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Midpeninsula school districts plan for phone-free classrooms in the fall
Local schools across the Midpeninsula are turning classrooms into phone-free zones due to growing concerns over social media and cell phone addictions leading to harmful mental health impacts in students.
Ballet company holds ‘A Last Dance’ and its leaders plan a new beginning
Following the closure of Peninsula Lively Arts, its artistic staff will launch a new dance school and company in July.
Some California schools get three times more funding than others. Here’s why
At Pinedale Elementary in Fresno, there’s almost no classroom aides, after-school tutors or behavioral counselors. The school survives on one of the lowest per-pupil expenditures in the state: $16,700 a year. A few hours west in the Bay Area, you’ll find Portola Valley Elementary, which spends almost $46,000 per student annually.
Omakase World Market brings diverse array of dining options to South San Francisco campus
The San Francisco-based Omakase Restaurant Group is the force behind a number of Bay Area dining spots, from the Michelin-starred Niku Steakhouse to the dumpling chain Dumpling Time. Now, with the June 16 opening of Omakase World Market in South San Francisco, diners can find highlights from a number of Omakase projects – plus some brand-new ones – all in one place.
Summer tree pruning: What to cut and what to leave alone on the Peninsula
Early summer often sparks the annual debate over when to prune. While tree trimming is commonly associated with winter dormancy, this season can also be an important window for thinning and shaping certain trees, depending on the species, their health and your goals.
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