California schools raised graduation rates and academic achievement and improved college and career readiness last school year.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee named the Oakland Police Department’s second-in-command to serve as the department’s interim chief when Floyd Mitchell steps down next month.

A story from Uncuffed producer Haena Worthing at the California Institution for Women about a shift in her perception of what makes something "pretty."

Today is Spicy Guacamole Day! (It's also Pickle Day, as well)

The singer-songwriter was born November 12, 1945 in Toronto, Ontraio.

The saxophonist, composer and bandleader performs at his first SFJazz show in almost a decade at the Golden Gate Theatre.

Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response.

A closely fought first-round vote on Sunday has set up a showdown between a member of the Communist Party and an ultraconservative veteran politician, sharply polarizing the country.

Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago.

The Federal Aviation Administration is lifting restrictions imposed during the country's longest government shutdown. Airlines can resume their regular flight schedules beginning Monday at 6 a.m. EST.