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Author Archives: Lisa Pickoff-White
Oakland's Gun Problem: 11 Firearm Crimes a Day
Oakland has a gun problem. In 2012 alone, 2,091 armed robberies and 783 shootings were reported. Shootings accounted for the vast majority of the city's 131 homicides. Add to that illegal gun possession and other related crimes, and Oakland police … Continue reading
One of the San Francisco Twins Passes Away; Photos, Video Through the Years
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There's an empty seat at Uncle Vito's, and one less leopard print cowboy hat gracing the streets of San Francisco now. Vivian Brown, half of the iconic twin sisters of San Francisco, died Wednesday night. Brown, 85, died in her … Continue reading
Where to Recycle Your Christmas Tree in the Bay Area, 2012/2013 Edition
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Don't go over your city or county's Christmas tree composting/recycling cliff. Find out when and how to get rid of that tree with our annual guide. No county or city accepts flocked or decorated trees for curbside pickup, although some … Continue reading
Keeping it Reel, San Francisco's Roxie Theater Turns to Kickstarter
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It's been hard times for independent movie theaters in San Francisco. The Red Vic closed last year and and the Lumiere closed in September.
But the Roxie Theater — wedged between trendy bars and restaurants on 16th Street in San Francisco's Mission District — has screened films for more than 100 years. The Roxie claims to be the oldest continuously running theater in American — and says it's determined to stay. These days the Roxie is also home to film festivals, documentaries and even some live events.
Undocumented Reporter Arrested in Minnesota for Driving Without Valid License
Source: Minnpost Reporter Jose Vargas was arrested Friday morning by Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Police and charged with driving without a valid driver's license, a misdemeanor. A native of the Philippines, Vargas is best known for his June 2011 essay, " … Continue reading
Root Local: Bay Area and California Athletes in the 2012 Olympics
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Come London Olympics time (one week away!), we know you'll want to get as granular as possible in your geographical favoritism. Thus, we're providing you with a handy and sortable list of Californians to follow. To sort, click on any … Continue reading
Chart: The Cost of Tuition at UC, CSU Over the Years, Adjusted For Inflation
How much has tuition for California's public universities really increased over the last 20 years? Using data from the California State University Budget Office and University of California Budget Office, KQED has charted average tuition and campus fees for resident … Continue reading
Why San Francisco City College Might Close
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The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges put City College of San Francisco on notice Tuesday that it has eight months to address 14 serious management and fiscal problems or be decertified. Schools must be accredited to receive public funding. … Continue reading
Transit of Venus Webcast Replay and Photos
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Thousands of people throughout the Bay Area watched Venus pass in front of the sun for the last time this century. More than 2,500 people gathered at the Chabot Space and Science Center Tuesday night for the transit of Venus. … Continue reading
Transit of Venus
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The transit of Venus is among the most rare of planetary alignments. Venus passes in front of the sun twice every century. Transits appear in close "pairs," so although you might have seen this special occurrence in 2004, it will … Continue reading
