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After a two-week delay, construction has wrapped up along Castro Street’s pedestrian mall, much to the relief of downtown business owners who welcome the return of more foot traffic at the height of the holiday season.

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Emily Margaretten joined the Mountain View Voice in 2023 as a reporter covering City Hall. She was previously a staff writer at The Guardsman and a freelance writer for several local publications, including...