San Francisco

Bogart, Bacall and San Francisco Still Shine in Film Noir Classic ‘Dark Passage’

I first saw ‘Dark Passage’, the 1947 thriller, when I was in my twenties and about to move from the UK to San Francisco. I had become a little obsessed with all things black, absorbing the long shadows, morally dubious heroes and double-crossing femme fatales in “The Maltese Falcon”, “Touch …

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San Francisco’s long-running St. Patrick’s Day celebration is making a comeback

San Francisco’s long-running St. Patrick’s Day celebration is making a comeback A long-running San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day celebration has returned with a vengeance at the United Irish Cultural Center. There was corned beef and cabbage, traditional dancing and a mass rally. Many said it was the first time they …

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San Francisco teachers protest missed paychecks

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – Hundreds of San Francisco Unified School District teachers and staff say they haven’t been paid in months and have taken their frustration directly to district offices . From Monday to Tuesday, about 20 teachers, district employees and union representatives held an overnight sit-in at school …

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SF Treasure Island residents slam proposed toll on auto traffic – CBS San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Transportation officials are set to vote on a proposal to charge a toll for cars stopping at Treasure Island, but some who live and do business there say such a plan would cause profound harm to their community. Anyone who has passed Treasure Island recently has …

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Former NFL general manager knows how San Francisco 49ers can get Tom Brady because he ‘been through it’ in 2009

Former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum knows a thing or two about getting an aging superstar quarterback to come to his franchise. He also knows how an organization can lose that caller just as quickly. Based on that experience, Tannenbaum recently told Dan Patrick how the San Francisco 49ers can …

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The San Francisco Ballet will present world premieres of TOMASSON, WHEELDON AND RHODEN

In April, San Francisco Ballet will present three world premieres: Harmony by Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer Helgi Tomasson, Finale Finale by Christopher Wheeldon and The Promised Land by Dwight Rhoden. Emerging from the dual pandemic of Covid-19 and racial reckoning in the United States, and celebrating Helgi Tomasson’s long …

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Thieves Twice Strike Cinematographer’s House in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – San Francisco police are looking for suspects involved in a home burglary off Franconia Drive. The victim says the suspects broke in not once, but twice, all within weeks of each other. During the two trips back to the Bernal Heights home, the thieves stole …

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Settling one of San Francisco’s biggest burrito rivalries

Editor’s Note: In this monthly column, San Francisco singer and entertainer La Doña will celebrate the city’s vibrant Mexican food scene by reviewing a different burrito each month at taquerias across the city. Ever since I started reviewing burritos in this official capacity, I’ve started to be harassed online by …

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New director chosen to direct Cal Fire – CBS San Francisco

SACRAMENTO (AP) — Fire-plagued California has a new state fire chief. Joe Tyler, a 31-year veteran of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, was named Thursday to lead a department battling conflagrations fueled by drought and climate change that in recent years, destroyed thousands of homes and killed …

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Move, Lift, Restore: Repurposing a Former Post Office Near San Francisco

In mid-February, a construction crew began lifting a 1940s post office building in Burlingame, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. The team moved the 1,010 ton structure to around 120ft so that a new underground car park could be built directly beneath the historic post office site, while a new …

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Rally to protect the JFK boardwalk – Streetsblog San Francisco

Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California. Unless otherwise noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of sponsored content. Some 100 advocates, policymakers, parents and children gathered on the steps of San Francisco City …

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Reedy, Gadjovich, Dzingel get first as Sharks beat Kraken – CBS San Francisco

SAN JOSE (AP) — Scott Reedy and Jonah Gadjovich each scored their first NHL goals, Ryan Dzingel scored his first with San Jose and the Sharks beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1 on Sunday night. San Jose goaltender James Reimer made 39 saves, including 17 in the first period, when the …

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These are the counties in the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, California metro area where COVID-19 is growing fastest

2022-02-26 After adding more than 561,000 new cases over the past week, the United States now has more than 77.9 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 930,000 COVID-19 related deaths – the highest death toll of any country. New cases continue to rise, but at a …

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Glenna Kelly Obituary (1962 – 2022) – Pacifica, CA

Glenna EB KellyJanuary 20, 1962 – February 16, 2022Glenna passed away peacefully at UCSF Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a valiant 18-month battle with cancer. She had done extremely well in her battle, but then took an unexpected turn. Glenna is survived by her mother, Mary, her brothers …

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San Francisco school board to vote on proposed layoffs

San Francisco Unified School District employees and parents held a press conference today to oppose the potential layoffs of SFUSD educators and support staff, including social workers. According to United Educators of San Francisco, last week SFUSD sent more than 400 preliminary layoff notices to teachers and para-educators in an …

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New California Trend: Remind Office Holders

by CalMatters, CalMatters Network February 20, 2022 Geographically, economically, demographically, culturally and ideologically, San Francisco and Shasta County are polar opposites, but their constituents have one thing in common: a willingness to kick out officials they don’t like. A few weeks ago, voters in Shasta County Supervisor Leonard Moty’s district …

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San Francisco Paralympian thanks his mother for her will to win – CBS San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) – This Black History Month, KPIX is spotlighting Bay Area leaders and pioneers, including a San Francisco man who never let his disability stop him from pursue his dream of becoming a professional basketball player. Matt Scott showed off his basketball skills on a freakishly hot winter …

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2 San Francisco Democrats head to runoff for Assembly seat | California News

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two Democrats appear to be heading for a runoff election in June in the race to represent part of San Francisco in the state Assembly. Matt Haney, who sits on San Francisco’s board of supervisors, and former supervisor David Campos both garnered the most votes in …

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San Francisco’s Hawkerfare gives Nanobar non-alcoholic vending machine a shot

A sandwich outside Hawkerfare, the long-running and beloved Lao bar and restaurant on Valencia Street, advertises a number of semi-obscure drinks in a chalkboard above a QR code. They include the Mellow Mule and the Hairless Dog IPA, which are just a sample of what customers can order from Hawkerfare’s …

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Yeah… There’s another Walgreens store closing soon in San Francisco

Adding to the ever-growing list of Walgreens stores closing in SF, the location at 141 Kearny Street is set to close Feb. 22 – making it the eleventh location of America’s second-largest drugstore chain to close in the city since 2019. . In October 2021, Walgreens announced plans to close …

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Why is the number of early votes for the San Francisco special election so low?

As of Thursday, just over 105,000 San Francisco voters had returned their mail-in ballots for Tuesday’s special election citywide. That’s just a fraction of anticipated return rates in recent elections, according to data from the San Francisco Department of Elections. In the last statewide special election of 2021 in which …

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It’s carnival time in San Francisco! Feast and Celebration – San Francisco Bay Times

By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– The origin and history of Carnival are quite mixed. Some say the roots of Carnival are in the celebration of the New Year and the rebirth of nature and it is the oldest recorded holiday. Others note its origins in Italy with an observance that later …

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Mothers affected by overdose deaths protest ‘open drug use’ at Linkage Center in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — In the heart of San Francisco, a new center to provide resources for people struggling with drug addiction has intensified the debate on how to deal with the drug crisis. A group of mothers protest against the new liaison center at UN Plaza in the Tenderloin. …

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We looked at the price of 15 grocery items at 4 SF stores

Anyone who’s pushed a cart down a grocery aisle or ordered groceries online recently has experienced sticker shock with everything from milk to meat. As inflation soars and supply chain issues persist in the U.S., grocery store prices are rising — and to be exact, they’re 6.5% higher than a …

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Landmark Shutters San Francisco Embarcadero Center Cinema – Deadline

Landmark Theaters decided to close its Embarcadero Center Cinema in San Francisco with the end of the lease, and the chain citing “landlord-created conditions” that “put into question profitability” on site. Landmark has another theater in the Bay Area, Opera Plaza, which was renovated last year, as well as locations …

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s succession plan gets off to a perfect start

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – August 29: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 and Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco … [+] The 49ers talk to each other on the sidelines before their preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi’s Stadium on August 29, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by …

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Chilean gang rob wealthy Atherton homes – CBS San Francisco

ATHERTON (KPIX) – At least six burglaries of wealthy Atherton homes in January have been linked to Chilean gang members in a crime spree stretching from northern California to San Diego County. “They are particularly targeting affluent communities like Atherton,” Atherton Police Chief Steven McCulley said. READ MORE: COVID: Pfizer …

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EMA Partners opens an office in San Francisco

January 31, 2022 – Emerging from a global pandemic, executive search consultants are seeing an increase in hiring mandates in almost every corner of the world. To meet demand, they continue to develop new practices, hire new recruiters and open new sites. Global recruiting consortia, meanwhile, are enjoying a resurgence …

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San Francisco vs. BYU – Game Preview – January 29, 2022

The BYU Cougars (17-1, 7-0 WCC) will look to build on a nine-game winning streak when they host the San Francisco Dons (10-10, 7-0 WCC) at 4:00 p.m. ET Saturday, January 29 2022. The Dons have won three games in a row. BYU beat Santa Clara 76-44 in last team …

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Boston rents are on the rise, starting to rival San Francisco

Even with its exorbitant rents, Boston has always been able to say “Hey, it’s worse in San Francisco”. But maybe not for long. A new survey published Tuesday by real estate site Zumper found that the monthly median one-bedroom rent in Boston is $2,720, just $130 less than the $2,850 …

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SF DA Boudin announces program to help staff members learn new languages ​​- CBS San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced a new policy for her office that allows staff members to take language classes at City College of San Francisco during regular working hours. . In a press release, Boudin said he created the policy because staff members …

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The lion dance troupe prepares for the return of the Chinese New Year parade in San Francisco

HERCULES, Calif. (KGO) — Preparations for the Feb. 1 Lunar New Year of the Tiger were in full swing at Hercules in front of the Yee Martial Arts Academy. There, the West Coast Lion Dance Troupe held a ceremony they haven’t been able to do in some time. “This is …

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Carbon Health Launches Large COVID-19 Testing Sites in South San Francisco, California, Montgomery and Plainsboro Townships, New Jersey

Supports the public health ecosystem by offering thousands of critical COVID-19 tests daily SAN FRANCISCO, January 21, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carbon Health, a leading omnichannel healthcare provider, announced three new major COVID-19 testing sites, in South San Francisco, Calif., and Montgomery Township , New Jersey, and Plainsboro Township, New Jersey. These community …

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Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with special meals and events in San Francisco

In February, Chinatown will come alive with the return of its annual Chinese New Year parade and festival, an event even a booming Omicron can’t stop. In addition to the classic face-to-face events – the Parade, the Flower Market Fair, the 44th Lunar New Year Race – some activities will …

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Santa Clara to San Francisco in Women’s College Basketball Live Stream: Watch Online, TV Channel, Start Time – How to Watch & Stream Major League & College Sports

San Francisco (6-10) will face Santa Clara (8-4) in a West Coast Conference women’s basketball contest, with the two teams moving in opposite directions so far. How to watch Santa Clara at San Francisco in women’s college basketball today: Date of the game: January 17, 2022 Game time: 8:00 p.m. …

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BYU takes huge win on the road to San Francisco

BYU staged a second-half comeback and held off a missed San Francisco three at the buzzer to beat the Dons 71-69 in the Bay Area on Saturday night. Alex Barcello led BYU with 18 points and senior teammate Te’Jon Lucas added 12. Fousseyni Traore more than held on against USF’s …

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Winners Announced for BroadwayWorld 2021 San Francisco Awards

The winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards. The 2021 regional awards recognize productions that had their first performance between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021. Streaming productions were eligible this year in designated categories. This year, BroadwayWorld also allowed audiences to vote on which …

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Computer problems shut down COVID testing sites in San Francisco, Hayward – CBS San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – After already temporarily cutting hours at several COVID testing sites in San Francisco due to staffing issues, nationwide IT problems have forced health officials to shut down six centers completely Monday afternoon test. Computer difficulties weren’t isolated in San Francisco. READ MORE: John Madden to …

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Guess the rent in San Francisco

[ad_1] It’s no secret that renting an apartment in San Francisco is expensive, but it’s not the most expensive in the country anymore! At least for now. Every week we search the apartment rental listings and look for the weird, the luxurious and even just what wouldn’t be nice. The …

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San Francisco intensive care admissions explode

[ad_1] Intensive care admissions are increasing in San Francisco: The city has seen a huge spike in hospitalizations for COVID-19 over the past month, with 97 people admitted to acute and intensive care units as of January 2 – up from 27 patients on December 2. As of January 2, …

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Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 18 Odds, Games & Outlook for January 9, 2022

[ad_1] The Los Angeles Rams (12-4) have a five-game winning streak in a Week 18 clash with the San Francisco 49ers (9-7). For more information on betting and fantasy, sign up for the SI Winners Club newsletter. Rams vs 49ers odds On / under insights Los Angeles games this season …

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San Jose faces Detroit in 3-game road skid

[ad_1] San Jose Sharks (17-15-1, sixth in the Pacific) vs. Detroit Red Wings (15-15-3, fifth in the Atlantic) Detroit; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Jose travels to Detroit in a bid to end their three-game road slide. The Red Wings are 11-5-2 at home. Detroit ranks 10th in …

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Low-key New Years Eve celebrations in San Francisco after NYE fireworks show canceled for 2nd year

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – As the Bay Area prepares to celebrate the end of 2021, New Years celebrations in San Francisco have been unusually quiet. Normally the Embarcadero would be packed with people. But after the city canceled its fireworks display for the second year in a row, many …

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Sierra Highways open, but stay away: Caltrans

[ad_1] CALIFORNIA – After a week of storms, northern California is drying out, according to the National Weather Service. While the rain and snow have shifted, cold temperatures remain with daytime highs predicted in the 1950s and nightly lows in the 1930s in most areas. Caltrans has reopened the Bay …

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49ers News: Is the Jimmy Garoppolo era over in San Francisco?

[ad_1] Now that it looks like Jimmy Garoppolo could miss a long time, it’s fair to wonder if the number 10 played his last snap for the 49ers. How will the Jimmy Garoppolo era be remembered if this is the case? We asked this question on Oh, Hey There! podcast …

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COVID testing requirements keep vacation travelers stranded at SFO – CBS San Francisco

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (KPIX) – Travelers trying to exit San Francisco International Airport on Sunday faced more challenges related to COVID-19 at the end of the holiday weekend: airline cancellations and limited test availability. “My flight tomorrow is at 6 a.m. and it will be closed until 8 …

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Multiple flight cancellations, nationwide delays due to COVID outbreak – CBS San Francisco

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – While many people seemed to enjoy traveling on Christmas Eve, passengers from coast to coast have faced flight cancellations throughout the day. “I received a text this morning saying my flight had been canceled earlier,” said Patrick Schuler, an SFO traveler. “That’s what it …

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Be aware of carpooling – especially when impaired

[ad_1] By Christopher Dolan and Vanessa Deniston Recently I took a ride home after a holiday party I attended at The City. During the party I had several drinks and by the time I was ready to go I was not fit to drive myself. I called a carpooling vehicle …

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Factbox: From San Francisco to Munich, the key players in the development of flying taxis

[ad_1] Dec.21 (Reuters) – Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft maker Eve, part of Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer (EMBR3.SA), plans to go public at the fifth launch, investors are betting on environmentally friendly urban air travel. Read more It comes after Vertical Aerospace saw its shares rise 19% on …

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State funding granted for 2 new parks in Bayview, Western Addition – CBS San Francisco

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – The state has provided $ 5.8 million each for environmental justice-focused park projects for residents of the Bayview and Western Addition neighborhoods, according to a press release from San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department. New funding for the projects – for India Basin Shoreline …

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San Francisco mayor declares state of emergency to tackle city’s ‘wicked streets’

[ad_1] Conditions in San Francisco were fed nationally to Fox News and other conservative media outlets as signs of disarray allegedly created by liberal governance. In San Francisco, opponents of district attorney Chesa Boudin have tried to capitalize on a perception of disorder and high-profile retail theft incidents to foster …

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San Jose Police Arrest ‘Prolific Thieving Team’ for Crimes Targeting Asian Women – CBS San Francisco

[ad_1] SAN JOSE (CBS SF) – Six members of a violent thieving squad have been arrested and charged with hate crimes and other charges related to more than 70 incidents of theft, burglary and theft targeting Native Americans Asian in the South Bay, San Jose police said on Wednesday. In …

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Heavy swell sends 25-foot waves to San Francisco Bay beaches

[ad_1] December 14, 2021 A boogie boarder rides the high waves at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, California, December 8, 2020. Douglas Zimmerman / SFGATE The heavy swells generated by the storms and winds in the Pacific Ocean produced monstrous waves on the beaches of San Francisco Bay, which led …

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Seeing the Nursing Shortage in CA from a Student’s Perspective

[ad_1] The pandemic has shown the many flaws in our healthcare system and why hospitals are understaffed. By Briana Daoust, San Diego Briana Daoust is a nursing student at California State University San Marcos. Re “California nursing shortages reaching critical point”; Coronavirus, August 26, 2021 I worked as a certified …

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San Francisco vacation buyers stung but fearless by spike in inflation – CBS San Francisco

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) – New government data shows consumer prices surged last month, up 6.8% last year – the biggest jump since 1982. This is making retail customers feel the pinch with the holiday shopping season in full swing. Petaluma’s Tricia Decarli was looking for some great shopping in …

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‘Detected outside San Francisco’: Traces of COVID-19 omicron variant found in bay area wastewater, scientists say

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) – Scientists are reporting traces of the COVID-19 omicron variant in wastewater from several cities in the state of California, including the Bay Area. This means that the next coronavirus outbreak or a new variant could be detected for the first time in our wastewater. “Even …

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San Francisco vs. CSU Fullerton – Game Preview – December 7, 2021

[ad_1] San Francisco Dons (5-4) visit CSU Titans Fullerton (4-3) after Ioanna Krimili’s 29-point performance in the Dons 78-63 win over USC. The game will take place at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. CSU Fullerton beat the Grand Canyon 60-53 in the team’s last outing on Saturday. …

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Nobody wants to be assistant manager, says Pizza Boss

[ad_1] Assistant managers are increasingly difficult to hire, according to the WSJ. A co-founder of a pizza chain said he had not received any applications for the job for 10 months. He even increased the annual salary for the position to $ 70,000, but still hasn’t succeeded. Loading Something is …

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Air quality in Bay Area collapses as inversion layer traps pollution – CBS San Francisco

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) – It wasn’t a filter over San Francisco Bay today, it was particles clogging the horizon. “It’s very bad and disturbing because there are no wildfires – you can barely see beyond Treasure Island,” said Kim Blake, who was visiting from Phoenix. READ MORE: Smash-And-Grab …

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South San Francisco Delays New 480-Unit Development | Local News

[ad_1] South San Francisco City Council last week did not approve a 480-unit development, citing concerns about wages paid to builders and its intention to use gas water heaters instead of electric alternatives. The already long approval process, which began in 2018, will be postponed until at least December 8, …

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Benson Wong obituary (2021) – San Francisco, California

[ad_1] Benson Jong Hing Wong Benson Jong Hing Wong, 105 years old. old, born January 30, 1916, Taishan, China. Died on November 21, 2021 in San Francisco, California. Born in Taishan, China in 1916. Benson came to America at the age of 12 and worked with his brother and father …

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Security guard dies after being shot during attempted break-in by media team in San Francisco

[ad_1] Kevin Nishita was working security Wednesday afternoon for a news crew covering a story in downtown Oakland when someone attempted to rob the squad and Nishita was shot, according to Oakland Police. San Francisco news station KRON4 said Nishita was working on security for one of her crews. “We …

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Man shot dead in San Francisco’s Civic Center neighborhood

[ad_1] By CBS San Francisco Staff: SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF / BCN) – A man was fatally shot Tuesday night a block north of San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza, authorities said. San Francisco Police said the shooting was reported at 11:08 p.m. in the Golden Gate Avenue and Larkin Street …

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San Francisco Giants reportedly target Alex Cobb

[ad_1] Sep 23, 2021; Anaheim, California, United States; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Alex Cobb (38) reacts after outfielder Phil Gosselin (13) caught a hit against Houston Astros wide receiver Martin Maldonado (15) during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Former All-Star Scooter …

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3 Arrested After Dozens Ransack Nordstrom Store Near San Francisco, Police Say | New

[ad_1] Three suspects were arrested Saturday night after dozens ransacked a Nordstrom department store near San Francisco in what police called a “smash-and-grab” incident. About 80 suspects were involved in the crime at the department store in Broadway Plaza, an outdoor mall in Walnut Creek east of San Francisco, and …

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Candlelight vigil held in honor of San Francisco teacher killed by motorist in front of school – CBS San Francisco

[ad_1] SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) – A San Francisco school community held a vigil Wednesday in honor of an educator tragically struck and killed by a motorist as he walked past the school last week. Meanwhile, many parents and school officials are calling for a change. “I loved her and …

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South San Francisco resident among recent SMC obituaries

[ad_1] SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office sends out obituaries every week from the area. We have grouped together the names and hometowns of those who died between November 9 and 15 below. The names represent those who were reported dead to the coroner’s office …

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San Francisco 33, Chicago 22

[ad_1] Chi_FG Santos 39, 4:38. Drive: 10 games, 41 yards, 5:10. Key games: Fields 14 passes to Mooney on 3rd and 7th; Herbert 22 race; Fields 11 go to J. James on 3 and 19. Chicago 3, San Francisco 0. SF_FG Slye 48, 2:51. Drive: 7 games, 45 yards, 1:47. …

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Who has the advantage in week 8

[ad_1] Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Bear threadP .: While Justin Fields hasn’t impressed on the stats sheet and has had his fair share of struggles with the rookies, he has grown at a pace the Bears are comfortable with. Typically, they don’t ask him to overdo it, relying on …

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5 San Francisco players who won’t return in 2022

[ad_1] San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports The 49ers face the reality of being a not-so-good team in 2021, which means changes are underway, and those five players surely won’t be back next year. The San Francisco 49ers are 2-4 in the …

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An uplifting tale of the streets of San Francisco

[ad_1] 23 October 2021 San Francisco. By Michael Shellenberger. Harpist; 416 pages: $ 28.99 and £ 20 “THERE IS CRUELTY here that I don’t think I’ve ever seen, ”said Leilani Farha, then the UNSpecial Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, in San Francisco in 2018. Visitors are regularly dismayed by the desperation …

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Experts make 2021 World Series predictions for Giants

[ad_1] Whether it’s the over-enthusiastic MLB “First Place in the NL West” Dodgers chart in September, or ESPN’s preseason projection of a 70-game winning season in San Francisco, fans of the Giants have scoured the national media at every turn of the 107-winning season – the biggest in the franchise’s …

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“A predatory culture” at the University of San Francisco

[ad_1] An article in Illustrated sports features interviews with women who say they’ve been victimized by a “toxic” men’s football team for being harassed and sexually assaulted. The University of San Francisco team have won numerous national championships, but have also built a reputation on campus for how players treat …

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San Francisco Bay Area Weather Forecast

[ad_1] The National Weather Service’s forecast for Sunday for the San Francisco Bay Area calls for another hot day across much of the region. Peaks will range from the 60s and 70s along the coast to the 80s around the bay and to the 90s in the inland valleys. The …

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The San Francisco 49ers’ Biggest Team Building Mistake

[ad_1] The 49ers place great importance on three positions – the edge rusher, the offensive line and the quarterback. Look at what they have invested in these positions. They traded three 1st-round picks and one 3rd-round pick to advance to Trey Lance’s draft and made Jimmy Garoppolo the highest-paid QB …

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The weird restaurants of old San Francisco

[ad_1] San Francisco has been a city famous for its restaurants almost since its birth. Restaurants today are probably unmatched in the quality of their food, but there is one area where they fall woefully short of their predecessors: weirdness. A striking number of San Francisco’s yesteryear restaurants were quirky, …

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Wood set to start as San Francisco hosts Arizona

[ad_1] Arizona Diamondbacks (50-107, fifth in Western NL) vs. San Francisco Giants (103-54, first in Western NL) San-Francisco; Wednesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT PITCH LIKELY: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (7-11, 4.59 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 126 strikeouts) Giants: Alex Wood (10-4, 4.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 146 strikeouts ) FANDUEL SPORT BOOK LINE: Giants …

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