California
Bay Area
Alameda County DA changes tune after blocking reporters from briefings
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Earlier this week DA Pamela Price's office excluded some journalists, including those from Exedra affiliate Bay City News, from a media briefing.Education
Cal State union stages first of one-day strikes over faculty salaries
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The California Faculty Association is seeking a 12% pay increase, while university officials counter with 5% in each of the next three years.California
Threats, stress and politics pushing school superintendents out the door
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Turnover this year appears to be particularly high, and a new group of less experienced school district leaders are replacing the outgoing administrators.California
Cal State faculty plans to strike as officials reject a 12% salary increase
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Cal State officials offered a 5% increase for each of the next three years, although those raises are not guaranteed. The union plans to strike at four campuses.California
Blue power: Will ocean waves be California’s new source of clean energy?
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So far, only a few small demonstration projects off the West Coast have harnessed the power of waves and tides.California
California pharmacies quit flavoring kids’ medication as new state rules take effect
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Medicines that are commonly flavored include flu syrups, like Tamiflu, and various antibiotic prescriptions, including amoxicillin and Augmentin.Bay Area
Pay for Cal State presidents has grown at nearly twice the rate as pay for lecturers
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Faculty are preparing to strike in early December and the system is raising tuition.Bay Area
Oakland Ballers, the new baseball team in town, promise to never leave
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The B's will play home games at Laney College baseball field.Bay Area
