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08 Nov 2009 09:21
Getting back on board
Triple Mavericks champion 'Flea' has conquered killer waves and a meth addiction. Photos
Worldly Palo Alto
City's residents come from far and wide, giving it a "rich tapestry of people and backgrounds." Photos
This mural is where?!
Artists turn seedy Tenderloin area into an arts district akin to New York City's SoHo. Photos
9:16 AM RT @lilmikesf Market St Autos blocked for Vets parade today starting @ 10:30. Muni reroutes to Mission or use underground. (ActionNewsSF)
9:10 AM Presented By:: bit.ly/1M0qDB
9:10 AM Bay Area's Great Balls of Fire: That fiery flash in the sky wasn't a figment of your imagination. bit.ly/2ncnJg(nbcbayareacom)
8:52 AM Cal Football Star Suffers Second Concussion easyuri.com/44f2c(KCBSNews)
Sunday Nov 8, 2009Updated 9:20 AM PT
House passes landmark health care bill
The 10-year, $1.05 trillion legislation would be the largest expansion of health care coverage since 1964.
Local affluent areas see foreclosure spike
In upscale communities such as Los Altos, Greenbrae and Alamo, about twice as many households received default notices from January to September compared to 2008.
Has the next Madonna been found?
Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, has come closer than anyone to replacing the pop icon.
- 'Christmas Carol' wraps up $31M weekend 9:06 AM
- Dalai Lama visits town near Tibet, angering China 8:24 AM
- Killings unsolved as sniper execution nears 8:03 AM
- Ida becomes hurricane a 2nd time off Mexico coast 8:07 AM
- Holiday airfares close to last year but climbing 5:02 AM
- U.S. attorney general: Gitmo reviews under way 6:39 AM
I cross the bridge often and each time I just about get rear ended because no one pays attention to the speed limit. ” by Be_4_real
Newsom campaign spent $100K monthly
Before exiting the governor's race, the S.F. mayor raised about $3.8 million, and it appears it has all been spent. Matier & Ross.
The City Exposed: Knock, knock
Two Mormon missionaries learn if at first you don’t succeed – try try again.
Pop Quiz
Nearly a decade after his fourth album, "White Ladder," made him a star, David Gray returns with his eighth studio album, "Draw the Line."
It's a small world in the NFL
Niners coach Mike Singletary and his Titans counterpart, Jeff Fisher, were drafted in the same year and were teammates.
Pancakes meet crepes
These versatile, Dutch-style pancakes called pannekoeken are thinner than American pancakes but thicker than crepes.
Starting small
The small-business sector is leading U.S. job creation, and its gradual takeoff is an example of why employment may be slow to recover.
'There's something wrong with you'
Muslim leader who had conversations with shooter says "something just didn't seem right."
The landscape designer's dilemma
Bernardo Lopez turned Michael Pollan's small front yard into a garden that’s productive, pleasing to the eye and environmentally responsible.
Tahoe skiing: All about the deals
Sure the economy is bad, but these resorts are willing to make a ski trip worth your while with a slew of hot deals.
Zits
The wonderfully lousy life of Jeremy.
Daily Crossword
Get your daily word fix.
Privilege Became Punishment for Popular Street Cart Vendor
Mission Loc@l The Amuse Bouche street cart vendor was reigning terror on the Orcs in World of Warcraft...
Mission Loc@l 11.07.09 at 11:58 PM
- Great balls of fire in the Bay Area skies
- Digitized inscriptions reveal ancient messages
- Lady Gaga in the running to be the next Madonna
- Democrats claim big victory on health care
- OREGON STATE 31, CAL 14 Scary injury in another loss to OSU
- Darryl 'Flea' Virostko - back to Mavericks
- Default notices rising in upper echelon ZIPs
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07 Nov 2009 15:36
S-curve fender benders
Friday crash marks the 42nd accident on the new Bay Bridge section since it opened Sept. 8.
Troubling talks with Hasan
Muslim leader who had conversations with shooter said "something just didn't seem right."
3:34 PM Officer describes firefight that downed Hasan: KILLEEN, Texas (AP) - One of two police officers who confronted .. bit.ly/2hXwih
3:32 PM Sammy Sosa Through the Years: From his early days with the White Sox to his recent skin color change, this is S.. bit.ly/1muNlX(nbcbayareacom)
2:54 PM Three Sacramento Men Arrested For Kidnapping Woman At Casino: bit.ly/3bMXPT(ktvu)
2:36 PM Witness: Muni worker a 'caged guy' bit.ly/2JxQNF(sfgate)
Saturday Nov 7, 2009Updated 3:35 PM PT
Richmond rally supports gang-rape victim
Teen attacked outside her high school's homecoming dance last month receives a very public show of support.
Chronicle Breaking News 2:38 PM
Concessions anger pro-choice Dems
Abortion foes win chance to add tougher restrictions as the House continues debating health care before today's vote.
Twitter and Facebook the new email?
Social media, like other technologies, may become a ubiquitous and valuable workplace tool as companies' attitudes change.
- Man slain in S.F.'s Crocker Amazon 2:59 PM
- Father slain, son wounded in North Richmond 2:20 PM
- Shortage of military therapists creates strain 2:08 PM
- Alleged Ohio serial killer rare among mass killers 1:25 PM
- Transient identified as train-track victim 1:39 PM
- Body found in Redwood City pool identified12:13 PM
- Woman fetching boxes on highway hit, killed11:14 AM
Why have they ever gotten free cars and gas? There are plenty of us who do not make a 6 figure salary who somehow manage to pay for our own car and gas. Times are tough. Suck it up legislators. ” by phoenix09
Cut in lawmakers' benefits challenged
The chief executives of state Senate and Assembly say reductions in per diem payments, car allowance and health benefits may violate law.
A search for identity
Gregory Maqoma's Vuyani Dance Theatre made a sometimes compelling, sometimes elusive local debut Thursday at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Forum.
Not all burger joints are created equal
Flame, a two-story sit-down place on Berkeley's trendy College Avenue, serves only grass-fed beef and buys its meat from local ranches.
United Commercial Bank in SF shut
SF-based lender, among 120 U.S. banks closed this year, will be taken over by East West Bank in Pasadena.
Germany's colorful tribute
Giant plastic foam dominoes placed along the former path of the Berlin Wall to mark the 20th anniversary of the barrier's fall.
Your November gardening tasks
This month's cold signals that it's time to put the garden to bed for the winter by clearing debris, planting spring-blooming bulbs and more.
To the lighthouse
A trip to the Point Reyes Lighthouse is one of the Bay Area's rites of passage, and now is the ideal time to make this gorgeous drive.
Rhymes With Orange
Fresh, pulpy and seeds your brain.
Hitori
A number-based logic puzzle from Japan.
Review: 'The Men Who Stare at Goats'
Comedy-drama. Starring Ewan McGregor, George Clooney, Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey...
Sean Weaver Trio @ Owen Hall, November 7
Pacifica Performances presents the Sean Weaver Trio, Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m., Mildred Owen...
11.07.09 at 12:06 PM
- Sweet Dreams (44 reviews)
- Patisserie Lafayette / The French Bakery (0 reviews)
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06 Nov 2009 23:56
What's new is old again
For all of its newfangled visuals, "Disney's A Christmas Carol" is truly gothic. TrailerNew Flicks
Brit's lip-synching brings Aussie outrage; a Soprano goes off.
Isuzu Jesus! Cute panda! Must-see Weekend DIP!
11:40 PM Swine flu » Kaiser prohibits young children from entering hospitals to keep swine flu out bit.ly/4vdrSU #swineflu (marinij)
11:34 PM Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban: KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) - Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked .. bit.ly/4a0VBQ(kgoradio)
11:34 PM Popular » Kaiser prohibits young children from entering hospitals to keep swine flu out bit.ly/4i4i4v(marinij)
11:22 PM Getting up in 4 hours for plane to Vancouver. Eager to explore the city's nooks & crannies. (SpudHilton)
Updated 11:51 PM PT
Muni worker: assailant or 'caged guy'?
One witness says 17-year-old girl provoked the ticket agent who allegedly hit her during a dispute at Embarcadero Station.
Carly Fiorina frankly addresses cancer
Tough-as-nails ex-Hewlett-Packard CEO kicks off her U.S. Senate campaign with defiant words for a ruthless opponent - her illness.
Oakland to pay $300K for police takedown
Former board-and-care home worker says he was the victim of excessive force and a police cover-up.
The funny thing is that if Carly wasn't so lucky to have great health benefits due to her jobs and her big bank account, she would be denied by an insurer for her previous cancer treatments. I hope the irony isn't lost on her. ” by sulldog
High waves, but no Mavericks
Beachgoers beware: High waves are in the forecast this weekend. A high surf advisory for all Bay Area beaches and shorelines will be in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday.
Latin Grammy Awards
Arists rock the red carpet (and the stage) at the 10th annual Latin Grammys in Las Vegas.
The actor is at his best in "The Men Who Stare at Goats." It's too bad the story is a bland one with no impact and no sense of arrival.
High crime? Nope, just stupid
Too bad when Tim Lincecum placed the pot and the pipe in his car, his memory didn't set off alarms. Michael Phelps! Michael Phelps! Oooogah! Ostler.
Enjoy the $3.14 slices
More brew pub than pizzeria, Pi Bar, an unpretentious spot in the Mission District, has a warm, homey feeling and an outstanding beer list.
Unemployment rises above 10 percent
The economy lost 190,000 jobs in October, the 22nd consecutive monthly decline and the longest losing streak dating back 70 years.
'They left me to rot'
Fla. man so broke that he said he didn't have the money to visit his son 30 minutes away opens fire at the engineering firm that fired him two years ago, killing one person.
Saturday stargazing
Every first and third Saturday of the month, the Lawrence Hall of Science sets up telescopes so astronomers amateur or professional can enjoy the heavenly show.
It's all happening at the zoo
Bengal tigers, African elephants, sun bears and colorful macaws — it's a regular menagerie in the hills of Oakland's Knowland Park.
Review: 'Skin' reveals more layers of apartheid
Drama. Directed by Anthony Fabian. With Sophie Okonedo, Sam Neill, Alice Krige, Ella...
Review: 'The Fourth Kind'
Horror mockumentary. Starring Milla Jovovich. Directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi. (PG-13...
- SKorean woman passes driver's exam on 950th try
- Twilight sequel stars to visit Stonestown
- Gloomy times for commercial real estate
- Bar Bites: Pi Bar
- Muni agent held in scuffle over girl's fare
- Inventors' high-flying kites harness wind power
- Fear, homophobia send postcard from Maine! Good news! Timeless irritants...
Walk Score adds public transit information to its data mix
Public transit information is now part of Walk Score's data. Walk Score , the popular online tool...
Get thee to a mechanic, posthaste!
Dear Tom and Ray: We have a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Whenever we hit a big bump...
Exports through SFO, Port of Oakland rebound
Exports shipped through the Port of Oakland and San Francisco International Airport have...
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06 Nov 2009 01:32
Lincecum busted for pot
Giants' star was pulled over for speeding when the officer smelled marijuana. More:
Stare at George Clooney
Actor at his best in "The Men Who Stare at Goats." Too bad the story is lacking. LaSalle. Watch trailer
Kristen done denying co-star romance; Rihanna regrets reconciling.
Six beaks, one fish.
1:11 AM Four Easy Steps to Credit Health: Repairing your credit can seem like a daunting task, but stick to these four .. bit.ly/2WBn9c(nbcbayareacom)
12:57 AM GIANTS / Lincecum cited for having pot in his car bit.ly/35cEOv(SFChron_sports)
12:52 AM HIGH SCHOOLS / Beating St. Ignatius all that matters for SHC bit.ly/bJxVA(SFChron_sports)
12:52 AM ROUNDUP / Red Wings end Sharks' streak bit.ly/2W6Q8C(SFChron_sports)
Friday Nov 6, 2009Updated 1:31 AM PT
Fiorina puts things in business terms
GOP challenger to Sen. Barbara Boxer wants to know what the people in Washington, D.C., "are doing with all our money."
911 tape released in gang rape
Call was made by a girl who reported sightings of a drunken, naked female on the Richmond high campus.
Father of dead bicyclist gets $800,000
Kristy Gough of San Leandro, along with Matt Peterson of San Francisco, were struck and killed by a police cruiser in 2008.
- Beverly Hills considers banning declawing of cats11:14 PM
- Van stolen 35 years ago in Wash. state recovered10:13 PM
- SKorean woman passes driver's exam on 950th try 9:20 PM
- Oprah takes gospel singer Winans off her show 6:49 PM
- Supernova fits into a new class 7:12 PM
- Cal faculty wants sports subsidies stopped 7:03 PM
- Catholics angered by S.F. supes win new hearing 5:44 PM
Yobie Benjamin
Hacking Capitalism, Carbon, Politics & Food
iPhone app developer Storm8 faces class action suit for privacy violations
Zennie62
Exec Producer, Host: The Blog Report With Zennie62
Fort Hood, Texas Shooting: 12 dead, 31 injured (video - updates)
This is a time for gentleness, respect and unity. No matter your politics or views, or our issues with one another, this is a time to mourn, pray and come together. ” by snakedove
Jokester murderer should die, jury says
Edward Wycoff spent his murder trial cracking jokes and proudly admitting he had fatally stabbed his sister and her husband in their El Cerrito home.
Cusak, Peet, Glover and more
The red carpet rolls out for the premiere of "2012" at Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE.
Sharks lose shootout
Red Wings beat San Jose, snapping the Sharks' six-game winning streak.
Located in downtown Berkeley, Meridian has some hits, including its steak frites and sous vide chicken, but it needs to work on consistency.
Hundreds of S.F. hotel workers strike
Tensions escalate over contract negotiations between Unite Here Local 2 and the owners of the city's top hotels.
Bad Reporter
The truth behind the lies behind the truth.
Sudoku
Play the popular Japanese brain game.
Review: 'Disney's A Christmas Carol'
Animation. Starring Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. (PG. 96...
Review: 'The Men Who Stare at Goats'
Comedy-drama. Starring Ewan McGregor, George Clooney, Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey...
Review: 'Visual Acoustics' a tribute to Shulman
Documentary. Directed by Eric Bricker . (Not rated. 84 minutes. At the Lumiere in...
Moira Smiley & VOCO Plus TESLIM @ Bach Dancing & Dynamite, Nov. 8
Ethereal and gritty four-part vocal harmony and delicious vaudevillian combo of cello, accordion and...
John Maybury 11.05.09 at 11:50 PM
- Catholics angered by S.F. supes win new hearing
- Army post shooting rampage leaves 12 dead, 31 hurt
- Review: 'The Men Who Stare at Goats'
- Winfrey takes gospel singer Winans off her show
- Stewart: 'I've stopped trying to end Pattinson romance reports'
- $800,000 for dad of bicyclist killed in crash
- GIANTS Lincecum cited for having pot in his car
- Nuena Photography (32 reviews)
- Kate Webber Photography (1 reviews)
- Anna Kuperberg Photography (78 reviews)
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05 Nov 2009 09:23
It's Carly the candidate
Ex-HP CEO commences Senate run: "After chemotherapy, Barbara Boxer isn't that scary anymore."
A Peerless Oakland biz
The Vukashins have been roasting coffee since 1924 and it remains the choice of top restaurants.
9:12 AM John Garamendi just sworn in as 10th District Congressman (kcbs_morning)
9:08 AM Herhold: Avoiding the Halloween tragedy: Were Nike Cortez shoes at heart of shooting, stabbing of San Jose trick-or-... bit.ly/2yCvd5(mercnews)
9:08 AM 14 charged in Gallon insider trading case: NEW YORK ? Federal prosecutors say criminal charges have been filed aga... bit.ly/34GDud(mercnews)
9:08 AM San Jose police arrest fourth suspect in Halloween attack on middle-school students: San Jose police on Wednesday ar... bit.ly/3sgGVr(mercnews)
Thursday Nov 5, 2009Updated 9:18 AM PT
Dugard may have Stockholm syndrome
Alleged kidnap victim told authorities that Phillip Craig Garrido was "a changed man" who was "good with her kids," report says.
Four held in Halloween attack on boys
Three teens and a man are arrested in shooting and stabbing of youths they mistakenly believed were rival gang members.
Chronicle Breaking News 8:59 AM
Popular Mission vendor faces deportation
Murat Celebi-Ariner, 37, who runs the beloved Amuse Bouche food cart is jailed and to be sent back to France.
- Fla. baby missing for 5 days found alive under bed 8:55 AM
- Woman identified in freeway slaying 9:09 AM
- Cops stage biggest Muni fare-evader sting ever 9:11 AM
- Bauer: Health status of the critic (and his dog) 9:11 AM
- Game on: Cal faculty to debate sports support 9:46 PM
- Internet gear isn't isolating us, study says 4:00 AM
- Hindus, yoga teachers question US sales tax 6:09 AM
Craig Newmark
Founder, Craigslist.org
Why "Craigslist Founder Joins Veterans Affairs Innovation Search Panel"
Leave him here and deport me to France. Please! ” by furphy
So what's best for Sharp Park?
The Pacifica spot's future is up in the air due to enviro concerns. But C.W. Nevius thinks it should remain a golf course.
Rocking the squeezebox
Together for 20 years now, San Francisco band Those Darn Accordions took to the streets to promote their show tonight at Cafe Du Nord.
There's now a 'W' in Warriors
G.S. plays small, get first win of the season, beating the Grizzlies 113-105.
Fancying up pub grub
Located in downtown Berkeley, Meridian has some hits, including its steak frites and bacon mac and cheese, but it needs to work on consistency.
Internet gear isn't isolating us
Pew study finds that people who use cells, photo sharing and social networks are more likely to have a diverse core of confidants.
Climate bill advanced without GOP
Dems sidestepped Republican boycott pushing a bill out of committee in an early step on a long road to passage.
The latest catch
The surprise torrential rains in early October have paid off, with fish, birds, wildlife and fall colors in action at Northern California's big rivers. Stienstra.
Play béisbol!
From Tijuana to Tampico, Mexican League baseball games are the place to find cheerleaders, churros and former major league stars playing out their golden years.
Mark Fiore
Time flies when you're sending troops!
Jumble Jong
Classic Jumble with a Mahjong look.Operation Safe Muni Stings Passengers
Mission Loc@l A hundred uniformed and undercover police officers were unleashed onto bus lines across...
Mission Loc@l 11.04.09 at 11:56 PM
Median priced Marin beauty
Want to see an exemplar of Marin's current median price? This two-story traditional recently had its price cut by $50,000, putting it squarely in line...
Chrysler aims to pump life into struggling lineup
Chrysler hopes to make billions of dollars to repay government loans and revamp all of its cars and trucks with...
Furloughed workers keep free breakfasts
For the 193,000 state employees who have to take three days off each month without pay, Monday brought a little...
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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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04 Nov 2009 00:58
Maine voters reject legal same-sex marriage
Advocates of repealed law refuse to concede defeat. Full coverage
Rihanna: I turned into Britney; Mischa soaked in beer fight.
A horse with a happy ending.
12:41 AM One of five water bills headed to the governor's desk ... we'll see about the rest. (mlagos)
12:31 AM Icy Hot: San Jose Wins Skating Bid: San Jose wins bid to host the 2012 US Skating Championships. bit.ly/2GJhXb
12:23 AM Phillies should have let Lee start 3 bit.ly/5ZlKi(SFChron_sports)
12:22 AM Wallace in 2010? bit.ly/2hOMku(SFChron_sports)
Wednesday Nov 4, 2009Updated 12:55 AM PT
Garamendi wins Tauscher's seat
Democratic lieutenant governor runs away from four other candidates in 10th Congressional District special election.
Violence 'always the wrong choice'
Girl gang raped after homecoming dance delivers message of nonviolence to hundreds of people at a rally at Richmond High School.
Mehserle trial could be headed south
State court officials recommend L.A. and San Diego counties as possible sites for former BART police officer's murder trial.
Joe D'Alessandro
CEO, SF Convention & Visitors Bureau
Love your neighborhood park? Support tourism to keep it open
What a strong and compassionate young woman! Her parents should be proud, her church should be proud, Richmond should be proud and, most of all, SHE should be proud of how she's handled this whole thing. ” by ornot_bitwise
Dellums, wife owe $239K in back taxes
Lien issued by the IRS says Oakland's mayor failed to pay full income taxes in 2005-7.
Happy 100th Birthday, Cliff House!
Celebrate the centennial anniversary of the 1909 Cliff House with photos from decades past.
Find treasure, save world, get girl
Gaming still doesn't have its "Citizen Kane," but it definitely has its "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in the form of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.
Year one
Mike Singletary has been head coach for the equivalent of a full season, but we don't know yet if his skills are sufficient to make him successful. Ratto.
Seis great Spanish restaurants
Head to these local tapas spots for good wine, well-made cocktails and exceptional small plates.
PayPal looks for developers' apps
eBay enlists the aid of outside developers, a move the struggling company hopes will boost the payment platform it increasingly views as the core of its business.
4 more bodies found at Ohio rapist's home
Remains raise the number of bodies found in and near registered sex offender's house to 10.
You can please everyone
Different food preferences don't have to mean turmoil at the holiday table. With diplomacy and forethought, communal feasts can fit all diets.
Crusade to find a castle
Alexander Besant journeys to Syria to find the Krak des Chevaliers, a crusader castle that melds Gothic, Byzantine and Islamic architecture.
Bad Reporter
The truth behind the lies behind the truth.
Daily Crossword
Get your daily word fix.Pacifica naturalist Jim Mackey gives Costa Rica slide show @ San Pedro Valley Park, November 7
Jim Mackey will present a slide show on Saturday, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. to illustrate his description...
John Maybury 11.04.09 at 12:17 AM
New West Oakland lofts in old Pacific Cannery
West Oakland is undergoing a transformation with Central Station, a series of housing developments in...
The first supercar from Lexus won't go on sale until early 2011, but visitors to a couple of auto shows this month...
Tips on finding jobs and prepping for interviews
Labor is so plentiful that employers may rely on word of mouth referrals to fill any vacancies, a practice that puts...
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03 Nov 2009 05:18
Back to the Bronx
Chase Utley hits his fifth home run of the World Series as the Phillies hang on to force Game 6.
Junk bonds
Compulsive hoarders who can't bear to part with anything are not nearly as rare as initially thought.
Paris' Halloween horror - cell phone tossed; Agassi wore wig.
Bolt adopts a kitty, 'Sumos' on bicycles. DIP!
3:34 AM New vaccine offers hope in Africa's malaria battle: SIAYA, Kenya (AP) - A mother watched with dread as a nurse .. bit.ly/3t3PEC(kgoradio)
2:33 AM "Colbert Nation" to Sponsor U.S. Speedskaters: Comic Stephen Colbert is getting set to promote his Olympic-size.. bit.ly/3UsEFU(nbcbayareacom)
2:20 AM 82 Healthy Sea Turtles Hatch At SeaWorld bit.ly/4yPXaS
1:50 AM Looks as though Senate approved all but 2 #cawater bills, including thorny issue of groundwater monitoring. $9.9 bil bond passed 28-8. (KQED_CapNotes)
Tuesday Nov 3, 2009Updated 5:18 AM PT
Major parts of water overhaul pass Senate
California Legislature is close to agreement after years of discussions about updating aging infrastructure.
Grizzly adventurer wins round in court
Judge tosses trespassing charge, leaving man who sneaked into S.F. Zoo's bear grotto facing just a misdemeanor count of bothering a dangerous animal.
Michael Vick's unknown cruelty to dogs
Most people have no idea of what the NFL star inflicted on dogs. But this is why dog advocates aren't moving on.
Yobie Benjamin
Hacking Capitalism, Carbon, Politics & Food
Zennie62
Exec Producer, Host: The Blog Report With Zennie62
Rush Limbaugh too immature and inexperienced to be NFL team owner
So ... you're telling me I need to swap out all the No Trespassing signs at Chez Domeier with signs that say, No Extended Occupancy for the Purpose of Establishing Squatter's Rights? This is nuts. ” by domeier
Victims' son wants killer to live
Eric Rogers, 21, says his uncle should be spared because "you are mentally childish and immature for your age."
Critical Mass meets Halloween
Costumed bicyclists took to the S.F. streets to participate in a Halloween-themed Critical Mass event.
Staley out 6 weeks
The 49ers' top offensive lineman hasn't missed a game since his freshman year at Central Michigan, when he was out with a sprained ankle. His lucky streak just ended.
New Pittsburg factory is no pipe dream
Everything about the United Spiral Pipe plant is gargantuan, starting with the $130 million capital investment.
Bullying Beefeaters
Embarrassed Tower of London officials say the first female yeoman warder has been subjected to a campaign of harassment conducted by some of her resentful male colleagues.
Baby Blues
Parenthood's not easy -- ask the McPhersons.
Word Roundup
Word search meets crossword.Feds to Continue Raids on Medicinal Pot in California
Mission Loc@l The federal government will continue raids on medical marijuana operations in California...
Mission Loc@l 11.03.09 at 1:10 AM
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02 Nov 2009 12:03
Bay Bridge reopens after 6-day closure
Update 9:18 AM -- Traffic begins crossing the span shortly after 9 a.m. as tests conducted on a repair job on a cracked structural beam are completed.
11:59 AM Spotswood: "Yes on Measure C" Brochure Misleading bit.ly/2sVf32(marinij)
11:58 AMtwitpic.com/o1azz - Just now signing an MOU with His Highness The Aga Khan (schwarzenegger)
11:58 AM RT @kqed_arts The indie flick "Untitled" (all about the art world's absurdity) opens 11/6 in the SF Bay Area: ow.ly/yGIf(KQED)
11:51 AM SPECIAL REPORT: Controversial Oakland Police Officer Derwin Longmire Returns To The Job : KTVU's David Stevenso.. bit.ly/2Z1ybr
Monday Nov 2, 2009Updated 12:03 PM PT
Building in S.F. may not grow for years
Construction drought that has persisted in the city since 2008 may signal a fundamentally altered market.
Ex-Raider scuffles with supervisor
Alameda County pol ends up in neck brace after tussle with ex-tight end over Pee Wee football dispute. M&R.
Who gets those 7 p.m. tables? Maybe you
Diners can be frustrated that prime-time dining reservations can never be had. Well, here are some tips. Bauer.
- Real estate crash slams hotels; deals coming?10:38 AM
- Toddler dies after he's run over by SUV in Vegas10:20 AM
- Galleon Case: AMD ex-CEO takes his leave10:38 AM
- Cheney's FBI interview: 72 times of can't recall 8:58 AM
- SoCal hit-and-run driver drags, kills man 9:36 AM
- Key ingredient for bad school lunches: No $$$10:38 AM
- Tsavo lions may have just snacked on humans 7:22 AM
Did anyone run numbers yet to see how much this mess cost us taxpayers? I can smell another toll hike coming already! ” by aunt_esther
Halloween in the Castro
Take a look at the best costumes from this year's Halloween as they meander through the Castro.
Comewordepy?
Kevin Smith's show at The Warfield was a combination of comedy, spoken word, Hollywood tell-all, group therapy, Q&A and motivational speaking. And fans loved it.
Lidge gets Yanked
Closer gives up three in the ninth as N.Y. beats Philly 7-4 to take a 3-1 lead in the World Series.
No-fuss holiday party menu
This make-ahead menu relies on the freezer to avoid the usual party-panning anxieties or last-minute kitchen fiascos.
This boom is unreal
Scott Koenigsberg, whose SF biz sells thousands of virtual weapons, is part of a thriving industry.
Karzai declared winner
Afghanistan's election commission makes proclamation after opposition candidate drops out of runoff.
Mom's final wish
Tessa Menzies Newsom's death from breast cancer in 2002 has defined her two children, Mayor Gavin Newsom and Hilary Newsom Callan. Charity honors her memory »
From Gold Rush to wine rush
Once known for its precious nuggets, the sweet, small town of Murphys is now rich with visitor-friendly wineries.
Sudoku
Play the popular Japanese brain game.
Town Hall meeting with Oakland's new police chief tonight
Are you curious about Anthony Batts, Oakland's new Police Chief? Diandra Jay / Associated Press We...
V Smoothe 11.02.09 at 11:00 AM
Meg Ryan cuts price on Bel-Air mansion
Actress Meg Ryan , who will star in the December comedy "Serious Moonlight," also seems to be getting serious about selling...
Ford has suffered less than rivals
Ford Motor Co. has been riding a wave of positive public sentiment since it steered clear of bankruptcy protection and avoided taking...
Holiday spending boost may not happen here
Bay Area residents seem inclined to spend less this holiday season than they did last year, according to...
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01 Nov 2009 20:04
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Night of brutal attack
Man describes events leading up to the gang rape in a notorious Richmond campus courtyard.
7:35 PM Bay Bridge Will Be Closed for Monday Morning Commute as Workers Try Again to Align Repairs bit.ly/2pD8mBbit.ly/31pe1(kron4news)
7:34 PM A game plan for survival: With unemployment in Silicon Valley at 12 percent, economic stress is causing more pe.. bit.ly/4BlLN8
6:46 PM Seems like a good night for pizza. Maybe the Atomica at Gialina? (michaelbauer1)
6:20 PM Raw Video: Caltrans Announces Bay Bridge Closure For Monday Commute bit.ly/4uCERW(ktvu)
Updated 7:56 PM PT
CIT files for Chapter 11
Bankruptcy-protection filing, one of the largest in U.S. history, shows $71B in assets, total debt of $64.9B.
In wake of suicides, city takes action
After the train death of a fourth Palo Alto teen in six months, police patrol tracks. Students also are discouraged from building shrines.
Raiders' Cable in hot water again
Accusations of domestic violence follow investigation that the head coach allegedly assaulted assistant. Ray Ratto.
- Hawaii celebrates canonization of first saint 7:40 PM
- 16 killed in Philippine slum fire 7:30 PM
- Authorities: 4 shot to death in NC TV store 7:36 PM
- 'This Is It' tops charts with $101M worldwide 6:34 PM
- Officer killed, trainee hurt in Seattle shooting 7:29 PM
- Ford's Canadian workers agree to cost-cutting 4:57 PM
I think this would be fun to try at least once. The world's biggest cruise ship. I'd go check it out. At least for the engineering marvel. There's more to a ship than a simple floating food court. ” by NeighborAide
Oil pollutes East Bay
Hundreds of gallons of leaked fuel wash ashore, sullying beaches and killing birds.
Curiosity central
The Exploratorium, believed to be the world's first hands-on museum, celebrates its 40th anniversary this month.
Camera moved back at World Series
Day after A-Rod's home run hit a TV camera, Major League Baseball and the Fox network took a step to make sure it won't happen again.
Sweet, tart, crunchy
Pomegranates, a versatile fall fruit, add a colorful, unexpected element to a dish or cocktail without too much fuss.
Unabated appetite for gourmet foods
The specialty product market seems to be surviving the restaurant industry's dark day.
Workers without sick pay fear swine flu
Millions of Americans have a lot to lose if they miss work. Meanwhile, employers are planning for a hard-hitting flu season.
A sense of repurpose
For Baylor Chapman, home is about personal touches, repurposing materials and using nature's knickknacks to their utmost potential.
California castles fit for a king and queen
From William Hearst's San Simeon wonderland to Tahoe's Viking fantasy, here are five California spots to make fairy tales come true.
Stephen Johnson nature photography classes and field trips in November
Welcome to the November 2009 Edition of the Stephen Johnson Photography Newsletter. To view the...
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