Editorial: Competition has helped CdA schools win studentsWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:06AMEditorial: Competition has helped CdA schools win students
Kids-East Bay Through September 19Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:15PM"BERKELEY OLD TIME MUSIC CONVENTION," -- through Sept. 12. A variety of concerts and dances suitable for the whole family. Events take place at various venues; check website for details.
Museums-East Bay Through September 19Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:14PMAFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND LIBRARY AT OAKLAND The Oakland Public Library's museum is designed to discover, preserve, interpret and share the cultural and historical experiences of African Americans in California and the West. In addition, a three-panel mural is on permanent display.
First day of school: A magnetic pullTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:44AMMagnet or specialty schools added an extra element of novelty for a windy Day One of the new school year for 800,000 Minnesota students.
Conn. cigarette tax hike raises more than expectedTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:54AMHARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut's $1-a-pack tax hike on cigarettes has brought in $5 million more in revenue than expected since the increase went into place last October.
Fitchburg steps up vehicle towingTuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 4:00AMFITCHBURG - When Police Officer Paul M. McNamara shows up at a home that has an abandoned vehicle, the car is getting towed.
Health CalendarMonday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:00PMWednesdayVOLUNTEERS: North Carolina Baptist Hospital needs volunteers in patient and non-patient care service areas. Volunteer opportunities are available in the Brenner Children's Hospital, coronary care, the gift shop, transportation and way finders, the Cancer Center, and many other areas of the hospital. Training and orientation will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Dakota County school districts roll out new classes, cost shiftsSunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:08AMMany south metro schools are preparing for another school year by offering students new programming, specialized classes and innovative technology.
Stuck On LearningFriday, September 3, 2010 @ 7:15PMOne Arklatex teacher is trying to get her students stuck on learning with a new program she will be able to get because of One Class at a Time.