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On Tuesday, voters in San Francisco passed Proposition C, a new corporate tax that will raise $400 million a year from the city’s largest companies and direct that money toward homeless services.
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On September 27, it was announced that world renowned DJ and producer Kaskade will be performing a special New Year's Eve concert at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California.
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American singer Blake G chatted with Digital Journal about working with Emilio Estefan on his debut single, and his upcoming performance at San Francisco Pride in California tomorrow.
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Current global projection maps depicting sea level rise are what city managers and planners depend on for future development, however, coastal subsidence has very seldom been considered in making these projections. The Bay Area is a good example.
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As the housing crisis in places like the San Francisco Bay Area continues to place pressure on legislators and city planners, one prominent journalist-author sees technology and unbridled capitalism as a dangerous, perhaps 'demonic mix.'
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As technology moves quickly into the third decade of the 21st Century, some people continue to fear it. The future is always unknown. But for one writer embracing tech will help us avoid 'blind spots.'
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Searching on Google can often feel like a useless pursuit. Type something into the search box, and millions of results pop up with endless information that can take hours to sort through.
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San Francisco-based author Martha Conway read from her historical novel "The Underground River" on June 20th at Bookshop West Portal. This reporter talked to her after the gathering.
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A gunman dressed in a UPS driver's uniform walked into a San Francisco UPS facility and open-fired, killing three employees and wounding two others before turning the gun on himself today.
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The Point in Alameda is making room and coordinating preparations for The Soiled Dove - the one-of-a-kind 'Barbary Coast'- themed circus-infused dinner theater returning weekends from June 9th to July 1st.
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Yelp's Eat24 has teamed up with Marble, a robot delivery startup, and will start delivering food in the evening in the relatively flat Mission and Potrero Hill districts in San Francisco California.
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As spring blossoms out, the points of interest for art lovers in the San Francisco Bay area are abundant. Like the those 'April rain showers' that bring forth the flowers, like the rhyme says, is so true for the local artistic scene.
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With the emergence of Sirius satellite radio, music channels on cable TV and now personalized radio via streaming Internet services, the days of traditional radio broadcasting are just about over.
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Responding to anti-Muslim rhetoric, policies and actions of the Trump administration, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to preemptively prohibit participation in any religion-based registry.
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Two people in San Francisco ended up in the hospital after having to be resuscitated after they drank an herbal tea purchased in a shop on Grant Avenue, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
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In a place where the median price for an average middle-class home is close to or over $1 million, tax dollars are not able to cover the cost of basic things like maintenance and pot holes in the street.
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With St. Paddy's Day soon to arrive, no doubt, bands will be performing at pubs, taverns and bars around the City. What better atmosphere for any band than to play at a pub on St. Patrick's Day.
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A 96-foot Redwood tree stands in the middle of a dispute between what one resident of San Francisco's Montclair Terrace wants to ensure as a legacy in memory to her late husband and what neighbors do not want; an obstruction of view from their windows.
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San Francisco will become the first city in the United States to offer all residents free community college regardless of their ability to pay.
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San Francisco became the first major city to file a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump for his executive order targeting sanctuary cities.
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In the wake of President Donald Trump's executive orders reviving the highly controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, Native Americans and their allies protested around North America this week.
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This past weekend, Pereg Natural Foods featured among its culinary delights the ancient grains of Farro and Freekeh. These little-known grains in the West are joining the ranks of popular healthier grain-alternatives like quinoa.
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As the little ghost town of Bodie was rattled this past December, those who prepare for Earthquakes see the trembler as yet another opportunity to remind people that seismic activity is always present.
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Staff Writer at The New Yorker, Jeffery Toobin has released a book about the bizarre kidnapping and then trial of publishing empire heir Patricia Hearst in his new 2016 book, "American Heiress."
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The famous song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" has a verse that says, "to be where little cable cars climb halfway to the stars." Decades before Tony Bennett sang that song,
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Transit riders in San Francisco this weekend got a nice surprise: all Muni Metro rides were free. Unfortunately, the reason behind the free fair wasn’t a show of good will on a stressful holiday weekend.
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Every so often we are reminded that things that seem permanent and forever are only "on loan" to us. And, that we should not take anything for granted.
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Bay Area based author Carole Bumpus was delighted when she got the news that she and her companion cookbook, ‘Recipes for Redemption’ from her novel 'Cup of Redemption' were invited to the "Literary Feast" of Les Dames d’Escoffier on Nov. 13.
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As our nation ponders the possibility of a woman president in this upcoming November election, it is important to note how far women have advanced over a century’s time.
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On Halloween night it is customary for the older kids to watch scary movies. These days Netflix, Hulu and others have dozens and dozens to select from. But not too long ago, there was a time when a scary move was on local TV.
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Rendering of model plans for the new 555-bed medical facility at Cathedral Hill on Van Ness Ave and Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA Courtesy of CPMC media department
The Little Shamrock on Lincoln Way near 9th Ave in San Francisco's Sunset District has been serving drinks for more than a century. One of the oldest Irish pubs, it is still a gathering place.
"The Meehan Brothers are wacky with lots of energy sort of like a Jack Russell Terrier," said Heather Hill. She worked at Cobbs Comedy Club in San Francisco where the brothers perform often Meehan Brothers
Former San Francisco Police Officer Jason Lai. YouTube screen grab CNN USA
This was Kathy with her toy poodle "Demi" (that is short for demitasse, not Demi Moore). Photo was taken in Golden Gate Park and this was when she was a Journalism major at San Francisco State University, circa 1967 to 1969. Courtesy of Kathy Ostram
A postcard of Fleishacker Pool and recreation area circa 1930's. One of the largest outdoor pools, in its prime the pool served the entire City, attracting visitors from everywhere. Postcard is part of the WLN collection. Courtesy of Woody LaBounty and the Western Neighborhoods Project.
Even though the ultimate goal of having a "museum of San Francisco" is not yet complete, SF Historical Society Exec. Director Jeff Sosnaud noted that the Old Mint is currently providing the public with lots of exhibits and activities such as the annual SF History Expo. Courtesy of the San Francisco Historical Society
Local labor and political activist Steve Zeltzer spoke to the press on the steps of San Francisco City Hall on Monday, July 11, 2011. He opposes the redevelopment plans approved by SF Board of Supervisors.
ON THE MOVE: A cable car keeps working in the rain on Powell Street in San Francisco in 2010. Mcsalo/Wikimedia Commons
"Blue Happy People" by artist Xavier Castellanos Xavier Castellanos
The interior of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, San Francisco, CA Courtesy of San Francisco Audio
La Oaxaqueña is located at 2128 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Sometimes the obstacles to our goals can be the inability to set them. And, that can be a hindrance to moving forward. Courtesy of David Delp and Pilot Fire
"As people age their attachment to their collection grows," said Tom Hainlin. He provided a short lecture at the cafe set up in the middle of the pavilion floor. He was at the antiques show on behalf of Ascent Private Capital Management of U.S. Bank, this year's sponsor of the show.
ASSESSMENT: U.S. NTSB investigators examine burned hulk of a Boeing 777 jetliner that crash-landed at San Francisco International Airport in 2013. Courtesy NTSB
Interior of Andy's Excellent Chinese Cuisine on Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
City Attorney Herrera, Kate Hege of La Raza Centro Legal and Donna Levitt of SF OLSE listen to questions from the audience about the law suit the filed.
The third generation, brothers Andrew, age 28 and Michael, 20, with their father Kevin and uncle Brian Patterson. The Patterson Family has been producing the Great Dickens Christmas Fair since its inception almost 40 years ago, by the founders Phyllis and Ron Patterson (Andrew and Michael's grandparents). Courtesy of The Great Dickens Christmas Fair and the Patterson Family
Mr. Ardist Cooper, Jr's life story was published in 2012 and is available for purchase through Amazon.com
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