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Another Friday, another SF News quiz

See how well you know SF news of the past week.

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And just like that, summer is two-thirds gone and August beckons.<ul><li>But no matter the season, we&#x27;re here for you with your Friday news quiz. Time to see how up to speed you are.</li></ul>

Skip the farmers market with these CSA boxes

Support local farms while getting fresh seasonal produce delivered.

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If you want a box of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fruits and vegetables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/21/urban-farm-supporting-women" data-vars-content-id="2ce59d81-580d-4559-b153-cc1cfc8a8b09" data-vars-headline="Skip the farmers market with these CSA boxes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-diego/2025/03/21/urban-farm-supporting-women" target="_self">fruits and vegetables</a> dropped on your doorstep, you might consider signing up for a CSA box.The big picture: You can buy boxes or sign up for subscriptions from local farms, and they deliver the fresh produce to you, so you don&#x27;t have to brave the crowds at a farmers market.

San Francisco unemployment rate dips to 4.1% in June

San Francisco added 14,500 jobs over the past year.

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San Francisco&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unemployment rate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/23/jobless-claims-unemployment-ai" data-vars-content-id="32dfa025-22a8-4e71-b2c4-8c2bedf70cca" data-vars-headline="San Francisco unemployment rate dips to 4.1% in June" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/23/jobless-claims-unemployment-ai" target="_self">unemployment rate</a> fell to a seasonally adjusted 4.1% in June as the national rate ticked down, new federal data shows.Why it matters: San Francisco&#x27;s unemployment rate is 0.1 percentage points below the national rate, and a bit higher than half of the areas surveyed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="jobs report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/metro.nr0.htm" data-vars-content-id="32dfa025-22a8-4e71-b2c4-8c2bedf70cca" data-vars-headline="San Francisco unemployment rate dips to 4.1% in June" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bls.gov/news.release/metro.nr0.htm" target="_blank">jobs report</a>.

Your ultimate Fourth of July guide

From the best fireworks viewing spots to street closures, here's what to know.

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San Francisco is preparing for a lively July Fourth as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.The big picture: Here are our favorite celebrations, travel tips and traffic disruptions to watch out for.

How to recycle your Christmas tree in San Francisco

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The holidays are over, but some of us still have dried-out Christmas trees dropping needles in our living rooms.Yes, but: You can still ditch your tree for free, courtesy of Recology. It&#x27;s easy and one of the simplest ways to reduce post-holiday waste.Driving the news: Recology is collecting holiday trees now <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="until Jan. 16" data-vars-click-url="https://www.recology.com/recology_news/holiday-tree-collection-28/" data-vars-content-id="4873806f-fb00-4832-95fc-0ee752cba42e" data-vars-headline="How to recycle your Christmas tree in San Francisco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.recology.com/recology_news/holiday-tree-collection-28/" target="_blank">until Jan. 16</a>.

Where to shop local for holiday gifts

Skip the big retailers. These local SF shops offer one-of-a-kind holiday finds.

With the holidays fast approaching, it&#x27;s crunch time for gift hunting.The big picture: Forget faceless online retailers. San Francisco is home to some amazing small businesses that support your local community.

Where to eat out this Thanksgiving in SF

Several restaurants are still taking reservations or offering Thanksgiving meals to walk-ins.

Not trying to cook this Thanksgiving? Don&#x27;t worry, we&#x27;ve got you covered.Why it matters: While reservations are booked at most places, there are several last-minute dining options.

How to make the most out of Halloween in SF

Here's your guide for all things scary in Fog City this year.

It&#x27;s no secret that San Francisco <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="goes all out for Halloween" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/10/17/where-to-shop-local-halloween-2025-sf" data-vars-content-id="8a8febec-5be2-42cf-a17b-b74e9e9631ae" data-vars-headline="How to make the most out of Halloween in SF" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/10/17/where-to-shop-local-halloween-2025-sf" target="_self">goes all out for Halloween</a> — arguably our most highly anticipated holiday of the year.The big picture: Get ready for outlandish costumes, eerie mansions and a whole host of neighborhood block parties.

Why the cempasuchil flower is essential to Día de los Muertos

The flower is believed to guide returning spirits back to their loved ones.

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The bright orange <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cempasuchil" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gob.mx/agricultura/articulos/cempasuchil-flor-de-vida-flor-de-muertos?idiom=es" data-vars-content-id="bd7ab344-6e9c-4d3f-a10f-bfa4d690d287" data-vars-headline="Why the cempasuchil flower is essential to Día de los Muertos" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gob.mx/agricultura/articulos/cempasuchil-flor-de-vida-flor-de-muertos?idiom=es" target="_blank">cempasuchil</a> flower, or the marigold, isn&#x27;t just a decoration for Día de los Muertos — it&#x27;s believed to guide returning spirits back to their loved ones.Why it matters: The flower plays a key role in linking ancestral spiritual traditions with modern-day rituals during the holiday&#x27;s observance at the beginning of November.

How to celebrate mom this Mother's Day in San Francisco

Spend quality time or give her the gift of sleep or relaxation this Mother's Day.

Mother&#x27;s Day is around the corner and we&#x27;ve got a few ideas on how to celebrate mom:

Where to order Thanksgiving takeout this year

If you need to preorder your meal for Nov. 28, we've got you covered.

It&#x27;s that time of the year, and whether you&#x27;re celebrating Thanksgiving or <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Thankstaking" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/11/23/the-rise-of-thankstaking" data-vars-content-id="10830efa-23c9-4152-a588-a34440a1f4eb" data-vars-headline="Where to order Thanksgiving takeout this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/11/23/the-rise-of-thankstaking" target="_self">Thankstaking</a>, we all need to eat. Here are some local spots to preorder your meal for Nov. 28:

California's Halloween trick-or-treat hotspots

Yes, but: San Francisco may not be one of them.

Some areas have an especially high concentration of potential <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Halloween" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/29/halloween-decorations-michaels-costco-home-depot-summerween" data-vars-content-id="647c37f0-6a00-4298-9195-7b0e4a73556f" data-vars-headline="California&#x27;s Halloween trick-or-treat hotspots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/07/29/halloween-decorations-michaels-costco-home-depot-summerween" target="_self">Halloween</a> trick-or-treaters — though San Francisco may not be one of them, an Axios analysis of census data shows.State of play: 5-to-14-year-olds — prime trick-or-treating age — make up about 12.5% of the U.S. population and 12.7% of California&#x27;s. But in San Francisco County, they comprise 7.2% of the population.

9 SF-inspired costumes to try this Halloween

Ideas include Mark Zuckerberg's makeover, fortune cookies, Karl the Fog and more.

If you&#x27;re like me, you&#x27;ve procrastinated on finding a Halloween costume.Yes, but: It&#x27;s not too late to come up with one that&#x27;ll show off your SF pride, or sense of humor.

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