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Tiny Sonoma County school turns to portable toilets after septic system failures

Fort Ross Elementary, a 17-student one-school district in rural Sonoma County, is using portable toilets, closing its campus to community events and looking for ways to pay for its ailing septic system, The Press Democrat reported. Over the years, the TK-8 school has faced several challenges with the septic system, many of which have been caused by redwood tree roots blocking drainage, according to... read more

Sonoma County, CA · 21h

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STEAM Event on Emergency Aviation November 12

The community is invited to an afternoon of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math exploration on Thursday, November 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. at MacArthur Park Charter School (MPCS). Co-organized by MPCS and noun, a STEAM discovery network, the event will bring students, families, educators and community members together to explore how emerging technologies connect with real-world challenges, local emergency services and future careers.

Sonoma, CA · 1d
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San Francisco Chronicle

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High school football top 10: Ahead of section playoffs, De La Salle retains top spot

The high school football regular season has ended, setting the stage for Metro powers such as No. 1 De La Salle and others to flex their muscles in pursuit of section and even state championships.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 19h

sfstandard.com

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SFUSD’s struggle to recover from COVID, explained in 5 charts

After the pandemic hit in March 2020, San Francisco kept most of its public school students out of classrooms for nearly a year and a half. By the time schools fully reopened in August 2021, the San Francisco Unified School District had lost 5,000 students, and those who stayed had fallen behind.

San Francisco, CA · 1d
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theoakleafnews.com

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Voters pass Measure AB, SRJC able to finance further upgrades

Voters in Sonoma, Mendocino and Marin counties permitted the Sonoma County Junior College District to issue up to $810 million in bonds to finance infrastructure and facility improvements after bond measure AB passed on Nov. 3, 2026. “This outcome reflects the community’s investment in SRJC and its belief in the...

Sonoma County, CA · 21h

hoodline.com

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Milpitas Teen Who Dropped Out of College Now Runs a Growing Burger Chain

A burger stand that once sold single, double and triple smash burgers out of a rented food truck parked across from Calaveras Hills High School has grown into a full restaurant on N Milpitas Blvd. Dough Burgers opened its Milpitas location in August 2026, co-founder Daniel, who asked to be identified by first name only, said in an interview with The Milpitas Beat.

Milpitas, CA · 2d

The Associated Press

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Takeaways from AP's report on school closures in the US

VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) — The start of a new school year can be nerve-wracking under any circumstances. But for thousands of students across the U.S., this academic year brought the added difficulty of adjusting to an entirely new school after their previous ones shuttered. As U.S. birth rates continue a multidecade slide and state and federal education funding dries up, an increasing number of cash-strapped school districts around the country have resorted to closing campuses to save money. At the same time, new research shows student enrollment has fallen much faster than schools are closing, suggesting more painful financial choices lie ahead. The Associated Press is covering school closures in partnership with The Hechinger Report and Big Local News at Stanford University. These are some takeaways from their reporting. School closures are accelerating A total of 1,156 U.S. schools closed during the last academic year — the highest number since the pandemic, according to an analysis of federal data by Big Local News at Stanford University. For example, the Vallejo City Unified School District, a working-class district near San Francisco, serves half as many students as it did two decades earlier. District leaders have closed five campuses since 2025 —

Vallejo, CA · 1d

ccspin.net

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Open mic: Pittsburg High club provides platform for young people to express themselves

One by one, each student came to the mic, accepting the warm embrace of the crowd’s encouragement. Previous worries of speaking have gone with the wind as each shared poetry, spoken word pieces, or thought-provoking revelations. The performers are “Off the Streets, Onto Stages” — the motto for the...

Pittsburg, CA · 4d

ABC7 News Bay Area

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El Cerrito High's football program, coach suspended after hazing allegations involving 22 teammates

El Cerrito High School's football program has been suspended and its coach is on leave after police say arrests are anticipated related to bullying and hazing among 22 members of the team that include sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment and stalking.

El Cerrito, CA · 4d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Bay Area high school football games of the week: SRV faces Monte Vista

The historic rivalry game between the two Danville high schools will see two 8-1 teams squaring off, with the EBAL Mountain Division title at stake.

Danville, CA · 4d

thesmokesignal.org

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MSJ restricts Wi-Fi for personal devices starting October 27

On October 27, FUSD decommissioned the DO Staff and Cutover networks at MSJ, replacing them with new networks, including FUSD Internal for district-issued laptops and FUSD Guest MS for visitors. While school-issued Chromebooks and district-issued laptops remain connected, most students were not given passwords to the networks and can no longer access the Internet on their personal devices.

Fremont, CA · 4d

The Independent

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School closures are accelerating in US, but more financial pain lies ahead

Education School Closures Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Minutes before first bell, Penny Núñez-Brandão scanned the crowd outside Glen Cove Elementary School, looking for familiar faces. “I don’t see any,” the fifth grader told her mom one morning in August. “None of my friends are coming.” The start of a new school year can be nerve-wracking under any circumstances. But for Penny and thousands of students across the U.S., this academic year brought the added difficulty of adjusting to an entirely new school after their previous ones shuttered. As U.S. birth rates continue a multidecade slide and state and federal education funding dries up, an increasing number of cash-strapped school districts around the country have resorted to closing campuses to save money. A total of 1,156 schools closed during the last academic year — the highest number since the pandemic, according to an analysis of federal data by Big Local News at Stanford University . At the same time, new research shows student enrollment has fallen much faster than schools are closing, suggesting more painful financial choices lie ahead. ___ AP is covering school closures in partnership with The Hechinger Report and Big Local News at Stanford

Vallejo, CA · 1d

berkeleyhighjacket.com

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Berkeley High students deserve consistent grading standards

Every school is different, often with distinct schedules, classes, and requirements. The same is true for teachers who build their classroom rules and environments, each slightly different from the rest. However, it is time for the Berkeley Unified School District to consider whether giving teachers the freedom to decide their own grading policies creates more harm than good.

Berkeley, CA · 4d

The Washington Times

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Hazing probe leads to suspension of football program at Bay Area high school

A San Francisco Bay Area high school football program and its head coach have been suspended amid a local police investigation into hazing in the program.

El Cerrito, CA · 4d

ihsvoice.com

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Past, Present, Principal: Mr. Martinez Returns to Irvington

Following former Principal Stan Hicks’ retirement at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, Principal David Martinez has begun his term leading Irvington’s administration. As the new school year begins, Mr. Martinez has proceeded to set the tone for the rest of his term. For Mr. Martinez, his...

Fremont, CA · 4d

SFGate

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Fremont parents score a win in Tesla's bid to increase emissions near a school

Regulators admitted to redaction errors in a review of Tesla's application.

Fremont, CA · 5d

tracyhighscholarandathlete.com

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Mr. Estes: A Life of Service

Tracy High School welcomes Mr. Estes, the new fire service instructor for the fire service program. A former student of Tracy High, class of 1998, who immediately joined the army at just 17 ½. Though after his time in the army, he began his journey to becoming a firefighter, and to now being Tracy High School’s very own fire service instructor. He shares his story of what it took to get where he is now. A hardworking man who leads by example, teaching by his experiences to ensure his students learn to be the best they can possibly be.

Tracy, CA · 6d

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Bay Area High School Football Sees Declining Interest

Declining student interest and participation are putting the future of high school football—and the school traditions built around it—at risk. In the Bay Area, some schools have been unable to field teams, while academic pressure may be contributing to the shift in priorities. At Fremont High School, efforts to keep football accessible include making it a no-cut sport and having program members recruit and answer questions from potential players.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 5d

Contra Costa Herald

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Six Contra Costa County schools among California’s best in 2027 U.S. News Rankings

PLEASANT HILL, Calif.— According to U.S. News & World Report, six Contra Costa County elementary and middle schools are among the top-ranked schools in California in its 2027 Best K-8 Schools rankings. Wagner Ranch Elementary School in the Orinda Union School District (OUSD) ranked No. 36 among California elementary...

Contra Costa County, CA · 7d

The Almanac Online

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Journalist Alexis Madrigal to appear at Stanford

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The cranes at the Oakland Seaport are far more than just industrial landmarks we see as we drive by on Highway 880. In his 2025 book, “The Pacific Circuit,” journalist Alexis Madrigal explored how they are testaments to the powers of globalization, with international shipping a key force that shifted our culture during the 20th century and left an imprint on a key port like Oakland.

Stanford, CA · 4d