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It&#x27;s been a few weeks but we&#x27;re back with your Friday SF News Quiz.<ul><li>Did you miss us? We sure missed you. Hop on in and test those smarts.</li></ul>

More summer concerts could be coming to Golden Gate Park

A new deal lets the Outside Lands promoter extend the summer festival season.

More big music festivals may be coming to Golden Gate Park each summer thanks to an agreement that would let the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Outside Lands" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/05/13/outside-lands-food-2026-original-joes-balboa-cafe-perrys-san-francisco" data-vars-content-id="0fe6be36-a427-4659-be5d-1fc63ed9cb62" data-vars-headline="More summer concerts could be coming to Golden Gate Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/05/13/outside-lands-food-2026-original-joes-balboa-cafe-perrys-san-francisco" target="_self">Outside Lands</a> promoter host additional concerts through 2029.Why it matters: City leaders see the shows as a way of generating revenue for parks and local businesses while building on the success of Outside Lands. But for some westside residents, it could also mean more weeks of traffic, noise and road closures.

San Francisco starts lowering speed limits around schools

Speed is one of the biggest factors in determining whether a traffic crash becomes fatal.

San Francisco will be rolling out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lower speed limits" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/san-francisco-aims-lower-speed-limits-schools-22354039.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-vars-content-id="5f17535b-2f3e-419d-8bc3-0fb2f75ba7db" data-vars-headline="San Francisco starts lowering speed limits around schools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/san-francisco-aims-lower-speed-limits-schools-22354039.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank">lower speed limits</a> around schools citywide ahead of the new school year, becoming one of the first California cities to take advantage of a new state law aimed at improving pedestrian safety.Why it matters: Speed is one of the biggest factors in determining whether a traffic crash becomes fatal, especially for children walking or biking to school. <ul><li>City leaders say lower speed limits are a proven way to reduce severe injuries and deaths.</li></ul>

Here's how Bay Area Top Workplaces are determined

For the 17th year, employee survey company Energage has sought to identify the best places to work in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Top Workplaces don&#x27;t happen by accident. They are created through a people-first approach to workplace excellence. This is the first year Energage has partnered with Axios to share the results. The award is verified and earned through an employee survey process. Workplaces where employees offer positive feedback about their experience make the winners list.

Top Bay Area beaches for summer heat relief

On our list: China, Pistachio, Black Sand beaches and more.

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It&#x27;s time to dip your toes in the water.Why it matters: We&#x27;re due for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="an intensely hot summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/07/05/heat-wave-intensity-duration-bay-area" data-vars-content-id="6e150c36-5c2e-42b7-a31a-1d6c5f02316b" data-vars-headline="Top Bay Area beaches for summer heat relief" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/07/05/heat-wave-intensity-duration-bay-area" target="_self">an intensely hot summer</a>, with potential <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="record-breaking temperatures" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/07/01/bay-area-extreme-heat-wave-cooling-centers" data-vars-content-id="6e150c36-5c2e-42b7-a31a-1d6c5f02316b" data-vars-headline="Top Bay Area beaches for summer heat relief" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2024/07/01/bay-area-extreme-heat-wave-cooling-centers" target="_self">record-breaking temperatures</a>.

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