Bay Area
Wildfire prevention in the East Bay gets a boost with new state funding package
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A sudden die-off in trees in the past year prompted the need for additional funding, with Chabot and Redwood regional parks among those on the list of areas most in need of attention.Arts & Entertainment
‘Queer Visions’ uncovers artifacts of LGBTQ history
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The admission-free show is a tribute to the entire, intersectional queer community in San Francisco.Bay Area
California moves to adopt historic $6 billion broadband plan
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The state will partner with existing providers as well as local governments and agencies to build and maintain new broadband lines.Bay Area
Keep masking against Covid-19, say Bay Area health officers
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The advisory comes "out of an abundance of caution" as the delta variant spreads around the region.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: A graphic-novel opera, Native American comedy, and new plays
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The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.Arts & Entertainment
Pass the Remote: This summer standout film features 27 young poets
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Carlos López Estrada's newest film comes on the heels of his recent hit "Blindspotting." "Summertime" opens at Bay Area theaters this weekend.California
California lacks timely data on which high schoolers go to college. This might fix that
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There's currently little public data on how well California high school graduates thrive in college, but plans for a comprehensive public data system are in the works.California
Cost of fighting Covid-19 in California: $12.3 billion
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An influx of taxpayer money has paid for everything from masks, hospital beds, and student laptops to unemployment hotlines and contact tracingBay Area
