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Around Town
PCSC fundraiser | Chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day
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Order by midnight February 11.Bay Area
Newsom OK’s a $25 million fund for California to sue the Trump administration
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Earlier this week, Newsom flew to DC to lobby for disaster aid, which Trump and other Republican leaders have repeatedly threatened to withhold unless California overhauls its water and elections policies.Arts & Entertainment
Review: Lively performances in SF Playhouse’s wacky ‘Exotic Deadly’
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Clever direction by Jesca Prudencio, who helmed the world premiere at San Diego’s Old Globe.Bay Area
Guided tours of Stanford’s SLAC accelerator offer visitors a light-speed peek at science
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The public is allowed to visit SLAC on several monthly guided tours, or people can attend sponsored lectures or come to a STEM Community Day in the fall.Health Matters
Measles outbreak mounts among children in one of Texas’ least vaccinated counties
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With hospitalizations and at least a dozen cases, health officials race to contain a growing outbreak in a community with low vaccination.Bay Area
No clapping, no cheering: Silicon Valley officials limit public expression during meetings
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First Amendment experts say no applause rules aren’t illegal and agree they’re often necessary, but it's a balancing act between protecting free speech and selective enforcement, especially when local leaders are under scrutiny.Housing
Alameda County supes approve new tenant protection rules after years of fits and starts
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The new ordinance goes into effect on March 6 and the Community Development Agency is required to report back to the board on its implementation in February 2026.Arts & Entertainment
Review: Berkeley Rep’s ‘Thing About Jellyfish’ a dazzling production of a simple story
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“The Thing About Jellyfish” runs through March 9 in Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Roda Theatre.Around Town
