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Cobby, oldest male chimpanzee in U.S., dies at San Francisco Zoo
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The popular chimpanzee, who arrived at the zoo in the 1960s, was 63 years old and had recently been ill.COVID-19
How parents can prepare kids for first grade post-pandemic
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With distance learning struggles, it’s likely children might need to play catch-up this summer before heading into first grade in the fall.Arts & Entertainment
Pompeii and Wangechi Mutu exhibitions explore disaster and colonialism at reopened Legion of Honor
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The exhibition, which tells a visual tale of daily life in Pompeii, was originally set to open in April 2020, but the pandemic postponed that plan.Around Town
‘Things that Matter’ quilt project stitches meaning into a turbulent year
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The quilt was displayed in front of Havens at the Piedmont Art Walk on Sunday.Arts & Entertainment
Write Your Roots Epic Poetry Day invites Oaklanders to write a soccer-stadium full of stanzas
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During National Poetry Month, Chapter 510 has been disseminating prompts on Instagram. Contributors' poems will eventually be compiled into a free book centered on themes of “power.”Arts & Entertainment
New giraffe welcomed at Oakland Zoo, bringing herd to 6
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Tsavo, nearly 4 years old, will be the sixth member of the zoo's giraffe herd. Highly social animals, giraffes in captivity thrive best in groups that match wild herd sizes.Arts & Entertainment
NASA Ames alliance with Chabot Space & Science Center showcases science education
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The partnership will be anchored by a gallery called The NASA Experience, with and elements of the experience woven throughout Chabot.Bay Area
Annie and Grinnell, UC campanile falcons, welcome 3 new chicks
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Saturday was "hatch day" for UC Berkeley's resident peregrine falcons' newest brood and a livestream with open Q&A helped capture the moment.COVID-19
