Community Corner

Week in Review—Fires, Foot Races and Failing Schools

The week that was.

The second week of May was full of ups and downs for local residents—Ashland and Cherryland, San Lorenzo got a and local teachers celebrated a near-miss with the cops. 

Yet despite marking Friday the 13th, this week was full of lucky breaks for the community, including some life-saving luck for one local family. In case you missed it, the week that was. 

Monday: This week and next week, , the federal government's designation for failing schools, and what it means for the district. We brought you news of.

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Tuesday: Local teachers nearly got the boot (and some hefty citations) from the San Leandro Police Department, . 

Wednesday: On Wednesday, District 4 Supervisor Wilma Chan presented a while our Moms' Council debated  

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Thursday: We caught up with the Nuñez family, that devastated their duplex.  Patch also sat down with Edendale Middle School Teacher at the San Lorenzo Unified School District. 

Friday: Ashland and Cherryland , recently named . As K-12 requirements become more stringent, Patch explored for local families.

Saturday: Have you checked out our weekly real estate column yet? You'll find all the latest deals  

Sunday: Today, of course, marks the 100th annual Bay to Breakers. Patch was there all weekend—


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