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Bay Area airman has been missing since WWII. Now his plane has been found
Bay Area airman has been missing since WWII. Now his plane has been found
Army 2nd Lt. Thomas V. Kelly was 21 years old on March 11, 1944, when he vanished from the sky. What happened was no mystery: His B-24 bomber was shot down near Papua New Guinea.
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New biography of Harvey Milk elicits the drama of his life
JOHN McMURTRIE: Published on Harvey Milk Day, May 22, when he would have been 88, “Harvey Milk: His Lives and Death” is a stirring account of a complicated man.
Mayor holds summit on costs of affordable-housing building
A mix of escalating construction costs and changes to the federal tax code is hampering San Francisco’s ability to finance and build affordable housing.
‘Schaaf Act’ targets officials who disclose ICE sweeps
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ANN KILLION: We finally know what it takes to make a Draymond Green technical foul not a point of national obsession. A resounding 41-point victory.
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BRUCE JENKINS: The Warriors won’t feel an ounce of pressure in this game. They’ve got a 2-1 series lead, they’re on a 16-game playoff winning streak at home, and they’re used to performing at peak ...
San Francisco would defy federal law with safe injection sites
HEATHER KNIGHT: San Francisco’s Department of Public Health made a splash in January when it announced in this column that it would open the nation’s first two safe injection sites in July.
Bad news for Dems: Trump’s rating is rising where it counts in California
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Rosalie Howarth, last of the longtime KFOG DJs, leaves SF airwaves
She abruptly announced on Sunday morning during her popular show “Acoustic Sunrise,” that she was leaving the station after 34 years.The only holdover from any number of staff purges, has finally been ...
Report finds past harassment by UC professor, but punishment lags
If the Cal student expected the university to investigate her claim that a professor sexually harassed her, she would have to write a detailed report on what happened and persuade each witness to come forward.
Supreme Court arbitration ruling could slow #MeToo movement
As more employees feel empowered by the #MeToo movement to discuss workplace sexual harassment claims in public, some experts worry that Monday’s Supreme Court ruling could undermine that effort.
Marc Benioff to dedicate Salesforce Tower with speech on civic ‘priorities’
Marc Benioff isn’t planning on waxing long about the gleaming glass sides, the pioneering height or the fancy light show at the top of his Salesforce Tower when it opens Tuesday.
Atop Salesforce Tower, one of the world’s highest works of public art comes to light on Tuesday night with grand ambitions.
Giants scored an infielder with potential to bloom
Had Alen Hanson lived his childhood dream, he would be shooting hoops in the NBA instead of jumping through them trying to establish himself as a major-leaguer with the Giants.
A’s Blake Treinen making closer job ‘look easy’
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Warriors “avalanche” buries Houston in Game 3
ANN KILLION: This is a series about force. About will. In each game, the winning team has crushed the loser’s spirit.
Curry’s big night was one for the books
BRUCE JENKINS: Traditionally, when the Warriors throw a blowout bash, Stephen Curry lines up the snacks, the bartender and the band.
Ronen wants affordable housing projects sped up
The speed with which affordable housing projects are approved in San Francisco has increased in recent years, especially since 2017 when Planning Director John Rahaim issued a directive that developments ...
BART optimistic about decline in crime, drug use
Walking through the stream of daily commuters in San Francisco’s bustling Powell Station, BART Police Chief Carlos Rojas looked around the bright corridors Monday with cautious optimism.
Measure seeks to ease traffic by raising bridge tolls
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3 California Dems in a scramble for second in governor’s race
With Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom a good bet to win a spot on the November ballot for governor, three other Democrats face the inexorable arithmetic of California’s top-two primary.
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Californians looking to vote for a Republican in the June 5 governor’s primary face largely the same choice they have for the past decade: a tough-talking conservative officeholder or a wealthy ...
Facebook’s CEO fields questions from European Parliament
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday brought his apology tour to Europe. In a brief session, he fielded questions from European Parliament leaders on how the social network monitors postings, whether ...
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Record industry executive Lyor Cohen built his career before physical record stores became dinosaurs and digital music laid waste to the industry’s revenues. Now global head of YouTube ...
Tesla Model 3 dissed by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said Monday that it could not recommend Tesla’s Model 3 sedan because of “big flaws” that included oddly inconsistent braking and issues with its touch-screen controls.
Chef, manager exit Tosca; owner faces more allegations
Two managers at San Francisco’s Tosca Cafe are leaving the high-profile restaurant after a failed bid to buy it, while one of the owners faces new sexual harassment allegations.
Supreme Court leaves workers on their own
Considering a trio of David-vs.-Goliath disputes between corporations and their employees, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the giants could use a hand. A high court ruling Monday allows employers to ...
Stop the gun shows at the Cow Palace
The communities living near the Cow Palace, the enormous state-owned exhibition hall in Daly City, overwhelmingly want the venue to stop hosting gun shows. The state Legislature has previously passed ...
Gun show ban will not reduce gun violence
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Lieutenant governors rarely move up to the top job
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State could make food more affordable and help farmers
In the coming days, our Legislature has the opportunity to pass a budget that would reduce hunger, improve health and support California agriculture. Assembly member Phil Ting and state Sen. Scott ...
Kim Novak talks Hitchcock, #MeToo at Castro event
It’s considered one of the greatest films of all time, and this year, Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense masterpiece “Vertigo” turns 60.
Michael Pollan takes a trip in his latest book
Over the past 30 years, in numerous food- and farm-related articles, and in his five best-selling books, including “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” and “Food Rules,” Michael Pollan has always retained a ...
‘Soft Power’s’ Hwang, Tesori talk about their hit musical
Seeing David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori jaywalk across Geary Street unencumbered by an entourage, you might not peg them as the creators of the most anticipated new show on the West Coast. Their play, ...
‘Shesus’ lives in Ray of Light’s ‘Superstar’
LILY JANIAK: Say what you will about the Bible, but its character development isn’t that great.
New Han Solo embraces his role in ‘Star Wars’ universe
The new Han Solo is as much of a “Star Wars” superfan as the rest of us. Upon receiving the role, he started scouring Wookieepedia and other online sites for information about the Millennium Falcon.
Oregon’s volcanic byway offers views of where lava shaped...
It’s a bit of a mystery. The entire Cascade Mountain range, which stretches from Lassen Peak in Shasta County up through British Columbia, is full of volcanoes, a landscape shaped by a violent geologic ...
What you need to know before traveling to the Big Island
An ash-laden eruption Thursday may have prospective travelers to the Aloha State wondering what to expect this summer. The answer in most cases is simple: the usual.
Outside Lands 2018: The full lineup of food options
Outside Lands will not only return to San Francisco this year with headliners like Janet Jackson, The Weeknd, Janelle Monae and Florence and the Machine, but there are also some new additions to the ...
The 20 funnest restaurants in San Francisco
What constitutes a fun restaurant? How about the funnest restaurant of them all?
The quest to preserve Puerto Rican culture with food
In January 2018, Puerto Ricans lost a culinary heavyweight. We lost Adela Fargas of Casa Adela in New York’s Lower East Side. She was our Sylvia Woods. Our Leah Chase.
Meals on Wheels gala raises record $3.3 million
Hanging heavily over the Meals on Wheels Star Chefs & Vintners Gala on Sunday night was the question of what effect the new income tax laws would have on donations.
Here’s what an $8 million Bay Area restaurant looks like
The Bay Area is no stranger to multimillion dollar restaurant mega-projects.
Wursthall in San Mateo at its best with beer & brat
MICHAEL BAUER: “Beer hall” and “good design” aren’t often words seen together. But the first thing to know about the new Wursthall in San Mateo is that it’s the best-designed beer hall I’ve ...
Got millions? You probably still can’t plant a Napa vineyard
Leslie Caccamese understood that owning a vineyard in Napa Valley wouldn’t be easy. But she could not have imagined just how difficult it would be.
Oaklash to celebrate diversity of Bay Area drag
In a region with as visible an LGBT community and long history of drag performance as the Bay Area, you’d think there would have already been a convention dedicated to the gender-bending art.
How to look your absolute best at any age? We ask the experts
Style brought together four experts on personal appearance for our second “Dress Down” roundtable.
Bagpiper inspires by playing ode to mom
THE REGULARS: The beach breeze swirled around Jim Motch’s head as he plodded through the sand, stepping between ice plants to conduct his ritual.
Early photos of Radiohead, at their first S.F. show
OUR S.F.: Photos from the Chronicle's archive show early photos of "one-hit-wonder" Radiohead from their 1993 concert at Slim's nightclub.
BottleRock Napa Valley festival ready to defy expectations
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The expert's guide to wine tasting in Sonoma
For those going to Sonoma for the first time, here are some tips to know before going wine tasting.
Walk-through: Marvelous Marina home hosts 2018 Decorator Showcase
WALK-THROUGH: Landmark views, a superlative kitchen and a sumptuous spa bathroom in the owner’s suite accessorize this Marina home that’s hosting San Francisco’s 2018 Decorator Showcase.
Pressure? It’s on Rockets, not Warriors, in Game 4
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San Francisco would defy federal law with safe injection sites
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Bad news for Dems: Trump’s rating is rising where it counts in California
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Rosalie Howarth, last of the longtime KFOG DJs, leaves SF airwaves
She abruptly announced on Sunday morning during her popular show “Acoustic Sunrise,” that she was leaving the station after 34 years.The only holdover from any number of staff purges, has finally been ...
Report finds past harassment by UC professor, but punishment lags
If the Cal student expected the university to investigate her claim that a professor sexually harassed her, she would have to write a detailed report on what happened and persuade each witness to come forward.
Supreme Court arbitration ruling could slow #MeToo movement
As more employees feel empowered by the #MeToo movement to discuss workplace sexual harassment claims in public, some experts worry that Monday’s Supreme Court ruling could undermine that effort.
Marc Benioff to dedicate Salesforce Tower with speech on civic ‘priorities’
Marc Benioff isn’t planning on waxing long about the gleaming glass sides, the pioneering height or the fancy light show at the top of his Salesforce Tower when it opens Tuesday.
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In defense of government interference
I was having a conversation with some conservative friends the other night about the homeless problem in San Francisco. Not surprisingly, they had the solution. “Round them up and take them to a shelter, and don’t let them out until they’re clean, sober and ready to ...
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If Oakland wants to keep fighting coal at terminal, it’s...
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Sunday getaway to El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve
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Newsprint tariffs hit newspapers hard
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Tasting notes: The diverse, dynamic wines of Lodi
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Concert to commemorate diverse victims of World War II
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California lags other high-tax states on state and local...
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Meals on Wheels gala raises record $3.3 million
Hanging heavily over the Meals on Wheels Star Chefs & Vintners Gala on Sunday night was the question of what effect the new income tax laws would have on donations. Turned out the organizers had nothing to worry about: The event at Fort Mason raised a record take of $3.3 million. ...
‘Chesil Beach,’ with Saoirse Ronan and Billy Howle, gets...
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SF’s legacy restaurants hang on amid changing tastes
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Warriors “avalanche” buries Houston in Game 3
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Warriors’, Rockets’ players in sync with home states’ vibe
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Three SF galleries under the radar but worth seeking out
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