02/09/2024
The income required to afford a starter home mortgage in the San Francisco metro area is over $100,000 more than the median household income.
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02/09/2024
Open Forum: Most people have a vague understanding of problems faced by the working class in the 19th century, but realities were often far worse than we imagine today
02/09/2024
AB1780 would make it illegal for private colleges in California to give admission preferences to children of alumni or donors. Even some beneficiaries of legacy admissions favor a ban.
02/09/2024
Chronicle games are updated daily and take 1-5 minutes to play. Today’s challenge: Spelltower. Think of it as a classic word search but with strategy.
02/09/2024
The Chronicle analyzed data from the FEC to find the top San Francisco donors in the current election cycle. These are the 50 biggest.
02/09/2024
An excessive heat watch is in effect for much of Central and Southern California, while San Francisco is facing its hottest day so far this year.
02/09/2024
Chronicle readers also comment on the war in Ukraine, tariffs and pausing natural gas export permits.
02/09/2024
"There's no stranger slice of San Francisco right now than the one that begins 2 miles northeast of the Embarcadero, on Treasure Island," writes urban design critic John King.
02/09/2024
Ohemaa Nyanin is at ease venturing out of her comfort zone. It’s a trait that will serve her well as the first GM of the WNBA’s expansion Golden State Valkyries.
Ohemaa Nyanin is at ease moving out of her comfort zone. It’s a trait that will serve her well as the first GM of the WNBA’s expansion Golden State Valkyries.
02/09/2024
Notable Bay Area restaurants that closed in August included a sex-positive bar, a popular boba tea shop and a buzzy bagel maker.
Bay Area restaurants that closed in August 2024 included Feelmore Social, Tiger Sugar, Bellota, Sunset Reservoir Brewing and Shakewell.
02/09/2024
According to one new report, whose findings echo years of anecdotal complaints about the difficulty of finding a hot meal after 9 p.m. in this town, San Francisco is the worst major city in the country for late-night dining.
02/09/2024
The fire, which erupted around 1 p.m. southwest of Fairfield, is now 75% contained, according to Cal Fire officials.
Solano County vegetation fire largely contained at 75%, evacuation warnings lifted, officials say
02/09/2024
The fourth annual Bizerkeley Food Festival, held in Berkeley’s Martin Luther King Civic Center Park, featured tastings of South American, Asian, Caribbean and Polynesian dishes as well as fusion dishes and soul food.
The fourth annual Bizerkeley Food Festival featured tastings, vendors, live entertainment, games and giveaway.
02/09/2024
San Francisco Police Department Sgt. Joelle Harrell was standing in Union Square just before 4 p.m. Saturday when she heard three pops. In an exclusive interview with the Chronicle, she recounts what happened upon finding 49ers receiver Ricky Pearsall.
Inside a San Francisco Police Department sergeant’s fevered effort to save 49ers first-round draft pick Ricky Pearsall's life
02/09/2024
The San Francisco shopping district had a surreal feel a day after the 49ers’ wide receiver was injured in an attempted robbery.
The San Francisco shopping district had a surreal feel a day after the 49ers’ wide receiver was injured in an attempted robbery.
02/09/2024
Saturday’s shooting of San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall was a reminder of the risks pro athletes face, too. Here are the precautions local teams take and what they tell their players.
Saturday’s shooting of San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall was a reminder of the risks pro athletes face, too. Here are the precautions local teams take.
01/09/2024
The San Francisco Giants dropped two games under .500 with Sunday’s 7-5 loss to the Marlins, their second consecutive defeat at the hands of cellar-dwelling Miami.
The San Francisco Giants dropped two games under .500 with Sunday’s 7-5 loss to the Marlins, their second consecutive defeat at the hands of woeful Miami.
01/09/2024
Both the airplane and the hangar burst into flames in the crash, killing the pilot before he could be rescued, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
The pilot was confirmed dead after he became trapped inside a single-engine aircraft that struck an airplane hangar about 2 miles north of Novato.
01/09/2024
After San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall was shot in Union Square, some tried to use the attempted robbery of the Niners rookie for political gain. More will follow, so let’s apologize up front.
After San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall was shot in Union Square, some tried to use the robbery attempt for political gain. Let’s apologize to him up front.
01/09/2024
It’s a lucky outcome for people shot in the chest, doctors say — and a reflection, in part, on the course of the bullet, which avoided major organs.
San Francisco 49ers’ Ricky Pearsall was lucky after being shot in chest, trauma experts say, due to the trajectory of the bullet and other factors.
01/09/2024
The scorching summer was the hottest on record in several Bay Area, Sacramento Valley and Southern California cities. Death Valley’s average temperature of 104.5 degrees set an all-time mark.
From San Jose to Palm Springs to Death Valley, many parts of California just wrapped up the hottest summer in recorded history.
01/09/2024
Housekeepers, hosts, bellmen, servers, cooks, dishwashers and market assistants strike outside of the 1,921-room Hilton Union Square, the city’s biggest hotel, on Sunday. 🎥: Manuel Orbegozo
Read more here >> https://trib.al/PwBjVwi
01/09/2024
Evidence markers are seen on a building where San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nearby. 🎥: Stephen Lam
Read the latest here >> https://trib.al/EzFjXCV
01/09/2024
With rosters expanding from 26 to 28 players on Sunday, the San Francisco Giants added right-handed pitcher Tristan Beck and catcher Blake Sabol to the active roster.
With rosters expanding from 26 to 28 players on Sunday, the San Francisco Giants added right-handed pitcher Tristan Beck and catcher Blake Sabol to the roster.
01/09/2024
The union members are seeking better wages and benefits after labor contracts expired in August and the Bay Area’s cost of living continues to soar.
01/09/2024
The WNBA season is going to end much too soon. Attendance, media revenue, advertising, travel convenience, television exposure and talent — especially the talent — are profoundly on the rise.
The WNBA season is going to end much too soon. Attendance, media revenue, advertising, travel convenience, television exposure and especially talent are rising.
01/09/2024
OPINION: "Walk around this rural county fair and you'll see that MAGA comes off like an addiction," writes Soleil Ho.
01/09/2024
The mother of San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall said the gunman’s bullet went through the right side of her son’s chest and out his back without striking any vital organs.
The mother of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall said he was “in good spirits,” as police investigate Saturday’s daylight Union Square robbery and shooting.
01/09/2024
Allstate’s 34.1% home insurance rate hike is the largest of any major insurer in California in the past three years.
01/09/2024
Why limit yourself to an impossible crossword when you can explore the Chronicle’s new puzzle experience with updated versions of all the classics. Play alone or with friends.
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Housekeepers, hosts, bellmen, servers, cooks, dishwashers and market assistants strike outside of the 1,921-room Hilton Union Square, the city’s biggest hotel, on Sunday. 🎥: Manuel Orbegozo Read more here >> https://trib.al/PwBjVwi
Evidence markers are seen on a building where San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery nearby. 🎥: Stephen Lam Read the latest here >> https://trib.al/EzFjXCV
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in the chest during a robbery in Union Square on Saturday. Pearsall, the 49ers’ first-round pick in the latest NFL draft, was rushed to San Francisco General Hospital where he is in serious but stable condition, according to a team statement. The suspect, a 17-year-old from Tracy, was immediately apprehended and arrested by police. During the struggle, the suspect was also shot and is currently being treated at the same hospital, police reported. Read more on the shooting via the link in our bio. 📹: Courtesy of Diana Luna
As the ninth inning drew to a close at San Francisco’s Oracle Park on a recent afternoon, the mood in the stands was dour — the Giants were losing to the White Sox. But in the skies above the stadium, the real game was just getting started. California and Western gulls glided overhead, scouting the bleachers for garlic fries and ketchup-smeared hot dog buns. The gulls soared steadily by the dozens as the bleachers emptied. Soon, the birds were left alone to engulf any leftover food they could find. Some observers have pointed out over the years that the birds almost seem to know when the final pitch is about to be thrown, the signal for them to begin their approach. And despite prior attempts to deter them, the Giants have embraced their presence, according to Stan Sprinkles, who leads the facilities department. Read more at the link in out bio. 🎥: Alyona Uvarova
See the Klamath River in California flowing freely for the first time in a century after a historic dam removal. Construction crews tore away the final pieces of the Klamath River dams that were targeted for removal on Wednesday as Native Americans, environmentalists and fishermen cheered the beginning of a new chapter for the river. Read more: https://trib.al/nXFQHRT 📽️: Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The Chronicle
Kevin Fagan has covered the infamous Zodiac Killer case for nearly 30 years. The Zodiac Killer is suspected of killing five people and severely injuring two others between 1968 and 1969. Fagan still receives tips and confessions from readers about the unsolved case almost daily. In this interview, the long-time Chronicle reporter debunks some of the common theories found on Reddit. Head to the link in our bio to watch the full video. Video credit: Alyona Uvarova
The Chronicle’s Senior Political Writer Joe Garofoli has been at the Democratic National Convention all week. Here’s his 3 big takeaways from the event. More from Joe at the DNC: https://trib.al/un1pZpN
The Chronicle’s Senior Political Writer Joe Garofoli has been at the Democratic National Convention all week. Here’s his 3 big takeaways from the event.
In a sweeping speech in which she sought to introduce herself to voters and prosecute the case against Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris drew on three pillars historically associated with the Republican Party and attempted to reclaim them as she accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention: patriotism, family values and law and order. “With this election, our nation has a precious, fleeting opportunity to move past the bitterness, cynicism, and divisive battles of the past — a chance to chart a new way forward, not as members of any one party or faction, but as Americans,” Harris said. Read and see more via the link in our bio. 📹: AP via US Network Pool
In a sweeping speech in which she sought to introduce herself to voters and prosecute the case against Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris drew on three pillars historically associated with the Republican Party and attempted to reclaim them at the Democratic National Convention: patriotism, family values and law and order. Read more → https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/harris-dnc-speech-19716923.php 📹: AP via US Network Pool
If you happen to spot little robots roving around San Francisco’s Financial District, they’re there to promote AI. Amazon is launching a showroom on lower Market Street to demonstrate its AI and robotics efforts, and the quad-wheel Amazon branded bots are a tease for the techie wonders inside. Read more → https://trib.al/I8VqhgK 📹: Brontë Wittpenn/The Chronicle
It’s hard to figure out the best places to shop based on your budget and grocery list. So Chronicle reporters did some of the legwork. Following up on a story last month about the cheapest San Francisco grocery stores, we visited 10 East Bay markets.
The Renegade running crew, based out of a running store near Lake Merritt in Oakland, was built for the reluctant. And there is something very special here. Read more at the link in our bio.
Thousands of fans strained to glimpse the first surfer at Linda Mar Beach on Saturday as he caught a wave — all four legs planted firmly on the surfboard. The event was the annual World Dog Surfing Competition, welcoming dogs of all sizes to Pacifica for solo competitions, paired routines with other dogs, and synchronized performances with humans. Twenty dogs in life vests participated in the championship, showing off their unique skills to the delight of spectators. Ten-year-old Carson, an eight-8 year veteran of the sport, was defending his first- place title on Saturday. Last year, the 10-year-old rescue terrier dog won first in both the small dog category and overall. This year marked his fifth time competing in the Pacifica championship, said his owner, Jill Nakano. Find out more via the link in our bio. 📸: Alyona Uvarova / The Chronicle
Fans got to be a Metallica drummer for a day. Here's how it went
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art invited the public to play on Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich’s kit as part of its “Art of Noise” exhibition. Here’s how it went: https://trib.al/eqzazSB 📹: Linda Liu/The Chronicle
BART patrons use the new hardened fare gates installed at San Francisco's Civic Center Station. 🎥: Lea Suzuki Read more >> https://trib.al/Lx6YvCA
London Breed’s 2018 campaign for San Francisco mayor was centered on a set of ambitious proposals to tackle the city’s most urgent problems. Six years later, Breed has not accomplished her most aspirational ideas. Breed’s opponents in the mayor’s race see her unfulfilled campaign promises as an indictment of her leadership, but she argues that unforeseen complications, namely the pandemic and the rise of fentanyl, impeded her ability to execute her agenda.
A timelapse video shows the vast size of the Park Fire smoke plume as it burns through Butte County near Chico. 🎥: @jachristian Read more >> https://trib.al/EPrBitk
Park Fire near Chico erupts in size, forcing evacuations
The Park Fire near Chico in Butte County swelled to more than 120,000 acres as residents were evacuated. It's the largest California wildfire this year. Read the latest updates: https://trib.al/UAR8Pip
Car engulfed in flames on Bay Bridge
A car fire caused heavy traffic on the upper deck of the Bay Bridge just before Harrison Street Thursday. 📹: MJ Zafis Garcia
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