For Students at a Lone School in California, Class Is Still On

A sunset scene over a vast, green field is interrupted by a line of tall electrical power poles extending into the horizon. The sky is a blend of pink and orange, with the silhouette of trees in the distance—a moment capturing nature's beauty intersected by progress, perfect for any Berkeley Journalism feature.

Out of the 10,521 public schools in California, Outside Creek is the only one with its doors open. By Brian Wollitz and Ali DeFazio April 10, 2020 FARMERSVILLE, Calif. — At 7:45 on a recent morning, the strangest of scenes unfolded at Outside Creek Elementary: A school bus pulled up. Students stepped off and sauntered to class. The…

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Why Mammoth Lakes Is Turning Away Visitors

A picturesque view from a ski lift shows a snowy mountain landscape on a clear day. Snow-covered trees dot the mountainside below, and the bright blue sky is partially lined with wispy clouds. Chairlifts are visible, carrying skiers up the mountain, capturing moments worthy of Berkeley Journalism.

Officials in a California ski town worry about its role as an escape. April 6, 2020 For most of the year, about 8,000 people live in Mammoth Lakes, a resort town 7,881 feet high in the Sierra Nevada mountains. At peak ski season, the population triples, a fact normally welcomed by civic leaders. But not…

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