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Here's a look at new $32 million SF park featuring old Bay Bridge steel beams
There was a celebration for San Francisco's newest park on Tuesday. The Golden State Warriors and city leaders held a grand opening celebration at Bayfront Park located right outside of the Chase Center.One familiar sight all over this park are the steel support beams from the old Bay Bridge.They are from the original eastern span of the bridge before it was replaced.MORE: Last truss of Bay Bridge's old eastern span removedThe very last truss on the Bay Bridge's old eastern span was removed on Monday. Here's a look at the construction in less than 20 seconds.They've been repurposed into benches...
Emotional Farewell: California Zoo Sends Beloved Elephant to Tennessee Sanctuary
The Oakland Zoo is experiencing mixed emotions as its cherished elephant, Osh, has made the journey to his new home at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. Osh traveled nearly 46 hours to reach his destination, where his dedicated care team from the zoo documented his first moments exploring his new habitat in heartwarming videos.
San Francisco unveils new Bayview-Hunter's Point park project
New park alert: The southern half of India Basin Waterfront Park is now open to visitors. Why it matters: It's the first phase of a project developing the former brownfield into a 10-acre park, made possible by a $200 million environmental justice investment aiming to connect Bayview-Hunter's Point — a historically Black neighborhood — to a healthy shoreline and waterfront access.Driving the news: In addition to its winding trails and beautiful views, it features a food pavilion for local vendors and community cooking classes, a makers' shop for boat building projects and an operations building.The park also features two new public piers, a floating dock, restrooms and a 5,580-square-foot ground mural titled Lady Bayview by Raylene Gorum, an artist with family roots in the Bayview.What's next: Construction crews will begin improvements to the nearby India Basin Shoreline Park, which was originally constructed in the 1990s. New amenities will include a gravel beach, a cookout terrace and grilling area, a new boathouse, a renovated children's play area, two new basketball courts, an adult fitness station and more.
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