One of the unexpected by-products of generosity, perhaps surprisingly, is that the giver receives benefits from giving along with the recipient of the gift. (sponsored)
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Aurora’s new middle school opens this fall
Sponsored: Aurora, a school steeped in experiential and social-emotional learning, will open to a mixed cohort of 6th and 7th graders in the fall, followed by 8th graders in 2022.
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Attorney Randall Strauss has helped unfairly victimized workers for three decades
The longtime trial lawyer continues to advocate for justice as managing partner of the Oakland-based firm Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli and Brewer. (sponsored)
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How to invest in racial justice through your choice of bank
We cannot resolve systemic racism through banking alone. But we can take steps to create a more equitable world. (sponsored)
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Tired of the investing circus? Think goals and planning instead
Sponsored: The GameStop madness, on the heels of the election insanity, buried in the continuing pandemic, may leave investors not knowing where to seek solid ground.
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Smart, values-based banking: a tool to help alleviate Oakland’s housing crisis
If you’re tired of your money funding a broken system, you can do something about it. (sponsored)
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Bishop O’Dowd High School: Building on an East Bay tradition
The high school that’s served generations of local families will soon build a state-of-the-art sports, arts, and community facility to create a cutting-edge campus. (Sponsored)
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Wrongful-death lawsuit puts spotlight on police mishandling of mental health crises
Jacob Bauer was in mental distress when he was killed by Pleasanton police. Now his parents and an Oakland-based firm are fighting so others can avoid the same fate.
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Petit Cafe is an exciting new eating spot in Oakland’s Pill Hill neighborhood
Petit Cafe adds a dining option dedicated to good and healthy food in an area that simply didn’t have one before. (Sponsored.)
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ConnectEd: Innovative learning at Bishop O’Dowd High School
Bishop O’Dowd is committed to creating and nurturing an exceptional learning environment for our students as we continue remote learning this fall semester. (Sponsored)
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The College Preparatory School combines learning with real-life experience
Through its popular STEM and STOak programs, this Oakland school is leading the way on academic excellence by connecting students with community. (sponsored)
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Aurora School navigates social emotional (remote) learning
Now more than ever, the small size of Aurora School remains a strength — whether it’s how we rose to the occasion of online learning or have prepared for a potential hybrid of remote and on-campus instruction. (Sponsored)