Zack Haber

Zack Haber

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Zack Haber is an Oakland journalist and poet who covers labor, housing, schools, arts and more. They have written for the Oakland Post, Oaklandside and the Appeal.

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  May 06, 2025

Vallejo’s Latino Parent Network provides crucial support to Latino families in VCUSD

The network helps Latino students navigate the school system successfully....

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  May 06, 2025

La Red de Padres Latinos de Vallejo brinda apoyo crucial a las familias latinas

Esta red ayuda a los estudiantes latinos a desenvolverse con éxito en el sistema escolar del Distrito Escolar Unificado de la Ciudad de Vallejo....

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  Mar 24, 2025

Vallejo park district workers allege they face violence, unsanitary conditions at work

Jessicca Blanco and Safari Harris said that GVRD management has only addressed complaints when pressured by state agencies....

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  Mar 04, 2025

‘Wellness rooms’ give Vallejo students space for mental health breaks

School districts across California and the nation have been increasingly offering wellness rooms in schools since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic....

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  Feb 20, 2025

Vallejo school district to close two schools, cut 75 staff positions

The school board voted to close Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy and Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy....

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  Feb 04, 2025

Judge rules state can seize over $50M in assets from Vallejo businessman’s cemeteries

The California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau now controls the funds of four of Buck Kamphausen’s cemeteries....

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  Jan 28, 2025

Vallejo school district clarifies school closure plans

The district’s plans could directly affect Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy, Vallejo Charter School, and Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy....

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  Jan 16, 2025

Dan Mini Elementary teacher named Vallejo’s Teacher of the Year

“It brings me great joy to receive this recognition,” fifth grade teacher Charlotte Sanchez told the Vallejo Sun in an interview....

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  Jan 10, 2025

Hundreds of Vallejo teachers hit with pay reduction over winter holiday

The district said that 298 staff members had their Dec. 20 paychecks reduced by up to $815....

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  Nov 22, 2024

Following public outcry, Vallejo school district could rework school closure plan

A district committee recommended closing Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy and reducing the student population of Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy....

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  Nov 14, 2024

Vallejo school district sees promising attendance trends

VCUSD’s chronic absenteeism rate skyrocketed after the COVID-19 pandemic began. But the last three years have seen a drastic reduction....

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  Oct 22, 2024

Vallejo police military equipment policy still falls short of state requirements, policy expert argues

The City Council unanimously adopted the policy at its Oct. 8 meeting and is scheduled to take a second vote at its meeting Tuesday....

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