crime The Blotter | House burgled, suspect caught By Damin Esper | February 27, 2026 Jewelry taken from Alta Avenue residence in daytime burglary.
Bay Area Oakland teachers reach tentative deal with district after year of talks, but layoffs loom By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | February 27, 2026 Layoffs are projected to save about $11 million next fiscal year as OUSD confronts a roughly $100 million structural deficit.
California Los Angeles Unified school board places Carvalho on administrative leave, names acting superintendent By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | February 27, 2026 Decision comes two days after FBI raided his home, the district HQ, and a Florida residence.
News LAUSD School Board delays decision on Superintendent Carvalho after FBI raids By Mallika Seshadri and Betty Márquez Rosales | February 26, 2026 Calls to place Carvalho on a temporary leave of absence.
Education Oakland Unified board votes to lay off 400 workers to tackle massive budget shortfall By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 26, 2026 Declining enrollment is one cause of OUSD's budget woes -- the student population has shrunk from 54,000 students to 34,000 students.
California Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves? By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | February 26, 2026 In addition to the dramatic decline in the number of people the state is incarcerating, they are directing more resources to rehabilitation programs.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: ‘The Lehman Trilogy,’ the Assad Brothers and a Rust-Edelmann recital By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | February 25, 2026 Plus, last weekend of the OMCA White Elephant Sale.
Featured in Category Piedmont Middle School Principal Karyn Shipp to retire after 28 years with the district By Exedra Staff | February 24, 2026 Shipp said serving as principal of PMS was one of the greatest honors of her professional life.
Bay Area Special education has become a flash point in negotiations with teachers By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | February 24, 2026 Special education staffing shortages reach “crisis” levels at the state and national level.
Education 1 in 10 Cal State students face homelessness. This emergency housing program helps By Khadeejah Khan | CalMatters | February 24, 2026 The program operates at most public universities and about a quarter of community colleges.