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California tourism reaches all-time high: $150.4B spent in 2023, says Gov. Newsom
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The place to be: The state has retained its title as the world’s 5th largest economy and has had a population increase.Arts & Entertainment
Alameda playwright illuminates landmark school desegregation decision
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“Words That Made the Difference: Brown v. Board of Education” showings are slated for May 10-11 in Alameda and May 18 in Oakland.settlement
$43 million Google data privacy class action settlement to go to nonprofit organizations
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The money will go to nonprofit organizations that work in the general area of data privacy; virtually none of the money will go to members of the plaintiff class.Around Town
Troop 11 to recognize new Eagle Scouts on May 10
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The joint Court of Honor takes place this Friday at Ellen Driscoll Playhouse.Arts & Entertainment
Pass the Remote: Notable Asian female-focused films in 2024 CAAMFest
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The festival runs May 9-19, and the lineup includes "Owl," a character-driven drama filmed and set in Oakland.caltrans
Storm-damaged Highway 1 to reopen under signal control later this month, Newsom says
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An estimated $100 million in federal funding has been secured for statewide repairs.animals
‘This all started as a what if’: Public can now watch Alcatraz Island falcons on new webcam
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One of Cal's Campanile falcons builds a nest and home across the Bay.art
Bay Lights art installation planned to return bigger and brighter after fundraiser hits goal
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The project, dubbed The Bay Lights 360, will see both sides of the western span of the bridge illuminated in the next 10 months.Arts & Entertainment
