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Napa Valley sees wine grape production plummet amid wildfires, pandemic
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Last year's devastating wildfires plus the economic impact of the pandemic are at the root of the dramatic shift, officials said.Bay Area
Committed to success: Oakland mentoring program supports student achievements in college and beyond
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The nonprofit organization Oakland Promise, which supports high school seniors as they graduate high school, is looking for mentors.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Honoring Black composers, Dr. Ruth’s life story and live music in Napa County
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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.Arts & Entertainment
College credit for playing video games? At some California campuses, it’s happening
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At least six Cal State campuses and nearly all of the University of California campuses have created esports programs since 2015, in which students host and compete in live tournaments, sometimes funded by corporate sponsors.California
How California college savings accounts sow the seeds of higher learning at a young age
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Experts say college savings account programs, like the one proposed by Gov. Newsom for low-income students, can get families to look forward to college for their children.Arts & Entertainment
Pass the Remote: Highlights from Berlin & Beyond and three other Bay Area film festivals
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The Bay Area is awash with film festivals and there are so many good films on offer -- from around the world and in every genre and mode -- that it's hard to pick favorites.Around Town
Center for the Arts celebrates spring with exhibit of five Piedmont artists
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Works by Valerie Corvin, Mike Welch, Paula Valenzuela, Jon Schleuning and photographer Brian Molyneaux will be showing for the next three weekends.Bay Area
What California lawmakers could do to boost homeownership for Black families
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Legislators are talking a lot about equity in housing, and could help more Black families buy their own homes. But advocates say lawmakers are failing to confront racial equity in many other ways.Arts & Entertainment
