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San Francisco General Fund Spending Up 50 Percent
13 years ago

San Francisco General Fund Spending Up 50 Percent

By: Dakin Sloss

According to the data that we gathered at California Common SenseSan Francisco’s government per capita spending has increased significantly (even adjusting for inflation) in the last two decades.

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How many people died during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge?

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Eleven men died during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Until February 17, 1937, only man had died, setting a new all-time record for construction projects. However, sadly on …
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How long did it take to build Golden Gate Bridge?

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The Golden Gate Bridge took slightly over four years to complete. Construction on the bridge began on January 5, 1933. The bridge was first opened to motor traffic on May …
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When and where are the Bay to Breaker street closures?

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For information about Bay to Breakers street closures you can visit the official Bay to Breakers website at zazzlebaytobreakers.com. The Bay to Breakers race is held on the third Sunday
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Who was the first woman to run Bay to Breakers?

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The first woman ran the Bay to Breakers race in 1940, Barbara "Bobbie" Burke was the first woman to participate in the race.

Burke signed up to run the race …
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Who is the youngest finisher of Bay to Breakers?

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The youngest runner to finish the race was 10 year old Mary Boitano who ran the race the Bay to Breakers race in 1974. Mary Boitano went on to be …
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