They pull weeds, pick up trash, plant native grass and help restore hillside damage from illegal trails.
For many, the pressure to do it all -- and do it all well -- is taking its toll. Simple changes can be key, researchers report.
Got an idea for technology related to therapeutics, consumer health, medical devices or diagnostics? Money is available for your startup.
A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.
Funding for the raises is coming from the state.
"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.
Local Ca. schools in Hayward, Fremont, Newark and Alameda win cash grants
The new president is a trustee covering Area 4 which includes West Dublin, San Leandro, and Castro Valley.
Law students from Stanford offer analysis on the issue if voters do approve ballot measures in 2016.
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Celebrating 18 model educators from around the county
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UC's base tuition would remain at $12,192 through 2016-17
An estimated 1 in 5 undergrads are victims at some point, and now universities will coordinate investigations with local law enforcement.
The highly regarded rankings praised the high school on several fronts.
The money goes toward college! It's all part of the "Leaders Save Lives" program with the American Red Cross.
A $30 million fine was pending for the parent company that allegedly misled students about job placement and school loans.
The winner will win a trip to Washington, D.C. to attend a special reception. Just two weeks remain to submit entries.
Miguel Gonzalez saddled up to ask his girl to the prom, and rode straight into trouble with his principal.
California to shift from a school quality measure based solely on exam results to one that would include other factors.
The system’s existing policy requires only vaccination against hepatitis B, although some individual campuses have additional requirements.
Students across the state must submit their entries by March 31, 2015.
Kohl’s Cares® Scholarship Program nominations for youth, ages 6 to 18, begin Jan. 30.
Is your home a battleground on weeknights? Stanford researchers find "busy work, by its very nature, discourages learning."
Two announcements in two days: Defensive line coach succeeds SF 49ers' Harbaugh; Oakland selects East Bay native as team's new chief.
More info for parents about pest management in schools
Brain cells called microglia chew up toxic substances and cell debris, calm inflammation and make nerve-cell-nurturing substances.
Barring a last-minute change, school will be in session on Friday.
Alameda County School Closures for December 11
Sheila Jordan passes torch to Superintendent-elect L. Karen Monroe
The grant will fund a three year campus suicide prevention program
Mission San Jose Elementary School in Fremont was one of 24 schools in the state to be selected.
The is a 13-week parenting class is open families of the Tri-Cities area and beyond.
Enjoy spectacular food, drink, and camaraderie in the most historically-significant area in the world!
The run, dedicated to two former James Logan High students, will take place Saturday, October 4, at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont.
More than 6,000 people are affected.
Innovative Collaboration with DonorsChoose.org will help generate up to $1 million for local public school teachers and students.
County transportation officials emphasize that getting to school safely "is a two-way street."
The measure would allow the schools to offer the four-year degrees when a local workforce need for college graduates can be shown.