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Health Officer orders masks in patient care areas to curb respiratory viruses in San Mateo County during winter
San Mateo County, California – San Mateo County’s Health Officer, Dr. Kismet Baldwin-Santana, has issued a new health order requiring…
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Bay Area schools earn National Blue Ribbon recognition for outstanding academic achievement and inclusivity
Bar Area, California – 11 San Francisco Bay Area schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024, a…
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Oakland ramps up homeless camp clearances near critical infrastructure in response to safety concerns
Oakland, California – Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao recently issued an executive order to increase the clearance of homeless camps throughout the…
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Caltrain celebrates historic electrification of San Francisco to San Jose line with free rides and parties this weekend
San Mateo, California – Caltrain makes a historic first this weekend because it fully electrifies its service across the San…
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Transbay Tube earthquake retrofitting is now completed, BART’s commitment to safety and disaster preparedness continues
San Francisco, California – Officially finishing a massive $1.5 billion earthquake retrofitting project of its Transbay Tube, key arterial link between…
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Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day and San Mateo County residents are reminded to register for voting
San Mateo County, California – Americans are reminded of their civic duties. National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday is a crucial…
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San Mateo’s coastal regions to get a makeover as Bayfront Cleanup returns with community spirit and eco-friendly goals
San Mateo, California – With the Bayfront Cleanup returning this September, the San Mateo community is getting ready for an…
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Bay Area faces rising unemployment in some sectors despite overall job growth in other
Bay Area, California – Known as a hub of invention and technological development, the Bay Area sees an alarming trend…
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Microsoft solidifies Silicon Valley presence with $300 million acquisition of Mountain View research center
Bay Area, California – Microsoft has completed the acquisition of a sizable tech campus in Mountain View for nearly $300…
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San Mateo County to add deputy district attorney and investigator to tackle wage theft cases
San Mateo County, California – In a major effort to stop wage theft, San Mateo County has obtained a state grant…
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