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Police presence fades in Cairo
Armed gangs release Muslim militants and other inmates from at least four jails across Egypt as the U.S. Embassy recommends Americans to leave.
Getting to the pension problem
In Sacramento, legislators seem to be finally realizing that reforms are necessary. Diaz.
Body of missing San Rafael teacher found
Debra Schmitt, 53, who wrote "thank you everyone" on board before disappearing, is found in creekbed not far from her home.
Film spreads acting bug in S.F.
Thousands wait for a chance to be infected with a deadly disease in "Contagion," starring Matt...
A tale of 2 mayors makes style points
There are obviously big stylistic differences between our new mayor, Ed Lee , and our old one, Gavin...
Court won't hold 'Don't ask, don't tell' lawsuit
(01-29) 12:27 PST San Francisco (AP) -- A federal appeals court has denied the government's request to...
Fred Korematsu Day a first for an Asian American
Ines Trinh scanned her class of 29 fifth-graders in San Lorenzo on Friday and took a deep breath. It was...
Bill would limit firings of medical pot users
Californians who use medical marijuana outside of work would be protected from job dismissal due to pot...
Nevius: Legal program for homeless ends
A controversial program that provided high-powered legal representation for homeless people in traffic...
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SAN FRANCISCO WEATHER
Today: Showers in the morning. A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph...becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the 40s. North winds 5 to 15 mph...becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
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Saunders: Ninth Circuit reckless
Four times this month the U.S. Supreme Court has slapped down the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Four times the Big Bench unanimously reversed Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decisions. Unanimous is a big deal. It...
NFL lockout looms, all parties in limbo
San Francisco 49ers President Jed York wants money to build a new stadium. Outside linebacker Manny Lawson wants to be a free agent. Head coach Jim Harbaugh wants to run offseason workouts. Inside linebacker Takeo...
Cal tops Oregon for 3rd straight win
Markhuri Sanders-Frison and Allen Crabbe scored 18 points apiece to help Cal win its third straight Pac-10 game and deny Oregon a rare Bay Area sweep with an 85-77 victory at Haas Pavilion on Saturday. Jorge Gutierrez...
Solar-powered Edwardian in S.F.
Homes on this secluded, cul-de-sac stretch of Cumberland Street don't often come on the market. Tom Morris learned this nearly two decades ago when he was looking in the quiet area, which is just west of Mission Dolores...
The dark side of 'Caribou Island'
Let's say you get the romantic notion to disappear into the wilds of Alaska and build a log cabin to rekindle a relationship. You could: Buy a book on log-cabin construction. Buy David Vann's debut novel, "Caribou...
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Black History Month highlights
Looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month? Here is a sampling of events, films, exhibitions and...
Museum of the African Diaspora marks 5th year
Grace C. Stanislaus, executive director of the Museum of the African Diaspora, stood near a small...
Alex Katz, man of edgy choices, colliding colors
When I speak in public, people frequently challenge me to name artists or artworks about which I have...
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SPORTS
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'Aussie Kim' wins crown
Kim Clijsters says she's now earned the nickname she had for years in Australia after beating Li Na to...
Bryan brothers win doubles
(01-29) 08:42 PST MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- American twins Bob and Mike Bryan won their fifth...
Postseason sensation Cody Ross gets full-time job
Q: What can be expected from a full season of Cody Ross? A: His defining moments with the Giants came in...
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BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Stock quotes, personal finance, market news, more at Business and Technology
Redevelopment key to Visitacion Valley
Without the overhaul of an old factory site, recent improvements in S.F.'s southernmost neighborhood...
Why Michael Peevey wants to stick with state PUC
Michael Peevey isn't going anywhere. Not just yet. The president of the California Public Utilities...
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Diamonds in the media rough from yesterday
Mexican gangs using catapults to hurl pot into U.S.
Drug smugglers are using an ancient invention as a new way to move marijuana across the border from...
Professor charged with peeing on colleague's door
A Southern California math professor has been charged with peeing on a colleague's campus office door.
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MORE HEADLINES FROM SFGate
Sit. Stay. Look pretty.
Annual Golden Gate Kennel Club dog show is one of few in which visitors can meet the stars. Photos
Living among the trees
Remodeled single-story Woodside home sits on nearly an acre loaded with redwoods. Photos
Men's final turns into a joke
Novak Djokovic overwhelms Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3, winning his second Australian Open title.
Film spreads acting bug
Thousands in S.F. wait for a chance to be infected with a deadly disease in "Contagion." Photos
