Wednesday, November 25, 2009

San Francisco

Surprise, Surprise: San Francisco is America's Least Wasteful City

As usual, the West Coast comes out on top. more >>

California Voters Sharply Divided Over the Prop 8 Same-Sex Marriage Ban

A Field Poll asked voters how they would react if same-sex marriage came to the ballot again. more >>

California Justices Hear Arguments in Same-Sex Marriage Case

Hundreds of demonstrators filled the plaza outside the state Supreme Court. more >>

Real Estate Trends in San Francisco

A look at the housing market by the bay more >>

Your Real Estate Budget in San Francisco

A look at how far your real estate dollar will stretch in San Fran more >>

Tumbling Asking Prices: San Francisco

A look at some homes that have been forced to reduce their listing prices in San Fran more >>

California Political Leaders Unsure of Panetta for CIA

Sen. Dianne Feinstein criticized Panetta's lack of experience. more >>

Three Decades After Cleveland Defaulted on Its Debts, Cities Face Recession Budget Woes

Today, facing a deepening downturn, many cities are struggling to avoid default—or even bankruptcy. more >>

America's Best Leaders: Michael Tilson Thomas, San Francisco Symphony

A maverick maestro is winning big crowds of new classical music fans. more >>

California Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Same-Sex-Marriage Ban

Proposition 8 called for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in the state. more >>

California House Republicans Fare Well Despite National Trends

Republicans nationwide lost their grip on Senate and House seats, but in California, many were safe. more >>

George W. Bush Memorial Sewage Plant Defeated in San Francisco

A measure to rename a water treatment plant was rejected by 69 percent of the vote. more >>

Same-Sex-Marriage Battle Appears Over in California

The push to ban gay marriage in the state seems successful, barring a drastic shift in mail-in ballots. more >>

Obama Wins by Historic Margin in California

He won the state by the largest margin of victory since before World War II. more >>

Cindy Sheehan Makes Last Stand Against Nancy Pelosi

This may be Sheehan's last moment in the national spotlight. more >>

California Same-Sex Marriage Initiative Campaigns Shatter Spending Records

In recent weeks, the campaigns for and against Proposition 8 have drawn high-profile support. more >>

California Revises Controversial Marriage License

Bride and groom are back on the license after the state was deluged by complaints. more >>

Blow Up Your SUV for the Environment? Yeah, Right

This San Francisco man's publicity stunt may blow up in his face instead. more >>

Public Offering

A grass-roots wireless network is flourishing in San Francisco. How was it built? more >>

With This Parking System, Your Search Is Over

San Francisco's new high-tech plan has parallels to congestion tolls. more >>

First Gay Couples Marry in San Francisco

More than 2,300 same-sex couples sign up for marriage licenses. more >>

On Scene With the Olympic Torch

The threat of violence in San Francisco prompts officials to reroute procession. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Stephen Breyer

10 interesting facts about the Supreme Court justice. more >>

Winter Break Update: Yale A Cappella Group Attacked in San Francisco; One Student Seriously Injured

New Year's Eve ended with a brawl for Yale's all-male a cappella group, the Baker's Dozen, whose private San Francisco performance (their last song was "The Star-Spangled Banner") was followed by a beatdown. The attack began when two party crashers started hurling antigay slurs, then continued after midnight when two vans full of young local men attacked the singers on their way out of the party. more >>

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