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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:39:00 GMT

UC Berkeley likely to get go-ahead on stadium

Source: Daily Californian, UC-Berkeley Last week's ruling concerning proposed construction of an athletic center near Memorial Stadium demonstrated that the university will likely get the go-ahead to continue with the project. While Alameda County
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 12:39:00 GMT

Protesters call for UC Berkeley prof's removal

Source: Daily Californian, UC-Berkeley Clad in orange jumpsuits, about 50 protesters gathered in front of the Greek Theatre at Saturday's Boalt Hall School of Law commencement ceremony to demand that UC Berkeley fire controversial professor John Yoo.
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:37:00 GMT

Fire Jumps From One Oakland House To Another

OAKLAND -- Oakland firefighters tackled a three-alarm blaze that jumped from the roof of one Victorian building to an adjacent one Friday, a fire official said. Fire Battalion Chief Lorenzo Frediani said the flames were reported in the 700 block of
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:26:00 GMT

Good Times Had All Over Bay Area Under Light of Fireworks

SAN FRANCISCO -- Fireworks shows all over the Bay Area went off without a hitch, though many worried they wouldn't.Public displays and sales of boxed firecrackers were canceled or scaled back across the nation, victims of a sluggish economy, wildfire
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 11:25:00 GMT

Copter crash kills two near I-680, Fremont

FREMONT ? A flight instructor and student were killed in a helicopter crash near Interstate Highway 680 in Alameda County this morning when the aircraft hit power lines and caught fire. The Schweizer 269 helicopter crash-landed on Sheridan Road between
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 10:16:00 GMT

Two men die in fiery helicopter crash near Fremont

Federal authorities are investigating a fiery helicopter crash that killed a flight instructor and a student early Friday near Interstate 680 in Alameda County between Fremont and Sunol that knocked down power lines and sparked a small fire. At about
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 09:03:00 GMT

Police find $100,000 in pot at home near Oakland school

Phony police ID cards, bomb-making books and guns also discovered Oakland Tribune OAKLAND ? A 'state of the art' indoor marijuana grow was discovered and more than $100,000 worth of the weed seized at a house near Redwood Heights Elementary School,
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 08:42:00 GMT

Oakland's 69th homicide victim identified

OAKLAND ? Police on Friday identified the city's 69th homicide victim of the year as 22-year-old Demetrius A. Church of Oakland. He was killed in East Oakland on Thursday. Church, shot about 12:45 p.m. near the intersection of Church Street and
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 08:42:00 GMT

Illegal Fireworks Rampant In Oakland

The fact that fireworks are illegal and potentially dangerous did not prevent many Oakland residents from setting them off on Friday night.KTVU's Amber Lee found adults and children playing with fireworks on 100th Avenue. 'I spent a hundred dollars for
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 08:02:00 GMT

Copter crash kills two near I-680, Fremont

FREMONT A flight instructor and student were killed in a helicopter crash near Interstate Highway 680 in Alameda County this morning when the aircraft hit power lines and caught fire. The Schweizer 269 helicopter crash-landed on Sheridan Road between
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 07:26:00 GMT

S.F.: Trees blocking Coit Tower views to stay

Who's responsible: Yomi Agunbiade, director of San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, (415) 831-2700; yomi.agunbiade@sfgov.org. Is something broken in your neighborhood? Call us at (415) 777-7170, or e-mail us at chroniclewatch@sfchronicle.com.
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 07:15:00 GMT

Spectacular variety reigns over Alameda parade

Nobody wanted to miss a single twirler, trumpeter, council member, beauty queen, flag bearer, unicyclist or prancing pony. 'The Fourth of July is more special now, with all the conflicts going on around the world,' said Steve Gomes, who had plopped
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 06:40:00 GMT

Wide variety makes July 4 spectacular / Crowds around the Bay Area enjoy annual patriotic parties

Nobody wanted to miss a single twirler, trumpeter, council member, beauty queen, flag bearer, unicyclist or prancing pony. 'The Fourth of July is more special now, with all the conflicts going on around the world,' said Steve Gomes, who had plopped
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 06:13:00 GMT

Route 66 Day 1: San Francisco to Santa Monica

Dinner at Willow Ranch BBQ: $29 Hotel: $101.46 Rental car: $50 American girl doll allotment: $8 (saving up for Chicago) Total expenses: $238.46 Miles: 382 Number of stops: 2 Driving time: 7 hours Quote of the day: 'We should have rented the SUV!' Amy
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 05:58:00 GMT

Stern Grove: Free Outdoor Concerts in San Francisco

Outdoor Concerts in San Francisco Newsletter - Sign up! Betsy's Blog By , About.com Guide to since 1998 Add to: : Free Outdoor Concerts in San Francisco Thursday July 3, 2008 A long-standing San Francisco tradition, provides a full
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 03:52:00 GMT

SkyWest to Launch United Express Service Between SF and Klamath Falls

SkyWest Airlines has announced that it will launch United Express service between San Francisco, California, and Klamath Falls, Oregon, in partnership with Klamath Falls Airport, effective July 7, 2008. The airline will operate two daily round-trip
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 03:35:00 GMT

Threat Received Before Boeing 767 Fire at San Francisco

As part of an update by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) into its investigation of a fire on a Boeing 767 cargo plane at San Francisco International Airport last week, it has been revealed the operator received a threat the
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 02:58:00 GMT

San Francisco reverses safe sanctuary policy for young illegals

SAN FRANCISCO - Minors who commit crimes while in the United States illegally will be turned over to federal immigration officials, a reversal of a nearly 20-year-old San Francisco policy, Mayor Gavin Newsom said Thursday. Under a loophole in the city's
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 02:44:00 GMT

San Francisco Chronicle examines 'Healthy San Francisco' program enrollment progress

Although city officials estimated in July 2007 that would offer access to health care to all city residents by January, the program one year later remains open only to individuals with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level, the reports. The
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 02:28:00 GMT

Splendiferous variety reigns over Alameda parade

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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 02:07:00 GMT

SF scalps PULF cadre

Imphal, July 03: A cadre of the armed group PULF was gunned down by a combined force of Police Commandos and personnel of Assam Rifles after a brief encounter near Sekmaijin village in Thoubal district today morning. According to police report, following
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 02:03:00 GMT

Fire battles helped by cool air near Big Sur, Goleta faces peril

The Basin Complex fire south of Big Sur - one of three fires raging in Los Padres National Forest - burned another 1,088 acres overnight, for a total of more than 65,000 acres since the fire was started by lightning on June 21. Fire crews were using
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 01:47:00 GMT

Cayuga Park neighbors pitch in to preserve urban oasis

Following his departure, plants began to wilt and vandals started to deface the intricate wooden sculptures that Braceros spent two decades pouring his heart into. Some thought the park would die. But neighbors, intent on carrying on Braceros' legacy,
Sat, 5 Jul 2008 01:47:00 GMT

Bay Area Fireworks Displays

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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:39:00 GMT

Wal-Mart promotes new lines in San Francisco fashion show

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Sat, 5 Jul 2008 00:08:00 GMT

3-alarm blaze damages two Victorians in Old Oakland

The fire started near the roof of a two-story building at 8th and Washington streets around 2:45 p.m. The building, which is shrouded in scaffolding, is vacant while undergoing renovations. The fire quickly jumped to the adjoining structure, the ornate,
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:59:00 GMT

3-alarm blaze hits 2 Oakland Victorians

The fire started near the roof of a two-story building at 8th and Washington streets around 2:45 p.m. The building, which is shrouded in scaffolding, is vacant while undergoing renovations. The fire quickly jumped to the adjoining structure, the ornate,
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:54:00 GMT

Berkeley police warn of imposter newspaper salesmen

The man is described as a male in his 20s, standing 5'8' to 5'10' and with a heavy build and dark hair. His companion was also in his 20s and stood about 5'10', 170 pounds with short black hair. The incident occurred on June 28 on the 1900 block of
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 20:57:00 GMT

Bay Area community banks scramble for capital

Bay Area community bankers looking to raise capital may find the window of opportunity has already closed. Even their larger brethren are finding investors less receptive to financing deals, since it looks like institutional investors that put money into
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:12:00 GMT

Golden Gate draws on generations in meat business

You can see it if you visit the Golden Gate Meat Co.'s wholesale center on 7th Street in San Francisco. Jim Offenbach runs the place, working alongside his wife Patti, his son Justin, and daughters Jonni Rae and Sarah. You can also see it if you walk
Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:12:00 GMT