{"id":429026,"date":"2026-08-10T19:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/429026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T19:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T19:08:14","slug":"back-to-school-millions-of-bay-area-students-head-back-to-the-classroom-as-new-school-year-gets-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/429026\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School: Millions of Bay Area students head back to the classroom as new school year gets underway"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — As millions of students across the Bay Area head back to school, ABC7 Eyewitness News has you covered.<\/p>\n

From traffic to weather, we’re here to help you start the school year off right.<\/p>\n

All week long, we will be sharing the latest tips and tricks when it comes to buying backpacks, school supplies and even making sure your little one gets back to a normal sleeping schedule.<\/p>\n

ABC7 Eyewitness News Mornings anchor Amanda del Castillo will be bringing you the stories highlighting parents helping parents around the Bay Area.<\/p>\n

Make sure to tune into ABC7 all week long to see the latest on everything back to school.<\/p>\n

Viral Bay Area barber helping kids build confidence with classic cut<\/a><\/p>\n

The kids call it the “TikTok Special.” \ud83d\udc88\ud83d\udd25 Now, one Bay Area barber is booking weeks out as students look for that fresh-cut confidence ahead of the new school year.<\/p>\n

San Mateo barber Ritz Bautista, also known as Beast Cutz, has gained a large social media following for his viral hairvut videos the popular “TikTok Special,” a blowout taper with a textured fringe.<\/p>\n

His online success has helped attract clients from across California and even overseas.<\/p>\n

Bautista says a fresh haircut can be a confidence booster, and his viral content continues to connect with students looking to start the school year feeling their best.<\/p>\n

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