A new law shields retirees from being thrown into debt in the future, but it does nothing for the near-10,000 former teachers whose pension calculations were incorrect, and whose overpayment debt i…
Bay Area astronomer Andrew Fraknoi brings the wonders of the universe to students, colleagues and the rest of us. Here’s his backstory, from the Fraknoi asteroid to galactic tourist sights.
Whether districts are ready or not, this February, nearly $1 billion will be dispersed across California’s classrooms — and schools will need to figure out how to spend it on arts and music e…
The PICT program is an attempt to fix the teacher shortage sweeping the Bay Area, and one that works by placing community members — from college students to stay-at-home moms to yoga instruct…
Just days after Christmas, a 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of killing his parents and attempting to kill his 11-year-old sister in an attack at the family’s home near Miramon…
For decades, one of the most iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge has been laced with a heavy, sea-weathered chain along San Francisco’s Fort Point. Now, that chain is getting an upgrade — and ma…
The Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is cutting its adoption fees by half this holiday season, driven by a continued surge in homeless pets after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Benicia police stopped two people early Saturday morning — the first, a 23-year-old female, for allegedly driving under the influence; and the second, the passenger of the car, for carrying a…