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Do later school start times help California students? Here’s what new study says
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The benefits for students make the state's mandated later school start times worthwhile.Books
Local Lit | September 2026
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This month: "Read to Lead" at Berkeley's Book Society; hear from authors at nearby venues, or join a discussion hosted by Earth Island Journal writers.Around Town
Harvest Moon and the autumnal equinox | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for September 2026
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Summer winds down and fall is on the horizon.Family & Kids
Children’s Book Festival at Fairyland on Sept. 19
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The event brings together young readers, writers, and artists for a day of storytelling, meet and greets, book signings, and more.
Why car crashes are more dangerous — and more often deadly — for older pedestrians
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The latest threat: explosive growth in the use of e-bikes.California
These college majors lead to the highest-paying jobs for California students
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Three majors lead the pack in a survey of recent undergraduates' earnings.Arts & Entertainment
Movies: Diop, Scorsese retrospectives, Gen Z horror, and more
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Filmmaker retrospectives and horror classics highlight the week’s screen scene.City
