Alzheimer's Game Changer: Scientists Find That Changing One Molecule Reverses Memory Loss

Brain cells called microglia chew up toxic substances and cell debris, calm inflammation and make nerve-cell-nurturing substances.

East Bay Native to Play for the A's

Remember when he played for Cal?

School Scheduled to Reopen Friday

Barring a last-minute change, school will be in session on Friday.

Albany Schools Closed Thursday

Alameda County School Closures for December 11

New Alameda County Superintendent of Schools to be Sworn In

Sheila Jordan passes torch to Superintendent-elect L. Karen Monroe

UC Berkeley Students Vacate Wheeler Hall After 7-Day Occupation

Police officials say there have been no altercations with protesters and no one has been arrested during the seven-day occupation.

Cal-BYU Game to Kick Off Next Saturday, Televised by Pac-12 Networks

The game is scheduled for Nov. 29 at 1:30 p.m.

Students at UC Berkeley Stage Sit-In to Protest Tuition Hikes

Protestors took over a building at UC Berkeley following the decision on Thursday.

Students Continue to Occupy UC Berkeley Building, Protest Tuition Hikes

The committee voted 7-2 Wednesday in favor of a tuition hike of as much as 5 percent annually for the next five years.

Protestors Take Over UC Berkeley Building After Tuition Increase Vote

The committee voted 7-2 Wednesday in favor of a tuition hike of as much as 5 percent annually for the next five years.

Swearing-In Ceremony for Albany Unified School District Board of Education Trustees

The trustees will be sworn-in at the Board of Education meeting on December 9, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Albany City Council Chamber.

Albany Unified Superintendent Thanks Community for Passing Measure LL

Measure LL: Parcel Tax passed by Albany voters.

50 Years Since Start of Free Speech Movement: Cal Students Stage Sit-In

A noon rally was held Wednesday in Sproul Plaza to mark 50 years since the movement’s catalyst.

Former Cal, SF Giants Player Jeff Kent Makes $531K Donation to UC Berkeley

The Jeff Kent Women Driven Scholarship Endowment will provide a full scholarship annually to one female student-athlete.

Community Input Welcomed at Board of Education's Work Study Session to Develop the Process for Future Budget Priority Meetings

The meeting is scheduled for Sept. 23 between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

CSU East Bay Reports Server Security Breach

More than 6,000 people are affected.

Chevron's 'Fuel Your School' Program Returns to Alameda, Contra Costa Counties

Innovative Collaboration with DonorsChoose.org will help generate up to $1 million for local public school teachers and students.

WATCH: Alameda County Transportation Commission's Back to School Public Safety Announcements

County transportation officials emphasize that getting to school safely "is a two-way street."

Back to School: Albany Police Conducting Enforcement to Keep Students Safe

Police officials ask that you practice good safety habits when driving in school zones.

Cal Football Video Feature: Watch Second Episode of 'The Grind'

The movies give CalAthletics fans a taste of the preparation the Cal Bears are making for the 2014 season.

Legislature Approves Community Colleges Giving 4-Year Degrees

The measure would allow the schools to offer the four-year degrees when a local workforce need for college graduates can be shown.

Back to School: 5 Easy School Lunch Ideas That Are Healthy, Too

Colorful and bite-size fresh fruit and veggies are not only fun to eat they are healthy – rich in anti-oxidants, nutrients and vitamins.

WATCH: Offensive Coordinator for Cal Bears Get Doused During ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Who did the UC Berkeley coach call on to take the next icy challenge? Watch and see.

Bay Area Students Head Back to School

Are you happy or sad about sending your kids back to school? Tell us in the comments section.

Back to School: CHP Urges Caution Around Buses, School Zones

Officials ask drivers to stay alert while traveling through school zones.

Comcast Offers Free Internet Services to Eligible Families for Back to School

Read on to find out if your family qualifies for up to six months of free Internet service from Comcast.

Albany Unified School District’s Summer 2014 Facilities Projects

The district offers some questions and answers about the upcoming changes during construction this summer.

3 Seats Available on the Albany Board of Education

Interested candidates must file between July 14 and August 8.

Board of Education to Approve Contract for New Superintendent Tuesday

The board meeting will be held on April 22 at 7 p.m.

New Superintendent Appointed to Albany Unified School District

Valerie Williams will take up her new post on July 1.

Albany High Girls Wrestling Team Captures CIF State Team Championship

This team is the first team to take the state title since the 'Girls State Wrestling Tournament' became official, according to Coach Jason Griffin.

School Board: Parcel Tax Meeting Tonight

The meeting is planned for 7 p.m. at Cornell Elementary School

Cal Berkeley Football Player Dies

Officials were not able to release details surrounding the death of 21-year-old Ted Agu.

UC Berkeley Applications Jump 7.9%

UC Berkeley saw applications swell again for the upcoming year, leading all UC campuses except UCLA in the number of would-be students. More than 90,000 sought admission to Cal for the 2013-14 school year.

Stereotype Scholar Named Cal's Top Academic Official

A renowned scholar of stereotypes, Stanford education dean Claude Steele, has been chosen as the next UC Berkeley executive vice chancellor and provost with responsibilities for academic affairs, faculty hiring and retention of students.

Your Views Sought on Picking New Albany Schools Superintendent

The Albany school board wants to know your thoughts on what to look for in a new schools superintendent. You can take an online survey and/or attend a public forum.

Board OKs Effort to Rebuild Marin School, No Action on Ocean View

The Albany school board agreed Thursday night to venture $720,000 on architectural plans in hopes of winning state funds to rebuild Marin Elementary School but held back on approving a similar plan for Ocean View Elementary.

Classrooms Made from Shipping Containers Win School Board Nod

The Albany school board agreed on Thursday night to using recycled shipping containers to replace soon-to-be-demolished MacGregor High School, if voters next June approve using revenue from a 2008 bond for the community pool.

Full Plate for School Board: MacGregor Replacement, Ballot Measure, Rebuild of Marin & Ocean View

The Albany school board will consider on Thursday: replacing MacGregor High with portables made from shipping containers, $1.56 million for architectural plans to rebuild two elementary schools and asking voters for a new use of bond funds.

Cal Names Developer Its First 'Vice Chancellor for Real Estate'

UC Berkeley announced Tuesday that it has created a new job of "Vice Chancellor for Real Estate" that will be filled by Cal alum and benefactor Robert Lalanne, founder of the San Francisco real estate development company, the Lalanne Group.