The New York Times: The PIER 39 Sea Lions Haven't Always Been There
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The PIER 39 Sea Lions Haven't Always Been There
Published by The New York Times: January 23, 2020
If you grew up in California, but not in the Bay Area, it is likely that some of your earliest memories of San Francisco involve visiting Pier 39. And whether you enjoyed or feared wildlife, it’s likely that you remember seeing the sea lions.
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