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UC president wants SAT/ACT mandate suspended through 2024 and new exam created
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The plan conflicts in part with faculty position and could be very influential nationally; UC regents to vote on the issue next week.Bay Area
Ruth Bancroft Garden prepares to reopen
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The garden and nursery will first open to members only this week and then to the public on May 16.Bay Area
Fewer international students expected to return to colleges in California and nation, hurting finances
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Problems with visas, money and travel may block international students’ return; colleges fear the lost revenue will reduce academic programs and staffing.COVID-19
How COVID colors the salon experience
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Business isn’t exactly back to normal as new precautions slow every step.Around Town
Small local businesses help make Mother’s Day special
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Since in-store shopping is out, here are some tips on where to find a meaningful gift that can be delivered or picked up curbside.Arts & Entertainment
In The Artist’s Studio | Akiko Suzuki
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Fiber artist Suzuki has taken historically feminine domestic skills into the realm of high art; her work is part of a group show now on view at Gallerie Renee Marie in Benicia.Arts & Entertainment
Pass the remote: Five films to stream with Bay Area ties
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Topping this week, "Spaceship Earth", a documentary about the Biosphere terrarium experiment in Arizona.COVID-19
SIP is stressful | Wellness Center offers some tips for coping
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The close quarters of SIP without the usual rhythm and variety we're used to can cause our systems to overload.COVID-19
