49ers Pick Up Raider Jun 24, 2008
" Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain have to be careful when choosing a VP. Debra J. Saunders finds confusion over Algebra I standard for eighth graders. FromFremont Ford Lincoln Mercury Mazda 2007 Focus$12,988 2003 Mustang$10,988 2007 Taurus$10,988 2007 Taurus$9,988 2006 Taurus$11,988 2006 Focus$13,988 2007 Explorer$21,988 2006 Expedition$19,988 2006 F-150$26,988 2004 F-150$17,988 2002 F-150 2007 F-150$19,988 2005 Ranger$8,988 2006 Blazer$16,988 2004 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6$12,988 Advertisers... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Uncommon People Jun 20, 2008
" - Tony Dushane, This article appeared on page G - 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle Comments Characters left: Colin wedding finger update, 'Sex' star surgeries. Does death really play favorites? Mark Morford. Seeing the volcanoes on the Big Island. Aloha Friday. Chuck 'Fight Club' Palahniuk chats about his new sex novel. Violet Blue. Many pics of same-sex couples on their big day. He's mesmerizing, peerless and made a huge mistake. Gwen Knapp. After another defeat, it's time to check in with... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Once Again, A's Sweep Giants Jun 17, 2008
2004 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6 ... 2007 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6. (San Francisco Chronicle)
S.F. voters OK $198 parcel tax for schools Jun 5, 2008
Jill Tucker, Chronicle Staff Writer. Wednesday, June 4, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle)
TECH CHRONICLES A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's technology... Jun 4, 2008
2007 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6 ... 2007 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6 ... 2007 MAZDASPEED MAZDA6. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
AWD makes Matrix worth a wait Apr 19, 2008
Mazdaspeed 3, Audi A3, Honda Fit, Volvo C30, Mini Cooper. THE SKINNY. (Boston Globe)
More cars use pricier premium gas Apr 14, 2008
Premium is recommended on the MX-5 sports car and CX-7 crossover, and it's required on the RX-8 sports coupe and racy Mazdaspeed 3. Failure to use premium in them could invalidate a warranty if it were found to cause a problem, says spokesman Jeremy Barnes. (USA Today -- Autos)
More vehicles prefer premium gas Apr 14, 2008
Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. Get breaking news in your inbox as it happens. (USA Today -- Money)
2008 Subaru Impreza WRX Mar 2, 2008
Honda Civic Si, Mazdaspeed Mazda3, Volkswagen GTI sedan, Mini Cooper S (all 2008 models). Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
2007 PRI Trade Show Wrap Up Dec 26, 2007
Mazda North American Operations showcased the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development Ladder and announced that Playboy would become the new title sponsor for the 2008 MX-6 Cup. Lyn St. James discussed her new motorsports program, Project Podium, the first ever endowed scholarship fund for women race car driver. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
MAZDASPEED Team 'Adopts' New Look to Support Animal Shelter Adoptions Sep 26, 2007
Contacts: Kathy Bauch, The Humane Society of the United States, (301) 258-3060, Dean Case, MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development, (310) 318-4582, Erin Cechal, SCCA Pro Racing, (800) 770-2055 X354, Nicole Nagler, Tri-Point Engineering, (818) 348-5385, Jennifer Schulz, MUTTS, (908) 303-4433, Claudia Smith, King Features Syndicate, (212) 969-7542. Source: Mazda North American Operations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Smaller cars offer more upscale features, style Sep 16, 2007
Fuel economy could be a bit better for a vehicle this size, but there is an inevitable trade-off for all that "zoom-zoom." Enthusiasts love the MazdaSpeed versions with 263-horsepower turbo engines. Zoom, indeed. (Boston Globe)
South Florida still getting overlooked Upset of Auburn not enough to earn Bulls Top 25 ranking Sep 10, 2007
South Florida still getting overlooked / Upset of Auburn not enough to earn Bulls Top 25 ranking (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
GAO report: Medicare not doing enough insurer audits Sep 10, 2007
" Indeed, they said, the proportion of companies audited by Medicare declined steadily - to 14 percent in 2006 from 24 percent in 2001 - despite a steady growth in Medicare payments to the plans. Those payments now total $75 billion a year, about one-fifth of all Medicare spending. The Bush administration did not take issue with the findings. "We welcome constructive suggestions for improving the audit process," said Tim Hill, chief financial officer at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
NOTEBOOKVenus-Henin rivalry is all ancient history Sep 7, 2007
NOTEBOOK / Venus-Henin rivalry is all ancient history. " There really isn't one. The matchup is very one-sided, and when they take the court today in the U.S. Open women's semifinals, it will be their first meeting in more than four years. Henin got through their first confrontation, on the clay of Berlin in the spring of 2001, but when Wimbledon rolled around that year, Venus not only won the title at Henin's expense, she won the third set 6-0. That triggered a streak of seven straight wins for... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
More obstacles as GOP tries to reclaim Senate Sep 4, 2007
" "It's always darkest right before you get clobbered over the head with a pipe wrench. But then, it actually does get darker," said a GOP pollster who insisted on anonymity in order to speak candidly. To be sure, last week's events will not necessarily change that much, if the Republicans get a little lucky. Nathan Gonzales, political editor of the nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report, said the only way Idaho's Republican seat would be in jeopardy is if Craig changed his mind and stood for... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rookie Power Sep 3, 2007
A stirring send-off / A's in spoiler mode, erase 7-0 deficit to beat Tigers. It would be nice to win some games against them. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Appeals court adjusts privacy-at-work ruling Aug 30, 2007
He said the employee in this case, Jeffrey Ziegler, had a reasonable belief that his electronic files would be private in a password-protected computer kept in a locked office not shared by co-workers. Nevertheless, O'Scannlain said, FBI agents who obtained the files did not violate the constitutional ban on unreasonable searches and seizures, since they had the consent of Ziegler's employer, which had previously notified its employees that their computers were company property and were subject... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Huge statue to be jailed in anti-Bush rally Aug 30, 2007
" The World Can't Wait's founders included supporters of the Revolutionary Communist Party, but in the past year the list of backers on its Web site has grown to 24,000 names. They include actors Sean Penn, Olympia Dukakis and Mark Ruffalo, writers Studs Terkel and Alice Walker, state Assemblyman Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, and Bay Area "protest mom" Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in Iraq in 2004. "In the beginning, we were what you might call the voice-of-conscience usual suspects," Sweet... (Yahoo News -- Anti-War Movement)
Mazda Launches Largest-Ever NASA Club Racing Championship Prize Program Aug 30, 2007
Mazda Racers Chase $90,000 in MAZDASPEED Prize Money and a New MX-5 ... The grand prize for those racing a Mazda -- and only those racing a Mazda -- will be the opportunity to vie for more than $90,000 in contingency prizes, as well as win a brand new 2008 Mazda MX-5 and all of the MAZDASPEED parts to build an MX- 5Cup car for the 2008 race season ... To prove the strength of Mazda's motorsports programs, run under the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Development banner, there will be more Mazda vehicles... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
With the openers fast approaching, the two Bay Area teams face ... DECISIONS DECISIONS Aug 29, 2007
With the openers fast approaching, the two Bay Area teams face. DECISIONS DECISIONS / RAIDERS: Competition at QB reduced to McCown, Culpepper. (San Francisco Chronicle)
NOTEBOOKThe greening of Olympic's 18th hole Aug 27, 2007
NOTEBOOK / The greening of Olympic's 18th hole. If they did change it before 2012, we would support it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BOOTSTRAP CITY RISING Aug 27, 2007
He held that meeting with Max Mayfield of the National Hurricane Center, and Mayfield specifically told the president of the worry about the levees, and Bush never asked any follow-up questions. He sat there like a bump on the log, without any question of what that might mean for the city of New Orleans. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Median U.S. house price expected to fall Aug 27, 2007
" In recent years, many families used their homes as a kind of piggy bank, borrowing against their equity and increasing their spending more rapidly than their income was rising. A recent research paper co-written by the vice chairman of the Federal Reserve said that the rise in home prices was the primary reason that consumer borrowing has soared since 2001. Now, however, that financial cushion is disappearing for many families. "We are having to start from scratch and rebuild for a down... (San Francisco Chronicle)
GARBAGE WATCH Aug 27, 2007
We've always maintained there will be credits. The question is whether it's a week, two weeks. (San Francisco Chronicle)
PBS conflicted over adult language in Ken Burns' 'War' Aug 27, 2007
PBS conflicted over adult language in Ken Burns' 'War. To all Safari Browser users. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rewards in hit-and-run deaths Aug 26, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO / Rewards offered in hit-and-run deaths (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Teacher acquitted in molest case Aug 26, 2007
EL CERRITO / Teacher acquitted in molestation case (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Giants do their part for Chicago S.F. beats up on Brewers after losing to Cubs Aug 26, 2007
Giants do their part for Chicago / S.F. beats up on Brewers after losing to Cubs. " After allowing two runs over 10 innings in two spot starts this month, Correia has earned the right to replace the injured Russ Ortiz in the rotation for the rest of the season. That is where Correia wants to be. "You can't say enough about the job he's done," Bochy said. "He's trying to make a statement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Kerry Killinger Aug 25, 2007
I call it irrational money. " "Today there is starting to become a shortage of capital available for housing. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Notes: DaVanon impresses Geren Aug 25, 2007
DaVanon impressing Geren with his play. Article:DaVanon impressing Geren with his play:/c/a/2007/08/24/SPKAROR64. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
more reader opinions Aug 25, 2007
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. Article:LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:/c/a/2007/08/23/EDQNRNJ7U.DTL Article:LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:/c/a/2007/08/23/EDQNRNJ7U.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
A's break out big bats Gaudin benefits from HRs by Cust, Piazza Aug 24, 2007
A's break out big bats / Gaudin benefits from HRs by Cust, Piazza. " The A's have pocketed five wins in a row, tying their season high - and they moved over the .500 mark for the first time since July 7. "Things are starting to come around," A's starting pitcher Chad Gaudin said. "If we keep playing the way we are, we're going to win some ballgames. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Nelson deal still in limbo Warriors, coach quiet on contract negotiations Aug 24, 2007
Nelson deal still in limbo / Warriors, coach quiet on contract negotiations (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Trainer called major drug source Aug 24, 2007
" IRS Agent Jeff Novitzky wrote that drug agents had been told by an informant that "if a professional baseball player was currently using performance-enhancing drugs including human growth hormone. then the player would likely be getting it from Kirk Radomski. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)
Fore! Geezer Alert Aug 23, 2007
U.S. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP / Part-time hobby is event's spirit / Zahringer, 54, still competing against power-hitting youth. " This concept of golf as a part-time hobby once counted as the spirit of the U.S. Amateur. But the tournament has belonged essentially to college players for the past three decades; the last "mid-amateur" to win was 41-year-old John Harris in 1993. Zahringer grew up in Rye, N.Y., and learned the game at Westchester Country Club, site of this week's PGA Tour event. He... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A's back to .500: Loaiza flings a gem in return from DL Aug 23, 2007
500: Loaiza flings a gem in return from DL. 500: Loaiza flings a gem in return from DL:/c/a/2007/08/22/SPT0RN96L.DTL Article:A's back to. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Michigan, Arizona to move up primaries Aug 23, 2007
we need to be in the mix," McManus said. "There's a lot of candidates out there on both sides. I certainly believe that the next president needs to share the concerns of our state. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Start Him Up Aug 22, 2007
SHUFFLE AT LINEBACKER / Willis gets starting role and Moore is demoted. It's bigger than that. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Central Gaza is left in the dark Aug 22, 2007
" Gaza's 1.4 million residents receive electricity from three sources: Israel, Egypt and what is produced by the plant in the central part of the coastal strip. On Friday, the company that runs the Gaza plant shut off three of its four generators, citing fuel shortages after Israel stopped shipments last week. The plant halted fully Sunday when the EU notified Dor Alon, the Israeli fuel supplier, that it would not pay for a planned shipment. In a statement, the Israeli company said it would... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Shoot! Can Team USA Do It? Aug 21, 2007
U.S. Still Trying to Solve Shooting Woes. Article:U.S. Still Trying to Solve Shooting Woes:/n/a/2007/08/20/sports/s114502D28. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Fantasy Corner: Very strange numbers Aug 21, 2007
FANTASY CORNER / Some numbers don't make sense, even in your Fantasy (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
OUTDOORSPitfalls imperil pleasant journeys Aug 19, 2007
OUTDOORS / Pitfalls imperil pleasant journeys (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The Great Divide Aug 18, 2007
NOTEBOOK / Raiders' divide with Russell remains great. " Neither the Raiders nor Russell's camp will discuss the negotiations. Multiple sources familiar with the negotiations agreed on several primary points. One, Russell wants about $31 million in guaranteed money. Two, the Raiders' offer isn't there yet and, three, there's still a sticking point over what Raiders owner Al Davis called "forfeiture and accountability. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ashcroft barely able to talk, FBI director noted Aug 18, 2007
Ashcroft talked about the legal issues in a lucid form, as I've heard him talk about legal issues in the White House. " Mueller's notes were turned over to the House Judiciary Committee with some of the entries deleted or heavily edited, including almost all of Mueller's notations about his White House meeting with President Bush on March 12, when the FBI director intervened to head off threatened resignations by himself, Ashcroft, Comey and a number of other Justice Department officials. After... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Aug 17, 2007
It's an exciting time because we're on the same agenda," said Rep. George Miller, D-Martinez, a close adviser to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee. "We are eager to work with the governor under the leadership of the first Californian to be speaker," added Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose, leader of the state's 34-member House Democratic caucus, after she, Miller, Pelosi and Schwarzenegger met in the speaker's Capitol offices. The governor also met with... (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
Gore Ready To Rumble Aug 17, 2007
Broken hand for RB Gore hasn't deterred his resolve. Article:Broken hand for RB Gore hasn't deterred his resolve:/c/a/2007/08/16/SPNERJ0HT.DTL Article:Broken hand for RB Gore hasn't deterred his resolve:/c/a/2007/08/16/SPNERJ0HT.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Scott Ostler Aug 17, 2007
A little Raiders' success might be hair-raising. Article:A little Raiders' success might be hair-raising:/c/a/2007/08/16/SPNERJ0EO.DTL Article:A little Raiders' success might be hair-raising:/c/a/2007/08/16/SPNERJ0EO.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Goodell says Vick news won't hurt NFL Aug 17, 2007
Goodell: Vick News Won't Hurt NFL Season. Article:Goodell: Vick News Won't Hurt NFL Season:/n/a/2007/08/16/sports/s085104D21. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
CAL FOOTBALLFreshman cornerback making an impression Aug 17, 2007
CAL FOOTBALL / Freshman cornerback making an impression. I wanted to make a statement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A little Raiders' success might be hair-raising Aug 16, 2007
To all Safari Browser users. Our implementation of comments on SFGate causes the back button to break on all versions of Safari. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Tim Hudson reads Barry Zito's crystal ball Aug 15, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007. (08-15) 04:00 PDT Atlanta -- Braves pitcher Tim Hudson has a prediction about former teammate Barry Zito that Giants fans would love to come true. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
A'S 4, WHITE SOX 3'CUSTIAN' NIGHT Two solo HRs spark Oakland to solid victory over Chicago Aug 15, 2007
A'S 4, WHITE SOX 3 / 'CUSTIAN' NIGHT / Two solo HRs spark Oakland to solid victory over Chicago. He can swing the bat with anyone. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Richardson wants to stick around Aug 15, 2007
"We have a great group of young guys and some good veteran guys. I love the city, I love the fans. They're waiting for something big to happen and I think I can be a part of that.'' Richardson said he would push for an extension before next season regardless of how the team's coaching and front-office situations unfold. "It doesn't matter who is here,'' Richardson said when asked about the uncertainty surrounding coach Eric Musselman and general manager Garry St. Jean. "I like it here, I want to... (Yahoo News -- NBA Transactions)
Homeless tally open to debate Aug 15, 2007
Of course we should," said Angela Alioto, the former supervisor tapped by Mayor Gavin Newsom to write the city's 10-Year Plan to Abolish Chronic Homelessness. "But to count them as homeless, that would be totally random. That would just not be real at all. (Yahoo News -- Homelessness)
Warriors, Foyle parting ways 10-year fixture agrees to buyout Aug 14, 2007
Warriors, Foyle parting ways / 10-year fixture agrees to buyout. Adonal was a true professional in every sense of the word during his decade-long tenure with the Warriors. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Offense running fairly well - even without Gore Aug 14, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007. The NFC's leading rusher in 2006 paced anxiously along the Candlestick sideline Monday evening, wearing street clothes and looking positively miserable. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
notebookGarcia 3-putts from 5 feet before getting disqualified Aug 12, 2007
notebook / Garcia 3-putts from 5 feet before getting disqualified. " Told he had been disqualified, Garcia said (according to Weekley), "That's just icing on the cake. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Good, bad, then just ugly Lincecum mows them down, then gets lit up Aug 12, 2007
Good, bad, then just ugly / Lincecum mows them down, then gets lit up. We can't play that kind of ball. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
pro-am basketballNot Believers anymore, but Oakland keeps faith Aug 12, 2007
pro-am basketball / Not Believers anymore, but Oakland keeps faith (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Raiders Win Exhibition Opener Aug 12, 2007
Finally, a reason to smile / Only an exhibition game, but Raiders finally earn win (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
PGA CHAMPIONSHIPWOODS ON FIRE WITH A 63 Aug 12, 2007
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP / WOODS ON FIRE WITH A 63 / Fifteen-foot putt pops out to deny record-setting day. " Woods sent his putt left, knowing the slope would guide it back on course. The ball obediently curled to the right, tracked toward the hole, began to fall ... and then, startlingly, hopped out. As the gallery groaned, Woods dropped his putter, an expression of shock and frustration on his face. He settled for 7-under-par 63, a record-tying round excruciatingly close to becoming a record-breaking... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hillary Clinton picks up Newsom endorsement, scientists' admiration Aug 12, 2007
Article:Hillary Clinton picks up Newsom endorsement, scientists:/c/a/2007/08/11/MNBPRGQH0. DTL Article:Hillary Clinton picks up Newsom endorsement, scientists:/c/a/2007/08/11/MNBPRGQH0. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Harden throws, aims to return this season Aug 11, 2007
Saturday, August 11, 2007. (08-11) 04:00 PDT Detroit - -- While the A's had an off-day Thursday, Rich Harden was in Arizona loosening up his arm. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BILL WALSH MEMORIAL SERVICELast of the 49ers struck it rich as a pioneer Aug 11, 2007
BILL WALSH MEMORIAL SERVICE / Last of the 49ers struck it rich as a pioneer. " "All My Rowdy Friends (Have Settled Down). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
