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Exedra plaza turns 100 with help from Piedmont Beautification Foundation
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Beautiful from all angles and in all seasons, the Exedra has become a symbol of the city.Featured in Category
Piedmont Adult School offers watercolor and water-based media class
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Process-based class that prioritizes experimentation as a way to let go of perfectionism.Education
Santa Ana to drop contested ethnic studies courses to settle closely watched lawsuit
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The settlement in response to allegations of Brown Act violations and antisemitic course content could serve as a model to avoid similar lawsuits.parks
Trump executive order targets SF’s Presidio Trust, aims to eliminate federal agencies
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A "political stunt" aimed at a local treasure.Health Matters
Texas measles outbreak nears 100 cases, raising concerns about undetected spread
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Health officials expect a measles outbreak in West Texas to grow because of low vaccination rates and undetected infections.Housing
No new ADUs here: When California law and homeowner association rules collide
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A raft of California laws on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have been particularly aggressive in stripping locals of their regulatory say-so.Arts & Entertainment
Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ an adaptation Chekhov would love, with the great Hugh Bonneville
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Shakespeare Theatre Company and Berkeley Rep's co-production of “Uncle Vanya” continues through March 23.Oakland
Community service organizations start to see funding dry up amid Oakland budget crisis
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Among those impacted are Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, SOS Meals on Wheels, and more.City
