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U.S. Olympic Swimmer Michael Andrew is coached by his father Peter Andrew as he trains in a residential pool.
From Camping to Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate the Risks of 14 Summer Activities
Experts weigh in on the risk of many common summer activities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Phillips 66 refinery in Rodeo.
California's Cap-and-Trade Program Generates Severely Reduced Revenue
The program's May auction produced just $25 million in revenue, significantly less than the $600 to $850 million raised at similar auctions the last three years. That means state environmental programs now face budget cuts.
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El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite National Park Plans to Reopen, But It's Not Going to Be the Same.
Yosemite National Park officials have drafted a plan to reopen as early as June. If approved by the Interior Department, however, things aren't going to be like they were pre-pandemic, at least not as first.
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A chart showing Covid-19 deaths in the Bay Area.
CHARTS: The Bay Area Is Opening Up Again. Here's Data for Each County to See How It's Going
As more and more facets of daily living return to the Bay Area, policymakers will be looking closely at a suite of metrics to determine whether the rate of coronavirus transmission is remaining "flat." Track deaths, hospitalizations and cases for each county here.
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Visitors wear face masks on a walking path in Joshua Tree National Park on May 18, one day after the park reopened after being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Some California Parks Open Again – Here's What Visitors Need to Know (MAP)
With some state and national parks in California easing restrictions, here's what you should keep in mind before heading out.
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Climate Lawsuits by California Cities, Counties Transferred to State Court in Victory Over Oil Companies
 
A pair of high-profile climate lawsuits brought by California cities and counties cleared a major hurdle Tuesday.
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SpaceX Launch Carrying NASA Astronauts Postponed Due to Weather
 
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with 16 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning.
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For Daughter of 96-Year-Old, COVID-19 Rules Against Seeing Mom Are Especially Painful
 
The state has locked down nursing homes to most visitors because of the pandemic, and one Southern California woman has been trying unsuccessfully to see her mom.
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San Francisco Public Library
San Francisco Public Library’s learning program, Summer Stride, is back with ebook recommendations and activities to keep young minds active throughout the summer. Join acclaimed author Alison Farrell for the kickoff and a live reading of The Hike on June 5 at 11 a.m.

Get started at sfpl.org/summerstride.
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