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The Parkwest 580 Casino on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Livermore, Calif. A casino expansion unanimously approved by the city council will raise the betting limit from $200 to $1,000 and will allow an additional six tables at the cardroom, totaling 16. The city will now collect $4,800 in fees per table per month, compared to the previous $1,890 — an additional $57,900 a month, or about $695,000 a year, quadrupling Livermore’s profits.

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Aric Crabb

Dr. Theodore Chu at his backyard Burkard Spore Trap on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Los Altos Hills, Calif. Chu has spent decades collecting data with his home based equipment to contribute to pollen counts. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group) Aric Crabb TNS Spring has sprung after extended rains in the Bay Area.

2 weeks ago | sanluisobispo.com | Aric Crabb

Community members take part in a Pro-Palestine rally at San Francisco State University Thursday, April 3, 2025, in San Francisco, Calif. Students from thirteen colleges in Northern California rallied in response to the Trump Administration’s legal threats and deportations of students engaging in pro-Palestine expression and speech.

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Photos of the Week: March Madness, moments in pitching and slides, horses, beautiful food and 75 years celebrated

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Fun and fantastic works of public art abound in the Bay Area, which is blessed with an abundance of creative talent. Stroll around and you’ll find pieces ranging from silly to stunning, from retro to futuristic. Here are some of our favorite artworks in the Bay Area. ~ Randy McMullenCopyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers. This story was originally published March 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM.