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Fans of new TV show flock to Alcatraz
KTVU Oakland, San Francisco
Jan 31Fans of the new TV show "Alcatraz" are flocking to The Rock to decipher fact from fiction. The rock is magnetic and has drawn even more people the past few weeks. The folks who run Alcatraz Cruises told KTVU the uptick may be because of the beautiful... »
Restoring hope for Black farmers and a healthy Black community
San Francisco Bay View
Jan 21Throughout American history, African-Americans have landed on the short end of discrimination. So, as I surfed through the website of the National Black Farmers Association, my attention was immediately captured by a glaring banner stating, “Black Farm... »
Picking up the pieces: Kenneth Harding’s mother calls on community to march for justice this Sunday
San Francisco Bay View
Jan 20“It’s time for the killing, brutality, terrorizing and occupation of our communities by the police to stop,” writes Denika Chatman, mother of Kenneth Harding Jr., murdered by SFPD last July. Since then police attacks on the community, especially his su... »
Crooks flash two guns while robbing 12-year-old of bicycle
San Francisco Examiner
Jan 19A 12-year-old boy was robbed of his bicycle at gunpoint in the Bayview-Hunters Point over the weekend, cops said. Two heartless villains felt they needed to bring serious heat against the child, who was riding his bike in the Alice Griffith Housing pro... »
Park Service Launches Fee-Free Weekend and Volunteer Events for MLK Day
Larkspur-Corte Madera Patch Announcements
Jan 13The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service offers an opportunity to join millions of others as they contribute to volunteer programs in their local neighborhoods and national parks. The National Park Service recognizes this important holiday with a fee... »
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Michael Goldstein - A Celebration
San Francisco Fyi Net
Jan 30Beautiful painting of Michael done by friend and political comrade - Debra Walker Held at SEIU 1021, 350 Rhode Island, San Francisco My favorite picture of Michael which I took at rent control rally. Note the DWD6 button. Full house - friends and ... »
Mutiny on Muni: How was your three-hour commute to Candlestick?
Muni Diaries
Jan 23Photo by Brandon Doran You might’ve read about an especially trying trip out to ultimately watch the San Francisco 49ers’ season end. SFGate’s Leah Garchick tells her side of the hellish slog down 101. Here, Muni rider “Mr. Matt” tells his. We were com... »
Walter Johnson Memorial - "Solidarity Forever"
San Francisco Fyi Net
Jan 23Walter Johnson Tim Paulson, Executive Director of the San Francisco Labor Council Art Pulaski, Chief Officer of the California Labor Federation On January 21, 2012, on a beautiful sunny day a full house at Grace Cathedral held a... »
Chocolate Heaven
Diablo Magazine Web Edition
Jan 21Give your special someone the truly sweet gift of tailor-made local chocolates. »
Napa’s Hidden Treasures: Unearthing 7 Secret Wineries
7X7 Feed
Jan 19You can't go wrong with the trusted wineries of Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail, but if you’ve never discovered a dazzling new winery for yourself, it’s time to take a chance. In order to mitigate some of the risk of a day filled with the wrong wine... »