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East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 25, 2024
![All eyes are on the Oakland native who worked her way through California politics to become next in line for the nation’s top job. All eyes are on the Oakland native who worked her way through California politics to become next in line for the nation’s top job.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Election_Biden_Trump_Abortion_58687-1.jpg?w=132)
‘No one tougher,’ VP Harris’ Bay Area supporters say as she looks to presidential campaign
All eyes are on the Oakland native who worked her way through California politics to...
![A judge denied Tyler Livingson's request to be released on his own recognizance on Monday and he was scheduled for a bail hearing Friday. A judge denied Tyler Livingson's request to be released on his own recognizance on Monday and he was scheduled for a bail hearing Friday.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-BERKSWIM-0713-01-1.jpg?w=140)
Charges filed against Berkeley coach in sexual assaults of young swimmers
A judge denied Tyler Livingson's request to be released on his own recognizance on Monday...
![As elite schools like Stanford, Caltech, Harvard and Yale are reversing their test-optional policies, Bay Area students attempting to take the SAT before college applications are due this winter might have to travel several hours away or even out of state to nab a coveted spot. As elite schools like Stanford, Caltech, Harvard and Yale are reversing their test-optional policies, Bay Area students attempting to take the SAT before college applications are due this winter might have to travel several hours away or even out of state to nab a coveted spot.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-SATSTRUGGLE-06XX-9.jpg?w=132)
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Bay Area students struggle to find SAT slots as schools reverse test-optional policies
As elite schools like Stanford, Caltech, Harvard and Yale are reversing their test-optional policies, Bay...
![A line chart showing the COVID positivity rate spiking since in June and early July of 2024. A line chart showing the COVID positivity rate spiking since in June and early July of 2024.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/snapshot-1720828167687@2x-e1720828247115.png?w=140)
California’s COVID positivity rate is now just shy of record high from the past 12 months
Statewide, the COVID positivity rate continues to skyrocket.
![Berkeley police detectives opened an investigation last week after parents expressed concerns about the 25-year-old suspect’s interactions with their children. Berkeley police detectives opened an investigation last week after parents expressed concerns about the 25-year-old suspect’s interactions with their children.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ocr-l-deputy-0910-01-1-1.jpg?w=132)
East Bay swimming instructor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting kids
Berkeley police detectives opened an investigation last week after parents expressed concerns about the 25-year-old...
![Newsom expressed frustration that the proposed partnership "was not enthusiastically embraced" by Price's office. Newsom expressed frustration that the proposed partnership "was not enthusiastically embraced" by Price's office.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-NEWPRICE-0712-3.jpg?w=134)
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‘Disappointed’ or ‘misinformed’?: Newsom feuds with Alameda County DA after rescinded staffing
Newsom expressed frustration that the proposed partnership "was not enthusiastically embraced" by Price's office.
![Fire officials said that activities should be curtailed as the temperature rises. Fire officials said that activities should be curtailed as the temperature rises.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SBS-L-ELDORADO-0428-01.jpg?w=140)
When heat and fire danger are here, avoid these activities
Fire officials said that activities should be curtailed as the temperature rises.
![Counties with employment gains averaged 3.8% rent increases vs. 3.1% where jobs fell. Counties with employment gains averaged 3.8% rent increases vs. 3.1% where jobs fell.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/California-rents-in-16x9-1.jpg?w=140)
To find California’s biggest rent hikes, see who’s hiring
Counties with employment gains averaged 3.8% rent increases vs. 3.1% where jobs fell.
![Alameda County real estate values are growing at their most feeble pace in three years. Alameda County real estate values are growing at their most feeble pace in three years.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-OAKDOWTOWN-03XX-7.jpg?w=132)
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Alameda County property values wobble as price growth slows in big way
Alameda County real estate values are growing at their most feeble pace in three years.