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Cal State East Bay Welcomes Students Back With On-Campus Events

Weeks of Welcome kicks off at CSUEB with a monthlong schedule of on-campus events. Student staff from Perry’s Nest, ...
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Hayward Restaurant Month Highlights Local, Family-Owned Businesses

Hayward, a city recognized for its cultural diversity, is showcasing its locally-owned restaurants with Hayward Restaurant Month.  Throughout January, participating eateries offer special deals and ...
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San Leandro Comic Book Store Fights for Survival

In an era dominated by digital books, rising operating costs, and lackluster brick-and-mortar sales, The Comic Shop — a ...
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East Bay Regional Park District: Preserving Bay Area Nature One Acre at a Time

California is one of the most biodiverse states in America, and the East Bay is a perfect encapsulation of the state’s rich, natural beauty. This achievement is largely due to the work of the East Bay ...
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Successful Sisters: How One Family Made Cal State East Bay a Tradition

California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) is more than a college campus for freshman Liliana Alvarez: it’s also part of her family’s story. Alvarez, from San Leandro, chose CSUEB for a combination ...
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Taqueria Los Perrones: Bringing Authentic Mexican Street Food to Hayward

Traveling down Sorenson Rd. in Hayward, the fresh scent of rich carne asada and warm tortillas fill the air. Follow the scent, and find the huge grill and red canopy of Taqueria Los Perrones, one of ...
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Feel the Holiday Spirit With Twinkle Tours at Meek Mansion

Holiday magic fills the air in Hayward and Cherryland. Flickering lights and holiday cartoons cover houses throughout the neighborhood, with Meek Mansion in Meek Park towering over the others with ...
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Cal State East Bay Receives Historic $50 Million Donation

CSU East Bay received a $50 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Thursday morning. It is the largest single donation in CSU East Bay’s history. MacKenzie Scott (Elena Seibert) Scott, ...
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Cal State East Bay Switching From Google to Microsoft: Here’s What to Expect

California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) recently began implementing a campuswide transition of its software from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. The school expects to fully complete its ...
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The Okinawa Memories Initiative Bridges Campuses, Cultures, and Generations

This past summer, two CSU East Bay students joined peers from across the CSU and UC systems in the Okinawa Memories Initiative (OMI): a research and storytelling project that brings students to ...
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Castro Valley Movie Theater Brings Local Voices to the Big Screen

Los Angeles is often seen as the place to launch a filmmaking career, but Castro Valley is making its own mark. This past weekend, The Chabot Theater hosted their fourth annual Locals Only Short Film ...
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Prop 50 Explained: Here’s What You Need to Know

Election Day is coming up next week, and one of the most pivotal measures on the California ballot this year is, arguably, Proposition 50. But what exactly is Proposition 50, and why is it so ...