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05 Jul 2009 04:38
12:31 AM Marin's 'most dysfunctional' public board bit.ly/QVoki
12:27 AM Popular » Lawsuit says ex-Marin executive defrauded investors bit.ly/LogIg
11:18 PM Tim Terrific! tinyurl.com/l3lth3(nbcbayareacom)
10:56 PM @jacksonp2008 We were! bit.ly/12j57j ;) (marinij)
Sunday Jul 5, 2009Updated 4:36 AM PT
Ex-NFL quarterback Steve McNair killed
Thirteen-year NFL veteran who led Titans to a Super Bowl found shot to death along with a woman in a Nashville condominium.
Chronicle stops the presses
The Chronicle got out of the newspaper printing business after more than a century of producing the paper in-house.
- National Archives artifacts go missing10:15 PM
- 16 dead, about 320K flee homes in China floods 3:13 AM
- 60 votes not so super for Senate Democrats 9:02 PM
- Owners of Mexican day care charged in fire 7:48 PM
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I am prepared to accept Tim Lincecum as my personal savior. ” by MajorDanger
1.2M fans seek tickets for Jackson memorial
Los Angeles officials are preparing for massive crowds for the Tuesday service at Staples Center. Only 17,500 tickets will be given out.
Dog-eat-dog contest
San Jose's Joey Chestnut prevails in his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Coney Island.
Clowning around
Called "the human cartoon," Peter Pitofsky manages to be the Three Stooges, Abbott and Costello and the Marx Brothers in one roly-poly body and one incredibly malleable face.
23 and counting
Tim Lincecum added seven scoreless innings to his streak as the Giants undressed the Houston Astros again, 9-0, and now has gone 23 innings without allowing a run.
Creating yummy vegan sweets
You'll forget dairy ever existed thanks to this chocolate mousse made with silken tofu.
The name game
Palo Alto businessman Rod Beckstrom has assumed a critical but little-known role in the governance of cyberspace as president of ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
Manuel Zelaya says he will try to retake office; group of nations kicks out Honduras over last week's military-backed coup.
A bounty of cheap travel
St. Louis is a city of bricks and beer, baseball and bowling, history and grand parks, with good eats and abundant cultural offerings.
Zits
The wonderfully lousy life of Jeremy.
Daily Crossword
Get your daily word fix.- Ex-NFL QB Steve McNair, woman found slain in Tenn.
- Independence Day celebrated in style
- Armstrong 10th in first leg of Tour de France
- Chronicle presses roll for the last time
- Lincecum runs scoreless innings string to 23
- EAST BAYMan dies in fiery crash on I-580
- Palin takes to Web for hints of political future
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04 Jul 2009 19:12
Because it's there, for now
Colombia's impressive glaciers are in fast retreat, so climb them while you can. PhotosTravel page
Joey! Joey! Joey!
San Jose champ stuffs himself and the competition at the annual hot dog eating contest. Photos
7:01 PM $140K Lottery Ticket Loose In San Jose tinyurl.com/ntp7rf(ktvu)
6:51 PM New reader photo » Sausalito 4th of July parade bit.ly/R4xDR
6:51 PM New reader photo » Sausalito 4th of July parade bit.ly/75jwi(marinij)
6:45 PM Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating Match, Again: A 25-year-old California man has captured his third straight July Fou.. tinyurl.com/lbrz2f(ktvu)
Updated 7:10 PM PT
1 killed, 7 hurt in East Oakland shooting
Gunfire erupted around midnight Friday on International Boulevard, authorities say.
Palin links resignation to 'higher calling'
Alaska's outgoing governor lays the groundwork for a national role after leaving state government, citing an aim to unite the U.S. along conservative lines.
One family's July Fourth ritual included Roman Candles with exotic names and a party at their East Bay mansion (with photos, map)
- Obama's trip: A mission to reshape U.S. image 6:25 PM
- Ex-NFL MVP Steve McNair shot to death 6:14 PM
- Backroom talks continue on Calif. budget crisis 4:33 PM
- Fireworks explosion on NC island kills 2, hurts 3 5:55 PM
- Lincecum dazzles as S.F. shuts out Astros again 4:55 PM
- Downturn dating: Misery loves company 3:25 PM
The Fisher proposal was about as site-appropriate as a strip club on school grounds. Do I want free art? Sure! Do I want a nouveau-art monstrosity in the midst of a peaceful old-world sanctuary? NO! ” by headacher
"Bloody Thursday" waterfront showdown between workers and police was a turning point in the history of working people on the West Coast.
Grueling trek through Afghanistan
About 4,000 Marines spent July Fourth sweeping the country in the largest U.S. offensive there since 2001.
Serena wins Wimbledon sister act
"I didn't think about Venus at all today. I just saw her as an opponent," Serena says.
Exiled Honduran president vows return
Manuel Zelaya said he would try to retake office after last week's military-backed coup, despite warnings of a potentially bloody conflict.
Photos from the Parade
Stop, Drop and Roll Alameda's Fourth of July Parade I have posted photos of about 1/2 the entries in...
John Knox White 07.04.09 at 1:09 PM
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04 Jul 2009 10:25
A free art museum? Oh, no, you don't
Well thank God we stopped Don Fisher's Presidio plan. C.W. Nevius.
A shocker? You betcha!
Sarah Palin's resignation catches everyone by surprise. Video | Vanity Fair profile
10:02 AM Serena tops Venus again for third Wimbledon title tinyurl.com/mymxhx(SFChron_sports)
9:23 AM Popular » Traditional tug of war, parade scheduled bit.ly/p8zi6
9:04 AM Downed power line at California Maritime Academy appears to have started Vallejo fire: A downed power line at th.. tinyurl.com/nwazet(mercnews)
8:58 AM Takes home third Wimbledon crown over older sister Venus tinyurl.com/ltaocu(nbcbayareacom)
Updated 10:25 AM PT
1 dead, 7 wounded in Oakland shooting
A man opened fire inside a liquor store just after midnight, say authorities.
Setting off fireworks like it's 1916
One family's July 4 ritual included Roman Candles with exotic names and a party at their East Bay mansion (with photos, map)
- British PM's wife joins gay pride parade revelers 8:49 AM
- Several hurt in fireworks explosion on NC island 9:16 AM
- Armstrong takes early lead in Tour's first stage 8:55 AM
- 2 US troops die in attack Afghanistan base 9:52 AM
- Group Sotomayor advised fought job tests 4:57 AM
- On Independence Day, Liberty's crown reopens 9:57 AM
Michelle Richmond
Author / Booklover / Observer of Neighborhoods
The 'Gentleman Thief'
Suffering from AIDS, an S.F. inmate who claims he lived a life of a glamorous identity thief is fighting for the right to wear yarmulke in his cell.
Break out the Manischewitz shots
Following the lead of nearby museums, the Contemporary Jewish Museum has added its own cultural happy hour: Oy Vey! Thursdays.
The all-Williams Wimbledon finale
Serena faces Venus, who comes into the final after playing some of the best grass-court tennis of her career. (Spoiler)
Transcending the fast food stereotype
Beautifull, in S.F.'s Laurel Village, focuses on healthful, locally sourced whole foods from a spectrum of culinary traditions.
North Korea fires 7 missiles
A South Korean official suggests the reported launches were timed for Independence Day.
July gardening tasks
Wherever a gardener lives — be it on the coast or inland — the chief task in July is to make certain plants receive sufficient water. More in Garden
Opera and antiques
Vibrant, tree-lined and crested with a hilltop park renamed in honor of a local soldier, Kentucky Street has charm that helps make downtown Petaluma a delightful place.
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04 Jul 2009 01:54
Ohhh! Ahhh!
Bay Area fireworks and events galore. Plus, submit your fireworks photos and take a July Fourth quiz.
Nude flier, elephant autograph. Weekend
12:43 AM Michelle Obama bringing glamor to Moscow: MOSCOW (AP) - Michelle Obama brings her superstar glamor to Moscow thi.. bit.ly/P9tnx(kgoradio)
12:27 AM Popular » Tourist drives into woman in Olema bit.ly/142j5g(marinij)
12:11 AM IJ slideshow » Celebrating America's Birthday bit.ly/vEfTp(marinij)
12:01 AM Vallejo Grass Fire Threatening Homes tinyurl.com/nq4j3j(ktvu)
Saturday Jul 4, 2009Updated 1:43 AM PT
Guv softens stance on education cuts
Schwarzenegger says he's willing to reconsider his recent proposal to suspend state constitutional rules in order to make deep cuts in school funding.
Train kills two East Bay pedestrians
Same Amtrak commuter train hits two people in separate incidents in Berkeley and Oakland.
Jackson's Neverland ride a hit at fair
For the Alameda County Fair, the Balloon Samba is the kind of draw that might have made Michael Jackson do the moonwalk.
I didn't know the Giants' scoreboard went that high. ” by changebama
Rebuked chief judge of the federal appeals court in S.F. apologizes for raunchy material on his site.
Roddick to face Federer at Wimbledon
Andy Roddick beats British hope Andy Murray and will play five-time champion Roger Federer in Sunday's final.
Entrepreneurs hope their ideas hold water
Venture capitalists tackle the challenge of water, which is in short supply all over the world and could become even scarcer as climate change continues.
UN chief denied in bid to see Suu Kyi
Ban Ki-moon says he is "deeply disappointed" after the Myanmar junta rejected his final request to meet the jailed opposition leader (left).
Rhymes With Orange
Fresh, pulpy and seeds your brain.
Hitori
A number-based logic puzzle from Japan. -
03 Jul 2009 16:33
Sarah Palin stepping down as Alaska governor
Gov. Palin says she'll leave office at the end of the month. She didn't announce her plans, but the move fueled speculation that she would focus on a presidential run in 2012.
4:18 PM RT @CASOSvote: Another special election set: Congressional District 10 Primary will be September 1. www.gov.ca.gov/proclamation/12677
4:03 PM O'Brien: Valley's one-time godfather of multimedia is leaving for Ohio: Marc Canter is one of those 'Only in Sil.. tinyurl.com/l78gtd(mercnews)
4:03 PM Silicon Valley Iranians stage fast in solidarity with demonstrators in homeland: Betty, a 60-year-old program ma.. tinyurl.com/l9xslf(mercnews)
3:48 PM GEAT AWAY TRAFFIC...PENINSULA...WB 92 IS JAMMED FROM 280 TO HWY 1 IN HALF MOON BAY!!! (kron4news)
Updated 4:32 PM PT
Guv says he's willing to compromise
State prints 28,742 IOUs worth $53.3 million as Dems, GOP'ers deadlock over safety net.
MJ memorial could draw 700,000
L.A. gears up for a massive throng despite only 17,500 tickets offered.
Judge red-faced over Web sex files
Rebuked chief judge of the federal appeals court in S.F. apologizes for raunchy material posted on his personal site.
- 4 missing fishermen found safe on Lake Erie 4:04 PM
- Dispute deepens on who controlled Flight 447 2:51 PM
- Cadaver dog searches woods on Calif. north coast 2:42 PM
- Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore prez 4:12 PM
- Serial killer has South Carolina on edge 1:43 PM
- The truth about pets and parasites in California 4:12 PM
- Pigeon carrying cell phone nabbed at prison12:57 PM
As an anesthesiologist myself, the thought of Michael Jackson having Propofol at home is incredibly scary. Propofol is used to put patients to sleep at the beginning of 99.9% of surgeries. ” by jockdoc99
Flu quarantine for 800 at San Quentin
Thirty inmates suspected of having H1N1 virus tested; visitors banned from prison.
A wave of Marines
In the largest U.S. military offensive in Afghanistan since 2001, 4,000-strong force swept across the southern Helmand province.
That elderly gent looks familiar
After four years off, Lance Armstrong bids to become the oldest cyclist to win the Tour de France, and all eyes are on him.
'We can't just dump it'
When businesses go under, storage companies get stuck holding their records with no legal way to dispose of them. And the recession has made the situation worse.
Iranian cleric: Brit envoys to be tried
A powerful ayatollah says embassy staffers are accused of fomenting postelection unrest.
Your Fourth of July survival guide
Poor planners, fret not. There are still many possibilities for outdoor fun this holiday weekend. Tom Stienstra.
Get your parade on
My Alameda Parade Don't forget, as if you could, that the 4th of July Parade is scheduled for tomorrow...
Lauren Do 07.03.09 at 1:15 PM
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03 Jul 2009 06:35
California cash crunch
As the fiscal crisis careened out of control, state prints 28,742 IOUs worth $53.3 million.
6:18 AM Fireworks bust in Oakland could net mandatory prison sentence bit.ly/11GBVa(insidebayarea)
6:18 AM Oakland police staffing: 801 -- and falling bit.ly/ezOh0(insidebayarea)
6:15 AM Bee Swarm Halts MLB Game tinyurl.com/krcyyy
6:09 AM Man fleeing police struck by van in Concord bit.ly/Jbiem My Town: Concord bit.ly/ILRZR(CCTimes)
Friday Jul 3, 2009Updated 6:35 AM PT
Red, white, blue and broke
While Monterey cuts its fireworks display, Oakland decides the pyrotechnics show must go on. Chip Johnson.
Davis: 'I've seen this movie before'
The former governor says he is "thrilled" not to be in Sacramento as state leaders try to break a stalemate over California's finances.
Local teams earn their bad rankings
How the Sharks, Giants, A's, Raiders, 49ers and Warriors rate on ESPN's "Ultimate Standings." Scott Ostler.
I'm feeling nostalgic for energy crises. ” by atomic_violin
Visions for new 15-story S.F. hospital
Critics say plans for Cathedral Hill Hospital cater to the wealthy and leaves behind the uninsured.
Who made this movie and why?
"Surveillance" is tasteless, sadistic and graphic, but it also has a touch of wit that, most of the way, buys it some indulgence.
Cards deal, Giants fold
St. Louis wins with a three-run first inning against Barry Zito, who threw 26 pitches before he got an out.
Luxury for less
The Fifth Floor bar is a way to experience the restaurant's ambience and food without totally breaking the bank.
File under 'A' for abandoned
When businesses go under, storage companies get stuck holding their records with no legal way to dispose of them. And the recession has only made the situation worse.
UN chief tries to free Nobel laureate
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to lobby Myanmar's junta chief for the release of pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi.
Best seat in the city
San Francisco's highest hill, Mount Davidson rewards hikers with unparallel panoramas — and perhaps some fireworks.
Bad Reporter
The truth behind the lies behind the truth.
Sudoku
Play the popular Japanese brain game. -
02 Jul 2009 19:58
When 'I get free miles' is no longer a good deal
Introducing Dollars & Sense, a new blog that can save you money.
Jonas brother pops the question; Hayden's tattoo typo.
Big fat monkeys! (No, not her. She's an orang.)
7:42 PM IJ slideshow » Ham Bone Express Pig Races bit.ly/SEJMu(marinij)
7:34 PM Netbooks now being sold like cell phones: Wireless phone companies are betting that plenty of people will be wil.. tinyurl.com/m3l8k4
7:34 PM Sports digest: Stanford finds foe to replace SJSU on 2010 football schedule: Sacramento State competes in the Fo.. tinyurl.com/klxf7f(mercnews)
7:31 PM Swine Flu Quarantine At San Quentin Prison tinyurl.com/nnryqa(ktvu)
Updated 7:57 PM PT
Chevron refinery expansion halted
Judge hands environmentalists their biggest victory to date in a long fight over Richmond project.
Chronicle Breaking News 5:50 PM
Guv: Lawmakers protecting unions
As state prepares to issue IOUs today, Schwarzenegger says special interests are being considered over taxpayers' well-being.
'Dad, is that Ms. Defanti?'
A school keepsake DVD sent home with Sacto-area kids includes intimate video of a fifth-grade teacher on a couch.
- Santa Clara authorities bust pot garden 7:22 PM
- Navy investigates gay sailor's death 7:05 PM
- Prosecutors: Flirty juror no reason for new trial 6:44 PM
- Jackson memorial set for Tuesday in L.A. 6:38 PM
- Oakland, banks settle lawsuits over evictions 5:58 PM
- Teen stabbed to death at Walnut Creek party 5:45 PM
- High court: Juvenile crimes are 'strikes' 5:22 PM
I would forgive him with a note from my lawyer with a one-way ticket to Argentina tucked inside. ” by kbyrne
Spat with boyfriend led to car rampage
Pittsburg man charged with attempted murder after allegedly ramming his car into his boyfriend, four other people and a home.
Cards deal, Zito folds
Barry Zito, who threw 26 pitches before recording an out against St. Louis, allowed five earned runs and five hits as the Giants ended a 10-game trip at 5-5.
Jobless rate reaches 26-year high
Labor Department report estimates 14.7 million Americans were out of work last month.
Feds seize Madoff penthouse
Wife of disgraced Ponzi-scheme financier forced to move elsewhere.
Marin youth rowers heading to France for World competition
Great news out of the Marin Rowing Association (MRA) boathouse! MRA Varsity women, coxswain Chelsea...
Pam Gould 07.02.09 at 4:40 PM
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02 Jul 2009 10:25
Tiny-kitchen confidential
Some of S.F.'s tastiest restaurant food comes from spaces as small as a walk-in closet.
Battle of the bong shops
When the Wal-Mart of pipes moved to Haight, others felt the pinch. But is a moratorium smart? Nevius.
10:15 AM SF has so many great photo bloggers. Meet new follower @shannonk - shannon365.blogspot.com/ (SFCityAttorney)
10:12 AM IOU mtg has begun..technically a mtg of state Pooled Money Investmt Board. #cabudget (KQED_CapNotes)
10:10 AM A mix of clouds and sun today...partly cloudy this afternoon around the Bay and mostly sunny inland today. A similar forecast for the 4th. (kron4news)
10:04 AM Ex-boyfriend convicted of stalking Marin woman and hacking into her computer: After more than three years of leg.. tinyurl.com/mjzfme
Thursday Jul 2, 2009Updated 10:24 AM PT
State rolls out $3.36B in IOUs today
Thousands of creditors that do business with the state will be affected. Low income people will still receive checks.
Boyfriend dispute led to car-rampage
Pittsburg man, 19, charged with attempted murder for allegedly driving into 5 people after fight over gifts. 10:12 AM
Off to Fog City Diner? Order the hat
The once groundbreaking S.F. eatery has nice swag. But the food has fallen mightily. Michael Bauer.
- US Marshals seize Madoff penthouse10:00 AM
- Just look at this Raiders airplane, baby10:04 AM
- Conn. teens mishear sex screams, beat man 9:01 AM
- French: Air France plane hit sea vertically 9:02 AM
- Man found dead in kelp bed near overturned kayak 5:09 AM
- Jermaine Jackson: `I wish it was me' 9:47 AM
- Pender: New help for underwater borrowers 4:00 AM
Joani Blank
Founder of Good Vibrations and Down There Press
If you don't think this town really, actually does need a bowling alley more than another museum you do not live here. ” by meep
As center opens, shelters shut
Mayor Newsom heralds a gleaming new respite center, but only hours before hundreds were put on the street.
Fun on the Fourth
From fireworks to live music, there's plenty to do in the Bay Area this Fourth of July. Find more Things to Do over the long holiday weekend.
Welcome back, Manny
The players don't care about steroids. And neither do the fans. So, heck, Scott Ostler won't either.
A taste of Afghan cuisine
After 20 years in San Carlos, Kabul Afghan Cuisine has opened an outpost in Burlingame, and the quality is on par with the original.
North Korea test-fires missiles
Pyongyang shoots off four short-range missiles, a move that aggravates already high tensions.
Fun with fur babies
Where to go when you're a puppy parent? Wine and cheese "Yappy Hour" at Bella & Daisy doggie boutique. Photos
Secrets of Mount Rushmore
Sure, you might be able to name the famous faces, but here's what you don't know about the iconic mountain.
Mark Fiore
The round wheel--it's junk science!
Jumble Jong
Classic Jumble with a Mahjong look.It's a gas
AMP Evidently Alameda's municipal electric company, Alameda Municipal Power (AMP), is known as "The...
Lauren Do 07.02.09 at 9:37 AM
- Sharp Park Golf Course (1 reviews)
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The Walk-Through: 17020 Wild Way, Los Gatos
Sunnyridge is a sprawling hilltop estate overlooking Vasona Lake. The main residence is an English Cotswold...
Her hubby is right, but still a knucklehead
Dear Tom and Ray: I need help. I am married to a bonehead. My husband insists on pulling practically into...
Wal-Mart backs health insurance directive
Wal-Mart has embraced President Obama's call for requiring all large employers to offer health insurance...
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01 Jul 2009 23:42
State in fiscal emergency
Lawmakers now have 45 days to adopt a plan to close the deficit, which grew by $2B overnight.
He gets Scott Ostler's vote
If fans or players don't care, why should a sports columnist be bothered by steroid use?
Renee dating 'Hangover' guy?; shrinking Courtney at 118 lbs.
Panda-handling in Canada, close call in Iowa.
11:34 PM Palo Alto tries LED streetlights to cut energy use: Streetlamps are the focus of Palo Alto's latest bid to light.. tinyurl.com/nzmq9c(mercnews)
11:34 PM Attorneys deliver closing arguments in Atherton public works supervisor trial: Attorneys delivered closing argum.. tinyurl.com/l6rfav(mercnews)
11:30 PM Popular » Judge denies defense bid for suspected San Rafael serial rapist bit.ly/mPCgQ(marinij)
11:30 PM Popular » State orders audit of Marin family court bit.ly/IToAO(marinij)
Updated 11:39 PM PT
Appeals court lets MySpace off the hook
Families of 4 SoCal girls who were raped said the social networking site should've had more protections in place.
State agency balks at California IOUs
Board of Equalization will not accept them as payment for sales taxes. Kathleen Pender explains.
Liver device gives patients new hope
The California Pacific Medical Center in S.F. is one of seven hospitals to have the ELAD, which is similar to a dialysis machine for people with kidney dysfunction.
- L.A. high school featured in 'Bruno' leaves district10:08 PM
- Source: DEA joins Jackson death investigation 8:16 PM
- Booze ban leaves American, Truckee rivers dry 7:34 PM
- Man charged in Castro Valley car crash injuring 6 5:35 PM
- N. Las Vegas fire capt. indicted on arson charges 5:47 PM
- Stolen S.F. Bay Guardian van found10:10 PM
- Whitman raises $6.5M for governor's race10:10 PM
Michelle Richmond
Author / Booklover / Observer of Neighborhoods
Stop doing business with the state. Let them find another parts supplier. If you insist on doing business with the state, demand COD or a valid MasterCard. ” by nezumi
Cyclist's family gets $2.3 million
Santa Clara County agrees to pay the family of Matt Peterson, who was struck and killed by a police cruiser in Cupertino in 2008.
No wonder they went extinct
The mediocre "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" will satisfy its young fan base, but that's about it.
Busting out
Jason Giambi and Jack Cust, who have been stuck in a funk at the plate, both hit home runs as the A's beat the Tigers 5-1.
Bank of the West moves east
The S.F. bank signs a lease for 240,000 square feet at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon that allows it to consolidate 1,600 employees.
Survivor couldn't swim
Teen, who suffered a broken collarbone, clung onto the wreckage for hours after a Yemeni jet crashed into the sea.
Marin woman with swine flu dies
A 33 year-old Marin woman with a confirmed case of the swine flu- or H1N1 virus- has died. CDC The death...
Pam Gould 07.01.09 at 5:48 PM
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01 Jul 2009 13:32
BREAKING NEWS ALERT | UPDATED 12:41 PM PDT
Schwarzenegger declares state of emergency
Update 12:15 p.m. -- Governor calls special session under Proposition 58, forcing lawmakers to adopt a plan to close deficit within 45 days.
1:23 PM Assembly approves majority vote budget bill, one of many. Same bills Guv vetoed yesterday. #cabudget
1:18 PM San Francisco Can't Measure Up to Texas tinyurl.com/na8ux7
1:17 PM America Slimming Down? Fat Chance tinyurl.com/lubug2(nbcbayareacom)
1:17 PM San Francisco Can't Measure Up to Texas tinyurl.com/mzdoyw(nbcbayareacom)
Updated 1:32 PM PT
County to pay $2.3M to cyclist's family
Santa Clara County settles suit in death of bicyclist killed by asleep-at-the-wheel deputy.
Chronicle Breaking News 11:10 AM
Teen clung to plane wreckage 13 hours
Only known survivor of Yemeni jet crash held on despite broken collarbone, not knowing how to swim.
Fattest but not by a wide margin
Two states in the deep-fried South vie for crown of tubbiest in the U.S. California rolls in at 41st.
Zennie62
Exec Producer, Host: The Blog Report With Zennie62
Rialto Cinema takes over The Cerrito Theater - Oakland Parkway next?
Obama has much more of an incremental style than I would have hoped. Oh well. ” by breezebe
Newsom keeps security cost secret
Mayor has been ignoring Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's questions for months. Matier & Ross.
A role with great Depp
In "Public Enemies," Johnny Depp gives his best performance in years, perhaps in his career, as notorious bank robber and Depression-era folk hero John Dillinger.
Wimbledon's final four set
Roddick to battle Murray in a battle of the Andys. Federer faces Haas in other semifinal.
Wanted: Roommate, with palate
Finding a great apartment is hard, but finding roomates who share a love for wine can be an even tougher challenge.
Chevron won't bid on Iraq oil contracts
The country opens vast oil reserves to foreign companies, but is driving a harder bargain than the local energy giant would accept.
Panel: Discharge gay guardsman
Military review rules on Lt. Dan Choi who was a grand marshal at the S.F. Pride Parade.
That personal touch
Lauren Smith and Derek Fagerstrom's appreciation for the quirky and crafty extends from their Valencia Street apartment to their store downstairs. Home & Design.
Traveling medicine
After 25 years of practicing Chinese medicine, Kathryn Ryan of La Honda, sees how it's done in Hangzhou, China. Just Back From.
Alameda's Virago Theatre Company
Virago Theatre Company Alameda has an amazing wealth of creative talent. One of those outlets is the...
07.01.09 at 9:32 AM
Oakland's Temescal district a hip haven
Oakland's Temescal district brimmed with life at lunchtime on a recent weekday. Families and...
GM plans to quit Nummi plant
General Motors plans to quit a joint venture with Toyota to make cars at New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. in Fremont, a decision that...
Supreme Court overturns discrimination ruling
The Supreme Court on Monday narrowly ruled in favor of white firefighters in New Haven, Conn...
Fireworks shows across the country
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