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Pass the Remote: ‘National Anthem,’ Steven Chow fest, ‘Who Is Michael Jang?’
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Former San Ramon resident Luke Gilford’s “National Anthem” won Outstanding First Feature award at the Frameline film festival.events
Have a party and call me in the morning — when the doctor prescribes joy
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Global Brain Health Institute pairs scientists with cultural workers like artists to explore solutions for aging minds.Arts & Entertainment
Puppetry is much more than child’s play for young learners at Children’s Fairyland
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Puppets can play a role in helping children communicate on a deeper level, experts say, by externalizing their emotions onto the inanimate object.Books
Local Lit: July | Top tips for Bay Area book lovers
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SongWriter Live, Shakespeare in a park, tree talk, Berkeley history, and more.crime
Civil grand jury says OPD ill-equipped to benefit from license plate reader cameras
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Report finds that the Oakland Police Department lacks the manpower to respond to the volume of alerts; and faults city's "lack of strategic vision" in implementing the technology.budget
A fare exchange: Golden Gate Bridge tolls rise as district looks to bolster budget
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Tolls for non-FasTrak drivers jumped from $9.75 to $10.25; FasTrak charges rose to $9.25 and carpool rates to $7.25.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: SF Mime Troupe, Sam Grisman Project, Damian Escobar, Simone Dinnerstein, Word for Word
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SF Mime Troupe's free performances play through Sept 8 with mostly outdoor stops in Berkeley, San Francisco, Orinda, and more.Bay Area
Caltrans installs almost 200 highway cameras across Bay Area in safety pilot program
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View live footage on an interactive map of all CCTV camera locations.Food & Drink
