El Cerrito
![The postsecondary access and success organization has helped more thatn 3,300 local young adults make their way to and through higher education. The postsecondary access and success organization has helped more thatn 3,300 local young adults make their way to and through higher education.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-BRIEFS-XYXY-1.jpg?w=140)
In brief: Richmond youth college aid group hosting Scholar Celebration
The postsecondary access and success organization has helped more thatn 3,300 local young adults make...
![Textbooks, qualified teachers and clean, safe and functional schools are required, following the landmark Williams v. California settlement in 2004. Textbooks, qualified teachers and clean, safe and functional schools are required, following the landmark Williams v. California settlement in 2004.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-WCCUSD-0209-8.jpg?w=125)
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This East Bay school district is being sued over teacher vacancies. Is it violating students’ civil rights?
Textbooks, qualified teachers and clean, safe and functional schools are required, following the landmark Williams...
![Jean-Marc Petit will direct the water utility serving more than 47,000 residents and businesses in the city and neighboring Bethel Island. Jean-Marc Petit will direct the water utility serving more than 47,000 residents and businesses in the city and neighboring Bethel Island.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-BRIEFS-XYXY-1.jpg?w=140)
In brief: Oakley’s Ironhouse Sanitary District hires new general manager
Jean-Marc Petit will direct the water utility serving more than 47,000 residents and businesses in...
![Maya Merhige, 16, crossed the body of water July 13 in less than 12 hours, earning a Triple Crown with her past achievements. Maya Merhige, 16, crossed the body of water July 13 in less than 12 hours, earning a Triple Crown with her past achievements.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-BRIEFS-YXYX-1.jpg?w=140)
In brief: Berkeley girl, 16, swims English Channel, helps fight cancer
Maya Merhige, 16, crossed the body of water July 13 in less than 12 hours,...
![A larger, nationalized movement aims its frustrations with the SAT not at the the test's availability but toward the notion that it needs to be administered at all. A larger, nationalized movement aims its frustrations with the SAT not at the the test's availability but toward the notion that it needs to be administered at all.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-SATSTRUGGLE-06XX-7.jpg?w=125)
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Widespread unavailability of SAT leaves some wondering: Is it time to say goodbye to standardized tests?
A larger, nationalized movement aims its frustrations with the SAT not at the the test's...
![The selection covers topics and themes including Palestinian history, nonbinary youth and abortion rights. The selection covers topics and themes including Palestinian history, nonbinary youth and abortion rights.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/HLA-L-SNAPP-COL-0719-1.jpg?w=116)
Snapp Shots: East Bay librarian suggests kids’ summer reading list
The selection covers topics and themes including Palestinian history, nonbinary youth and abortion rights.
![El Cerrito’s Rodney Green Jr., Acalanes’ Davis Diaz drafted to Oakland A’s. Foothill’s Matt Ager, Los Altos’ Aaron Parker and more local players taken in middle rounds. El Cerrito’s Rodney Green Jr., Acalanes’ Davis Diaz drafted to Oakland A’s. Foothill’s Matt Ager, Los Altos’ Aaron Parker and more local players taken in middle rounds.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BNG-L-NCSBASE-0517-14-1.jpg?w=100)
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MLB Draft 2024: East Bay natives selected by A’s and other local prospects headline Day 2
El Cerrito’s Rodney Green Jr., Acalanes’ Davis Diaz drafted to Oakland A’s. Foothill’s Matt Ager,...
![East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 14, 2024 East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 14, 2024](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-MPA10-0714-28.jpg?w=132)
Letters: Marine protection | Find alternative | Take the keys | Equal treatment
East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for July 14, 2024
![The California Assembly Public Safety Committee has approved the Berkeley state senator's legislation and moved it to the next committee. The California Assembly Public Safety Committee has approved the Berkeley state senator's legislation and moved it to the next committee.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/BNG-L-BRIEFS-XYXY-1.jpg?w=140)
In brief: Panel OKs Skinner’s bill to address sexual abuse behind bars
The California Assembly Public Safety Committee has approved the Berkeley state senator's legislation and moved...
![Temperatures will stay above 100 in many places all week, and could hit 110 in some areas Temperatures will stay above 100 in many places all week, and could hit 110 in some areas](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Heat1.png?w=117)
The Bay Area heat wave explained in 10 charts and maps
Temperatures will stay above 100 in many places all week, and could hit 110 in...