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Report: 1.3M teachers, 100,000 professors now under ‘educational gag orders’
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So far this year, 110 bills seeking to restrict discussion of race, U.S. history and LGBTQ people in schools and colleges have been introduced in state legislatures.California
Why long-term care insurance falls short for so many
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The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.crime
Oakland PD ‘Safe Exchange Zone’ lets buyers and sellers reduce risk of online transactions
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The zones allow for 12-minute parking and are well-lit, with 24-hour surveillance.Arts & Entertainment
SF Opera hopes for new fans with interactive ‘Encounter’
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This Friday's immersive opera experience includes casino games, staged burlesque, a dance floor, and a multitude of roving performers.Arts & Entertainment
Review: SF Playhouse puts on magical ‘Guys and Dolls’
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This small scale production is a terrific way to experience a hit Broadway musical.Bay Area
Contra Costa receives $18.6M state grant to build mental health rehabilitation facility
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The facility will serve patients experiencing serious mental illness who need 24-hour residential care, but don’t need hospitalization.Health Matters
A guide to long-term care insurance
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Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Christmas in the Park, ‘Holmes for the Holidays,’ SF Opera’s ‘Elixir of Love,’ and ‘1984’
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Last week marked the beginning of the holidays -- so mark your calendar for the many ways to enjoy the season around the Bay Area.Bay Area
