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California’s beleaguered high speed rail line between SF and LA faces critical final step
In a significant advancement toward the ambitious goal of connecting Los Angeles and San Francisco via high-speed rail, the California High-Speed Rail Authority announced on Friday that it will submit its final environmental impact report for the critical Palmdale to Burbank segment. This submission marks the final step needed for complete environmental approval between the two cities.
102-year-old WWII vet who 'never wanted to be spotlighted' gets due from SF
Rev. Matthew Fong, a World War II veteran who was born and raised in San Francisco, rarely talks about his time in combat overseas as a teenager. But during a routine visit to the San Francisco VA Medical Center earlier this month, which coincided with his 102nd birthday, he was recognized by The City for his service as an Army pilot flying Boeing B-17 bombers — and as a staunch community leader. San Francisco’s Veterans Affairs Commission presented Fong with his own Mayoral Certificate of...
Memorial Day Week: Adjusted Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule
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San Francisco Bay Area to hold several events to commemorate Memorial Day
The Bay Area will be commemorating Memorial Day with several events throughout the region, including the lighting of the beacon atop Mount Diablo. What is Memorial Day? Originally named Decoration Day and held on May 30, the commemorative event was held after the Civil War to decorate the graves of those who died in the war.After World War I, Decoration Day was expanded to include service members who died in all U.S. wars. Then, in 1971, it was declared a national holiday and became known as Memorial Day. The day was switched for it to be held on the last Monday in...
The San Francisco Carnaval festival and parade are this weekend. Here's what to know.
Troupes of samba dancers, percussion ensembles, lowriders and a wide range of Latin music are just some of the delights in the Mission during the San Francisco Carnaval festival and parade this weekend.The 46th annual Carnaval Festival and Grand Parade celebrates the diverse Latin American, Caribbean and African roots of the city's Mission District and the Bay Area overall. The are five main stages, 50 local performers and 400 vendors -- including food, which can be a boon to those who dance to the performances for hours or just love to eat.What is Carnaval San Francisco?Carnaval San Francisco cultivates and...
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