Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

AAA Warns Drivers to be Aware of Influx of Pedestrians Heading Back To School

“More than 330 child pedestrians died in 2013 and 13,000 were injured,” AAA Northern California spokeswoman Cynthia Harris said.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

Four East Bay Schools Ranked Among Top High Schools in the Nation

The Newsweek rankings are out, and one of the four is in the Top 25 of 30,000 public schools.

Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!

What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School

Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.

Does School Start Too Early?

Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?

Dear Parents: Middle- And High-Schoolers' Stress Is Very Real

For many, the pressure to do it all -- and do it all well -- is taking its toll. Simple changes can be key, researchers report.

UC Startups to Compete For $300K in Award Money

Got an idea for technology related to therapeutics, consumer health, medical devices or diagnostics? Money is available for your startup.

How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.

CSU Executives Awarded Pay Raises

Funding for the raises is coming from the state.

University of California Announces Living Wage Raises

"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.

What Would Be The Most Effective Way For CA To Implement Recreational Use Of Marijuana?

Law students from Stanford offer analysis on the issue if voters do approve ballot measures in 2016.

National Champ! Brian Yu Can Talk Circles Around All Challengers

Fresh off his national win, the Monte Vista graduate heads to Harvard University this fall.

Lottery Millionaires Donate $7 Million for Hispanic Leadership Institute

This California couple won Mega Millions, now they’re helping educate the next generation of Hispanics.

3 Local Students Win Scholarships

“Are the Freedoms in the Bill of Rights Absolute" was the theme for The Exchange Club Scholarship competition.

Rotary Club of Alamo Honors Educators and Students of the Year

Recognize any of the names on this list?

How To Post Your Student's Graduation Announcement on Danville Patch

Share your news for FREE on our site. And it's easy, too!

How To Post Your Student's Graduation Announcement on Danville Patch

Share your news for FREE on our site. And it's easy, too!

Rotary Club of Danville Awards Scholarships to Four San Ramon High Seniors

Recognize any of the names on this list?

Tuition at UC Schools Not Going Up For 6th Year in a Row

UC's base tuition would remain at $12,192 through 2016-17

Handling Campus Sex Assaults: CA Attorney General Issues New Guidelines

An estimated 1 in 5 undergrads are victims at some point, and now universities will coordinate investigations with local law enforcement.

Danville Students Receive Local Scholarships

The scholarships were awarded by the Contra Costa County Office of Education.

2 Danville Seniors Win National Merit Scholarships

There were just 1,000 students chosen nationwide.

Local Middle and High Schools Honored for Excellence

Contra Costa County has more schools on the list than any other county in northern California.

Danville Students: Sponsor A Blood Drive And You Could Win A Scholarship

The money goes toward college! It's all part of the "Leaders Save Lives" program with the American Red Cross.

Danville Student Awarded $36K Clean Energy Scholarship

The Monte Vista High School senior plans to become a physics professor.

Alamo Elementary Students Raise Over $6,000 for Lazarex Cancer Foundation

The students were inspired by another child who battled neuroblastoma cancer.

Traffic Advisory: Road Closures for Parade in Danville Thursday

San Ramon Valley High School will be having a parade on Thursday to celebrate their recent Basketball State Championship.

San Ramon Valley Unified School District Announces Classified Employees of the Year

George Bautista was one of 43 employees nominated this year.

Contra Costa County's School Districts Announce Their 2015-2016 Teachers of Year

Congrats to the selected, who "truly represent what is best about public education."

Hundreds Gather in San Ramon for Poster Contest Awards

11th Annual Street Smarts contest ceremony held at Dougherty High

Contra Costa Receives $1.4M Grant to Improve Preschool Quality for Low-Income Children

Contra Costa County was one of 16 California counties to receive this grant.

California Reevaluates Role of School Standardized Test Results

California to shift from a school quality measure based solely on exam results to one that would include other factors.

San Ramon Valley Unified Student Awarded $75,000 Through Intel Science Talent Search

This year’s finalists come from 36 schools in 18 states.

San Ramon Valley Unified Announces Teachers of the Year

Sripriya Gopalan and Georgeann Kurtz will represent the San Ramon Valley Unified in the Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year Program.

Student Work on Display at Student Recognition Project Open House in San Ramon

The event will be held on Monday, March 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

San Ramon Valley Students, Teachers Celebrate Read Across America Day

This year’s chosen book “Oh the Places You’ll Go!” was read to elementary school students across the school district.

What San Ramon School Was Named Contra Costa County's High School Mock Trial Champion?

Congratulations to these San Ramon students!