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21 Nov 2009 06:32
Saturday Nov 21, 2009Updated 6:31 AM PT
Central Park jogger a lesson for gang rape case
Daughter (right) of civil rights attorney: don't rush to judgment.
UC occupation over
Students protesting tuition-hike escorted from Wheeler Hall. Protest Twitter feedPics & video
Big Game nickname
Stanford 'O' line, a.k.a. Tunnel Workers Union, face Cal today. Bears must stop Gerhart
Vatican doesn't like vampires; Demi denies hip airbrushing.
Lions and tigers and ducks, oh my! Weekend DIP!
6:29 AM GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care: WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans are seizing on this week's re.. bit.ly/074kqmy(kgoradio)
5:40 AM RT@ robmayeda: Patchy fog morning - cool PM sunshine. Slight risk for some showers early Sunday mainly north.. bit.ly/08wLExC(nbcbayareacom)
5:34 AM Popular » Paul Liberatore: Ali Akbar Khan's son carries on the sarod master's music and teachings bit.ly/6OYPI2(marinij)
5:03 AM Popular » Marin water board raises Mt. Tam parking fees beginning in 2010 bit.ly/6MHDKz(marinij)
Slay suspect's DNA sat in lab for 2 years
As evidence awaited processing, man accused in the 2007 killing of a transgender prostitute allegedly attacked other transgender women.
Macworld polishes show without Apple
As San Francisco's 2010 gathering prepares to soldier on without its anchor vendor, many wonder about the show's long-term viability.
Robbed on Muni? Tell City Hall
Calling all Muni riders who have a) been a victim of crime, b) seen a crime, c) observed - or not observed - SFPD boarding Muni, or d) are just looking for something free to do.
- Iraq working for release of Americans held in Iran 6:18 AM
- Postal Service to resume North Pole Santa letters 4:53 AM
- Sacramento officer accused of abusing girlfriend10:22 PM
- Broadcasters suspended for Haddadi remarks11:03 PM
- China says 31 dead, 82 trapped in mine blast 6:07 AM
- Army relents, will allow media at Palin book event10:22 PM
- Calif. to probe scam targeting churches10:20 PM
Zennie62
Exec Producer, Host: The Blog Report With Zennie62
Little hint, kids: Want to make a difference? Shut down Sacramento. ” by loebster1
$300K settlement in therapy dog suit
Landlords agree to pay a disabled SoCal tenant who was evicted for her companion pet.
It's a lovefest for Chris Brown
The Fillmore's mostly female crowd seemed ready to move past the singer's felony assault of his ex, Rihanna.
Late-night go-to sandwich spot
Bite has been open for a little more than a month and offers a creative spin on traditional deli.
State unemployment hits 12.5 percent
California employers added 25,700 jobs in October, the first such gain since April of 2008, but the unemployment rate still rose to its highest level in nearly 70 years.
Moderate Dems pivotal in health care vote
Three fence-sitters have emerged as the last public holdouts whose votes Majority Leader Harry Reid must have.
Piercing looks
Young Bay Area designers are embracing a different sort of body jewelry: accessories worn like crowns, draped on legs or wrapped around torsos.
Epic center of S.F.
Shopping, ice skating and staring up at large-scale public art — the Embarcadero Center may be the city's best antidote for winter doldrums.
Rhymes With Orange
Fresh, pulpy and seeds your brain.
Hitori
A number-based logic puzzle from Japan.
Review: 'Twilight Saga: New Moon'
Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Directed by Chris...
Mission Eyes: Precious Moments
Mission Loc@l Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire is generating a lot of Oscar buzz, already...
Mission Loc@l 11.21.09 at 5:31 AM
- 1701 Sage Canyon Rd
- SAINT HELENA
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- 4 Beds, 4 Bath
- Pacific Union
- 2009 Chevrolet HHR
- $16,885
- Stewart Chevrolet Cadillac
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20 Nov 2009 12:33
Students seize UC building
Tuition-hike protesters barricade themselves in Berkeley's Wheeler Hall. 4 arrested (KTVU) |
Hold the pork belly (and the salumi, too)
There are some dishes Michael Bauer's over with in restaurants.
12:12 PM Macy's SF/SPCA Holiday Windows opening info and Fridays Perfect Pet in Mike Nicco?s blog. bit.ly/6oEpnr(abc7newsBayArea)
12:04 PM 20-Year-Old Man Killed In East Palo Alto Drive-By: bit.ly/61NE0d(ktvu)
12:04 PM Teen Victim In Oakland Shooting Identified: bit.ly/3uiYan(ktvu)
12:04 PM SJ Officials Order Review Of Police Excessive Force Complaints: bit.ly/8MH5T7(ktvu)
Knock on the door -- then shots kill teen
An Oakland 16-year-old was about to open the front door of his home when an assailant outside opened fire.
Chronicle Breaking News 10:12 AM
Edward's 'New Moon' pad for sale
At $3.3 million, this 5,000-square-foot "Twilight Saga" home might be too rich for your blood.
- Does a 4-3 make sense for the Niners?12:32 PM
- Doctors' neckties spread communicable diseases?12:32 PM
- NYC model who married doorman sues her co-op 8:02 AM
- How to make sure you don't get scammed online12:32 PM
- Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 112:31 PM
- Customs agents seize 316,000 bongs in LA 6:52 AM
- UK man cleared of wife's death during nightmare 8:09 AM
Sarah Granger
New Media Entrepreneur and Writer
Peaks & perils of social media promotion on a personal level
Sorry you Newsom haters but this was an ambush. I think the press has turned this missing in action thing into tabloid entertainment. ” by about_this
Skyscrapers sprout in Transbay plan
Ambitious "Transit Center" proposals call for half-dozen towers taller than almost any in the city.
Boudoir on the catwalk
Catch the action and then peruse the red carpet for the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Who is the man of the hour?
Join GQ's "Men of the Year" party at the Chateau Marmont to see.
A nonstop carousel of drug use
"Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans" is a depraved, sexually charged, over-the-top drama that is fun to watch.
A Cy Young 2-for-2
By snagging the award his first two years as a pro, Tim Lincecum made history.
Stylish seafood and sips
Dive into the lavish Guppy Platter, a raw bar combo, and a Sapporo Lager at Go Fish, a stylish seafood restaurant and sushi bar in St. Helena.
Uptick in local home prices
Costs rise nearly 7 percent last month from September as foreclosures comprised a smaller percentage of sales.
Change in Pap smear guidelines
Medical group alters recommendations for women in their 20s, says proximity to guideline changes on mammograms is coincidental.
Meet Julie the Burmese python
On Saturday, Paxton Gate's Curiosities for Kids will host a free event where kids can indulge their curiosity about live reptiles and amphibians.
Shock factor in Napa
Walking into the unassuming Cuvaison Estate Wines' tasting room, it's a shock to discover floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning, panoramic views of the Carneros vineyards.
Bad Reporter
The truth behind the lies behind the truth.
Sudoku
Play the popular Japanese brain game.
Review: 'The Messenger'
Drama. Starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson and Samantha Morton. Directed by Oren...
Review: Bill Kunstler 'Disturbing the Universe'
Documentary. Directed by Emily and Sarah Kunstler. (Not rated. 85 minutes. At Bay...
Review: 'House of the Devil'
Horror. Starring Jocelin Donahue, Greta Gerwig, Tom Noonan and Dee Wallace. Directed...
Giving Thanks: simple ingredients, sumptuous nibbles
Bonne Bouche with Chef Elizabeth Howes As a private chef, Thanksgiving is one of my most frenzied times...
Pam Gould 11.20.09 at 10:37 AM
In Berkeley, high-end homes are making a comeback
In Berkeley, $1m+ homes like this one on Linden St are seeing multiple bids -- and often cash offers. In certain...
- 3410 17 MILE DR
- PEBBLE BEACH
- $24,000,000
- 6 Beds, 6.0 Bath
- Coldwell Banker
Hidden oil-change charges explained
Dear Tom and Ray: I notice that car businesses that lube and change oil for passenger cars are now charging for...
- 2007 BMW 5 Series
- $27,800
- RoadSport
How about a raise?
BART director Tom Radulovich , who represents San Francisco, did not ask for a raise at Thursday's marathon of a BART Board of Directors meeting...
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19 Nov 2009 18:12
Thursday Nov 19, 2009Updated 6:11 PM PT
Mehserle trial going to L.A.
Former BART police officer is accused of murdering an unarmed passenger early New Year's Day.
An unorthodox exit to porn
Penny Flame is Jennie Ketcham again after leaving the sex biz on her own terms. Violet Blue.
Tila's bizarro naked online rant; did Amy's boobs go bust?
Postal Service says Santa's not kid-safe?! DIP!
6:02 PM The Star Report: Oprah to end current show in 2011, maybe start new one; plus, Kate Moss, Will Farrell: Shock waves... bit.ly/2BoXhR(mercnews)
5:57 PM Inventor's son says #Eggo uproar would have dumbfounded San Jose creator of popular and now scarce frozen waffle ( bit.ly/NyPdJ ) (mercnews)
5:57 PM Cyclist injured in crash on the Wiggle: bit.ly/32Qw4P(StreetsblogSF)
5:55 PM New Affordable Housing for Seniors Opens in Chinatown easyuri.com/4c0dc(KCBSNews)
Arrest in Danville pot-robbery slaying
Berkeley man shot Rylan Fuchs, 17, outside his home during a drug buy, police say.
Chronicle Breaking News 6:02 PM
Judge issues same-sex benefits order
Obama administration has resisted his finding that a lesbian court employee's wife is entitled to coverage.
Chronicle Breaking News 5:14 PM
City's ambitious Transbay plan
Half-dozen huge towers would rise in area under Planning Department's 25-year blueprint released today. 3:43 PM
- Jackson pharmacy search records to be unsealed 5:56 PM
- 3 more Tahoe ski resorts to open for season 5:11 PM
- James Caan files for divorce 4:58 PM
- Oprah to announce show will end in 2011 6:01 PM
- Police officers shot, suspect killed after chase 3:54 PM
- Nip/tuck levy to help health care plan 5:05 PM
- Mexican woman dies at 119 2:30 PM
Zennie62
Exec Producer, Host: The Blog Report With Zennie62
Talk about video - blogging with Sarah Austin & Zennie Abraham
Who spanks an 18 month old? If you're spanking them then, the whole parenting gig has already gone off the rails and into a ditch. ” by livingbackeast
UC regents raise tuition by a third
About 1,000 students stage "death" of affordable higher education. Regents say only rich students affected.
Soccer mania
A hand ball was the most notable moment but 5 other nations booked tickets to South Africa. Catch the action.
Silly beat sauce
Aria Jalali's solo noise project, Railcars, slaps you full force with repetitive abrasion while drawing you in with catchy, danceable beats.
Blown two ways by a draft
Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers will both start Sunday but their very different NFL careers began that fateful day in 2005.
Better than ever
While many items on Scopa's Italian-influenced menu can be found elsewhere in the Bay Area, few restaurants do it better.
Is he who he claims to be?
Two new iPhone apps run background checks on your date.
FAA glitch causes air travel delays
Computer problems have been fixed but they have led to widespread cancellations.
Giving thanks for snowfall
Skiers and boarders are relishing the likelihood that a series of storms will allow ski parks to open for Thanksgiving weekend. Tom Stienstra.
'Treasure Island' honeymoon
The adventures that Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife had during a visit to Calistoga inspired the author's swashbuckling stories. Follow in his footsteps »
Mark Fiore
Are you tough on terror?
Jumble Jong
Classic Jumble with a Mahjong look.
Raiders lease inspires ambitious plans
In a rare bit of good budget news, Ignacio de la Fuente announced yesterday the Oakland Raiders football...
Jonathan Bair 11.19.09 at 1:20 PM
- UPDATE: Lincecum wins 2009 Cy Young Award, with comments from his...
- Leaving Porn On Her Terms Violet Blue: Former adult star Jennie Ketcham's...
- Obese SC man dies after 8 months in home recliner
- Tiburon to record every car coming and going
- It's Good News . . . No Wait, It's Bad News
- UC regents approve steep tuition hike
- Man, 19, slain in West Oakland
- North Beach's Tosca turns 90
- Bay Area not maverick enough to read Palin book
- Review: 'Twilight Saga: New Moon'
- Obese SC man dies after 8 months in home recliner
- iPhone apps run background checks on your date
- Leaving Porn On Her Terms Violet Blue: Former adult star Jennie Ketcham's...
- Schulman: Why I picked Carpenter over Lincecum
Room to roam in the Richmond
This spacious three-bedroom condo in the Great Lake district has the feeling of a house. The two-level...
- 13 Heron Dr Mill Valley, CA 94941
- MILL VALLEY
- $3,395,000
- 4 Beds, 3.1 Bath
Post-Clunker rise in car prices
The government's Cash for Clunkers program offered a lot of Americans great deals on new cars. Now, those falling prices have shifted into reverse.
- 2008 Ford Explorer
- $17,995
Out of work and patience
One frustrated client hurled a piece of concrete through the window of a welfare agency. Another threw her car keys at a welfare worker before...
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18 Nov 2009 22:04
Chaos over UC fee increase
Regents panel votes for 32% hike amid protests at UCLA and Berkeley (above.) Photos
Have gun, need caffeine
No, it's not illegal to wear sidearm in Starbucks notes KTVU report on "open carry" drive in S. Bay.
Pam still fighting over Tommy Lee; will the real Megan stand up?
Strays of the day! DIP goes to the dogs!
9:51 PM Bochy gets Manager of the Year votes bit.ly/1GfHcK
9:21 PM A plant once thought to be extinct in the wild has been found near the Doyle Drive construction project. bit.ly/1LWZCX(abc7newsBayArea)
9:17 PM Hope it's not a trend: twice in one week I've been served over- marinated steaks. Poor quality meats or heavy-handed chefs? (michaelbauer1)
9:16 PM Judge to consider Mehserle trial relocation Thursday bit.ly/AJEh Poll: Do you agree with venue change decision? bit.ly/2l2CiH(insidebayarea)
State falling behind in tax collection
Individuals and businesses owed $8.1 billion in August versus $6.5 billion the previous year. Kathleen Pender.
The only one to call 911 honored
Richmond City Council hails 18-year-old Margarita Vargas, who reported the gang rape of a high school student.
Sportswriter's Cy Young dilemma
Some voters tend to go "homer" and vote for the pitcher they see most often, but not The Chronicle's Henry Schulman.
- 1 conjoined twin talking after separation surgery 9:39 PM
- Nicole Richie is hospitalized for pneumonia 8:18 PM
- Judge: Corps' negligence caused Katrina flooding 9:10 PM
- Laura Bush unveils Bush library plan 6:38 PM
- Judge keeps Web sites selling Beatles songs down 9:51 PM
- Schwarzenegger appoints 2 top advisers 5:28 PM
- Selig: Baseball will tighten playoff schedule 6:19 PM
One reason there aren't cheap big box stores in S.F. is that rents are too high to support low prices. ” by sfchris2009
Man sought in Oakland slayings kills self
Paroled carjacker, surrounded by Oakland police and the San Joaquin-area SWAT team, shoots self.
Street sounds
Watch our videos of local street performers and contribute yours through YouTube so that they're featured on SFGate.com
Final Day of World Cup Qualifying
The last six nations finally booked their tickets to South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Her photos' wild side
Since her first African expedition at age 19, Suzi Eszterhas has roamed the globe in search of photogenic fauna. Hear her speak »
JaMarcus, take a seat
Raiders name Bruce Gradkowski the starter, benching former No. 1 overall pick Russell.
Recipes for before and after the feast
An open-faced egg sandwich will give you the protein needed to manage Thanksgiving, while turkey slaw is a light bite the next day.
Target may be eyeing Metreon
Rumors spread of a deal in the works. But how would it be received by chain-phobic San Francisco?
Reid unveils $849B health care overhaul
Senate Dems say the package spreads coverage to an estimated 31 million Americans who currently lack it, reduces fed deficits by a total of $127 billion over 10 years.
Early holiday deals and steals
Stock up on holiday gifts and decor, accessories for you and your home, and more during these great shopping opportunities.
It all fell down
Twenty years ago, the Berlin Wall toppled, bringing global warmth to Eastern Europe. Today, Hungary, Croatia and Poland are some of the most exciting destinations on the Continent. Rick Steves
- Man wanted in Oakland slayings kills himself
- Packing heat at Starbucks for all the world to see
- Regents committee recommends UC fee hikes
- The only one to call 911
- Sex tape tips from Carrie Prejean Hi, I made a sex tape! Eight, actually...
- Gradkowski starts, Raiders stay
- Leggo my Eggo! Kellogg fights waffle shortage
- Justin Fone Productions (117 reviews)
- Weddings on Film (39 reviews)
- Bliss Video Productions (7 reviews)
Stucco garage in San Francisco is a work of art
Anybody with eyes can see that Northern California is awash in a sea of stucco. It's the drab default of...
- 126 Cypress Ave Kentfield, CA 94904
- GREENBRAE
- $9,995,000
- 6 Beds, 7.1 Bath
Top execs urge U.S. to invest in electric cars
A group of businessmen launched a coalition to urge the federal government to make a major...
- 2008 Saturn Aura
- $12,595
- Hertz Car Sales-South San Francisco
Are we now downwardly mobile?
Unemployment is not just about the people looking for work. It's also about the pressure that those million of...
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18 Nov 2009 05:01
Wednesday Nov 18, 2009Updated 5:01 AM PT
Order to pull tainted toys
State tells six major stores to remove children's products that contain dangerous levels of lead.
Nicole gets restraining order; Carrie's not gonna shack up.
If you think I look ridiculous, check out the rabbit.
4:40 AM SC Woman Finds 650-Pound Cow In Pool bit.ly/1UhkaY(ktvu)
4:34 AM Popular » College of Marin president plans to retire next year bit.ly/1Ny2M4(marinij)
4:24 AM Presented By: bit.ly/D5iGn(SFChron_sports)
4:24 AM Game 10: Warriors at Cleveland (final) bit.ly/2O9QDZ(SFChron_sports)
Who needs a lieutenant guv, anyway?
"You can shoot a cannon ... and not hit anyone" in the office John Garamendi left for a seat in Congress. Not filling his position would save about $160,000 a year.
UC protests on day of fee-hike vote
As regents consider steep fee increases, students, faculty members and workers prepare to leave their classes and jobs.
Cops: Suspect wanted to silence mom
Parolee charged with murder killed toddler first, police theorize, then killed boy's mom and dumped them along Berkeley shoreline.
- Runoff to replace pol ousted by sex scandal11:18 PM
- Beverly Hills, L.A. councils ban declawing of cats 9:38 PM
- Cal women hold on to beat Saint Mary's 9:41 PM
- Victim of Skyline College shooting to stand trial 8:49 PM
- Muni tunnel open again after derailment 8:28 PM
- Warriors fall to Cavs; Is Ellis on way out?
Just put up the barbed wire and machine guns and get it over with. ” by The_Scribbler
Tiburon may look at every car in town
Leaders will vote on whether to make their community the first in the Bay Area, and perhaps the country, to record every license plate that enters or leaves town.
Bruce makes way for Morgan
With little fanfare, the 49ers have bowed to the imperatives of youth and promise over a once-great veteran.
Venture firm Maveron opens S.F. office
Fund will be scouting the market for promising wellness, online education and Internet-based consumer services businesses.
Tobacco execs quickly find tax loophole
When tax on roll-your-own cigarettes rose, companies all but shut down roll-your-own brands and reinvented them under a less-taxed category: pipe tobacco.
Bad Reporter
The truth behind the lies behind the truth.
Daily Crossword
Get your daily word fix.Street Eats: Taking it to the Tweets
Mission Loc@l A new generation of street food vendors is changing the way that curbside chefs do...
Mission Loc@l 11.18.09 at 12:49 AM
- Sex tape tips from Carrie Prejean Hi, I made a sex tape! Eight, actually...
- Suspect wanted to silence mom, police believe
- Car owners in arson zone urged to lock vehicles
- Warriors fall to Cavs; Is Ellis on way out?
- Anger, shock at new U.S. mammogram guidelines
- Suspect in May homicide in Berkeley arrested
- Stanford's star stays grounded
- Quantum Music & Event Planners (21 reviews)
- Big City Revue (11 reviews)
- 20 Canyon Rd Ross, CA 94957
- ROSS
- $4,500,000
- 5 Beds, 5.1 Bath
- Morgan Lane
- 2009 Subaru Outback
- $23,499
- Carlsen Subaru
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17 Nov 2009 12:50
Tuesday Nov 17, 2009Updated 12:46 PM PT
Going out on a limb
Anne Wolff of Larkspur is willing to go the Supreme Court or even jail to protect her eucalyptus grove.
Taking a stab at Kinkade
In an S.F. show, bohos strike out against the mega-selling painter they see as mindless, saccharine.
12:42 PM H1N1 Vaccination Begins at SJ Schools easyuri.com/4a655(KCBSNews)
12:41 PM Presented By:: bit.ly/4grcwo(nbcbayareacom)
12:41 PM Muni Chaos: Thousands Stranded by Tunnel Accident: It's another bad day for mass transit in the Bay Area's most.. bit.ly/11EyU2(nbcbayareacom)
12:41 PM Karma Police Speaks Out Against City's Only Rooftop Bar: A Buddhist is the latest to come out against Medjool. bit.ly/3DTsmk(nbcbayareacom)
Suspects freed in slaying of Hayward girl
Two alleged gang members were held in connection with 2007 drive-by shooting of girl playing outside her home.
Chronicle Breaking News 11:54 AM
100,000-lb. crane smashes house in half
Accident during tree removal causes 131-foot boom to come down on Santa Rosa home that couple moved into in August.
Life in tailspin, man sues over SFO noise
Hillsborough ex-attorney blames his ruined marriage and career on the "jarring rumble" of the jets and he wants $15 mil.
- Derailment continues to disrupt Muni service12:18 PM
- A six-point guide to selling your home12:32 PM
- S.F. home value drop, jobless drain city budget 4:00 AM
- Mail thief gets privacy for his sentencing12:32 PM
- Body of missing camper found in lake 8:58 AM
- Crawford's attempted blackmailer turns self in 9:41 AM
- Police: Man in custody in 'Cathouse' star's death11:38 AM
Ben Mangan
CEO of EARN, Social Sector Leader
Has the Recession Rocked Our World? Or was that just a tremor?
I live near a freeway. Can I sue...well everyone? ” by regalbeagle
Banana coverup thwarted
There was a Lower Haight uproar after a beloved mural got painted over. Why'd it happen? Nevius.
Delivers on fun, fantasy
Dragon Age: Origins combines high-caliber epic storytelling with fun tactical combat filled with spell-casting mayhem.
How can Stanford come up Roses?
For Stanford to make the granddaddy of all bowl games, a lot has to happen.
Not quite like the others
No matter your pizza preference, Giliana's pies make for a great bite.
Twitter to overhaul suggested user list
Co-founder Biz Stone announces the change after criticisms that the service was unfair to GOP gubernatorial candidates in California.
In shape for the slopes?
With snow season fast approaching, now's the time to work on your flexibility, strength and endurance. Workout tips from Olympians »
So bad it's good
Is travel more interesting when things go wrong? Yes, says travel columnist Doug Lansky, whose blog celebrates the absolute world's worst in travel.
Baby Blues
Parenthood's not easy -- ask the McPhersons.
Word Roundup
Word search meets crossword.No peace in the valley: A fable
Hit It and Quit It: Paragraphs by Paul Miller Once upon a time on Mount Tamalpais lived pond turtles and...
Pam Gould 11.17.09 at 12:10 PM
- Property rights at stake in tussle over trees
- S.F. home value drop, jobless drain city budget
- 3 more car fires in west Contra Costa
- Body of missing camper found in lake
- After life crumbles, Hillsborough man sues over SFO jet noise
- Govt may get billions under Forbes' divorce decree
- Richmond mom who murdered son is found insane
- Property rights at stake in tussle over trees
- Costco nixes Coke products over pricing dispute
- Gialina's crust sets this pizza apart
- Now's the time to get fit for ski season
- S.F. home value drop, jobless drain city budget
- Bristlecone's growth may reflect global warming
- Richmond mom who murdered son is found insane
Dream-home raffles having mixed success
Once a novelty, dream-home raffles are becoming a popular but risky way for nonprofit organizations...
- 850 Watmaugh Rd
- SONOMA
- $13,500,000
- 4 Beds, 2 Bath
- Alain Pinel Realtors
Tom and Ray say wife is right on this one
Dear Tom and Ray: My husband actually said this: "If you ask Click and Clack, and they say I did something wrong, I'll stop doing it."
- 2009 Chevrolet Malibu
- $19,889
- Stewart Chevrolet Cadillac
Museum touts women's role in global businesses
The images are stunning and vivid, worthy of National Geographic: Chinese factory workers make...
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16 Nov 2009 21:17
Reversal on mammograms
Government panel advises women to begin screenings at 50, not 40, and says self-exams do no good.
Guv's popular in Baghdad
Schwarzenegger drops in on armed forces, delivering thanks, workout tips and cigars.
Reese talks trash; DeVito getting naked; Sting lashes out.
Cow-pie-in-the-sky
8:59 PM Teenagers identified in San Jose slaying: Boys, 15 and 16, expected to be charged in the murder of a 15-year-old Sa... bit.ly/4DNQXd
8:45 PM Alameda County DA To Probe Secret Taping By Brown's Press Aide: bit.ly/TpnmY(ktvu)
8:33 PM Popular » Marin health officials attempt to maximize access to sparse swine flu vaccine bit.ly/2yC5LJ(marinij)
8:33 PM Popular » Marshall restaurant owner sentenced in gillnet case bit.ly/1Jhsyz(marinij)
Murder suspect dodged prosecution
Parolee suspected of killing an Oakland woman and possibly her child was arrested twice in 2008 for allegedly violating a restraining order obtained by his ex.
Chronicle Breaking News 7:19 PM
Newsom's spokesman resigns
Press secretary Nathan Ballard's exit is another in a string of high-profile departures from the mayor's office.
Too much initiative for gay nuptials?
Voters may be confused as at least 5 initiatives to repeal the ban are cleared for signature gathering.
- New undercover ACORN video: No help this time 8:52 PM
- Thieves rob jewelry dealer at gas station 8:34 PM
- Calif. Dems to Obama: Get out of Afghanistan 8:52 PM
- Proposed 49ers stadium approaching key stages 7:31 PM
- Twins joined at head successfully separated 7:55 PM
- Five arrested in shooting of Hayward girl released 6:04 PM
- Concrete dry, N-Judah back in business 6:21 PM
- Microsoft co-founder Allen treated for lymphoma 7:26 PM
Zennie62
Exec Producer, Host: The Blog Report With Zennie62
Chabot Community College in trouble with Alameda County Taxpayers' Association over Calpine plant
I'm really tired of the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing on this issue. It's an important initiative, but it will not be achieved if we continue to have multiple groups clawing at it in opposite directions. ” by ancatdubh
Mom who tortured son is found insane
A Richmond woman who murdered her 8-year-son could spend rest of her life in mental hospital.
Academy bestows honors
Jeff Bridges, Quentin Tarantino, Steven Spielberg and more at the inaugural Governors Awards gala in Hollywood.
The heart of Google
Ken Auletta's "Googled" puts the company center stage in an examination of how the digital world is changing traditional media.
Pumped for the Big Game
Tiger Woods will be an honorary captain for Stanford when the Cardinal take on Cal this weekend.
Chefs share for a bountiful feast
From sourdough stuffing to no-cook cranberry sauce, Bay Area chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving recipes and a few memories, too.
Costco stops carrying Coke products
Costco says it is no longer carrying Coca-Cola products in its stores nationwide due to a pricing dispute with the beverage maker.
Palin talks politics, family
Former Republican vice presidential candidate says election isn't even on her radar screen as she makes the rounds to promote her new book, "Going Rogue."
Greener pastures
Composting and hemp clothing are groovy, but there are way more fun ways to fete the Earth. Our guide to 5 green spots worth a day trip or weekend escape.
Stabbing at 16th and Mission
Mission Loc@l A man was stabbed soon after he exited a Muni bus on 16 th and Mission streets at 1:30 a.m...
Mission Loc@l 11.16.09 at 8:13 PM
Commercial innovations lead way for green homes
Fear of planetary environmental catastrophe has motivated citizens and building professionals alike to take...
- 1100 Union St
- $2,390,000
- 3 Beds, 3.3 Bath
- VANGUARD PROPERTIES
Soul mate found through personal ad ended up being a 1951 Dodge Coronet
Joel Koosed is founder of the San Francisco Roommate Referral Service...
- 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
- $10,000
- Alameda County Auction
Jobless hit particularly hard
It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent. Americans have more than triple the debt they had in 1982...
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16 Nov 2009 05:56
Monday Nov 16, 2009Updated 5:51 AM PT
Going south for science
Belmont teacher Casey O'Hara is heading for the South Pole to help install the telescope IceCube.
5:50 AM SF Muni problem: N-Judah streetcar line is affected. It'll be bus service btwn 19th Ave & the beach today (construction hiccup) (kcbs_morning)
5:44 AM 9 people shot outside of concert center in San Francisco: Nine people were shot Sunday night after a fight broke ou... bit.ly/1jrwLW(mercnews)
5:43 AM Frost advisory up until 8AM today for North Bay & East Bay valleys. It was a chilly 37 at my house in Alameda this morn (kcbs_morning)
5:41 AM 11/16: Star Trek Midnight DVD Premier: Plus, EAT at Minna and a movie that really cleans up bit.ly/4E8Nd
Less cash for the count
California's budget woes mean less money for the 2010 census, and possibly reduced federal funds.
I suggest pairing that with Diet Coke
"Top Chef's" Tom Colicchio is now a soft-drink spokesman, giving Michael Bauer an idea for the chef's Craft restaurants.
- Nine shot and wounded outside S.F. concert 5:38 AM
- Berlusconi's trial resumes in Italy 5:28 AM
- Spanish judge indicts 2 suspected Somali pirates 5:31 AM
- In China, Obama calls freedoms 'universal rights' 5:24 AM
- Iran media plans stir talk of troops at helm 3:38 AM
- Drilling for Scotch whiskey on frozen continent10:54 PM
- Imam says he didn't pressure Ft. Hood shooter 5:32 AM
Word is New York is interested in Darius Heywood-Bey. They need a new man to drop the ball on New Year's Eve. ” by jdamu2
Suspect in wine blaze may avoid trial
Sausalito wine enthusiast accused of torching more than $200 million worth of fine reds and whites may withdraw his not-guilty plea
"The Blind Side" stars Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw say that the true, not-so-simple act of kindness that inspired their movie is still hard to believe.
Stanford's BCS chances
Cardinal has a shot at getting an at-large bid for a Bowl Championship Series bowl.
Virtual dressing room
Two companies are using technologies like augmented reality, motion capture and social networking to let consumers try on clothes online and share the experience with friends.
Gitmo detainees finally get day in court
Judges find evidence against 30 detainees wanting and order their release.
Sudoku
Play the popular Japanese brain game.- Google publishes Stanford dissertations online
- Body feared to be boy of mom who was slain
- Dana Delany turned down 'Sex,' got 'Desperate'
- Suspect in 2005 wine fire may change plea
- Raiders hit bottom with loss to lowly Chiefs
- Hudson 'Miracle' pilot criticizes book's take
- Ostler: Russell shows no improvement
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15 Nov 2009 14:52
Sunday Nov 15, 2009Updated 2:51 PM PT
Leading the green way
Commercial buildings offer homeowners sustainable concepts such as green roofs. Photos
2:40 PM RT@ LaurenceScott: #Raiders comedy of errors, not funny... DHB hit in numbers = drop... pass to Murphy, conn.. bit.ly/1Dn8D1
2:40 PM RT@ LaurenceScott: #Raiders comedy of errors, not funny... DHB hit in numbers = drop... pass to Murphy, connects, but tripping flag le.. (nbcbayareacom)
2:30 PM Raiders/KC Blackout: Live Game Notes from Coliseum: The Raiders and Kansas City renew their bitter rivalry at t.. bit.ly/4cDLsh(nbcbayareacom)
2:11 PM RT@ LaurenceScott: Why a home run on 4th and one? 44-yard Jamaal Charles TD... #Raiders/#Chiefs tied at 10: .. bit.ly/3J0YRw(nbcbayareacom)
Child's body found near Berkeley Marina
Police have been searching for a missing 17-month-old boy whose mother was found killed in nearby Aquatic Park.
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Gang-rape survivors offer advice
Three Bay Area women recount their stories after a Richmond girl, 16, was attacked at a high school.
$11B water bond full of pork
Lawmakers acknowledge the proposal that voters will be asked to approve next year has $2B in earmarks that were included to get the bill out of the Legislature.
- Stanford close to finalzing new deal for Harbaugh 1:59 PM
- In first visit to China, Obama walks a tightrope 1:39 PM
- Sacramento mom arrested in daughter's drowning 1:34 PM
- Police: Officers kill 16-year-old after carjack12:31 PM
- Death toll in El Salvador storms rises to 19212:38 PM
- Film documents Mormon role in marriage debate12:26 PM
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Hacking Capitalism, Carbon, Politics & Food
See even the Boss doesn't want to be in Michigan. ” by mycroft6
2 women go three rounds on Muni
San Quentin prison guard says the fight started and stopped at the blink of an eye. Matier & Ross.
Kinder than fiction
For "The Blind Side" stars Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw, the true, not-so-simple act of kindness that inspired their movie is still hard to believe.
Stanford stuns USC
Cardinal hand the Trojans their first November loss under Pete Carroll, scoring the most points against USC in history.
Experimenting with tradition
Although Thanksgiving is typically a time of tradition, trying out new recipes, like this tamale stuffing, can lead to new must-make dishes.
Some mental health experts fear that a growing technology addiction will lead to a breakdown of interpersonal relationships.
Agreement to delay climate pact
Obama and other world leaders decide to put off the difficult task of reaching a climate change agreement at a conference next month.
No sweat holiday fetes
Whether you’re planning for Thanksgiving or the December holidays, a little creativity can go a long way toward impressing guests.
'The new Tuscany'
Gregory Chew of San Francisco dined out frequently in Bosnia and Croatia but skipped driving on land mine-dotted roads. More travels in Just Back From
Zits
The wonderfully lousy life of Jeremy.
Daily Crossword
Get your daily word fix.MISSION NIGHTS: Sex, Money and Carne Asada
Mission Loc@l By Bryan Gibel Stepping off the BART at 16th and Mission late at night, I hustle through...
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14 Nov 2009 22:53
No sign of slain mom's boy
Toddler last known to be with his mother, whose body was found at Berkeley's Aquatic Park on Friday.
Silverado treasure map
Retrace "Treasure Island" author Stevenson's adventure in wine country. PhotosTravel page
10:47 PM Las Vegas rallies to defeat California Redwoods in UFL game: Loss knocks California out of contention for UFL's fir... bit.ly/4lvvmJ(mercnews)
10:47 PM Warriors notebook: Rowell, Nelson deny report of head-coaching change: Rowell, Nelson dismiss coaching change repor... bit.ly/4qAys9(mercnews)
10:40 PM Carrie Prejean: My Breasts are Christian: Carrie Prejean's breasts are A-OK -- just ask the Bible. bit.ly/1T8FIh
10:35 PM Police Kill Carjacking Suspect easyuri.com/48e7b(KCBSNews)
Attention loss feared as tech rewires brain
Some mental health experts fear that a growing technology addiction will lead to a breakdown of interpersonal relationships and an increase in ADD.
Priceless vision for Old Mint
Museum society's plan treats the 1874 landmark with respect while seeking to make it a showcase of sustainable design.
Spirit of San Francisco as old as its bars
The city's contribution to drinking lore, Pisco punch, is still served at the Old Ship Saloon, which might be the oldest bar in S.F.
- San Pablo cops shoot and kill carjacking suspect10:28 PM
- College students find support in campus 'posses'10:20 PM
- Tiger puts on a show to win Down Under10:32 PM
- Michigan fans forgive Boss for geography goof10:05 PM
- Woman falls to her death at Mendocino Headlands 9:28 PM
- Lauren Bacall, Roger Corman to get early Oscars 8:59 PM
California needs to grow up and accept reality - the good deal that has been the UC system is over - welcome to the rest of the country's reality. ” by Crockett8
UC breaks its own rules with fee hike
Increase will violate university's policy against boosting prices higher than competing public institutions.
Aloha, sailors!
Rare WWII era photos of men in grass skirts, coconuts and leis. Check it out.
Nashville's shining moment
From Carrie Underwood to Faith Hill, the hottest country stars come out for the 2009 Country Music Awards.
The 'Straight' story
Lloyd Newson's "To Be Straight With You" is an unflinching account of homophobia throughout the world.
Bears tame Wildcats
Given the challenge ahead in the Big Game, Cal's defense picks an ideal time to play one of its best games of the year.
Celebrating northern Vietnamese fare
No-frills Vietnamese restaurant Turtle Tower serves simple, clean-tasting dishes that make it worth braving the Tenderloin.
Dream-home raffles having mixed success
Once a novelty, dream-home raffles are becoming a popular but risky way for nonprofit organizations to raise money. Kathleen Pender.
Venice holds its own funeral
Procession bemoans sinking city's approach to the dreaded status of living museum, with a population now below 60,000.
Wheel and deal at antique flea markets
If you're a first-timer, or merely not savvy in the ways of the flea market shopper, consider these tips for a fruitful trip.
West side story
Golden Gate Park's west end often plays second fiddle to the east side's Academy of Sciences and de Young Museum, but it boasts scenic lakes, windmills and more free attractions.
Residents swamp Marin's first H1N1 public vaccination clinic
The din was inescapable in one particular room on Saturday, with wailing babies, crying kids and anxious...
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One Republican lawmaker escapes recall
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