A colorful crash course in the master animator Aug 8, 2009
When the heroine arrives to her new home, look for cable cars and other hints of San Francisco architecture in Miyazaki's lush backgrounds. (G). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dismay over tourism facelift for Taj Mahal Aug 5, 2009
NEW DELHI: The Taj Mahal is to be surrounded by ropewalks, a suspension bridge, cable cars and a Ferris wheel under a plan critics have branded insensitive ... Cable cars between the Taj Mahal and other attractions were expected to increase tourist spending at each. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Holiday magazine: A majestic trip to 1961 S.F. Aug 2, 2009
Its cover is a pastiche by David Stone Martin of "painted lady" Victorians, cable cars, Coit Tower, Chinatown and the Golden Gate Bridge. Inside are paintings by Asian American painter Dong Kingman and a biting pen-and-ink send-up of San Francisco society by caricaturist Ronald Searle titled "Morbid Anatomy of the San Francisco Society Lady.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Museum to honor 150 years of transit in region Aug 2, 2009
The horses began to be pushed to pasture with the first appearance of electric cable cars along Fifth Avenue in 1888 -- a less-expensive, cleaner and better-smelling technology that nonetheless required an elaborate underground pulley system. The first electric streetcars powered by overhead wires debuted here in March 1890, when the Second Avenue Passenger Railway Co. extended service through Hazelwood to Glenwood, tracking the city's outward population expansion. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Free and cheap in San Francisco Aug 1, 2009
gov) and Muni, which runs city buses, trams and cable cars ... A Muni Passport, for one, three or seven days ($11, $18, $24 respectively), can be economical; it gives unlimited rides on cable cars, buses and streetcars. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Power returns for cable cars Jul 23, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009. (07-21) 12:16 PDT SAN FRANCISCO. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rail operator's actions questioned in Calif. crash Jul 21, 2009
More than 200 million passengers take San Francisco's mass-transit system, which the city's famous cable cars and historic trolleys. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Operator's actions under scrutiny... Jul 20, 2009
The light rail is part of a mass-transit system that carries more than 200 million passengers a year in San Francisco, including on the city's famous cable cars and historic trolleys. . (The Drudge Report)
Cable cars: San Francisco's urban roller coaster Jul 18, 2009
The German couple didn't realize it at the time, but the drunken guy at the corner of Market and Powell streets had just given them the best advice on riding the city's cable cars ... It's a trick perfect for locals who have sworn off cable cars, not only because they're perhaps the city's biggest tourist symbol, but also because of those incessant lines ... The Powell-Mason, Powell-Hyde and California lines are all that remain of the city's vast network of cable cars, which bridged the gap... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Muni chief outlines crackdown on fare evaders Jul 17, 2009
A team of Muni employees and interns has been boarding buses, streetcars and cable cars and visiting Metro stations to track how well - or poorly - fares are collected. As of this week, Ford said, 35,000 observations have been logged. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Why S.F. needs the 49ers Jul 17, 2009
He and the players were told there would be a parade and were put on rolling cable cars out near Candlestick. But there was no one out there. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Handlery Hotels Offers Dog Friendly Rooms Jul 11, 2009
In San Francisco's Union Square, just steps from the cable cars, shopping, theater and restaurants, the Handlery Union Square Hotel is the ideal location for a San Francisco visit. The Handlery Hotel and Resort in San Diego is the perfect sunny resort in Southern California, noted for its famous swimming pool and location next to a 27-hole championship golf course and shopping. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
S.F. visitors bureau talks of challenges Jul 8, 2009
D'Alessandro made mention of an out-of-the-box idea to "San Francisco-ize" other cities with such Baghdad-by-the-Bay icons as cable cars, Chinese lion dancing and drag queens. Now, that's "edgy," a word used by D'Alessandro to describe one of the lures of San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Camera happy husband calls the shots Jul 8, 2009
"When the cable cars jerk to a halt in San Francisco, the conductors at least call out the stop," I say. "Blue sky with sailboats!" he yells as we shoot to a boat dock. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Wonders of Wulingyuan Jul 1, 2009
Cable cars take visitors through the scenic areas of Wulingyuan ... Cable cars convey visitors to one mountain after another and there is a train that runs along the Shilihualang scenic area with views of the peaks and pillars from ground level. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
10 SIGHTS YOU CANNOT MISS Jun 30, 2009
But though the cable cars were crucial to the city's development, and are now shorthand for it worldwide, they were almost mothballed completely after World War II. It was one woman, local activist Frieda Klussman, who saved the dwindling system that we now cherish today. There are 10 miles of track on which 44 unique cars rattle around, divided between three lines: the Powell & Mason and the Powell & Hyde lines run from Hallidie Plaza off Union Square at Powell and Market streets to Fisherman's... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Brand-new cable car will soon hit the streets Jun 23, 2009
A San Francisco native who grew up riding the cable cars, he knows the wear and tear they endure as they haul tourists and sentimental San Franciscans ... The new cable cars ensure that the 136-year-old system - a designated National Historic Landmark and the only one remaining in the world that operates on public streets - will carry on. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Let's not put city icons' names up for sale Jun 5, 2009
When it comes to historic sites in San Francisco, there are a few sacred cows: the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower and the cable cars ... We are also the organization founded by Friedel Klussmann, who saved the cable cars from demolition in 1947 ... The fine craftsmanship of our cable cars cannot be fully appreciated if it is hidden and distorted by namedropping advertising. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Cab hits two cable cars; four hurt Jun 5, 2009
(06-04) 19:03 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- Four people were hurt Thursday evening when a taxi slammed into two cable cars that were sitting near the Powell Street turnaround, authorities said ... The front bumper on the Arrow Cab's passenger side smashed into the cable cars around 5 p.m., shattering the wooden steps of one of the cars ... No passengers were aboard the cable cars. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Lawmakers sharpening their budget axes May 24, 2009
A couple of homeless guys came up to and we all stood there together, as the cable cars went by and the fog came in. One of the homeless guys said, "Hey, Mr. Brown, why don't you give him something?". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
A stricter, drier Bay to Breakers May 15, 2009
-- Adult tickets for the above special routes cost $7 and are valid on all express and local service until 5 p.m. except cable cars or the 74X-Culture Bus. (Disabled/Youth/Senior tickets are $5, and it's $3 with a valid Muni pass. (San Francisco Chronicle)
How I love my city May 6, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009. I HEART San Francisco because. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Touring S.F. the best way possible - as a local May 4, 2009
We could ride the cable cars halfway to the stars, like the tourists do. We could be tourists in our own hometown. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Northern Italy's Top Ten Secret Sig... May 1, 2009
Thousand-foot peaks soar on all sides as the road winds above the Pieve River, through little Alpine villages, past cable cars for even higher views and over mountain passes. Brenta Canal Go by boat or bus from Venice or drive alongside the canal to visit the palatial villas where patrician Venice escaped in the summer. (Suite101.com)
Singapore's cable car rides to close for S$36m overhaul Apr 28, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Speaking at the event to announce the cable car ride revamp, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry S Iswaran urged companies to continue investing in tourism infrastructure, despite the slump in visitor arrivals. He said: "If you wait until the recovery comes before you start investing, it'll probably be too late. (Channelnewsasia.com)
San Francisco, the movie Apr 13, 2009
7 square miles of hills, bridges, fog and cable cars, looks as if it were born to be in movies ... 7 square miles of hills, bridges, fog and cable cars, looks as if it were born to be in movies. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The city by the bay Apr 8, 2009
Next, get a sense for the city by hopping on one of San Fran's iconic cable cars, traveling toward Fisherman's Wharf. Be sure to hold on to the rail as you lean out of the trolley on the city's eerily steep hills. (CNN -- International)
Free Melbourne Sightseeing - City C... Apr 6, 2009
In Frisco, the people on the cable cars are tourists. Yet, in Melbourne, everyone uses this free ride: local businessmen, gals going shopping, families with babies and, of course, tourists. (Suite101.com)
Best Mountaintop Rides for Italian ... Apr 3, 2009
Tramways, cable cars and funiculars carry travelers from shore towns to the peaks of surrounding mountains for spectacular views of the Italian and Swiss Alps. While there are plenty of beautiful views of the mountains from towns around the shores of Northern Italy s lakes, visitors get an entirely different perspective when they look down to see an entire lake spread before them. (Suite101.com)
Star wrestler talks of '12 Rounds,' stunts Mar 28, 2009
We spoke with Cena when he passed through town a few weeks ago, interviewing him in one of those imitation cable cars parked in a lot next to AT.. Q: Do you remember your first action movie as an audience member. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Sun Moons cable car to open in July Mar 27, 2009
The Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village purchased 96 cable cars, each of which can carry six to eight passengers at a time, he said, so the system would be able to transport 3,000 passengers per hour. Ticket prices need to be approved by the Nantou County Government. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
City by the Bay on a budget Mar 25, 2009
Getting aroundA seven-day adult pass for San Francisco municipal transit including cable cars is $24. For $59 you can buy a that also includes a ride on the Blue & Gold fleet and entrance to a number of museums, including the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park (famous for a 2. (MSNBC -- Travel)
More free and cheap ideas for San Francisco Mar 25, 2009
Walk even a few blocks here (it s the best way to get around) and dozens of foreign accents hum together in an energetic buzz, melding with the whirring of passing bicycles and the clanging bells from cable cars riding up those famously steep urban hills ... MUNI passes (but not transfers) work for cable cars (). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
See the city by cablecar Mar 25, 2009
5 million people ride San Francisco s cable cars each year ... Here are some tips on riding the cable cars and what to look for ... Interesting eateries include Okoze Sushi, 1207 Union; Zarzuela, 2000 Hyde St. (tapas); Swensen s Ice Cream Parlor, at Hyde and Union (40-50 different flavors); Searchlight Market at Hyde and Union (fresh produce and sourdough bread); Frascati, 1901 Hyde St. (Mediterranean bistro try for a window seat to watch the cable cars whiz by). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Top Alpine Spa Leukerbad, Wallis, S... Mar 23, 2009
Two ski lifts leave from the village and cable cars go up to the Gemmi Pass (cross country skiing) and the Torrent skiing area. Torrent is excellent for intermediate skiers and snowboarders with 50 km of runs and a snowboard park. (Suite101.com)
U.S. gears up for digital TV switch now on June 12 Mar 9, 2009
A variety of unique, stylish SF Motorized Cable Cars to charter for a tour, shuttle, wedding, or any other special event. Rent yours - request online or call toll-free. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
More than a morning companion Mar 8, 2009
What's next, the cable cars. LOUISE "CAPRA" CAUCIA, Montrose, Los Angeles County. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Letter: Making insurance a priority is responsibility of students Mar 3, 2009
Making insurance a priority is responsibility of students - The Daily Collegian Online. Opinions Posted on March 2, 2009 4:54 AM LETTER TO THE EDITOR. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The world's slums are overcrowded, unhealthy - and increasingly seen as resourceful communities that can offer lessons to modern cities. Mar 1, 2009
Cable cars are being installed as transit in a few Latin American shantytowns, and some municipal governments have struck arrangements with squatters to connect them with electricity and sanitation services. And there are thinkers who take the idea a step further, arguing that slums should prompt the rest of us to reconsider our own cities. (Boston Globe)
The Amazing Race 14 Episode 2 Recap Feb 23, 2009
While the other teams slowly navigate their way down the hour-long trail, Linda takes a wrong turn, veers off course and ends on the shoulder of a roadway, leaving husband Steve waiting at the landing spot, while she somehow manages to get a ride from a local passerby back to the cable cars. Teams Drive from Ruhpolding to Sch. (Suite101.com)
Harbin ready for World Winter Universiade Feb 18, 2009
Cable cars run down the hill in the Yabuli Ski Resort, 195km southeast away from Harbin City, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Feb 17, 2009. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei). (People's Daily Online, China)
More of this story Feb 14, 2009
Public carriers such as the Angels Flight Railway, the San Francisco Cable Cars, the Metro Red Line, and, believe it or not, the Tram at The Grove are all regulated by the CPUC.. Angels Flight will reopen soon, but only after experts certify it is safe for the unique funicular to do so and the CPUC concurs. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Medellin: From slumdog barrio to beacon on the hill Feb 8, 2009
Because new public space and roads have not been cut into the barrio, my concern is that the cable cars will merely fly over the deeply troubled ground below. Looking up into San Agustin, it's easy to see masses of garbage running down steep sections of the mountain. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Venezuelans Decide Chavez's Future After 10 Years Feb 8, 2009
Chavez even built cable cars that soar up into Caracas' hillside slums. Critics call it cheap handout populism, but by any account it has been wildly successful. (CBS News -- World)
"Spade & Archer: The Prequel to Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon" Feb 8, 2009
Imagine coffee costing a dime, women wearing hats and kidskin gloves, cable cars criss-crossing the city, and stevedores working the docks surrounding the Ferry Building ... Spade r,' by Joe Gores RV Spade r: The Prequel to Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon By Joe Gores (Alfred A. Knopf; 337 pages; $28) Imagine coffee costing a dime, women wearing hats and kidskin gloves, cable cars criss-crossing the. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Cue Tony Bennett Feb 8, 2009
He hopes to evoke an urban edge with his work and enjoyed using landmarks, such as the Ferry Building and cable cars, which he paints from a dreamy perspective. "San Francisco is a great city in that you can see it your way and I can see it mine. It can be totally different ways of looking at it, but it's still the same city.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
