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04 Nov 2009 17:04
'Sesame Street' turns 40
The children's TV program was ground-breaking in 1969, but is it still relevant today? Mommy Files.
Rape victim sends message
Richmond teen has words for hundreds at vigil: Violence is "always the wrong choice."
Oksana hoping to marry Mel; why Madden named boy Sparrow.
Bullfighter dwarfs, flaming Obama art.
5:01 PM Supes Approve Exploratorium Move To SF Waterfront bit.ly/ETAQj(ktvu)
4:57 PM How You Can Help Pirate Cat Radio Stay On The Air bit.ly/J6te1(sfappeal)
4:52 PM The Draft Minutes (Votes) for the November 3rd Board of Supervisors meeting has been posted bit.ly/2WOHF1(sfbos)
4:48 PM (From Asm budget chair Evans) RT @nmevans This morning's passage of #cawater deal = less $ for edu & other services.. Expect more cuts. (KQED_CapNotes)
Updated 5:03 PM PT
Senate extends jobless benefits
Up to 20 weeks in additional unemployment aid, homebuyer credit expansion pass on a 98-0 vote.
State blew chances to rescue Dugard
Report slams state parole officials for missing obvious clues at Garrido's home for 10 years, failing to properly supervise sex offender.
Chronicle Breaking News 2:03 PM
Finding some App Store jewels
With 100,000 applications and counting, The Chronicle's Ryan Kim highlights some top ones to download onto your iPhone or iPod Touch.
- Man arrested in L.A. celeb burglaries case 4:29 PM
- Tropical Storm Ida strengthens in Caribbean 4:21 PM
- Huge jump in Calif. pot plants seizures 3:08 PM
- Amazon tribes hit hard by swine flu 3:00 PM
- Does 'Sesame Street' still have legs? 4:30 PM
- Another guilty plea in tomato scandal 2:42 PM
- Affidavit: Teen says he killed boy found in dryer 2:31 PM
Yobie Benjamin
Hacking Capitalism, Carbon, Politics & Food
I watch Sesame Street with my 2 year old and she loves it. We sing the songs together and count out loud with the number of the day. ” by allikf
Lights out for S.F. billboard measure
Voters reject proposal for electronic signs to transform Market Street stretch.
Berkeley 1900: Take a ride through history
Richard Schwartz's book about Berkeley 109 years ago comes to life in this photo gallery. Meet the author this Monday at Books Inc.
Bridging the gaps between music genres
While Carrie Underwood has had great pop success, she's still firmly a country queen.
No ordinary Joe
When you're the manager for the N.Y. Yankees, your every move is scutinized. Just ask Joe Girardi.
Better than ever
After a 16-month hiatus, the addition of chef Emmanuel Piqueras and a new menu full of adventurous offerings, Limon is back in full swing.
Antitrust suit filed against Intel
NY AG Andrew Cuomo claims the company used "illegal threats and collusion" to dominate the marketplace.
Maine overturns legal gay marriage
Voters repeal a state law, passed by the Legislature and governor, allowing same-sex marriage.
Design like a pro
From balancing color to bringing order to an irregularly shaped room, Icons of Design participants share their tips for making a space work.
Why Rome needs a Walgreens
For all the Eternal City has to offer — world-shaping history, mouthwatering meals, masterpieces of art — it lacks a single pad of writing paper.
Mehserle trial may be moved to SoCal
Cathleen Allison, AP According to several news outlets including the Chronicle, the trial of former BART...
Jonathan Bair 11.04.09 at 2:00 PM
If you don't live in an apartment built after 1979, you might not realize that such buildings aren't...
Auto sales show industry beginning to stabilize
After months of roller-coaster results, the U.S. auto industry showed signs of stability in October. Total sales of cars...
New factory in Pittsburg is no pipe dream
Sparks flew at a new factory in Pittsburg on Monday, where a skeleton manufacturing crew christened a state-of-the art...
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