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‘Literally saving lives’: Tiny homes shelter county’s homeless
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The new homes have a bed, kitchenette, bathroom, and dining area.COVID-19
Pfizer reports vaccine works for children 5 to 11, ready to seek FDA approval
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If the FDA authorization process goes smoothly, elementary school students could begin to be vaccinated by the end of October.Education
Secondary bell schedule survey deadline is Monday at noon
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Under a California law passed in 2019, high school and middle school schedules must shift to a later start from 2022.California
Newsom administration opposes major changes to Cal Grants, calling them too costly
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The governor has until Oct. 10 to decide whether to sign bill passed unanimously by the Legislature.COVID-19
Scientists examine kids’ unique immune systems as more fall victim to COVID
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For much of the pandemic, doctors could only guess why children’s immune systems were so much more successful at rebuffing the coronavirus.Bay Area
California’s housing crisis: How much difference will new, looser zoning rules make?
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YIMBYs and NIMBYs are battling over new legislation that allows more duplexes on single-family lots.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Music fest fun — plus Omar Sosa and Marga Gomez onstage
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The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.Bay Area
Mills College merger with Northeastern University finalized with trustee vote in favor
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Mills College will continue to grant degrees before and after the merger is finalized, tenure will transfer, and staff will become employees of Northeastern, too.Bay Area
