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Alameda County supes approve standing committee on reparations for Black residents

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday established a standing committee on reparations that will work to address racial disparities Alameda County supervisors unanimously approved a ...
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Summer dinosaur exhibit opens at SF Zoo

San Francisco Zoo and Gardens held a preview Tuesday of their summer dinosaur exhibit — the biggest temporary exhibit the zoo has ever put on. Beginning San Francisco Zoo's biggest temporary exhibit ...
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Planned closure of National Archives could force relocation of historic Bay Area records

The National Archives at San Francisco, which holds more than 75,000 cubic feet of historical records dating back to the 1850s, plans to close its ...
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Under full moon, native fish arrive to dance on Bay shores in annual spawning ritual

Thousands of endemic grunion fish leapt onto Bay Area shores late Tuesday night for a seasonal mating ritual, a reminder that all animals are guided by Thousands of grunion swarmed Bay Area shores ...
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Downtown San Jose Farmers Market builds community one Wednesday at a time

Every Wednesday morning farmers set up booths at the Downtown San Jose Farmers Market to sell their fresh and locally grown produce. Some San Jose The Downtown San Jose Farmers Market brings together ...
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Marin County Fair starts Wednesday, transit agencies offering free, extended service

The Marin County Fair starts Wednesday and discounted tickets are still available through the official website. People can ...
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Bay Area to host U.S. knockout stage match in World Cup Wednesday

THE BAY AREA WILL BE THE CENTER of the soccer universe on Wednesday evening, when the United States men’s national team plays ...
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SF Bay Ferry fares increase across all routes starting Wednesday

Fare prices for San Francisco Bay Ferry rides are increasing for all routes starting Wednesday. Fares for the Oakland & ...
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AC Transit’s planned fare raise takes effect Wednesday

The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District, also known as AC Transit, will raise its prices on Wednesday. Riders can expect to pay an additional 25 cents on local rides, from $2.75 to $3, and an extra ...
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Golden Gate travelers to pay higher bridge, ferry and bus tolls starting Wednesday

Starting Wednesday, tolls for vehicles crossing the Golden Gate Bridge will increase by 50 cents, and fares for Golden Gate ...
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SF supervisor Jackie Fielder welcomed back to City Hall after 3-month absence

Supporters of San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder gather around her to welcome her back to City Hall in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Fielder took a three-month mental health ...
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SF descendants of Wong Kim Ark celebrate Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling

A new Chinatown mural of birthright citizenship historical figure Wong Kim Ark at 701 Grant Ave. in San Francisco on Friday, June 26, 2026. The landmark United States v. Wong Kim Ark case from 1898 ...