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‘America’s Tall Ship’, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Eagle, to offer free tours in San Francisco
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The ship will be moored at Pier 17 near the Exploratorium in San Francisco on Saturday with free tours available from 10 am to 7 pm.Bay Area
San Francisco moves up in new park ranking index. Here’s how Oakland and other Bay Area cities fared
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The ParkScore index is a report from the Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit that works to create and protect parks, trails, and other public lands.Featured in Category
Get to know your pinot noir: Anderson Valley wine festival blends tastings with teachings
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The 26th annual Pinot Noir festival takes place May 16-18 at various locations throughout Anderson Valley.BART
Chaotic commute: BART’s morning meltdown spurs call for more public transit investment
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A group of transit activists say that if BART’s budget isn’t shored up, the agency could cut its number of daily train trips from 4,200 to just 500.Travel
Class action suit says SuperShuttle won’t accommodate passengers in wheelchairs
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The three Bay Area plaintiffs are all lawyers and all have been advocates for individuals with disabilities.Bay Area
Years in the making, restored Pacheco Marsh now open with trails, nature exhibits
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The area also has parking and easy access, with experts on site to share its story, the land trust said.Arts & Entertainment
Port of Oakland’s free sunset harbor tours return for new season, with first cruise May 9
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The tours include live 90-minute narration that covers the Port’s history, environmental goals and its daily operations.napa
Charter jet company JSX to begin service to Napa County Airport starting this summer
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JSX currently flies out of Concord and Oakland and allows customers to check in just 20 minutes before flight departure, among other perks.Arts & Entertainment
