SF Catholic school suddenly shuts down after more than 130 years
The school is shutting down amid enrollment and financial challenges, officials said.
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‘Section 415’ podcast: USF athletic director Brent Blaylock charts the Dons’ future
The Dons have 14 Division I programs and more than 200 student-athletes.
New trial moves forward in Sierra LaMar murder retrial
The man convicted in the 2012 killing of Morgan Hill teenager Sierra LaMar was found guilty in 2017 of kidnapping and killing the 15-year-old as she walked to school....
Oakland man convicted of torturing, killing SFSU student
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Zoe Nika Reidy Watts, a 25-year-old San Francisco State University student, was tortured and killed inside her on-again, off-again boyfriend’s Oakland apartment in March 2024. On Friday, an Alameda County jury found Victor Tyrone Frieson III guilty of her ...
Adolf Hitler baby photo in Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparks investigation
An Adolf Hitler baby photo in a Paramus, New Jersey East Brook Middle School yearbook sparked an investigation.
Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will now be eligible for higher student loan limits
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls, women from athletic teams
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling Tuesday upholding state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams.
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletics
The United States Supreme Court released its opinion Tuesday on state laws banning transgender athletes from female sports teams.
Major student loan changes take effect July 1: What to know
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1.
Supreme Court upholds transgender athlete bans in schools
The Supreme Court ruled states can bar transgender girls from competing on girls’ and women’s school sports teams, upholding bans in Idaho and West Virginia on Tuesday in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines that is set to impact similar laws passed in more than half the countr...
In historic first, 8 California incarcerated students earn forestry degrees
For the first time in state history, eight incarcerated students have earned an Associate of Science degree in forestry, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced....
Educating Black children and families about water safety
Swimming is a life-saving skill, yet many families still face barriers to learning. Outdoor Afro Founder and CEO Rue Mapp discusses the nonprofit's "Making Waves" program and its mission to expand swim education and improve water safety....
For San Francisco's Best Donuts Served Around The Clock, This Old-School Spot Is My Favorite - Tasting Table
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Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams. The ruling on a pair of separate cases from Idaho and West Virginia could carry far-reaching implications for transgender rights. The court’s conservative ...
World Cup party sparks 'magical' Oakland reunion for teacher and student
In a room of about 30 Cape Verde fans, two people who last saw each other 35 years ago on the island of Santiago, about 6,000 miles away, were unexpectedly reunited at a World Cup watch party in Oakland....
World Cup reunites teacher and student from Cape Verde
In a room filled with about 30 Cape Verde fans, two people who knew each other 35 years ago, 6,000 miles away on the island of Santiago, were reunited at a World Cup watch party....
San Francisco Catholic school closing after 136 years
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A longtime Catholic school in San Francisco's Pacific Heights is permanently closing. Saint Brigid Academy is shuttering after 136 years, Archdiocese of San Francisco Executive Director of Communications Peter Marlow confirmed to KRON4. Saint Brigid closed...
East Bay teacher sentenced for sexually assaulting student
(KRON) -- A former high school music teacher in Berkeley was sentenced to six years and eight months in state prison for sexually assaulting a student, Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson announced Monday. Jason Hoopes pleaded no contest on May 18 to two counts ...
Antioch community rallies to support tutoring center after thieves steal Chromebooks
Hundreds gathered at a taco fundraiser in Antioch after thieves stole 40 donated Chromebooks and other equipment from a nonprofit tutoring center that serves 200 East Bay students....
OUSD could see a budget surplus, if it makes difficult financial choices
OUSD staff shared an unexpected assessment: the district projects an $8 million surplus for the 2026–2027 school year. However, that surplus is entirely dependent on the district executing an additional $30 million in budget cuts this fall....
2 people found dead in SJSU parking garage identified
(BCN) -- A pair that was found dead in a parking garage on the San Jose State University campus last month was formally identified by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner's Office on Thursday. Angelo Henry, 36, and Deziree Auelua-Misa, 30, were found unresponsive inside a car ...
Oakland's 2 Turnt Polo: teen rapper, dancer, and author
At just 14 years old, Malik Jefferson known on stage as 2 Turnt Polo, is already stacking up credits most artists spend years chasing. Fresh out of junior high and heading into ninth grade, he’s balancing school with a fast-rising career in music, dance, acting, and writing....
SF bar teaches the art of drag
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The first school in California dedicated to teaching the art of drag opened in June at The Stud in San Francisco. Three world-renowned queens lead the institution, which aims to preserve and advance drag culture at a time when drag performances are being o...
New California laws go into effect on July 1
From clearer food labeling to phone usage being limited in schools, there are a host of new rules that Californians must abide by starting July 1, with a range of legislation involving public safety, education, and employment....
New California laws effective July 1
New California laws will go into effect on July 1. The range of legislation sprawls from a range of legislation involving public safety, education, and employment....
Gen Z isn’t as politically fragile as you think
Youth for Common Sense was created as a space for San Francisco high schoolers to agree to disagree. The club is quickly spreading nationally.
Talk of the Town: Bringing an HBCU to Oakland
Host Dave Clark sits down with Kim Thompson, one of the organizers behind the effort to bring an Historically Black College or University to Oakland. If a school were opened in the city, it would be the first HBCU in California....
Anger over unexpected dismissal of Alameda High baseball coach
A sudden coaching change has sparked intense community backlash within an East Bay high school baseball community.
ESPN and Disney Jr. team up to help preschoolers discover the joy of sports!
Disney and ESPN are bringing back grants, sports clinics and Mickey-themed programming to help preschoolers stay active.
Donated laptops stolen from Antioch learning center
ANTIOCH, Calif. (KRON) -- Dozens of donated laptops were stolen from the RR Learning Center and Ministries in Antioch last week. The theft has jeopardized summer school programs for children and college preparatory services for those in need. The learning center provides tutoring...
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns amid FBI investigation
The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District resigned nearly four months after the FBI served a search warrant at his home.
Bay Area districts bet millions on teacher housing. Is it working? - SFGATE
Bay Area districts bet millions on teacher housing. I...
49ers legends Steve Young and Jerry Rice host girls flag football clinic in East Bay
Steve Young and Jerry Rice teamed up with Sutter Health and the Forever Young Foundation for a girls flag football clinic at Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland, focused on growing participation in the sport and promoting youth health and wellness....
Fairfield man convicted of kidnapping, sexually assaulting school kids
(KRON) -- A 32-year-old man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted two 12-year-old children as they walked to school in Fairfield two years ago was found guilty of all counts this week, according to authorities. Following a two-week jury trial, Fairfield resident Carlos Guadalupe D...