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CSUEB Students, Faculty to Benefit From $50 Million Donation A $50 million donation to California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott marks the largest single gift in the university’s history.

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To Reward or Not to Reward…THAT is the Question! When motivated by potential rewards, people are more likely to change their behavior. If you have successful relationships with children, you almost certainly have followed the principles and practicalities of an effective and successful behavior incentive plan.

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Must We Cash in IRAs to Qualify for Nursing Home Medi-Cal in 2026? My husband may soon need nursing care and I will need to apply for a Medi-Cal subsidy to help with the cost. Our incomes are modest and, aside from our home, most of our savings is in the form of our IRA’s.

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How to Stave Off Cognitive Decline as You Age Tipe for Prevent Dementia and Cognitive Decline in Seniors

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Allow Kids to Make Mistakes Children will make mistakes no matter what. And every parent remembers their youthful mistakes. Subsequently, parents may become controlling, which can lead to defiance that increases their children's likelihood of making mistakes.

With Redwood Christian Schools – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

With Castro Valley Unified School District – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

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Report Spotlights Unincorporated Disparities Castro Valley and surrounding unincorporated residents get short shrift from Alameda County’s programs and services, according to a study released by My Eden Voice.

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Tips for a Structured Summer Summer is a time many look forward to—longer days, spontaneous adventures, and lots of unstructured play. For some, that sounds like a dream. But for others, especially those with kids

https://www.castrovalleyforum.com/community_blog/graduation-week-at-redwood-christian-schools-2025/article_c6eb274c-6584-416c-837a-281303d50771.html Redwood Christian Schools

Graduation Week at Redwood Christian Schools 2025 Redwood Christian Schools celebrated graduations from high school, middle school, and kindergarten as well as 5th grade promotion the week of May 19.