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Weekly roundup of local news from March 11 to 17, 2023

These are the local news from March 11 to 17 that you need to know to stay up to date.
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Here is the local news from March 11 to 17 that you should know to stay up to date.

A green wave was seen across San Mateo County on Friday as celebrations began for St. Patrick's Day, a holiday that began as a religious holiday in 1631 when the church declared it a public holiday. However, the celebration has been marred by severe weather.

Rain and strong winds have not given residents living throughout the Bay Area any respite, in addition to suffering from power outages and flooding, so authorities have called for people to be prepared for rain forecasts this weekend. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe. 

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The St. Patrick's Day Parade took place in San Francisco on Saturday, March 11, causing traffic closures and detours for Muni services in the downtown area.

The parade took place along Market Street beginning at Second Street and ending at the San Francisco Civic Center.

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The Paro River dam broke during the night of Friday, March 10, prompting evacuations.

The construction that prevents the passage of water broke around midnight, according to