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 (John Green/Bay Area News Group) Goodbye textbooks, hello free online resources Schools are embracing 'open educational resources' -- entire lessons and yearlong curricula developed by educators and researchers and aligned to Common Core standards. The move has the potential to upend the $8 billion textbook industry. |
 (Matthias Clamer/FX) Berkeley cafe employee fired for telling black comedian to 'scram' Bell's detailed online account of his experience at Elmwood Cafe went viral this week, leading the owner to fire the worker, but now has started a larger conversation about race in the East Bay and beyond. |
 San Pablo: Killer proclaims innocence, sentenced to life "You didn't just kill my son, you killed a family," the mother of DeJuan McDonald wrote in a statement to Donte Smith, who was convicted last month of first-degree murder and attempted murder. |
 (
Patrick Tehan
) A's outfielder Coco Crisp is still here Oakland A's outfielder Coco Crisp survives general manager Billy Beane's offseason roster purge -- again. |
BAY AREA NEWS  (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) Former Raiderette files class-action lawsuit against the team As a proposed $1.25 million settlement for cheerleader wage theft pends approval in an Alameda County court, another class action lawsuit over pay and compensation has been filed against the Oakland Raiders by a former Raiderette. |
Celebrities  Eddie Murphy returning to 'Saturday Night Live' The actor and comedian will appear on “SNL’s” 40th anniversary episode, marking his first time on the show in 31 years. |
SPORTS  (
Rick Bowmer
) Warriors fall to Jazz, no longer have NBA's best record The Golden State Warriors fell to the Utah Jazz on Friday and no longer own the best record in the NBA, a distinction that now belongs to the Atlanta Hawks. |
Spotlight  (
Lisa Wrenn
) SF IndieFest: 5 films you shouldn't miss From the inspiring 'F R E E' to the creepy 'Black Mountain Side' to the charming and illuminating 'Beyond Clueless,' IndieFest is packed with low-budget gems. |
BUSINESS  (Dan Honda/Staff file photo) Bay Area house flippers face lean year, economists say Buying and reselling homes quickly at a profit is slowing down in the Bay Area due to declining foreclosures, slowing price gains and competition from regular buyers, a study released Thursday by Trulia showed. Professionals agree — it’s slim pickings out there. |
(
Lisa Wrenn
) SF IndieFest: 5 films you shouldn't miss From the inspiring 'F R E E' to the creepy 'Black Mountain Side' to the charming and illuminating 'Beyond Clueless,' IndieFest is packed with low-budget gems. |
Eddie Murphy returning to 'Saturday Night Live' The actor and comedian will appear on “SNL’s” 40th anniversary episode, marking his first time on the show in 31 years. |
