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Local Universities Expand Climate Change Programs as More Graduating Seniors Pursue Environmental Studies
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Local Triumph: Solano College Students Shine in Oakland Design Challenge
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East Bay teen accepted by 122 colleges sets sights on singing career
OAKLAND -- It takes a large suitcase filled to the brim to contain all of the letters of acceptance Oakland's Helms Ategeka has received from colleges around the country."These are either acceptance letters or financial aid packages. Sometimes there's boxes like these that contain either T-shirts or accessories that the schools sent out," Helms said.Beginning last fall, he sent out 150 applications to colleges. Before long, he started hearing back.It became an avalanche of acceptance: Big universities, small colleges. From near and far, almost all he applied to wanted him."So far, I have been accepted into 122 schools and some...
Epileptic East Bay high school football star hosts skills camp for kids
DANVILLE -- On Sunday morning In Danville, kids participated in a skills camp created by a local high school football superstar. Marco Jones is one of the most coveted college recruits in the country but, growing up, there were questions about whether he would even be able to live a normal life.If you don't know the name Marco Jones, you can be sure that every major college football team in the country does. The senior linebacker and tight end for San Ramon Valley High has offers from more than 30 colleges, including schools like Michigan, Alabama, USC and Texas. But,...
Major power outage leaves 47 buildings at prestigious California university without electricity
A power outage struck UC Berkeley on Wednesday evening, leaving dozens of buildings on and near the campus without electricity. As of 10 p.m., 47 UC Berkeley buildings were still without power, according to a university announcement.
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