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Cal Twitter Is Hilariously Schooling Miami On Bay Area Geography After Golden Gate Bridge Gaffe
The Cal Golden Bears host the Miami Hurricanes in primetime on Saturday night as both teams continue to trek through their ACC schedules. The matchup will represent a historic one with College GameDay on the UC-Berkeley campus for the very first time. It will also be just the Hurricanes‘ second trip to the university, though the […] The post Cal Twitter Is Hilariously Schooling Miami On Bay Area Geography After Golden Gate Bridge Gaffe appeared first on BroBible.
Extra security at Bay Area synagogues as holiest days, Oct. 7 anniversary nears
With the holiest days in Judaism approaching and nearly one year after the Hamas attack on Israel, Bay Area synagogues are on high alert. Last year, Rabbi Mark Bloom's biggest worry was finding enough chairs for the High Holidays. This year, it's making sure every door is locked twice. "This past year has undoubtedly been the most challenging I've ever had to face as a rabbi," he told CBS News Bay Area. With the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack coinciding with Judaism's holiest days, anxiety at Oakland's Temple Beth Abraham is at an all-time...
All California students should be empowered to be ready for UC and CSU admission
There is a troubling trend in California that makes affordable and quality higher education — which is meant to be a public good — not even an option for most students, particularly Black and Latino students. It’s the inequity of students completing the “A-G” courses required for admission to the University of California and California State University systems. More than half of all students, and over two-thirds of Black and Latino students, did not meet these requirements — too often because the courses were not offered or the students didn’t know they were needed. This means they are ineligible for admission into...
Bay Area synagogues prepare for anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel
As the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel fast approaches, federal agencees are warning it could fuel violence."We're paying attention to security needs all year long. And, of course, they're usually heightened at the high holidays. And given the anniversary of Oct. 7, even more so," said Joy Sisisky, CEO of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, which manages community security across Northern California. "Even though there are no specific or credible threats, we're always worried about lone actors."In a joint statement, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security said the anniversary could be a...
‘Somewhere to Land’ Draws a Huge Crowd at Alameda Point
On a balmy Friday evening, a crowd of over 2,000 people gathered outside Hangar 25, facing scaffolding and a giant nest. As the sun set, the side of the building lit up and two dancers in brightly colored costumes appeared near the top. A spotlight revealed two musicians in the giant nest.
Alameda PostCast for October 4, 2024
New this morning in Episode 123 , topics include: The City Council deals with development, transportation, and a little off the top. Council candidates take their case to the people. Car thefts are down. Noise in the news. House calls may return. A change at the Alameda Education Foundation. Time for trash checks. A long-awaited restaurant is set to open. Raise a glass to help our four legged friends. Plus, weekend events. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1978056/episodes/15866269-october-4-2024-episode-123.mp3.
Pacific Avenue Pop-Ups Bring Visions of Greenways
City of Alameda transportation staff partnered with consultants from Toole Design Group on Saturday, September 28, to host pop-up events introducing the future of traffic calming efforts on Pacific Avenue and other Slow Streets in Alameda.
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