Calif. bullet trains hit criticism on SF peninsula Jul 4, 2009
- Last November, more than 60 percent of voters on the San Francisco Peninsula supported a $9. 9 billion bond measure to help pay for a high-speed rail line between San Francisco and the Los Angeles area. (Anchorage Daily News)
Victor resident Al Fink has passion for restoring boats, planes and automobiles Mar 10, 2009
Fink got the flight bug after piloting a helicopter for a year in Vietnam and continuing as chief flight instructor for helicopters and planes for seven years beginning in 1970 at San Carlos Airport on the San Francisco Peninsula. During the same time period, he flew newborn babies on an air ambulance to Stanford University's neo-natal unit. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Cook's Night Out Mar 30, 2008
When he was a teenager, his dad underwent quadruple bypass surgery, which convinced the stockbroker that there might be more to life than the New York rat race that nearly killed him, and he relocated his family to the San Francisco Peninsula. That move from New Jersey had a profound influence on all their lives, particularly young Chris, now the chef-owner of Citron restaurant in Oakland. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
If city's cut off in the next big quake... Mar 24, 2008
What plans are in place to evacuate the injured, fight fires and otherwise assist a million people who will be trapped on the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula. It could happen tomorrow. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Scientists watch local faults Feb 26, 2008
To add to the mix, the San Andreas fault, which runs parallel to Rodgers Creek and along the Pacific Coast through the San Francisco peninsula, is not that far away. In fact, Valley commuters to San Francisco have been driving or riding on the most dangerous span in California, Doyle Drive, between the Golden Gate Bridge toll booths and the Palace of Fine Arts, and practically on top of the San Andreas fault. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
The private lives of banana slugs Feb 14, 2008
Confined to the western states as far north as Alaska, there are perhaps eight species of banana slug, with perhaps five or six of those in the San Francisco peninsula, said Leonard. They are defined and classified as a species on a basis of their sexual morphology, or the anatomy of genitalia and reproductive systems. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Special Election for Lantos Seat to Be Held April 8 Feb 13, 2008
It will include the race for a full two-year term representing Lantos' district, which includes southwestern San Francisco and all or parts of several other cities on the northern San Francisco peninsula. Lantos died Monday of cancer of the esophagus. (Fox News)
Marc Silber Releases New Free Ebook "Focus On Beauty", With Exhibition Following Jan 13, 2008
" For details on the exhibition, please visit . Marc Silber is professional photographer, living on the San Francisco Peninsula with his wife, children and dog "Whitney" (named for the mountain, which they have climbed.) He has a large catalog of photographs taken around the world on his many adventures. He is passionate about photography, loves to show his work and to teach photography. "Photography has given me a way to continuously see life newly. I love the joy an image, captured and shared... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Crews Continue to Restore Service to Those Who Remain Without Power Jan 7, 2008
PGs in More Than 80 California and Out-of-State Contract Crews and 21 Crews from Neighboring Utilities for Additional Assistance to Tackle Extensive Restoration Efforts SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Following multiple significant Pacific storms that battered parts of the northern and central Sierra foothills, the North Coast, the San Francisco Peninsula south to the Central Coast and the greater San Jose area over the weekend, more than 600 Pacific Gas and Electric Company... (PR Newswire)
Pacific Gas and Electric Company Crews Work Around the Clock to Restore Power Amid Series of Severe Winter Storms Jan 6, 2008
Restoration could take into early next week, as late as Wednesday, in parts of the North Coast, the northern and central Sierra foothills, the San Francisco Peninsula south to the Central Coast, and the greater San Jose area. Additional crews are being dispatched to these areas to speed repairs. (PR Newswire)
Democrat campaigns could turn out vicious Dec 17, 2007
A three-way Democratic battle may develop in Lantos' district on the San Francisco Peninsula as he seeks a 15th term in Congress next year. Former state Sen. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
A salute on the Marine Corps' 232nd birthday Nov 9, 2007
" Marines can be diplomats as well as warriors. Former Marines such as Medal of Honor winners Smedley Butler and David Shoup, upon retirement, spoke out strongly against our aggressions in the Caribbean and Vietnam. Retired generals such as Tony Zinni, Joe Hoar and Jim Jones have spoken of the virtues of diplomacy as opposed to our current wars so espoused by men who have never served in the military. Double-amputees such as former lieutenants Bobby Muller and Chesty Puller Jr. have led in... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Bay Area Weekend Packed With Events Oct 6, 2007
Saturday, October 6, 2007, 5:18 am. You've heard from us, now we want to hear from you. (NBC 11, CA)
SAN FRANCISCOPENINSULALincoln captures AAA opener Sep 29, 2007
SAN FRANCISCO / PENINSULA / Lincoln captures AAA opener. " Sophomore Eric Beverly, a 5-foot-5, 165-pound bowling ball of a runner, handled the bulk of the offensive load in the first quarter and rotated with Henderson thereafter, finishing with 54 yards on 17 carries. "Eric did a great job. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Comerica boosts Bay Area presence with Millbrae small business office Sep 12, 2007
The new office is part of the bank's expansion strategy on the San Francisco Peninsula. Since 2004, Comerica added branches in Foster City, San Mateo, South San Francisco and Millbrae. (San Francisco Business Journal)
Plants that make the birds feel at home Aug 23, 2007
Among the most remarkable resources is the Yerba Buena Nursery, located on the spine of the San Francisco Peninsula. Drive just two miles west of Skyline Boulevard on a forgiving, well-graded dirt road to enter what can only be described as a native plant fairyland, presided over by Kathy Crane. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Blackstone's profit more than triples Aug 14, 2007
Most of the properties are situated in the San Francisco peninsula and Silicon Valley markets. Entrepreneur Case Studies. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Summerville pitching standout chooses Notre Dame de Namur Jul 31, 2007
Summerville High School star Chloe Scudder will continue her softball career at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont on the San Francisco Peninsula. Notre Dame is member of the Pacific West Conference in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). (The Union Democrat)
Los Vaqueros latest hot spot for fishing Jul 29, 2007
Note: No trophy fishing programs are available at lakes in Marin, Solano, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, or on the San Francisco Peninsula. The Great Outdoors With Tom Stienstra airs Sundays at 10 a.m. on KBCW-31 Sacramento. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Boxer's push to protect honeybees Jul 6, 2007
"Maybe we on the San Francisco Peninsula (with water on three sides) are somehow protected from some calamities.". Honeybees themselves aren't native to North America. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
HONORED AND REMEMBERED May 29, 2007
" Their job is part science, part detective work, and part of the patriotic culture that drives the military. JPAC has the largest forensic anthropology laboratory in the world. It is able to use old-fashioned methods, like dental charts and new breakthroughs in science, including the use of mitochondrial DNA. The task is daunting. Though the Korean War ended in 1953, more than 8,100 Americans are still missing from that conflict. Occasionally, all the pieces of the puzzle come together and a... (San Francisco Chronicle)
MCRAE, Walter May 28, 2007
In 1984 Walt received the "Exceptional Volunteer Service" award by the Associated San Francisco Peninsula Chambers of Commerce. He was honored to receive a Special California Legislative Resolution that expressed their great appreciation for his contribution to the progress and welfare of the State of California. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
In the swim on Breakers Sunday May 24, 2007
Skirting the famed land course and its 60,000 runners, they dived into the chilly waters of the bay to swim their way around the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula. Most of them planned to stroke from the Ferry Building to Kelly's Cove near the Cliff House, a 10-mile route. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Archstone-Smith Celebrates the Grand Opening of Archstone San Bruno Luxury Apartment Residences May 11, 2007
The community is located in the heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, minutes from the San Francisco Airport, Interstate 380, Interstate 280 and Highway 101, and is within walking distance to the San Bruno BART station, providing immediate access to downtown San Francisco and the East Bay. In addition, the community is located across the street from 1. (PR Newswire)
CAMERON, Nell Moroney May 9, 2007
Born on December 2, 1948, Noni was the seventh of nine children born to Tom and Sal Moroney of San Mateo, CA. A graduate of St. Catherine's elementary school and Notre Dame high school, Noni spent most of her life on the San Francisco Peninsula. Her husband Richard Cameron passed away almost exactly one year ago on May 2, 2006. (San Francisco Chronicle)
BELMONTHome after 56 years May 2, 2007
BELMONT / Home after 56 years / Korean War vet to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery. "We never gave up hope.'' "It was very hard, especially for my mother and father,'' said Estrella Africa, of Santa Clara, the missing man's sister. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Pinot Noir: chasing greatness Apr 25, 2007
Consider the Pinot vineyard planted by identical twins Jim and Bob Varner, just south of Woodside on the San Francisco Peninsula. Set on an east-bearing slope facing the bay, it's probably the northernmost commercial vineyard on the peninsula there's no other vineyard in sight. (Los Angeles Times)
Diagnosis is better than not knowing Apr 1, 2007
Our 7-year old granddaughter, Bella, who lives with her very dedicated parents and two younger brothers on the San Francisco Peninsula, was diagnosed with autism three years ago. As heartbreaking as that was, we were relieved to finally have a piece of the puzzle to explain her slow development. (Pensacola News Journal)
The day an 'awesome rumble' hit Bay Area Mar 20, 2007
She thinks the quake was not on the famous San Andreas Fault, as was assumed at the time, but on one of a series of "dipping faults'' near the San Andreas rupture zone. These faults are generally in the ocean. The 1957 quake, she said, occurred at a depth of only 4.5 miles, making it a relatively shallow event that could be felt over a wide area, and particularly in populated areas like San Francisco and Daly City. It was one of a series of smallish earthquakes that have shaped the region over... (San Francisco Chronicle)
When politics infects justice Mar 7, 2007
Pete McCloskey, who farms in Rumsey (Yolo County), represented the San Francisco Peninsula in Congress between 1967 and 1982. A Republican and former deputy district attorney, he made the first speech on the floor of the House on June 6, 1973, calling for impeachment of President Richard Nixon for obstruction of justice. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Rugged hiking worth a peakBay Area summits provide exercise, brilliant views Feb 15, 2007
Rugged hiking worth a peak / Bay Area summits provide exercise, brilliant views (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Local peace/environmental leader killed in Kenya Jan 23, 2007
Keet was also active with the Raging Grannies of the San Francisco Peninsula and Los Altos Voices for Peace. She attended many international conferences, including the first Beijing Conference on Women in the 1980s. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
POST appoints new board chair Jan 18, 2007
"As POST enters its 30th year as a land trust, the threats to open space on the San Francisco Peninsula are greater than ever. I can't think of a better person to help meet these challenges head on than Karie Thomson," said POST President Audrey Rust in a press release. Thomson, who has served on the board since 1996, succeeds Susan Ford Dorsey as chair. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
