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Lew, a Culinary Arts instructor at Laney College, believes that being a successful baker requires plenty of practice.
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Roberts was sworn onto the California Bar two years ago.
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Toys and books for children aged two to five accepted
Toni McGhee, Staff Writer • November 27, 2024
The toy drive is collecting toys and books suitable for children ages two to five through Dec. 6.
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Stephon Autery, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024
The selected candidate will be tasked with overseeing the college’s instructional programming and managing faculty tenure review processes.
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Sam O'Neil, Staff Writer • November 26, 2024
“This class is not like other classes where we just sit in the classroom listening to the teacher trying to give a lecture, but this class is actually hands on,” Wells said. “Everybody is always engaged.”
Incumbent trustee prepares to tackle finance, facilities
Romi Bales, Staff Writer • November 24, 2024
Gonzalez-Brito also reflected that their focus was not actually on the election, but rather getting the district financially stable.
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American Straight A Academy advertised an asynchronous online pathway to California university admissions
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A private company sold access to California public education for an undisclosed price.
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