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State health department blasted over nursing home oversight
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Health officials blame staffing shortages, turnover, training and pandemic pressures as lawmakers demanded action on 'bad actors.'Education
One loophole remains in student COVID-19 vaccination mandate
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A key lawmaker says he may push legislation to eliminate the personal belief exemption for students and staff in the state's schools.Featured in Category
In the News | PHS alum draws on date rape culture of her youth in new graphic novel
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Maggie Tokuda-Hall says "Squad" was inspired by her experience with Piedmont's teen party culture in the early aughts.Around Town
Piedmont Church seeks feedback in town hall gatherings
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Three Sundays this month, the wider community is invited to help the church navigate a time of transition and consider future direction.Featured in Category
‘Tis the season (already)?
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We spotted holiday lights going up in Berkeley this week; problems in Santa's supply chain mean it's probably not too soon to start shopping.Arts & Entertainment
Local Lit | October’s top literary happenings
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Litquake; Amy Tan with Michael Krasny; BLM's Alicia Garza; and transition at Mrs. Dalloway's all on tap for this month.Around Town
Giving Campaign smashes all previous records for the first week
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The Piedmont community steps up to support schools; and PEF Board members collectively pledge $200,000 to match donations made between Oct 4 and Oct 18.Bay Area
With sale of PG&E’s downtown HQ, farewell to SF falcon cam
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Almost 50 peregrines have hatched in front of an international audience since livestreaming of the nesting site began in 2005.Bay Area
