By Michael R. Shea, The Modesto Bee, Calif.

By Mark Abramson BURLINGAME -- The play may no longer be the thing for some budding thespians, due to the higher rates local school districts are charging to use their theaters.

By Will Oremus In the race for two open seats on the San Mateo Union High School District Board, one challenger has raised far more money than his competitors so far.

By Aaron Kinney BURLINGAME -- The Burlingame School District is primed to have 27 kindergartners in a Spanish-language immersion class when the fall term begins in 2007. McKinley Elementary School will host the program, designed to provide fluency in Spanish at an early age.

By T.S. Mills-Faraudo, STAFF WRITER SAN MATEO -- A revamped school calendar and an academic program that works for all students -- including those who aren't college- bound -- may be some of the issues that frame the San Mateo Union High School District's school board race.