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OUSD Data Center Claim Debunked as Oakland Union Sets Nov. 5 Strike
An investigation by Oakland Report found zero evidence supporting campaign videos by OUSD Board President Jennifer Brouhard and Vice…
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Billionaires Spend $300M Against Prop. 40 as Feds Probe SFUSD Course
Campaign finance filings show California billionaires have spent roughly $304 million opposing Proposition 40 and backing competing…
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Alameda Delegates Reflect on Boys & Girls State as Altarena Opens
Nine Alameda high school seniors sponsored by American Legion Post 647 shared insights from the California Boys & Girls State civic…
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Report Urges Direct Intervention Powers for New K-12 Commissioner
A new report published through the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence by researchers Heather Hough and Jason Willis…
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California Prepares K-12 Overhaul Under New Education Commissioner
Under Assembly Bill 181—proposed by Gov.
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San Ramon Appoints Captain Becky Chestnut Next Police Chief Following Carlson Retirement
Veteran law enforcement leader brings nineteen years of municipal and county experience to head San Ramon Police Department beginning…
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Community
Oakland Roots Fall 3-2 in Finale as Piedmont Opens NCS Playoffs
Oakland Roots SC saw its USL Championship playoff hopes end in a 3-2 regular-season finale defeat at Sacramento Republic FC despite…
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West Contra Costa Unified seeks parcel tax renewal via Measure V
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is asking local voters to approve Measure V on the November general election ballot,…
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Amador Valley rallies past Granada 24-17 in EBAL rivalry
Dons orchestrate two late scoring drives and crucial defensive stand to secure pivotal league football victory
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San Leandro breaks ground on Cary-Haas pedestrian bridge replacement
The City of San Leandro and the San Leandro Unified School District celebrated the groundbreaking of the Cary-Haas Pedestrian Bridge…
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Los Medanos College Honored as Statewide Champion for Eliminating Latino English Equity Gaps
The Pittsburg college reached a 72% transfer-level English success rate after targeted equity initiatives, closing historical…
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Alameda school board appoints Erick O. Bell as interim member
The Alameda Unified School District Board of Education appointed Erick O.
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UC Berkeley approves Blue Gym conversion despite recreation board opposition
UC Berkeley’s administration has approved the conversion of the Blue Gym, a popular student recreation facility, into a practice space…
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Schools
Piedmont elementary schools hold fall book fairs and festivals
All three elementary campuses across Piedmont in the East Bay are welcoming students, teachers, and neighborhood families to their…
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