Spacecraft Soaring Past Pluto Today Is Carrying Software, Equipment From Bay Area

#PlutoFly - An instrument designed by Stanford researchers is on board NASA's New Horizons.

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.

Mothers With History of Eating Disorders Invited To No-Cost Parenting Program

Researchers are recruiting moms with eating disorders for study testing new method to support parents. Provided at Stanford and in Berkeley.

No Need For A Bigger Boat: Shark Attacks Are Down In California

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 ...

'DON'T WAIT' - Best Ever Commencement Speech ... To Preschoolers

The message at the Bay Area ceremony resounded beyond those headed to kindergarten. We, all, need to be reminded of what's important.

CSU Archives Collaborate to Document Japanese American Incarceration in California

CSU East Bay is included in the project.

Are Humans Heading Toward Mass Extinction? Stanford Researcher Says Yes

"Rapid, greatly intensified efforts" aimed at reversing habitat loss and climate change needed so we don't go the way of the dinosaurs.

Jazzschool Studio Band Performs Tonight at Yoshi's

These remarkable young musicians -- some from Walnut Creek and Lamorinda - soon will going on a European tour.

Monday Is Application Deadline For 2 Scholarships For Female College Students

The scholarships are offered to CA residents by the National Federation of Republican Women.

How To Post Your Student's Graduation Announcement

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

Stanford Professor Developing Water Usage Model That Could Help California Meet Conservation Goals

A Stanford economist is creating a customer-level water demand model that can be used to design tiered water rate schedules in California.

Good News, Walnut Creek Parents: Tuition at UC Schools Not Going Up For 6th Year in a Row

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

Walnut Creek Students Receive Local Scholarships

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

In Walnut Creek: Free College Planning Workshops

For High School Students and Parents

Want To Be Happier? Don't Fight Stress - Embrace It!

New research indicates that stress can make us stronger, smarter AND ... happier – if we learn how to open our minds to it.

Voters Appear To OK Parcel Tax That Affects Portion Of Walnut Creek

The parcel tax is for the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

Local Middle and High Schools Honored for Excellence

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

Walnut Creek 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.

Foothill Middle School to Represent CA in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals

Local middle school team advances to prestigious Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.

Las Lomas Rummage Sale

Las Lomas High School Annual Rummage Sale & Gourmet Food Truck Event Saturday , April 11, 2015 1460 South Main Street ~ Walnut Creek

A Call For Suits

Bringing equality to the young men heading to prom.....

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."

Las Lomas High School presents Gilbert's and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance

Pirates of Penzance opens Wed, March 18th, and runs Wed, Thurs and Fri nights through March 27th. Doors open at 7 pm, show time 7:30 pm.

Contra Costa Parents, Public Invited: 11th Annual Young Children's Issues Forum

Topics: national movement and California’s early care and education programs. Top speakers, too.

Las Lomas Rummage Sale Donations

Our Donations are at capacity, we will not be accepting donations tomorrow, Saturday 3/21.

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.

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.

Warming Temps, Droughts Are Linked; Climate Change Contributing: Study

California has experienced more frequent drought years in the last two decades than it has in the past several centuries, Stanford reports.

Las Lomas High School Jazz Band wins 1st place at Jazz Festivals

Las Lomas Jazz Band took 1st place and received the highest score of all participating big bands at Jazz Festivals. Congratulations!

Campolindo High School Named 2015 East County Regional Academic Decathlon Champion

And congrats to Las Lomas placing third in overall school rankings!

'Please Let Our Walnut Creek Children Stay At Their Schools'

Parents launch petition to Walnut Creek school officials concerning the redrawing of elementary school boundaries.

Las Lomas High School and WCI Joint Concert

February 26th, 7pm at Las Lomas HS Theatre*** Enjoy an evening of great music featuring the joint talents of LL Wind Ensemble and WCI Ban

'Bullying Stops Here - Anti-Bullying, Social Differences' Event Coming To Walnut Creek

The March 14 session is hosted by Halstrom Academy.

Why Kids Need Recess

It's more than exercise. Children thrive, feel safer and engage better in class, but the recess program must be well-organized, study says.

Entrepreneurs' Playbook - High School Edition

An interactive, immersive workshop designed to introduce key concepts and methodologies of Silicon Valley entrepreneurship.

The New, Harder SAT Series: Part I - Math

* About big changes to the SAT Math section * What the new math questions will look like * How to prepare for the SAT Math section

Walnut Creek Students: Join Water Conservation Poster Contest

Students across the state must submit their entries by March 31.

Carrington College Open House in Pleasant Hill

Interested in a health care career? Now is a great time to enter this fast growing, in-demand field.

CA Community Colleges Board Loosens Accrediting Agency Regulations

Exclusive agency with accreditation role statewide found "irresponsible." Now, competition is welcomed.

Area Community Colleges to Offer Affordable 4-Year Degrees

As proposed, a bachelor's degree will cost about $10K; check the list of degrees to be offered, including in Los Altos Hills and San Bruno.