WriterCoach Connection, which trains adults to work with students, needs more volunteers at its new Oakland location, as well as its other East Bay schools.
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Five festive days of events—’Oakland Style’—launch Oct. 18
Fashion, cuisine, the arts and more are celebrated around The Town.
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O’Dowd students work for justice — in many different forms
The school’s service program reflects Catholic social teaching, requiring students to apply their learning to real-life work.
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There’s plenty to savor in Albany these days
From exquisite breakfast pastries and coffee through dinner and drinks, this neighborhood is overflowing with temptations.
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Wrongful death legal cases are wrenching—but can help with healing
Attorney Jayme Walker explains what a wrongful death case is, who can file such a case and how the process can help survivors.
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Do you wonder whether you need a lawyer?
There’s no cost to call and explain your circumstances to the intake clerk. Ideally, gather your thoughts and some documents first.
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How to get that hazardous waste out of the house, and away from kids and pets, without polluting
Alameda County has four drop-off locations for household chemicals, along with collection days at Golden Gate Fields in Albany.
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Picture book authors aim to expand kids’ palates, healthy eating at Bay Area Book Festival, May 6
Families can drop in at the Berkeley Public Library for samples and activities.
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Legendary Oakland librarian Dorothy Lazard appearing at the Bay Area Book Festival in Berkeley
Other writing programs at the festival cover autobiography, humor, the unreliable narrator, and the child’s point of view.
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Comcast kicking off a faster, more reliable network
Xfinity 10G Network is coming to Oakland, along with a device to stay connected when Nature knocks out the power.
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Awards recognize ‘icons among us’ in Oakland
As part of the Black Joy Parade and celebration, three locals are honored for their contributions to fostering racial equality.
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A multilingual education at Berkeley’s Ecole Bilingue builds globally minded students
Student TED talks highlight the valuable ‘executive function’ skills to be gained from bilingual learning. EB admits non-French speakers to the International Track.
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Choose the best East Bay summer camp for your kids
The Oaklandside’s East Bay Summer Camp Guide is back to help your family find the best and safest local camp for your children.
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What everyone should know about forced arbitration
Lurking in the fine print of all sorts of agreements we sign is our consent to waive the right to a trial.
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StopWaste is giving more grant money than ever for projects to prevent waste
Businesses, nonprofits and school districts can apply for funding by March 3.
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‘Paradise Blue’ takes us to a Detroit jazz club in 1949 — with urban ‘renewal’ on the horizon
Local cast, including several from Oakland, performs at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley.
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How much cash should I have on hand?
Tips for how much cash to keep liquid, and the best places to keep it for ready access in case of emergency.
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Job training and community service come with a paycheck at Rising Sun
Oakland nonprofit offers ‘green’ internships for students and training in construction work for adults.
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Pregnancy discrimination cases on the rise for past 20 years
Jayme Walker — an attorney and a mother — specializes in protecting the rights of pregnant employees.
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Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is a good place to beat the middle school blues
The French-American school’s International Track turns the students’ focus outwards, as they master a new language and learn about other cultures.
