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  • Yosemite's Badger Pass Ski Area Finally Opens

    7x7 - Insider's Guide to the Best of San Francisco
    Alysia Gray Painter
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Every week, we'll be featuring a guest post from the travel writers behind Worth the Drive, a blog featuring nearby getaways, festivals, and sweet travel deals on NBC Bay Area. Yosemite's family-friendly ski resort Badger Pass has finally opened as of last week. Ten slopes, five lifts, and 24 new inches, courtesy of the recently wallop of storms, have made the area ready for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. DNC Parks & Resorts are offering a myriad of packages, including the new "Two for Tuesdays" deal -- don't look too deeply…

  • YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS

    San Francisco Bay Area News — — SFGate
    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Friday, Jan. 27, draw, past sets Mega Millions Jackpot: $12 million 3 5 30 36 48 23 MEGA Tuesday, Jan. 31, jackpot: TBA Date Numbers Mega 1/24 10 22 24 36 49 33 1/20 1 9 28 38 47 8 1/17 3 15 31 36 53 27 1/13 10 27 28 37...

  • The college tuition problem

    San Francisco Bay Guardian
    tim
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:33 pm
    President Obama wants to solve the horrible problem of college tuition costs and student loans by offering tax breaks and telling schools to keep their costs down. Memo to the prez: Holding the line on tuition increases won't do it. Tuition is already way to high. Student loan requirements are already way too crippling. It would be nice if governments would just raise the tax money necessary to subsidize costs at public universities again. But until that happens, there's another interesting idea I heard on KPFA the other day: Why not do a federal bailout for students? The Federal Reserve…

  • Tea Party Princess: Victoria Jackson and the Rabid Right

    SF Weekly | Complete Issue
    25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Photo by Giulio Sciorio. Victoria Jackson hurtles through intersections and down side streets while using her left hand to hold a Flip cam to her face. The inside of her car ­— a weathered Honda Civic with "Nobam...

  • Hungary Passes Anti-Gay Law

    EDGEsanfrancisco.com News Feed
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Despite receiving criticism from human rights groups, Hungary's officials recently passed a law that promotes the "traditional family" and can threaten the country's gay rights.
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  • Yosemite's Badger Pass Ski Area Finally Opens

    Alysia Gray Painter
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Every week, we'll be featuring a guest post from the travel writers behind Worth the Drive, a blog featuring nearby getaways, festivals, and sweet travel deals on NBC Bay Area. Yosemite's family-friendly ski resort Badger Pass has finally opened as of last week. Ten slopes, five lifts, and 24 new inches, courtesy of the recently wallop of storms, have made the area ready for skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. DNC Parks & Resorts are offering a myriad of packages, including the new "Two for Tuesdays" deal -- don't look too deeply…

  • Consumed: The Best Things I've Eaten This Week

    Sara Deseran
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:01 pm
    On Wednesday night, I made my way to State Bird Provisions, the quirky restaurant opened by married-couple Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinsky. The sliver of a space is located on the part of Fillmore Street right across from Yoshi's—the one the city is trying so hard to spruce up. Hapa Ramen is set to come in along here too. Still, gentrification alarmists can celebrate the fact that this stretch of town still offers plenty of funk. The first time I dined here, on the way out, some drunk guy tossed a beer bottle at me—gently, I might add—and missed. State Bird is clearly a meeting of…

  • In Photos: Seven Days of San Francisco Music

    Misha
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:00 pm
    Click through to see the entire gallery! This town knows music. On any given night, you can find whatever genre you're jonesing to hear, sing, or dance along with. Here's a taste of what happened in the San Francisco music scene the past seven days...

  • Ask a Vet: How Do I Keep My Cat From Spraying?

    SF SPCA
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Welcome to our weekly 'Ask a Vet from the SF SPCA' feature on 7x7.com. Dr. Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB is a board certified veterinary behaviorist who counsels guardians whose pets’ issues are beyond the scope of training. Think of her as a pet shrink…at your service. I moved to a new house and now my cat sprays urine on my front door, walls and windows. I love my cat, but she is ruining my new home. What can I do? If your cat backs into the wall with her tail up and squirts small amounts of urine on vertical surfaces such as the wall, front door or windows, she is marking,…

  • $5 Dance Your Heart Out Day

    Allison McCarthy
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:00 pm
    Flamenco, Modern, Gyrokinesis—learn all the smooth moves this Saturday when Alonzo King LINES Dance Center opens its doors for a full day of classes. The cost to you? $5. All day long. Test your stamina by seeing just how many classes you can handle. Amateurs don't be shy—the dance school welcomes all levels, giving extra credit to the brave newbies. Take a cue from the old Aerosmith song and "Shut Up and Dance." 1-5 p.m., Sat. 1/28; Alonzo King LINES Dance Center, 26th Seventh St., 5th Floor, 415-863-3040, ext. 221, linesballet.org
 
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  • YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Friday, Jan. 27, draw, past sets Mega Millions Jackpot: $12 million 3 5 30 36 48 23 MEGA Tuesday, Jan. 31, jackpot: TBA Date Numbers Mega 1/24 10 22 24 36 49 33 1/20 1 9 28 38 47 8 1/17 3 15 31 36 53 27 1/13 10 27 28 37...

  • Presented By: 93% Increase in Web Attacks. Learn how to protect your site

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
      The volume of Web-based attacks exposed an average of 230,000 identities in each data security breach. With stakes so high, organizations need to focus their security efforts to prevent these and other breaches. Click to explore how to reduce the risk and cost of web vulnerability management. www.symantec.com Ads by Pheedo

  • Man shoots self in leg waiting for haircut

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    A man suffered life-threatening injuries today after he apparently shot himself in the leg while waiting for a haircut in San Francisco's Fillmore neighborhood, authorities said. Police were called to the New Chicago...

  • Presented By: 93% Increase in Web Attacks. Learn how to protect your site

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
      The volume of Web-based attacks exposed an average of 230,000 identities in each data security breach. With stakes so high, organizations need to focus their security efforts to prevent these and other breaches. Click to explore how to reduce the risk and cost of web vulnerability management. www.symantec.com Ads by Pheedo

  • Judge says same-sex health-coverage ban biased

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    A federal judge signaled Thursday that she's likely to strike down a federal law that denies long-term health coverage to the same-sex domestic partners of state employees in California, saying it appears to be based on...
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  • The college tuition problem

    tim
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:33 pm
    President Obama wants to solve the horrible problem of college tuition costs and student loans by offering tax breaks and telling schools to keep their costs down. Memo to the prez: Holding the line on tuition increases won't do it. Tuition is already way to high. Student loan requirements are already way too crippling. It would be nice if governments would just raise the tax money necessary to subsidize costs at public universities again. But until that happens, there's another interesting idea I heard on KPFA the other day: Why not do a federal bailout for students? The Federal Reserve…

  • Burning Man ticket requests far exceed supply

    steven
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:22 pm
    This year's Man design by Rod Garrett and Andrew Johnstone. Courtesy of Black Rock City LLC Burners' worst fears are about to come true: they'll be denied tickets to Burning Man when the results of the new lottery-based system are announced on Wednesday. But organizers say if everyone stays calm and relies on their community then they'll probably still get tickets. Substantially more people registered for tickets than organizers expected, so much so that they believe burners and their allies ordered way more tickets than they'll need this year because of concerns about the new ticketing…

  • Live Shots: Fitz and the Tantrums

    emily
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:44 pm
    A steady backbeat. The swirling organ. Lots of saxophone. Two singers who double as dancers. One skunk striped haircut. Without a doubt, Fitz and the Tantrums have their act together, and worked it Thursday, the first of two nights at the Regency Ballroom.<!--break--> The Tantrums, a stylish soul revival band with pop tendencies, are led by singer-songwriter Michael Fitzpatrick, a skinny man with a skinnier blonde streak in his 'do. Fitzpatrick’s voice is somewhere between blue-eyed soul artists Daryl Hall and Michael McDonald (the Doobie Brother, not the guy from MadTV, although there…

  • Meister: So, what about the state of the unions, Mr. President?

    bruce
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:30 pm
    By Dick Meister Dick Meister, former labor editor of the SF Chronicle and KQED-TV Newsroom, has covered labor and politics for more than a half-century. Contact him through his website, www.dickmeister.com, which includes more than 350 of his columns. Unions? Organized labor? The AFL-CIO? Those words were nowhere to be heard in President Obama's State of the Union address, despite labor's vital role in the economy and strong support for Obama. The continued support of the labor movement is essential if the president is to carry out the bold plans he outlined and if he is to be re-elected. The…

  • Live Shots: Paufve Dance's So I Married Abraham Lincoln

    caitlin
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:16 pm
    This weekend Paufve Dance is winding its way through all the rooms at Dance Mission Theater, making the audience follow, as it performs So I Married Abraham Lincoln. There are only three performances left for the production, so snag those tickets quick before this little gem passes you by.<!--break--> During a recent performance that the Guardian was privy to, the sparse set filled with the monochromatic tone of the dancers' clothing, gave an air of desperate times, with just the right amount of humor. Music ranged from opera to punk rock, giving the impression that dancers moved…
 
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  • Tea Party Princess: Victoria Jackson and the Rabid Right

    25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Photo by Giulio Sciorio. Victoria Jackson hurtles through intersections and down side streets while using her left hand to hold a Flip cam to her face. The inside of her car ­— a weathered Honda Civic with "Nobam...

  • Izakaya Yuzuki: Painstakingly Crafted Japanese Food

    25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    It's striking how often we now rely on restaurants to provide us with a sense of the homemade. Not just "house-made" salumi or pasta, but base ingredients whose production has been industrialized so long we've lost the collective knowledge of how to prepare them at home. Pickles. Butter. Miso pas...

  • Finding Solace in a Sea of Misery at Twin Peaks

    25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    The Twin Peaks is soothing. It is soothing from the outside, where the amber-lit patrons look like San Francisco's answer to Edward Hopper's Nighthawks. It is soothing from the inside, where older men huddle around tables and talk about neighborhood gossip. If I am lucky, I can get...

  • SF Weekly Letters

    25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Drug Royalty An insightful look at the suburban drug scene: This is actually a well-written and insightful article. Kudos to the author ["Th...

  • Tommy Keene: Show Preview

    25 Jan 2012 | 2:00 am
    Cult figure Tommy Keene has traveled quite the winding career path. A myriad of major and indie label stints, a '90s touring guitarist gig with the Replacements' Paul Westerberg, and a recent collaboration with Guided By Voices' Bob Pollard are part of his extensive creative travelogue. Bu...
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  • Hungary Passes Anti-Gay Law

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Despite receiving criticism from human rights groups, Hungary's officials recently passed a law that promotes the "traditional family" and can threaten the country's gay rights.

  • Business, Social Media to Prevent Babies With HIV

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Business and social media leaders teamed up Friday to tackle the transmission of HIV from mothers to babies, saying the medicine and the money are largely in place, and with the right organizational skills they can eliminate HIV-infected births by 2015.

  • Tired and broke, Santorum heads home to do taxes

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    The former Pennsylvania senator is taking a pause from Florida campaigning just days before the Tuesday primary that even he expects to deal him a third consecutive loss.

  • Artist Designs Gay-Friendly Wedding-Themed Canadian Coin

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Canada's Royal Mint called upon Toronto-based artist Gary Taxali to design six coins for the country, and one of the quarters is a genderless-wedding themed, celebrating same-sex marriage.

  • Maine Poised For 2nd Public Vote On Gay Marriage

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 pm
    Gay rights activists in Maine, the only New England state that doesn't allow gay marriage or civil unions, moved Thursday toward forcing a second statewide vote on the marriage question, and their opponents say they'll be ready for a fight.
 
 
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  • Best Romantic Trips For Valentine’s Day in The Bay Area

    cbsexaminer
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:43 am
    Photo Credit: Thinkstock In the mood for an indulgent, unforgettable Valentine’s Day with a special friend? The choices for high-end romance are endless for lovestruck San Franciscans. Here are a few sweet ideas, from an elegant wine country get-away to a snowy mountain escape. A Victorian Wine Country hideaway Madrona Manor 1001 Westside Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 (707) 433-4231 www.madronamanor.com Save to foursquare Click here for packages and reservations Nestled in the hills above Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley wine region near Healdsburg,  the Madrona Manor is a beautifully restored…

  • Oakland A’s 2012 FanFest Set For Sunday

    jparkercbs
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:23 am
    OAKLAND (CBS SF) — The Oakland Athletics will kickoff the 2012 baseball season Sunday as the team hosts A’s FanFest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Oracle Arena. Admission tickets for A’s FanFest 2012 are priced at $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 14 and under, but admission to the event is free for current A’s season ticket holders. FanFest tickets will be available beginning at 9 a.m. at the Gate D kiosk. Parking for the event is free to all fans. FanFest activities include free autograph, photo, and question-and-answer sessions. Close to 30 A’s players and coaches are expected to…

  • Oakland Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Sexual Assault

    tjfang
    28 Jan 2012 | 2:10 am
    OAKLAND (CBS SF) — Oakland police said Friday that they are asking for the public’s help in finding a man who allegedly attempted to sexually assault a woman on a busy street in the city’s Fruitvale District in the middle of the day on Thursday. Police said that around 11:15 a.m. on Thursday a 36-year-old woman who was walking in the 2000 block of 35th Avenue was approached by a stranger and physically forced to the ground. The suspect then attempted to sexually assault the woman but she was able to pull away and run from the suspect, police said. They described the suspect as a…

  • Suspect In San Jose State Dorm Gropings Arrested

    carloscbs5
    28 Jan 2012 | 1:55 am
    SAN JOSE (CBS SF) – A man suspected of groping four women as they slept in a San Jose State University dormitory building early this morning has been identified as 21-year-old Michael Escobar, a university spokeswoman said. Escobar, a junior majoring in sociology at SJSU, was arrested around noon today at an off-campus location, university spokeswoman Pat Lopes Harris said. He is not a resident at the dorm and lives off-campus in San Jose, Lopes Harris said. Escobar has no prior arrests with the university’s Police Department, she said. 21-year-old Michael Escobar, a junior at San…

  • 15-Year-Old Girl Fatally Stabbed In San Leandro

    tjfang
    28 Jan 2012 | 1:38 am
    SAN LEANDRO (CBS SF) — Police in San Leandro are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old girl Friday night. Officers responded to the 1900 block of Pacific Avenue around 6:20 p.m. and found the girl suffering from multiple stab wounds to her torso, police said. Police said a responding officer and paramedics performed life-saving measures but they were unsuccessful and the teen succumbed to her injuries. No arrests have been made and no suspect information was immediately available. This was the city’s first homicide of the year. (Copyright 2012 by CBS San Francisco and Bay…
 
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  • Macworld shows off gadgets and more - Tucson Citizen

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:21 pm
    New York TimesMacworld shows off gadgets and moreTucson CitizenMacworld, the annual confab of Apple developers, users and fanatics, kicked off Thursday at San Francisco's Moscone Center — and while much of the consumer tech industry's big product announcements came earlier this month at the International CES show No iPad 3 at MacWorld/iWorld: Top Five New Apps from the ShowInternational Business Timesall 140 news articles »

  • Quarterback Eli Manning, like Wayne Gretzky's sons, has had to deal with ... - Toronto Star

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:12 pm
    CBC.caQuarterback Eli Manning, like Wayne Gretzky's sons, has had to deal with Toronto StarPaul Hunter Feature Writer As Wayne Gretzky watched the New York Giants earn an invite to the Super Bowl with a dramatic overtime win over San Francisco last Sunday, he was struck by the courage, determination and resilience of their quarterback, Examining the Patriots offense vs. Giants defenseThe Maine CampusHow Jerry Reese built this team-OffenseGiants Gab (blog)all 4,532 news articles »

  • Apple denies ignoring supplier's labour problems - Toronto Star

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:10 pm
    Apple denies ignoring supplier's labour problemsToronto StarSAN FRANCISCO—Apple Inc has never turned “a blind eye” to the problems in its supply chain and any suggestion it does not care about the plight of workers is “patently false,” Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said in an email to employees.and more »

  • Johnny Price's Tearful Video After 49ers Loss Goes Viral on YouTube [VIDEO] - International Business Times

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:31 pm
    International Business TimesJohnny Price's Tearful Video After 49ers Loss Goes Viral on YouTube [VIDEO]International Business TimesBy IBTimes Staff Reporter: Subscribe to IBTimes's RSS feed When the San Francisco 49ers lost the NFC Championship game last weekend, missing out on a chance at the 2012 Super Bowl, it didn't quite hit home for Johnny Price, the team's 4-year-old fan, and more »

  • Twitter to censor tweets country by country - Toronto Star

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:34 am
    Twitter to censor tweets country by countryToronto StarThe San Francisco-based company, which has more than 100 million users worldwide, must abide by the laws of any country where it has employees on the ground. “Our goal is to respect our users' expression, while also taking into consideration applicable and more »
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  • San Francisco Legitimizes Urban Farming

    FCJ Editor
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:59 am
    This ordinance allows properly permitted and code-abiding gardeners and farmers to sell any produce they grow directly to the public on site. Growers were previously required to haul their bounty to a third party commercial zone, like a farmers market, or sell through a distributor. The permit does not, however, allow for value-added products, such as pickles or jam, or animal products, such as honey and eggs, to be sold at garden sites in residential areas. These products can, however, be sold on production sites within commercial zones. Growers can apply for a permit through the Planning…

  • Remembering Vietnam

    Ralph E. Stone
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:38 am
    General William Westmoreland commanded the U.S. military operations in the Vietnam War (1964–68) during the Tet Offensive. Tet is the Vietnamese New Year. We on the ground knew that Westmoreland's highly publicized, overly optimistic assessments of the war were not true. We "won" every battle, but lost the war. The 1968 Tet Offensive, in which communist forces, having staged a diversion at the Battle of Khe Sanh, attacked cities and towns throughout South Vietnam. U.S. and South Vietnamese troops successfully fought off the attacks, and the communist forces took heavy losses, but the…

  • Judge Refuses Change to Mirkarimi Stay Away Order, Prosecutor Reveals Lopez Messages

    Luke Thomas
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:14 am
    Judge Breall refused to modify the order, stating that she found no change in circumstances in the week since the order was first imposed; that she saw no reason to depart from the usual domestic violence court procedures of separating alleged abusers from their alleged victims.

  • Sheriff Mirkarimi’s Trial Date Set, Attorney Says Case “Overblown”, Second Woman Files Complaint

    Luke Thomas
    23 Jan 2012 | 5:09 pm
    When asked how Mirkarimi's family is doing, McElroy said, "Every night his son, Theo, asks for 'Daddy.' This is tearing the family apart, doing more damage than good. Isn't it supposed to be the exact opposite of what family court is about?"

  • Hundreds Celebrate Life of Labor Leader Walter Johnson

    Kat Anderson
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:50 am
    The ceremony was simple, but the celebrants were remarkable. No less than the Episcopal Bishop of California, Marc Andrus, and the Dean of Grace Cathedral, Jane Shaw, presided over the service. In attendance included Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Attorney General Kamala Harris, State Senator Mark Leno, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, Supervisor Eric Mar, Board of Supervisors President David Chiu and former Mayor Art Agnos.
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  • City College Student Spotlight

    The Guardsman Online Administrator
    27 Jan 2012 | 2:50 pm
    City College Student Spotlight: Featuring works by Beth LaBerge and Matthew Ronan Above, “Tail End of the Day” -24th St is “Our Street” project by Beth LaBerge “Our Street” began as a project to capture the slow and constant changes of a neighborhood.  During my many travels up and down the Mission District’s 24th Street, I stopped and said hello to my neighbors and in doing so found a longing to connect the diverse communities that exist on the street. This collection of photograph bears witness to 24th Street, and the people and places that make it…

  • Former City College student creates a modern day planner

    The Guardsman Online Administrator
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:47 am
    By Lulu Orozco The Guardsman The Poor SF Bastard's Almanac, by Stephen Kovacic, is not your ordinary daily organizer. It is a guide to being broke in San Francisco, accompanied with illustrations and useful city information. BETH LABERGE / THE GUARDSMAN The new year calls for extreme weight loss plans, free movie nights, free food and better organizing habits. Former City College student Stephen Kovacic has created a single reference book made up of fun, free and useful information about San Francisco. His new daily organizer and reference guide, The Poor Bastards SF Almanac, will help…

  • Rams continue winning streak

    The Guardsman Online Administrator
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:21 am
    By Taylor Clayton The Guardsman City College Rams Freshman Delon Wright #55 dunks the ball in a game against Foothill that the Rams won 73-56, on Jan. 13, 2012 at the City College Ocean Campus in San Francisco. Wright scored 11 points during the game. BETH LABERGE / THE GUARDSMAN City College 73, Foothill 56 With City College riding a 12-game winning streak, and beating opponents by an average of 32 points per game during that streak, the Rams came into their game against Foothill College with a lot of confidence. That confidence might have gotten the better of them, as the Rams found…

  • Women’s basketball holds on for tough victory at home

    The Guardsman Online Administrator
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:13 am
    By Jonathan Bechtol The Guardsman Ram's sophomore Janis Peterson #32 leads the ball down the court during a game against Foothill College on Jan. 13, 2012 at the City College Ocean Campus in San Francisco. The Rams won the game with a 61-58 final score. CLARIVEL FONG / THE GUARDSMAN City College 63, Foothill 58 Needing a win to stay relevant in the conference race for first place, the City College women’s basketball team defeated Foothill College 63-58 on Jan. 13 at the Wellness Center in a game featuring three of the conference’s top five scorers. Rams freshman Olivia…

  • Women’s Badminton coaches return for another season

    The Guardsman Online Administrator
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:38 pm
    By Lucas Almeida The Guardsman Co-head coaches Coni Staff (left) and Fred Glosser (right) hold up their 2010 badminton state championship trophy. PHOTO EDITED BY BETH LABERGE/THE GUARDSMAN What some feared would be the end of a long and successful coaching partnership between women’s badminton co-head coaches Coni Staff and Fred Glosser, has been delayed for one more year. They have both decided to come back for the upcoming 2012 women’s badminton season. Staff and Glosser had both planned to retire from their full-time coaching positions with the City College women’s badminton program,…
 
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  • Facebook IPO filing early next week, reports say

    Brian Womack,Douglas MacMillan, Bloomberg News
    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Facebook is aiming to file for its initial public offering as early as next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said. The company is discussing a valuation of $75 billion to $100 billion, said two people, who...

  • Ship traffic for January 28, 2012

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Due to arrive today SHIP FROM PORT Leda Trader Los Angeles OAK Triton Ace New Westminster, British Columbia RCH YM Colombo Los Angeles OAK Wadi Feran Unknown SFO Zim Pusan Long Beach OAK Due to depart today SHIP TO PORT...

  • Economy grew at 2.8% annual rate in 4th quarter

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Number of the day 2.8% That was the annualized growth rate of the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter, the Commerce Department announced Friday. Gross domestic product - the value of all goods and services produced -...

  • Chevron posts record-high profit

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Despite refinery problems that dragged down its fourth-quarter results, Chevron Corp. reported the highest annual profit in its 132-year history on Friday, a $26.9 billion tally made possible by high and relatively...

  • Apple says it's 'attacking' supply chain problems

    Chronicle News Services
    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    TECHNOLOGY Apple pledges problem-solving in its supply chain Apple is "attacking problems" with conditions at its supply factories and is committed to educating workers about their rights, Chief Executive Officer Tim...
 
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  • First lady hosts Instagram founder

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:42 pm
    The White House has released a video featuring an interview with popular photo-sharing application Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger, who was hosted this week at President Obama's state of the union speech by Michelle Obama, and Digital Media Wire has put together a nice package about it. Krieger, who started Instagram in late 2010 with Kevin Systrom, was invited along with Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs' widow Laurene Powell Jobs and nearly two dozen other people to sit with the First Lady in her guest box at the event...

  • Slideshow: Top 7 Bay Area property managers

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:25 pm
    The accompanying gallery is an excerpt from this week's List of the Largest Property Management Firms in the Bay Area. Click on the image to start a slideshow of top Bay Area property managers. The San Francisco Business Times publishes industry rankings in each issue of the paper and reprints them at the end of the year for our annual Book of Lists. These lists are unique and authoritative sources of Bay Area business news. One of this week’s lists is the Largest Property Management Firms in the Bay Area...

  • Arizona says Bank of America settlements hurt probe

    27 Jan 2012 | 4:11 pm
    Arizona Attorney General Thomas Horne is asking a state court to block a provision in some of Bank of America’s settlements with troubled home owners that calls for them to keep the details secret and not disparage the bank. Arizona officials say that the the provision is hindering its investigation into Bank of America and its predecessor Countrywide Financial, which BofA (NYSE: BAC) purchased in 2008. The bank’s attorneys say that the provision doesn’t forbid borrowers to speak with state investigators...

  • IPO market swings up as Facebook looms

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:35 pm
    The U.S. market for initial public offerings appears to be in the midst of a recovery as Facebook reportedly prepares to register for its own debut next week, according to Renaissance Capital. The FTSE Renaissance US IPO Index has run up 10.4 percent year-to-date, more than double the S&P 500's 4.8% return. That is a good sign, according to Renaissance, for the "historically large backlog of companies waiting to go public," which includes 217 companies hoping to raise $50 billion, 54 of them technology companies...

  • Sister ship of Italian Costa Concordia arrives in San Francisco

    27 Jan 2012 | 3:16 pm
    The Costa Deliziosa, a sister ship of the cruise ship that sank off the coast of Italy, arrived in San Francisco on Friday for an overnight stay. Click on the image to view a short slideshow on the Costa Deliziosa. The 961-foot long Costa Deliziosa passed through the Golden Gate around 11 a.m. Friday and berthed at the Cruise Ship terminal at Pier 35. It was expected to depart mid-day Saturday to continue a round-the-world cruise that began in Italy on Dec. 28. Still to come on the itinerary are Hawaii, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia and Singapore...
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  • Twitter may censor tweets in individual countries

    By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:01 am
    (01-27) 08:01 PST San Francisco (AP) -- Twitter has refined its technology so it can censor messages on a country-by-country basis. The additional flexibility announced Thursday is likely to raise fears that Twitter's...

  • Juniper Networks' outlook lower than estimates

    Benny Evangelista and Chronicle News Services
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    TECHNOLOGY Juniper outlook misses forecast Juniper Networks Inc., the No. 2 maker of computer-networking equipment, forecast first-quarter sales and profit that are lower than analysts' estimates, a sign that Internet...

  • Nintendo triples its loss forecast as sales lag

    Naoko Fujimura,Masatsugu Horie, Bloomberg News
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Nintendo Co. more than tripled its full-year loss forecast Thursday as the success of Apple Inc. devices erodes demand for the company's 3DS handheld player. The net loss in the year ending in March may be $838 million,...

  • Online privacy battle brings gains, setbacks

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    As we approach this year's Data Privacy Day, some experts believe we've begun to see real momentum in the field, as consumers become more conscious of the issues and regulators beef up enforcement. "I've been pleased to...

  • Facebook IPO filing early next week, reports say

    Brian Womack,Douglas MacMillan, Bloomberg News
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Facebook is aiming to file for its initial public offering as early as next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said. The company is discussing a valuation of $75 billion to $100 billion, said two people, who...
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  • Frys.com Open could kick off revamped PGA Tour

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Now batting leadoff ... the Frys.com Open? It's possible the 2014 PGA Tour season will officially begin near San Jose in October 2013. That might make little sense on your calendar, but it fits what tournament officials...

  • Bay Area buddies find success with baseball agency

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    The world was caving in on Scott Cousins, the man who ended the 2011 season for catcher Buster Posey. Cousins played at USF and spends offseasons in San Francisco. He's a nice guy and respected by Marlins teammates as a...

  • Durant scores 15 in 4th as Thunder beat Warriors

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    When the Warriors played the Lakers at the Staples Center this month, head coach Mark Jackson probably should have switched Dorell Wright off Kobe Bryant. But the Warriors' small forward persuaded the coach to give him...

  • Ryan Theriot gives Giants' infield righty bat

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    The Giants ' infield could be ragin' with Cajuns in 2012. With Mike Fontenot already in the fold, the team agreed Friday to a one-year contract with fellow Louisianan and former LSU teammate Ryan Theriot, who could be a...

  • New Raiders coach Allen granted time, authority

    28 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    The Raiders officially announced Dennis Allen's hiring as head coach Friday, three days after new general manager Reggie McKenzie shook his hand and welcomed him aboard. The former Broncos defensive coordinator will be...
 
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  • Bay Area buddies find success with baseball agency

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    The world was caving in on Scott Cousins, the man who ended the 2011 season for catcher Buster Posey. Cousins played at USF and spends offseasons in San Francisco. He's a nice guy and respected by Marlins teammates as a...

  • Giants sign Hensley, who yielded No. 755 to Bonds

    Henry Schulman, Chronicle Staff Writer
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    The pitcher who surrendered the Barry Bonds home run that tied Henry Aaron is coming home to the Giants . Right-handed reliever Clay Hensley and the team agreed Thursday to a one-year, $750,000 contract, pending a...

  • Jeff Keppinger signs with Rays

    Staff and News Services
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Free-agent infielder Jeff Keppinger has signed a one-year contract with the Rays. Keppinger, 31, who plays shortstop as well as second and third base, split last season between the Giants and Astros, combining to bat ....

  • San Franciscans must step up for Gold Dust Lounge

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    I was thinking about the Gold Dust Lounge this week when I heard that longtime American League umpire Marty Springstead had died. Like so many notable figures from all walks of life, Springstead made a point of visiting...

  • Ryan Theriot gives Giants' infield righty bat

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    The Giants ' infield could be ragin' with Cajuns in 2012. With Mike Fontenot already in the fold, the team agreed Friday to a one-year contract with fellow Louisianan and former LSU teammate Ryan Theriot, who could be a...
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  • Giants do thing, add Ryan Theriot

    Chris Quick
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:30 am
    Well then. I must say, this isn’t surprising. CBSSports.com broke the story: Though Theriot better fits defensively as a second baseman, he has a great shot at significant playing time at shortstop for the Giants. The only person standing in his way is Brandon Crawford, who hit just .204/.288/.296 last season, which is dreadful. Crawford could then fit well as a late-inning defensive replacement, as he’s the superior defender. It’s just that the Giants need the most offense they can get from any spot. I think I can sum up my feelings on Theriot: he’s a poor defender at…

  • Talking Giants prospects with John Sickels

    Chris Quick
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    John Sickels, formerly of ESPN.com and now at SB Nation’s Minor League Ball, recently agreed to trade emails with me and answer some prospect questions. John has been writing about prospects since 1996 and is a seminal figure in the prospect watching community; he recently released his 2012 Giants ranking and his yearly edition of the John Sickels’ Prospect Book is set to release on January 28, 2012. As always, it’s great to talk prospects with someone like John. Check out his responses to my questions below. — Chris Quick: Eric Surkamp seems like a classic case of…

  • Lincecum and Cain: Heart versus Head

    Rory Paap
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
      I assume I have your attention. On Tuesday, Tim Lincecum and the Giants came to an agreement on what he’ll be paid over the next two seasons before he has the opportunity to become a free agent. That agreement came in at a hefty $40.5 million: The Giants had sought to buy out at least a couple of Lincecum’s free-agent years, but the right-hander’s camp had little interest in fouling up what almost certainly will be a gargantuan contract on the open market. Lincecum’s agent, Rick Thurman, proposed an eight-year structure. The Giants reportedly offered Lincecum $100 million…

  • Slider facts

    Chris Quick
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:35 pm
    I have an unhealthy obsession with Sergio Romo and his slider. Our support group — Sliders Anonymous, co-chaired by Aaron Rowand — meets on Thursdays. The obsession might sound weird, but can you really blame me? It’s a pitch that defies logic. It’s a pitch that Romo throws with impunity, batters can’t touch it. It’s a pitch that makes hitters take some of the most goofy, bent-armed, swings I’ve ever seen. It’s a pitch that has quickly become one of the best pitches in baseball. It’s a great freaking pitch. I decided that while I’ve…

  • Cody Ross summed up in three videos

    Chris Quick
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:37 am
    As you may have heard, Cody Ross has agreed to a one-year deal worth three million dollars to play for the Boston Red Sox. Ross ends his Giants career with a slash-line (.247/.330/.414, 108 OPS+) that’s more or less the equivalent of his career slash-line (.261/.323/.456, OPS+ 105). In other words, Cody Ross was always the guy we thought he was. He could play all three OF positions adequately, he was tough on left-handed pitching, and I’ve never seen a player throw his bat into the crowd more than Cody Ross. He was a Good Giant(tm) and he’ll be remembered fondly. These three…
 
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  • Giants Sign SS Ryan Theriot to One-Year Deal

    27 Jan 2012 | 2:44 pm
    It took a lot longer than I was expecting, but the Giants finally added a little bit of depth/competition to their middle infield mix this spring by agreeing to terms with Ryan Theriot on a one-year deal worth about $1.25 million.I like this move quite a bit, not because I expect Theriot to be a long-term answer at short for the Giants, but it gives the team depth in the infield when they really needed it and provides some competition heading into spring. It's a non-guaranteed deal, meaning unless Theriot beats out Burris or Fontenot in spring for an opening day roster spot, that contract…

  • Giants Notes: Lincecum Signs, Ross to Boston

    26 Jan 2012 | 3:46 pm
    Well, even though I touched on it a little bit in our last post, I haven't really had a chance to get my thoughts out on the new Lincecum deal since he and the Giants agreed earlier in the week. Also, on the other end of things, the Giants missed out on shoring up their outfield by letting Cody Ross sign in Boston for only $3 million in 2012.First off, obviously, wanted to talk a bit about Lincecum. I've already said here that I didn't expect him to sign a long-term deal that takes him through free agency, but it doesn't mean he wants to leave San Francisco like everyone is suspecting. I…

  • Lincecum Says No to $100MM, 5-Year Deal

    23 Jan 2012 | 6:37 pm
    If the Giants were counting on Lincecum giving the team a hometown discount, they may want to think again, after reports surfaced Monday that the ace right-hander turned down a 5 year, $100 million contract.Now, that deal would have only bought Lincecum out of 3 years of free agency, and would have freed him up when he turned 32. At that age, he'd easily be up for another long-term, big money deal as long as he keeps up his dominant ways, so it is a little bit concerning. However, I don't at all see this as a sign that he wants out of San Francisco like everyone in the media is trying to make…

  • Lincecum Now Last Giant Seeking 2012 Contract

    20 Jan 2012 | 3:56 pm
    After the Giants came to deals with nearly all their arbitration eligible players this week, including signing Sergio Romo to a one-year deal Friday, the teams final arbitration eligible player is also their biggest. Even though their preliminary figures were $4.5 million off, I still expect the Giants and their ace to come to terms before they'd be forced to go before an arbiter.The Giants gave one of the premiere set-up men in the game in Sergio Romo, a one-year, $1.5 million deal. That's more than double what he made in 2011, but the right-hander has really earned it as he's become one of…

  • Giants Agree to Terms with Pagan, Cabrera

    17 Jan 2012 | 3:13 pm
    Well, you can mark off the two newest Giants on the list of arbitration eligible players who still need deals. The Giants inked each outfielder to one-year deals and avoided any hearing with Santiago Cassilla by inking the reliever to a one-year deal as well.Melky Cabrera, who the Giants shipped off Jonathan Sanchez for, ended up getting a one-year, $6 million deal, and will become a free agent after this upcoming season. After the season Cabrera just had, I have to consider Cabrera's figure pretty reasonable. Dude hit over .300 with over 200 hits, 20 homers, 20 steals, and had over 100 runs…
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  • Theriot, Giants agree on one-year contract

    Jane Lee
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pm
    Ryan Theriot, non-tendered by the Cardinals in December, has reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Giants. The deal was confirmed by an MLB.com source.

  • Giants reportedly sign Hensley to one-year deal

    Quinn Roberts
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:39 pm
    The Giants and relief pitcher Clay Hensley have agreed to a one-year contact, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick.

  • AT&T Park to host soccer double dip in March

    Adam Berry
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:39 pm
    Before baseball returns to the Bay Area, San Francisco will host a St. Patrick's Day soccer doubleheader.

  • Flannery to hold another concert for Stow

    Chris Haft
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:11 pm
    Call it an encore. Call it a finale. But whatever you call Tim Flannery's concert Saturday night, make sure you know it's another sincere effort to help Bryan Stow, who has become inextricably linked with the Giants.

  • MLB Notebook: Panda in elite company

    Roger Schlueter
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:40 am
    With two dominant years under his belt through just his age-24 season, Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval is off to one of the best career starts for any switch-hitter in big league history.
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  • Joe Biden Tells 49ers Fans The Giants Are Going To The Super Bowl

    Will Yoder
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:18 am
    Vice President Joe Biden mixed up the San Francisco Giants and the 49ers in a fundraiser speech on Wednesday, reports Politico. “The Giants [are] on their way to the Super Bowl,” said Biden, which drew some boos from the 49ers fans in the crowd. San Francisco fans were particularly irked by the gaff because the 49ers will battle the New York Giants this weekend to earn a spot in the Super Bowl. Biden quickly apologized for the mix up and explained that the city’s baseball team’s name threw him for a loop, and he was actually speaking about them not the New York Giants. The 49ers,…

  • Striking It Rich

    In Write Field
    18 Jan 2012 | 11:39 pm
    The San Francisco Giants will report to spring training in February — and not a moment too soon.  Those poor guys will have been out of work for more than four months by then, and money must be getting tight!  Luckily, help is on the way for infielder Pablo Sandoval and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum. On Tuesday, Pablo signed a three-year extension with the team worth $17.15  million with incentives.  Not surprisingly, the Giants put the Panda through a physical in San Francisco before finalizing the deal. Tipping the scales even further (pun intended) is Timmy…

  • Biden Backs NFL Giants In San Francisco Campaign Flub

    bdisbrow
    18 Jan 2012 | 6:36 pm
    SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – The Giants are going all the way! That sentiment would draw cheers in San Francisco during baseball season, but drew jeers when Vice President Joe Biden mixed up the city’s baseball and football teams during a campaign event Wednesday afternoon. Biden, speaking at an event in San Francisco’s Financial District in support of President Obama’s re-election, told supporters that “the Giants are on their way to the Super Bowl,” according to media reports. The New York Giants are facing the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game at Candlestick Park…

  • San Francisco Giants FanFest

    spendthedaywithme
    18 Jan 2012 | 2:06 pm
    KNBR’s 19th Giants FanFest takes place at AT&T Park, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012. The day includes live KNBR broadcasts on the field, player Q&A, free player autographs and places to take photos, a kids zone and more. Details are still underway, so check back here for updates. Saturday, February 4, 2012 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. Free parking in Lot A. Donations are encouraged at the gates to the Giants Community Fund..

  • Top 10 Right Now - Starting Pitchers

    Chris Moore
    18 Jan 2012 | 1:14 am
    It’s that time of year again.  MLB Network is releasing it’s annual list of the Top 10 players at each position right now.  To recap last year’s list starting with number one to number 10: Roy Halladay, Felix Hernandez, Tim Lincecum, CC Sabathia, Jon Lester, David Price, Cliff Lee, Adam Wainwright, Justin Verlander, Josh Johnson. Without further delay, here’s a look at the Top 10 starting pitchers right now according to the network with their 2011 stats. 10.) Zack Greinke, 28, Milwaukee Brewers – 3.83 ERA/16-6 record/171.2 innings pitched/201 strikeouts 9.) CC…
 
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  • Akers Eager for Second Season in SF

    Taylor Price
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:15 pm
    HONOLULU – Although the complimentary watches given out at the Pro Bowl seem to be getting nicer every year, David Akers seeks a different kind of jewelry prize associated with the National Footbal...

  • 49ers Visit Faithful Fan

    Talia Malik
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:20 pm
    The 49ers have had an amazing season proving that they are warriors both on the field and off. Throughout the year, one thing is certain that they would not be so strong without the unwavering supp...

  • Sideline Tweets to Debut at Pro Bowl

    Taylor Price
    26 Jan 2012 | 8:51 pm
    HONOLULU – Tweeting will be allowed Sunday for National Football League players participating in the 2012 Pro Bowl. As a result, the so-called “No Fun League” acronym can go to the wayside. The de...

  • Five Questions with Merton Hanks

    Taylor Price
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:26 pm
    Former 49ers safety Merton Hanks spent eight seasons wearing a San Francisco 49ers uniform and starred on the team’s last Super Bowl-winning club. Hanks currently works for the league office as the...

  • Willis Celebrates Birthday in Hawaii

    Taylor Price
    25 Jan 2012 | 6:00 pm
    HONOLULU – Chicken wings by the pool and making plans for a possible deep-sea fishing expedition later in the week is how Patrick Willis celebrated his 27th birthday on Wednesday.Not only is the fi...
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  • New York Giants 20, San Francisco 49ers 17 in O.T.

    admin
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:50 pm
    The Niners basically lost this game because of WR/KR/PR Kyle Williams yesterday.  He was 0 for 4 catching passes and he lost two fumbles that led to 10 points, including the Giants’ game winning field goal in overtime.  Alex Smith was so-so in this game as he completed 12 of 26 passes for 196 yards with 2 TD passes and 0 INTs.  He also carried the ball 6 times for 42 yards (7.0 ypc) in this game.  Frank Gore led the way on the ground for the Niners in this game with 74 yards rushing on 16 carries (4.6 ypc).  He also caught 6 passes for 45 yards (7.5 avg) in this game.  Kendall…

  • San Francisco 49ers (14-3) vs. New York Giants (11-7)

    admin
    17 Jan 2012 | 11:12 am
    The San Francisco 49ers got an improbable win over the Saints in the final minute last weekend as Alex Smith turned in a Montana like effort.  He might have to do that again this Sunday as the Giants looked pretty damn good in thumping the Packers at Lambeau Field last weekend.  Here is a look at the matchups in the NFC Championship Game: When the 49ers have the ball:  The 49ers are going to come out running the ball with Frank Gore and Kendall Hunter in this game.  They should have success on the ground as the Giants are a little soft in the middle and at linebacker.  The Niners need to…

  • Steve Young was a great QB for the San Francisco 49ers

    admin
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am
    Lefty throwing QB Steve Young bided his time behind Joe Montana as his backup.  But, when he got his chance to shine….he took full advantage of it.  Young played 13 seasons for the Niners and he led them to a 91-33 (73.4%) record as their starting QB during the regular season.  He played in 150 games (124 starts) during the regular season for the Niners in which he completed 2,400 of 3,648 passes (65.8%) for 29,907 yards with 221 TD passes and 86 INTs (101.4 QB Rating).  He also carried the ball 608 times for 3,581 yards (5.9 ypc) with 37 TD runs.  Young also started 14 games in…

  • Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers was the best QB I have ever seen

    admin
    17 Jan 2012 | 10:22 am
    Whenever anyone asks me who the best QB I have ever seen was…..the answer comes easy to me and it is Joe Montana.  Montana played in 13 seasons for the San Francisco 49ers and he led them to a 100-39 (71.9%) record during the regular season.  Montana played in 167 games (139 starts) in his career with the Niners and he completed 2,929 of 4,600 passes (63.7%) for 35,124 yards with 244 TD passes and 123 INTs (93.5 QB Rating).  He also carried the ball 414 times for 1,595 yards (3.9 ypc) with 20 TDs for the Niners during the regular season.  He seemed to always take his game to a…

  • The San Francisco 49ers had a rock solid 2011 NFL Draft

    admin
    16 Jan 2012 | 3:10 pm
    The 49ers had a really solid 2011 NFL Draft.  Here is a look at how well the rookies adapted to the NFL in their first taste of it: 22-year old OLB Aldon Smith came to the 49ers in the first round.  He played in 16 games for the Niners this year and he had 37 tackles, 14 sacks, 1 tackle for a loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery and 4 passes defensed.  Smith was awesome as a rookie and he will likely just get better. 24-year old QB Colin Kaepernick was a 2nd round pick for the Niners.  He played in 3 games for the 49ers this year and he completed 3 of 5 passes (60%) for 35 yards…
 
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  • Glib Sports Reporting

    prosewithabbitude
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Reporters that can’t get their facts straight or bother to check their facts irritate me. They get paid to do a job and keep the public informed. You would think they would want to verify and report. Biased sports reporters and writers are the worst. And when you get the facts wrong about my favorite football team it ticks me off a bit. This article is a prime example! Niners’ miscues hand Giants NFC crown …The Giants earned this, yes, by battling their way into the postseason with a Week 17 do-or-die win over the Cowboys and then mowing through every team they faced, on the…

  • Football: Icons and Championships, Rematch is Set

    isaiah75
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:04 pm
    Well the weekend was quite eventful. First and foremost the most important event that took place ove

  • PODCAST: Vinnie's Overtime (1.24.12)

    Icky
    24 Jan 2012 | 1:03 pm
    Hello Bay Area Sports Fans!  Get all of the important scores, stories, and upcoming games!  All this and more on Vinnie’s Overtime for Tuesday January 24th, 2012! Click Here to download. (Right click on PC, Control key and click on Mac.)

  • [Photos] Brad Paisley Rocks The NFC Championship Game!

    Staff Writer
    24 Jan 2012 | 12:30 pm
    (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Not only was the NFC Championship Game in San Francisco a great game, but they also had Brad Paisley performing at halftime! Sounds like a GREAT game to us! Check out some photos from his performance!

  • I'm on Fail Blog for the wrong reason

    Samuel
    24 Jan 2012 | 12:11 pm
    One year ago, a commenter on an Examiner article about the drafting of SF 49ers' new receiver Kyle Williams predicted exactly what would happen in this weekend's NFC Championship muffed-punt & fumble-filled loss against the NY Giants. We've got a collection of football lols at thebiggame.cheezburger.com.
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  • Seven-Year-Old Forty-Niners Fan Has a Lesson for Us All

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:11 pm
    They say adults are supposed to be the smart ones in this world and that kids are the ones who should learn from us. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Just ask Kyle Williams. Last week was undoubtedly one of the toughest weeks of Williams’ life, as least as it relates to football. The San Francisco 49er who was filling in as punt returner for the injured Ted Ginn Jr., had not one, but two muffed punts in the NFC Championship game vs. the New York Giants. The first time, the football barely grazed Williams’ leg, resulting in the Giants taking the lead late in the fourth quarter.

  • Somebody should tell this Utah Walmart the 49ers aren’t in the Super Bowl (Photo)

    27 Jan 2012 | 5:13 pm
    I bet the folks who work at the Clinton, Utah, Walmart thought they were pretty awesome for putting together this display. And yet, even if they got the teams right, they still weren’t topping this. But hey, maybe Kyle Williams should move to Clinton because apparently the people there are the only ones who didn’t see his disastrous fumble in overtime of the NFC Championship. At least things are starting to look more on the bright side for Williams. In case you haven’t done so yet, you need to read this heart-melting letter by a 7-year-old written to him. [via Darren Rovell and Off the…

  • 7-year-old 49ers Fan Writes Letter to Kyle Williams

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    A 7-year-old San Francisco 49ers fan wrote a letter to Kyle Williams after the 49ers lost a heartbreaker to the New York Giants in the NFC Championship. Reading this will make your day. In case you can’t read what was written in the picture I transcribed it below: Dear Mr. Williams: We just watched the Playoff game. I feel really bad for you but I wanted to tell you that you had a great season. you sould be very proud, so I wanted to say thank you. I am your #1 FAN! Owen Shure Los Angeles, CA p.s. your awsome

  • Hey Look, Another Parent Exploiting Their Kid’s Sports-Related Misery (Video)

    27 Jan 2012 | 11:10 am
    Ah yes, this seems to be developing into quite the trend as of later: a parent recording their child’s outward expression of misery after they have just suffered through watching one of their favorites teams lose a big game (here is but one example of many). Well, the latest one I have come across features [...]

  • Volunteers: Patrick Willis gives me hope for National Signing Day

    27 Jan 2012 | 10:27 am
    Recruiting gurus simply amaze me, including CBC's own Drew Pirtle. Gurus, such as Drew, soak in recruiting knowledge like a heavy duty sponge. Oftentimes these guys know all the high schools by name in certain hot spot cities. They know all the players by name, player family backgrounds, what types of offenses their high schools run, etc. They know 40 times, top-five school lists, official visit schedules and on and on. While I like to read the recruiting articles, I am not what you would call a recruiting junkie. I don't live on the message boards, and I am not a recruiting "insider" by any…
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  • Muni, BART and Public Transit

    sanfrancisco.guide@about.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:09 am
    Description of Muni public transit in San Francisco. An overview of the system with information on Muni maps and San Francisco neighborhood maps.

  • San Francisco Entertainment

    sanfrancisco.guide@about.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:09 am
    Guide to San Francisco entertainment, arts and attractions. This list features directories of San Francisco theaters, San Francisco museums, performing arts, comedy and other show venues. The entertainment listings also include links to San Francisco event calendars.

  • Map of San Francisco Farmers Markets - Bay Area Farmers Markets Map

    sanfrancisco.guide@about.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:09 am
    Map showing locations of farmers markets in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The farmer's markets listed here include those at the Ferry Plaza as well as markers farther afield in Point Reyes Station and Palo Alto.

  • Dog Parks in San Francisco

    sanfrancisco.guide@about.com
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:09 am
    A list of off-leash dog parks and dog-friendly areas in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

  • SoMa /South of Market

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    27 Jan 2012 | 5:09 am
    Map of the SoMa District of San Francisco. This South of Market map shows the general area bounded by Market Street and San Francisco Bay, as well as a few prominent SoMa landmarks.
 
 
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  • On Scene with Bill Wilson Above London Royal Views

    sentinelcontributor
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:07 pm
    By Bill Wilson Sentinel Photojournalist Bill Wilson © 2012 The first time we flew British Airways to Rome via London I wasn’t prepared for the fact that the flight path seemed to take us right over the Thames and London’s famous landmarks. This time I was prepared but the weather wasn’t as good. Big Ben is in the center of this photo, Westminster Abbey on the left and the London Eye can be seen at the top right. From the air you can see the stark contrasts between the old and new London. The sleek new buildings erected along side buildings that have stood for centuries. Buckingham…

  • HERBERT BLOMSTEDT and EDO DE WAART – Conductors return to Davies Symphony Hall

    sentinelcontributor
    26 Jan 2012 | 7:09 pm
    Sean Martinfield Sentinel Editor and Publisher Photo by Lynn Imanaka Former San Francisco Symphony Music Directors Herbert Blomstedt and Edo de Waart return to Davies Symphony Hall in February to lead the Orchestra in three weeks of concert programs in celebration of the Orchestra’s 2011–2012 Centennial Season.  Conductor Laureate Herbert Blomstedt will lead the Orchestra in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 9 with pianist Garrick Ohlsson and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 on February 2nd–4th, and then in performances of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 5 on February 8th and 10th. Edo de Waart…

  • “UNFAITHFULLY YOURS” – Tchaikovsky and Rossini meet Noir City X, tonight at The Castro Theatre

    sentinelcontributor
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:10 pm
    Sean Martinfield Sentinel Editor and Publisher Photo by Lynn Imanaka NOIR CITY is one of San Francisco’s most popular film festivals. In the genre of Film Noir, it ranks as the most prestigious in the world. Now through Sunday, January 29th, Noir City celebrates its 10th Anniversary at the Castro Theatre with a jaw-dropping list of classic titles such as Naked Alibi, The Breaking Point, Three Strangers, and the original version of The Great Gatsby. The festival concludes with an all-day marathon devoted to San Francisco-based author Dashiell Hammett, the über creator of short stories…

  • On Scene Bill Wilson Downtown Abstractions

    sentinelcontributor
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:42 pm
    By Bill Wilson Sentinel Photojournalist Bill Wilson © 2012 The other day while walking downtown I was struck by the juxtaposition of old and new buildings and the patterns they created. SFMOMA in close up forms the letters L and O U are there. A Second Look A round about way. X rated reflection BILL WILSON Sentinel Photojournalist Bill Wilson is a San Francisco-based veteran photojournalist. Bill embraced photojournalism at the age of eight. In recent years, his photos capture historic record of the San Francisco LGBT community in the Bay Area Reporter (BAR), The New York Times, The San…

  • On Scene with Bill Wilson Play-off fever grips the Castro.

    sentinelcontributor
    19 Jan 2012 | 7:30 pm
    By Bill Wilson Sentinel Photojournalist Bill Wilson © 2012 Photo by Bill Wilson It is now official. Play-off fever has now come to the Castro. The trees at the intersection of Castro and Market have sprouted Niner T Shirts. Even the traffic signs have a warning against turning on the red and gold. (They just forget to mention the gold.) Photo by Bill Wilson Who is going to win? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind. Photo by Bill Wilson See Related On Scene with Bill Wilson Archive BILL WILSON Sentinel Photojournalist Bill Wilson is a San Francisco-based veteran photojournalist. Bill…
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  • Q Bar

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:47 am
    Small Space; Big crowds There are 22 reviews:Wednesday is the new fun day! (xristod)Wednesdays Are the Night! (rolodj)BootyCall Wednesday Hotspot (tgtimes)cool bar, ok everything (canjoe)Humpday (juanita.more)Read the full reviews at GayCities San Francisco and see photos, maps and reviews of Q Bar and other bars, hotels, events and restaurants

  • Badlands

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:44 am
    Fun dance/video bar hopping most nights There are 72 reviews:Best place EVER (aes92975)Awesome (xristod)The land of bad. (tgtimes)G-A-Y San Fran (canjoe)Fun Fun (tylercaiden)Read the full reviews at GayCities San Francisco and see photos, maps and reviews of Badlands and other bars, hotels, events and restaurants

  • The Cafe

    26 Jan 2012 | 11:34 am
    The Castro's longstanding place to dance There are 33 reviews:Good times (jcabezasuribe)great dance floor and great music on Friday nights (Derkit79)Love Pan Dulce (ptonmike)Ole Cafe (tgtimes)hot moves (canjoe)Read the full reviews at GayCities San Francisco and see photos, maps and reviews of The Cafe and other bars, hotels, events and restaurants

  • Blush!

    17 Jan 2012 | 10:13 pm
    Great Wine Bar in the heart of the CastroGreat wine bar with Live band on a Thursday night (laurencen)Read the full reviews at GayCities San Francisco and see photos, maps and reviews of Blush! and other bars, hotels, events and restaurants

  • Rebel

    16 Jan 2012 | 12:40 am
    Boutique club/lounge There are 6 reviews:great night (gwenluc)TO BE AVOIDED (Jon56784)Come for Stallion (LonelyAsian)Nice Revamp (MattTwoTee)Feel good atmosphere with a masculine quality. Rebel is a place to enjoy the Male gender regardless of sex. (davidofalaska)Read the full reviews at GayCities San Francisco and see photos, maps and reviews of Rebel and other bars, hotels, events and restaurants
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    About.com San Francisco

  • This Weekend: Serious Ballet for Die-hards

    25 Jan 2012 | 10:01 am
    Maria Kochetkova and Vitor Luiz in San Francisco Ballet's season opener, Onegin. Photo by Erik Tomasson. Nerdy balletomanes in San Francisco, rejoice! Nutcracker has been safely stashed away for the next 11 months, and on Friday the San Francisco Ballet does a grand jete into its 2012 season....Read Full Post

  • 49er Fans: Proud to be Soft

    20 Jan 2012 | 8:10 am
    Mayor Ed Lee and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg have made a bet over which city's team will be heading to the Super Bowl (Lee sends over sourdough or Bloomberg ships bagels), and by now you've probably made plans to watch (or ignore) Sunday's brawl at Candlestick between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants. Now is also when the trash talk starts heating up--like New Yorkers calling us wimps....Read Full Post

  • San Francisco Opera on the Big Screen

    18 Jan 2012 | 10:55 am
    In San Francisco Opera's production of The Magic Flute, Christopher Maltman sings the role of Papageno. Photo by Terrence McCarthy. The San Francisco Opera season is from September to December and June and July, but when it's not singing live, you can still see it, and up close at that. On select Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings from January until May, the opera's productions are shown on the big screen, at the Sundance Kabuki Cinemas in Japantown....Read Full Post

  • What to Do This Long Weekend

    12 Jan 2012 | 4:37 am
    Stick around, because there's plenty to do.  Monday, January 16, is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, and concerts, a commemorative march, films, volunteer projects, and free admission to the Museum of the African Diaspora, Contemporary Jewish Museum and Children's Creativity Museum (formerly Zeum) are all offered that day. Our list has the details....Read Full Post

  • Recycle Your Christmas Tree

    3 Jan 2012 | 10:20 am
    This one of the saddest times of the year: Time to take down the Christmas tree, which less than a week ago was admired, adorned and much photographed. But even after Christmas, your tree will have a significant after-life if it's recycled into a source of energy, and doing that is really simple and easy on your part....Read Full Post
 
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    Dee Dee Russell's San Francisco Bohemia

  • Who is my favorite artist?

    Dee Dee Russell
    12 Jan 2012 | 6:07 pm
    Here he is!!

  • Bit of naughty bird! George Lucas spanks Mellody Hobson over JarJar Binks!

    Dee Dee Russell
    9 Jan 2012 | 3:14 am
    Dee Dee Russell San Francisco George Lucas spanking Mellody HobsonOriginally uploaded by Bohemian Chick Dee Dee RussellPeople!Place the blame firmly on MAD Magazine, as I was just a wee girl when I was brainwashed, I mean influenced by it's satirical cartoons. By the way Mort Druck is my fav MM satirist! About JarJar Binks...obviously this was before Mellody came into George's life...I'm just saying!

  • George Lucas and Mellody Hobson! BW/WM Swirl Couple Number One

    Dee Dee Russell
    9 Jan 2012 | 3:08 am
    George Lucas and Mellody Hobson -my favorite BWWM couple!Originally uploaded by Bohemian Chick Dee Dee RussellPeople!More digital art about George and Mellody. I see them very calm. Just chilling sitting on the sofa.Okay...the sofa is stuffed with hundred dollar bills, firm yet comfy!

  • About George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, my favorite Swirl Couple

    Dee Dee Russell
    9 Jan 2012 | 2:46 am
    People! While visiting one of my favorite web spaces Beyond Black and White-sorry trolls, gaslighters and other nuts, the BBW moderators are on point- I gasped with glee at the heading Why No Love for Swirling Power Couples in Hollywood? Heck, I've been giving them love since 2007!FIVE YEARS OF GOOD HOT LOVING from my satirical brain and twisted fingers! Love, from San Francisco, California Dee Dee Russell PS-  G&W Thanks for letting me wuv you!

  • Just for now...Becky and Coon -Nappy Hair- satirical cartoon?

    Dee Dee Russell
    6 Jan 2012 | 6:42 am
    Hey! Our (cult status) San Francisco show Dee Dee TV serves up HARD CORE  sexist womanist bohemian satire in the style of MAD Magazine and "(c)rapper" LIL WAYNE  Radical racial satire by a HAPPY DARK GIRL BECKY AND COON in "Nappy Hair" You are a fly on the wall during the quarrel between a dysfunctional interracial couple! Enjoy the smell of satire morning, noon or night.  (BECKY AND COON-Nappy Hair the 3D satirical cartoon is written and  directed and written by DEE DEE RUSSELL Friends thanks for watching and visiting, if you're feeling like a sexist…
 
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    Stark Insider » SF Bay Area

  • On Location: Zin is in at ZAP Wine Festival

    Monica Turner
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    We’re on location! If you simply dig that feisty California red grape, Zinfandel, then the Concourse Exhibition Center in San Francisco is the place the be. The Rock ‘n Roller of wine once again stars in the 21st annual ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) wine festival. Stark Insider takes you inside the vino-happy event which features tastings, good eats, and a whole bunch of socializing bru-ha-ha. In other words: it’s a heck of a fun way to spend the weekend. In this segment, Loni meets up with Bitchin’ Kitchin’s Nadia G to talk about wine, food, and…

  • Simply the Best: Pinchas Zukerman

    Cy Ashley Webb
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:35 am
    When explaining the magic of the violin, Joseph Marchese, author of The Violin Maker turns to the veritable Grove encyclopedia: “The violin is one of the most perfect instruments acoustically.”  According to Grove, this acoustic perfection is why the violin ranges from sweet Vivaldi chatter, to  the pathos of the second movement of Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D, to the rapid flights in Paganini’s Caprice No. 16 in G minor, and everything in between. The argument can be made that more than any other instrument, the violin’s got soul. If you throw Pinchas Zukerman into the mix, the…

  • ‘The Pitmen Painters’ at TheatreWorks leaves lasting impression

    Clinton Stark
    22 Jan 2012 | 6:59 pm
    James Carpenter, Nicholas Pelczar, Patrick Jones, Jackson Davis (sitting) and Dan Hiatt in the West Coast Premiere of Lee Hall's 'The Pitmen Painters' at TheatreWorks. TheatreWorks serves up a thoughtful and charming play about a rag-tag group of miners in Northern England who decide to pursue their dreams by becoming part-time painters. During an art appreciation class, “professor” Robert Lyon (Paul Whitworth in a charming, award-worthy performance), frustrated by the working class men’s inability to grasp the meaning of art and its creation, suggests that they…

  • Review: Marvin’s Room

    Cy Ashley Webb
    22 Jan 2012 | 2:23 pm
    Director Laura Jane Bailey has a history with this play, as does Meredith Hagedorn. Their intense commitment and appreciation for this script shine through the director’s notes and program. Unfortunately, this isn’t enough to ignite the actual production. One senses that a week or so more in rehearsal might animate the show, bringing it closer to the heart of what the playwright and director were trying to achieve. However, as it stood on opening night, it wasn’t quite convincing. The center of the action is the home of Bessie, Marvin, and Aunt Ruth, each with their own history of…

  • Theater Review: ‘Double Indemnity’ scorches the stage

    Clinton Stark
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:44 pm
    Carrie Paff and John Bogar in San Jose Rep's co-production of the world premiere Double Indemnity. San Jose Rep’s season turned bold this week with the world premiere of Double Indemnity. Based on the classic 1943 crime novel (later turned into a hit film), noir scorches the stage. Heavy on style — costumes, set, lighting — and well paced it’s a delicious way to spend two hours. Strolling down the rain-soaked Paseo de San Antonio to the Rep, I wondered if I was in for a staid adaptation, the kind where sets are predictably boxy, and lines are delivered with campy…
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  • SF Bay Area Weekend On The Cheap

    BayAreaCheap
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:01 am
    Here are some fun ideas for things to do on the cheap in the San Francisco Bay over the weekend (January 28 – 29, 2012). including deals for the Wilco concert in San Jose, a free concert at the Sir Frances Drake Hotel in Union Square, and the Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show at [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • AMC Gold Movie Ticket Deal: 37% Off

    BayAreaCheap
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:01 am
    The AMC Gold Experience Movie Deal is back. This special offer includes two Gold Experience movie tickets, a popcorn voucher, and two drink vouchers! Full price would be $38.25, but  you can get it now for just $24 (and $3.50 service fee). These make great gifts, too. DEAL: AMC Gold Movie Ticket... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  • Disney On Ice Toy Story 3: 50% Off

    BayAreaCheap
    22 Jan 2012 | 9:14 pm
    Disney On Ice Toy Story 3 discount tickets are available for performances in SoCal cities San Diego, San Jose, and Oakland, and we’ve just spotted Toy Story 3 deals for Miami and Sunrise Florida. Check them out below to pick the best option for your family. “It’s the biggest Toy Story... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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