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Book talk with Berkeley’s Adam Hochschild, the author of ‘Rebel Cinderella’
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Hochschild's book follows a "from rags to riches to radical" storyline documenting the life of labor organizer and social justice champion, Rose Pastor Stokes.California
California’s smallest districts plan ‘socially distant’ in-person graduations this spring
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School districts are hoping for creative in-person graduations, but also have several contingency plans just in case.Bay Area
Contactless tech helps some Bay Area businesses thrive during pandemic
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Robot food delivery and infrared touchless technology (to replace touchscreens) are some of the innovations gaining traction.Bay Area
In historic action, UC moves to drop SAT/ACT and develop a replacement exam for admissions
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UC's move is expected to have influence nationally; supporters expect it will result in more ethnic and income diversity on campuses.Bay Area
California students sue College Board after being unable to submit AP exams
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College Board says students who couldn't submit exams must retake them in June; students instead want their original responses to be graded.Bay Area
Bay Area coronavirus updates | Thurs., May 21
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49 new cases in Alameda County; Alameda County Superior Court resuming many remote hearings June 1st.Bay Area
Oakland Airport almost completely devoid of passengers in April
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Oakland International Airport reported a 96 percent drop in passenger volumes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.Bay Area
UC may allow partial campus reopenings in the fall
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If they reopen, campuses would at first require face coverings, limit class sizes, ban audiences at sports events.College
