Day Around the Bay: City Hall Aglow With Animated Winter Lights' Show Through January 2

"Despite informing patients it will soon be ending gender-affirming care for transgender youth last month, Sutter Health has reversed course. Families were relieved to discover that their trans children could continue receiving care through the network, despite the federal administration's continued pressure to ban it. [KQED] The Vallejo City Unified School District voted to close three elementary schools this week, which include around 1,000 students and 100 staff members. The district cites a swift decline in enrollment rates, as the number of students in the district has gone down from 20,000 students in previous years to 10,000 currently. [KPIX]"

"Hazie's in Hayes Valley has seen a significant boost in business following a viral video involving the antics of an unfortunate drunk woman last week, which ultimately got her fired from her job at Strava. [KRON4] Thousands gathered to honor the people killed and injured during a Hanukkah celebration last weekend at Australia's Bondi Beach Thursday, the first day the park reopened after the attack. [Associated Press] Applications for Trump's new gold card opened last week, geared toward enabling wealthy foreigners to bypass US immigration laws to the tune of $1 million, plus a $15,000 processing fee. [CNBC]"

"The stunning City Hall Winter Lights display kicked off December 6 and runs through January 2, featuring a 10-minute show that begins with an homage to the history of City Hall, including the original architectural drawings by architect Arthur Brown Jr. projected onto the magnificent Beaux Arts structure. The presentation then transforms into a carousel of holiday-themed visuals that fill the facade with warmth and color. Amplified sound is available every night except Christmas and Christmas Eve. Spectat"

Sutter Health reversed a plan to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth, allowing families to continue care despite federal pressure. Vallejo City Unified voted to close three elementary schools serving about 1,000 students and 100 staff after enrollment dropped from roughly 20,000 to 10,000. Hazie's in Hayes Valley saw a business boost after a viral video led to an employee's firing. Thousands gathered at Bondi Beach to honor victims of the Hanukkah attack as the park reopened. Applications opened for a proposed wealthy-investor 'gold card' immigration pathway costing $1 million plus fees. New York students adapted to a phone ban with analog activities, and the City Hall Winter Lights runs December 6–January 2 with projections and amplified sound.

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