Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.
Area therapist gives tips on how to help your teen transition into this big step -- and how YOU can turn this time into VERY useful dialogue
Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.
As kids head to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them. Did you know "selfies" can spread lice?
Hiker warning: Study reveals mysterious pathogen in high concentrations in trailside ticks in the Bay Area - from Sonoma to Santa Cruz.
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.
Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!
Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.
Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?
Getting more sleep improves academic performance, but is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?
Here are several questions all students should consider before applying for Early Decision to colleges and universities.
There are about three times the complaints in comparison to the 1980s, yet roughly half the staff to handle the complaints.
Got an idea for technology related to therapeutics, consumer health, medical devices or diagnostics? Money is available.
For many, the pressure to do it all -- and do it all well -- is taking its toll. Simple changes can be key, researchers report.
A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.
Funding for the raises is coming from the state.
No experience needed! We train you – it’s easy and fun!
"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.
It will receive nearly $7.3 million in funding over a five-year period to research Alzheimer’s and related disorders.
Mohammad Qayoumi has served as a California State University system administrator since 1986 and was previous president of CSU East Bay.
#PlutoFly - An instrument designed by Stanford researchers is on board NASA's New Horizons.
Law students from Stanford offer analysis on the issue if voters do approve ballot measures in 2016.
Researchers are recruiting moms with eating disorders for study testing new method to support parents. Provided at Stanford and in Berkeley.
The truth is the "hazard" on our coasts has dropped by 91 percent since 1950, says a Stanford study. Unless you surf in the fall ...
The message at the Palo Alto ceremony resounded beyond those headed to kindergarten. We, all, need to be reminded of what's important.
San Jose State is included in the project.
"Rapid, greatly intensified efforts" aimed at reversing habitat loss and climate change needed so we don't go the way of the dinosaurs.
The scholarships are offered to CA residents by the National Federation of Republican Women.
A 6th grader who struck brilliance with the passion for speech and debate
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A Stanford economist is creating a customer-level water demand model that can be used to design tiered water rate schedules in California.
UC's base tuition will remain at $12,192 through 2016-17.
The freshman's need for medical aid was ignored by campus staff, according to the suit. The young man hung himself from his bunk bed.
And there is a book release party Tuesday, May 12 at the Los Gatos Library! Stop by and show your support for these young poets!
New research indicates that stress can make us stronger, smarter AND ... happier – if we learn how to open our minds to it.
The money goes toward college! It's all part of the "Leaders Save Lives" program with the American Red Cross.
Plan resulting from Measure E is replacing ALL five athletic fields with artificial turf at LGHS. This is NOT the right choice.
Lots of fun family activities are planned.
April 23rd - 25th