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Sierra snowpack shows sharp reversal from same time last year, stands at 25% of normal
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This weekend's coming storm obscures the bigger picture -- our snow season is shortening.Books
Local Lit | January’s top tips for book lovers
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Dacher Keltner, Caroline Ixta, Adam Plantinga, and Katie Peterson are among the local writers making appearances this month. Also: explore OPL events and Berkeley's Magnes Collection.Education
A ‘pocket of hope’: This California school district made a difference on Black students’ scores
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Emeryville's public school district took a targeted approach, including paying teachers extra to stay after school and tutor students.Arts & Entertainment
Movies: It’s easy to stream these notable small-scale 2023 films
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Creatively crafted, emotionally satisfying, intellectually stimulating films you may have missed in 2023.Bay Area
Introducing the Golden Chanterelle, our new state mushroom
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Foragers prize the enormous mushroom, which is the largest chanterelle in the world.Education
Study: Parents trust librarians despite national push to ban books
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Trust in school and public librarians is strong across demographic groups.Education
Have you donated yet? The Giving Campaign still needs your support
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Co-Chairs Kim Hunter and Catie Osborn want to remind you that time is running out.Arts & Entertainment
There are plenty of ways to ring in the new year in the Bay Area
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From the raucous to the reflective, there is no shortage of local celebrations to be enjoyed.Around Town
