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After 5-year hiatus, beloved Gilroy Garlic Festival returns this summer at new location
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The festival pays tribute to the allium bulb farmed in the area and will be held from July 25-27.Arts & Entertainment
San Francisco adds 5 more entertainment zones as Castro District zone activates
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Mayor Lurie lauded the zones as a way to stimulate the city’s nightlife and generate revenue for businesses in the vicinity of the zones.Housing
San Mateo County’s largest affordable housing project breaks ground near Cow Palace
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The projects will ultimately transform an existing San Mateo County Housing Authority property from 150 units into 555 new apartments.budget
SFUSD rescinds 151 layoff notices for aides and counselors as it works toward solvency
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SFUSD’s budget has been under increased oversight from the California Department of Education since May 2024.Bay Area
Nintendo powers up Union Square with new store, inviting ‘more people to come out’
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Nintendo’s Union Square store opened Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Lurie.food
San Jose restaurant brings soul food and Black-owned pride to SoFA District
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It’s the fourth Black-owned small business on that block of South First Street, joining Nirvana Soul, Ashy Aromas and Sainte Claire Market.children
Oakland resumes free summer meals for kids after partners chip in to keep program alive
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This year, at least 47 sites will offer meals, including 26 city-run sites, as well as facilities operated by faith-based and community organizations.Environment
EBMUD board eyes drinking water, wastewater rate hikes as part of budget proposal
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EBMUD provides drinking water to 1.4 million customers in Alameda and CoCo counties and wastewater services to 740,000 customers.Bay Area
