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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 hours ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley may raise petition signature requirements from 50 to 200 or 400 to limit alleged frivolous landmark attempts blocking housing development.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SF Rec & Parks Appears to Make End Run to Get Rid of Vaillancourt Fountain In a Hurry

Many have called the hulking Brutalist fountain at Embarcardero Plaza "maligned" and even "ugly," but artist Armand Vaillancourt's sculptural work still has many ardent fans who will not be pleased by the lastest move by SF Rec & Parks to remove it in short order. It's been two months since San Francisco's Recreation and Parks Department submitted its formal request to have the Vaillancourt Fountain removed, seeking the SF Arts Commission's approval for deaccession of the artwork for various reasons, including public safety.
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