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College
Gen Z’s declining college interest persists — even among middle schoolers
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Pandemic-era trend continues to grow, pointing to the need for colleges to rethink their outreach strategies for students born between 1997 and 2012.Arts & Entertainment
Cirque du Soleil’s dreamy, thrilling ‘Corteo’
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The extravaganza displays the Montreal contemporary circus giant’s impeccable trademarks.Bay Area
New fountain at Lake Merritt takes aim at algae
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A 2022 algal bloom killed thousands of fish in the lake.Bay Area
Affordable housing for teachers breaks ground in Palo Alto
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Teachers and school employees from districts in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties will be eligible to rent units in the new complex.Bay Area
Assembly bill would sidestep lawsuit over student dorm construction at People’s Park
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The bill would eliminate the requirement to consider noise as an environmental pollutant when new housing is constructed.Around Town
Spend Tuesday evenings ‘Pickin’ with Rick’
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Enjoy a casual evening of guitar playing and conversation with resident Rick Schiller every second Tuesday at 801 Magnolia starting September 12.California
After farmworker’s death in Fresno-area heat, UFW and Sen. Padilla say it’s time for stronger protections at work
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U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and the United Farm Workers union say a recent death in a tomatillo field was due to heat, but a coroner’s report doesn’t back that up.Around Town
Dress Best for Less hosts monthly ‘Bag Sale’ this Saturday
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Fill a paper grocery bag and pay just $10 per bag -- August 26 from 10 a.m. until noon at the new donation center at 27th and Harrison streets in Oakland.California
