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Oakland principals talk about their experiences with No Child Left Behind and what it's like to go back on the dreaded Program Improvement list.

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	P.M. Bay Area Buzz: East Bay fatal shooting victim identified; Three held in Peninsula shooting investigation Other top stories: South Bay police offer photo of homeless man sought in killing; Marin facility readies new pest-control measure Live blog: Bay Area prep football updates, Friday, 7 p.m., sponsored by Stevens Creek Toyota Follow the live prep football action from the De La Salle High vs. Bellarmine Prep game, along with in-game score updates from throughout the Bay Area on Friday at 7 p.m. Celeb Pix: Madonna directs another movie Madonna's new film "W.E." isn't getting the best reviews. Fremont Argus Sept. 2 Letters to the editor Fremont Argus editorial: Solyndra's collapse shouldn't deter government's green-tech investments Solyndra's collapse a worrisome sign for 'green-tech' hopes Decoto residents banding together to fight crime More schools in Alameda County fail to meet No Child Left Behind goals New judge to take over California's lethal injection challenge

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS»
	MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS&RAQUO; HEADLINES Live blog: Bay Area prep football updates, Friday, 7 p.m., sponsored by Stevens Creek Toyota Photo slideshow: High school football teams prepare for the 2011 season High school sports: A look back at the 2010 football season

SPORTS»
	MORE SPORTS&RAQUO; HEADLINES Live chat: 49ers-Chargers


	Poker: One big tip is understanding your opponent Running back Isi Sofele vaults into much bigger role for Cal

LIVING»


	Delightful drives: Australia's Great Ocean Road and Big Sur's Highway 1


	New great white shark goes on display at Monterey Bay Aquarium What A Trip: Summer fun in Curacao, Central Oregon

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	As the San Francisco Symphony centennial gala nears, orchestra members reminisce


	People: George Lucas can't keep his mitts off 'Star Wars' Arts Notes, Walnut Creek Journal/Lamorinda Sun, Sept. 1-2

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	MORE BUSINESS&RAQUO; HEADLINES Several potential buyers emerge to bag Andronico's


	Wolverton: New Sprint Android phone sports nice features but underwhelms Court signs off on Comcast takeover of NBC Universal

OPINION»
	MORE OPINION&RAQUO; HEADLINES Oakland Tribune My Word: Congress must choose to protect people over oil companies George F. Will: Colorado is a purple state being run by a brewer Fremont Argus editorial: Solyndra's collapse shouldn't deter government's green-tech investments

WEIRD NEWS
	MORE WEIRD NEWS HEADLINES Dude! Free weed lying on San Jose street snatched up by bystanders Man steals 8-foot whale tooth from Norway museum Arkansas man in plane spots his home being burglarized

JAIME RICHARDS»
	MORE JAIME RICHARDS&RAQUO; HEADLINES Jaime Richards: Boys need 'a good man' to look up to Jaime Richards: Help wanted -- male adult role models, aka 'men' Jaime Richards: Nicaraguan rain-forest community needs to start using trash cans

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	MORE DAVE ELLISON&RAQUO; HEADLINES David Ellison: Mulling complex world on its peak David Ellison: Nepalese artist a master at living life David Ellison: High-stakes testing has brought out the worst in public education

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HOMETOWN HEROES

Hometown Heroes: Pleasanton couple tireless in battling autism

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Cindy and Eric Everson have raised more than $1 million for autism research and family support services.

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Homeown Heroes: Accountant's dream of working with animals comes true

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