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Category Archives: Recreation
NY Times Public Editor on Tesla Model S Controversy: Some Poor Driving Decisions, But Story Written in Good Faith
New York Times public editor Margaret Sullivan, who is charged by the paper with independently investigating matters of its own journalistic integrity, has rendered her verdict in the matter of the now infamous Tesla test drive by the paper's environmental … Continue reading
Deal Will Keep China Camp, Olompali, Tomales Bay State Parks Running
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China Camp Village lovers will be celebrating Saturday as the California Department of Parks & Recreation officially signs a new agreement that keeps the park running. And Olompali State Historic Park near Novato. And Tomales Bay State Park, too. Now … Continue reading
Ken Burns on Pinnacles National Park: 'Hallelujah'
Ken Burns called the national parks system "America's Best Idea." So it probably won't come as a surprise that the celebrated documentary filmmaker is thrilled that the country has a new national park: Pinnacles National Park, near Hollister. "This is … Continue reading
San Francisco's Gold Dust Lounge Reopening at New Location Friday
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SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Longtime drinking spot The Gold Dust Lounge is reopening Friday afternoon at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf with much fanfare — a covered wagon procession and appearances from a famous cowboy actor and plenty of local dignitaries are … Continue reading
SF Supes Give Initial Approval to Smoking Ban at Some Street Fairs, Festivals
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SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The San Francisco Board of Supervisors gave unanimous initial approval on Tuesday to two pieces of legislation addressing smoking in the city. The first item will ban smoking at certain street fairs and festivals in the city, … Continue reading
Audit: Parks Officials Hid Budget Surplus Due to Fear of Cuts; 'Useless Reserve' Went Unspent
Released today: The Attorney General’s “Report of Investigation into Discrepancies in Financial Reports Submitted by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.” The audit of the California state parks department sheds light on why senior officials covered up an unreported … Continue reading
Exploratorium Counting Down Final Days at Palace of Fine Arts Before April Move
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SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) After decades of educating students, tourists and Bay Area residents about the wacky ways of biology, physics, chemistry and more, the Exploratorium will be closing its doors at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco at … Continue reading
Permit For Outside Lands Festival in GG Park Extended 8 Years
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SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) Organizers of the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival Tuesday were granted an eight-year extension to their permit for the event in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to … Continue reading
Photos: the San Francisco Giants World Series Parade
San Francisco Giants fans began gathering early this morning to celebrate the team's World Series title at a downtown parade. KQED staffers were on hand to take photos of the festivities: We also live-blogged the day's events, beginning with coverage of how … Continue reading
