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Bill to give slavery descendants preference in college admissions advances in Legislature
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If passed, it may face serious legal challenges, including from those who believe it violates Proposition 209, barring affirmative action.Arts & Entertainment
Movies: 45th SF Jewish film fest, ‘Dogs Tonight,’ ‘Unicorns,’ ‘To a Land Unknown,’ Women’s Building fundraiser, Zombies doc
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"Coexistence, My Ass!" opens the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival at 6:30 pm July 17 in the Herbst Theatre.Bay Area
Presidio Parkway turns 10: Leaders celebrate infrastructure success, unique partnership
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The Parkway addressed both seismic and structural concerns when four tunnels and 14 bridges were built connecting to Highway 101.Arts & Entertainment
ODC/Dance’s San Francisco summer premieres explore grief, time
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ODC/Dance’s “Summer Sampler” shows at 7:30 pm on July 17-19 and 5 pm on July 20 at the ODC Theater in San Francisco.pensions
CalPERS recovers from tariff plunge and notches a big investment gain
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The CalPERS gained 11.6% on in its investments over the past financial year, eclipsing its target of 6.8%.Bay Area
Yolo fireworks victims ID’d, including 4 from Bay Area; families seek help on GoFundMe
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The July 1 explosion near Esparto leveled at least one building and ignited a 78-acre fire in an agricultural area.climate change
California’s wind and solar projects face new federal hurdles
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Clean-energy projects have new deadlines for federal tax credits and limits on foreign parts, taking aim at California’s climate agenda.Bay Area
Air quality advisory extended to Monday as Bay Area firefighters join fight in NorCal
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The Green Fire started in Shasta County on July 1 and had burned about 9,563 acres as of Saturday night, and is 5% contained.Oakland
