Bonita Vista Teacher Accused of Sexual Relations With Former Student

The 38-year-old music teacher and high school band director was arrested Wednesday by Chula Vista police.

Chickenpox Outbreak Reported at Charter School in Chula Vista

San Diego county public health officials said the outbreak is not related to another rash of cases at a Linda Vista charter school.

UCSD Ranks No. 5 On Forbes 'Best Value' College List

UCSD, the only San Diego school in the Top 50, was ranked on criteria, including tuition costs and years to graduation.

CA Community Colleges to Change Accreditation Agencies

The state's community college system is preparing to offer 4-year degrees. This change will help pave the way.

SD Area Community Colleges Secure $1.1M Funding For Apprenticeships

Great news, as the grants will further career programs throughout the region, SDCCD chancellor says.

Silicon Valley Tech Pioneer Revealed As $12 Million Donor To USD

Intel co-founder Robert Noyce and Noyce Foundation aim to boost STEM-field studies for girls and minorities.

Donor Poised To Give Multimillion-Dollar Donation To USD

The funds are earmarked for girls and minorities in "STEM" studies.

Back-To-School: Spring Semester Begins Today For 100K College Students In San Diego County

In addition, community college enrollment is up from a year ago.

USD's MBA Ranks No. 28 In U.S., No. 59 Worldwide: Financial Times

The business school was the only one in San Diego to make the annual list's top 100. Best value for the money was one reason ...

1 in 4 Undergrads Sexually Assaulted, Study Finds

The largest study of its kind, a new study on campus rape underscores the challenges facing American Universities.

CSU Faculty to Hold Strike Vote Over Compensation

The union claimed over the last 10 years more than half of all CSU faculty has been hired into temporary positions with lower pay.

Hold the Climate Change Hysteria: Ice sheets May Be More Resilient Than Thought, Say Stanford Scientists

Stanford study suggests that today's ice sheets may be more resilient to increased carbon dioxide levels than previously thought.

Catholic Church to Revamp It's Teachings of the Native American Mission Experience

With the California Mission's founder about to be named a saint, the church plans to be more sensitive to the heartache natives suffered.

5 Tips To Fight 'Super Lice' As Kids Go Back To School

Some preventative and treatment steps to take.

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.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

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

Six San Diego Area Schools Ranked Among Top High Schools in the Nation

The Newsweek rankings are out, and two of the six are in the Top 100 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.

UC San Diego Ranked 14th Best University in World

Eight of the Top 10 universities are in the United States.

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?

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.

SoCal Couple Donates $7 Million for Hispanic Leadership Institute

The institute will guide Hispanic students through the application process for top universities, and will eventually provide scholarships.

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.

Local Community Colleges to Offer Affordable 4 Year Degrees

As proposed, a bachelor's degree will cost about $10K; check the list of new degrees to be offered.

Too Much Homework? Stanford Researchers Say Yes

Is your home a battleground on weeknights? Stanford researchers find "busy work, by its very nature, discourages learning."

SBUSD Names New Assistant Superintendent

Cynthia Conner Schaub selected as New Assistant Superintendent of Educational Leadership

Former Sweetwater Superintendent Sentenced to Jail for `Pay-To-Play' Corruption Scandal

Jesus Gandara was sentenced to 220 days in jail and placed him on three years probation.

Sweetwater Union School District May Be the Best of the Worst at County Taxpayers Association's Awards

The San Diego County Taxpayers Association's "golden fleece" award is given to entities for the most wasteful and inefficient use of taxpayer dollars.

IB Preschoolers Get a Head Start to Live Well

South Bay Dad Faces Child Cruelty, Weapons Charges After Teen Son Brings Gun to School

The 14-year-old student brought a loaded .44-caliber revolver to school on Wednesday.

Temporary Trustees Will Serve Sweetwater Union High School District

The appointees will fill the seats of Sweetwater board members who were suspended or ousted after pleading guilty to various corruption charges.

Central Elementary School Students To Receive Free TB Testing

The time period for potential exposure at the campus at 1290 Ebony Ave. was March 17 to April 23

Central Elementary School Tests Positive for TB

The time period for potential exposure in Imperial Beach was March 17 to April 23, according to the HHSA.

IB Pushes for Safe Prom, Graduation Season Free From Alcohol-Related Tragedies

Former Sweetwater Union High District School Member Gets 90 Days in Custody

Pearl Quinones, 61, gave up her school board position as a result of the felony conviction and also admitted a misdemeanor count of accepting gifts above the state limit.

Former Sweetwater Union District Board Member Is Scheduled to be Sentenced Today

Pearl Quinones pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy.