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Bill to mandate ‘science of reading’ in California classrooms dies
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A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the face of teachers union opposition.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Free Cabanijazz at Oakland Museum, ‘Hangmen,’ Hiromi, Steven Isserlis, ‘Cunning Little Vixen’
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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.Family & Kids
East Bay Regional Parks celebrates 90th anniversary at Ardenwood’s Annual Sheep Shearing Day
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Family fun: Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a special 90th anniversary presentation at 11:15 a.m.Bay Area
California fails to track its homelessness spending, outcomes, says new audit
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There’s so little data available, it’s impossible to even tell if several of California’s largest homelessness programs are working.Arts & Entertainment
At ACT, funny Kristina Wong sews her way to fame during COVID
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The hilarious, incisive "Sweatshop Overlord" was also nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.Arts & Entertainment
Pass the Remote: Silent Film and Ocean Film festivals offer fine fare
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Both events are in San Francisco this month.Around Town
Camp Augusta hosts unique women’s retreat May 1-3
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Moms, grandmas, daughters are invited to connect with one another and experience the joys of this special camp.Bay Area
Oakland airport’s proposed renaming won’t fly with SFO; city attorney threatens lawsuit
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A dispute over a name threatens to pit the Port of Oakland and San Francisco against each other in litigation.Bay Area
