Back-to-School Shopping Guide: Where to Shop for Deals

Union City, Fremont and Hayward have many options for parents trying to save a buck or two this back-to-school season.

Key Dates for 2013-2014 School Year

The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 28. Here are other important dates.

Rep. Swalwell Announces Grant for Head Start Programs in Alameda County

A 7 million dollar federal grant has been given to Union City's Child, Family & Community Services.

Mireya Casarez Appointed as Cesar Chavez Middle School Principal

New Haven Board of Ed Ready to Start Looking for New School Chief

Superintendent McVeigh to Leave District Over 'Irreconcilable Differences' With Board

McVeigh's last day as New Haven superintendent will be Nov. 30.

What advice do you have for Union City graduates?

Eastin Elementary First Grader Wins National Braille Challenge

Samsung Chromebooks Coming for Students

The device will be purchased with funds from the Race to the Top-District grant.

Local Teachers Featured in California Teachers Association Video

Registration for Annual Race to Save Student Activities Now Open

Race T-shirts will be available to individuals who register by May 24

Letter to the Editor: Anti-Filipino Vandalism Unnecessary, Could Be Learning Experience

Flea Market to be Held Saturday at Alvarado Elementary

The event will be held at Alvarado elementary school from 8 a.m. to noon. Zumba With Mimi will also be held during the event.

Developers Place Bids for Cabello Campus

Proposals for the campus range from $6.4 million to $14.7 million.

New Haven Staff Member Among State Classified Employees of the Year

Celia Raygoza is known as the “matriarch” of the District’s Migrant Education program.

Schools Foundations Gives Outs 64 Scholarships

The annual luncheon was held April 19.

Hispanic Community Affairs Council Awards 51 Scholarships

Eight students from Union City are among the Alameda County residents getting $1,500 for four-year college, or $750 for community college.

Union City Schools' Truancy Rate Higher Than State Average

James Logan High's truancy rate is 53 percent. What should educators do to tackle this issue?

Scholarships in Honor of Late Teen Zoe Inciong to Be Awarded at Luncheon

The New Haven Schools Foundation hosts its annual scholarship luncheon Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Newark-Fremont.

Alvarado Middle School to be Renamed After Filipino-American Leaders

The school will become the first in the nation named after Filipino-Americans.

School Board to Vote on AMS Name Change Tonight

Groups both for and against changing the school’s name will hold rallies near the district office.

AMS Survey Shows Overwhelming Support for Original Name

The survey’s sample size is not representative of the community, organizers said.

New Haven Superintendent Discusses $29 Million Federal Grant on KALW

Superintendent Kari McVeigh tells KALW that the funds won’t fix the district’s problems, but will improve learning in the district.

Graduation Rate Drops Slightly At James Logan High School

The dropout rate had a slight increase last year, too, according to the latest figures released by the state.

Update: AMS Online Survey Taken Down

The principal requested community members disregard the survey, which was created by the school's site council.

Ballet Folklorico to Host Concierto de Primavera Next Month

The concert, full of live music and dance, will be held at the James Logan High School Center for the Performing Arts

New Haven Schools Foundation to Award $65,000 in Scholarships

A total of 80 scholarships will be distributed

Logan Student Clayton Hartwell Named BANG’s Wrestler of the Year

The Logan junior won five tournaments this season.

Opposition to AMS Name Change Gains Momentum; Protest to be Held Tonight

A march is scheduled for Tuesday evening in opposition of the name change. A similar march was held Monday.

Prom Dress Drive to be Held Next Month

James Logan High students will take part in the fundraiser

Interim Budget Maintains Recent Cuts

The district is still hurt from years of budget reductions, officials said.

School Board Says AMS Name Change Will Happen, But to What Name?

The topic will be brought back for discussion at the next school board meeting.

Community Groups to March in Favor of AMS Name Change

The New Haven Board of Education will discuss the possible name change tonight.

Logan Wrestler Wins State Title, Heading to Nationals

Logan junior Jacob Macalolooy brought home the top title over the weekend. Jacob Donato and Raymond Monella snagged second and third, respectively.

Residents Voice Support, Concern Over Possible Renaming of Middle School

The Board of Education listened to the public discuss renaming Alvarado Middle School after Filipino-American leaders Tuesday night.

Kitayama PTA Online Auction Underway

A "Top Gun Experience" and African vacation are just some of the items that are up for grabs.

Alvarado Middle School May Change Name

A public hearing will be held tonight during the regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting.

Parent Project Start Date Changed, Spanish Session Added

The start date for the program was delayed to next Tuesday, March 5

Catherine Schoon Named 2013 New Haven Teacher of the Year

Robin Hernandez, an Educational Services Center coordinator, was named Classified Employee of the Year Tuesday night. Teachers and employees of the year from each district campus were also named.

Parent Project Classes Begin Next Week

The classes aim to provide parents with resources for the challenges that surface when raising a teenager.