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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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New Wellness Center in San Mateo County aims to centralize health and social services
San Mateo County, California – San Mateo County has started building the North County Wellness Center, a new facility focused…
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San Mateo’s Housing Element receives state certification, paving the way for 10,200 new homes by 2031
San Mateo, California – The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has given the City of San Mateo…
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Richmond’s $14.5 million project converts Motel 6 into supportive housing for the homeless thanks to Homekey grant
Bay Area – With a transforming project turning an abandoned Motel 6 into a supportive housing facility, Richmond is making major…
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Waymo begins staff-only autonomous freeway rides in San Francisco, signaling broader future plans
Bay Area – Leading autonomous car company Waymo has just made another significant advance in enhancing its robotaxi offering. Having…
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