...
Preparing for college as a high school student
College counselor and author Beth Heller Gelles joins Mornings on 2 to share her tips and advice for Bay Area high school students getting ready for college....
Best planners in 2026 for students and teachers to organize the new school year
Get ready for the 2026 school year with these planners for elementary school, high school, college and for teachers.
'Jeopardy!' champion Caleb Groen from Thousand Oaks, California tops $300,000 after 10 wins
Caleb Groen from Thousand Oaks, California has won 10 straight games on "Jeopardy!" and more than $300,000. The Harvard Law School student will try for win No. 11 next....