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Author Archives: Rachael Marcus
Interactive Map: A History of San Francisco Place Names
In San Francisco, we have a lot of streets with no-nonsense names, like Pine, 3rd Street and Broadway. But what about Geary? Divisadero? Castro? Do you know what they're named for? There's a map for that. A new interactive map … Continue reading
Strike Delays Garbage Pickup in Parts of Alameda, Santa Clara Counties
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A strike has disrupted garbage pickup in Milpitas, Santa Clara, San Jose, Fremont and Union City, and might affect Richmond as well. Workers there are picketing in support of striking Teamsters at Republic Services' hauling yards in Tennessee. Areas Affected Teamsters … Continue reading
After Boston Marathon Explosions, California Officials Examine Security at Home
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After two explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday, killing at least two and injuring dozens, California law enforcement and emergency officials are monitoring the situation and how it relates to California. California's State Threat Assessment Center, which comprises … Continue reading
Report: Bay Area Community College Graduation Rates Sliding
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By Rachael Marcus and Charla Bear Fewer than half of students in California's community colleges are completing their degrees, and Bay Area community colleges are no exception, according to new data released by the California Community Colleges on April 9. De Anza College in … Continue reading
UC, CSU, California Community Colleges -- and the New University of California?
There's the University of California, the California State University and California Community Colleges. Soon, there could be a fourth system of higher education — the New University of California. The catch? It wouldn't offer classes. It wouldn't charge tuition. And … Continue reading
Gamers Mourn as LucasArts Gets Zapped
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For fans of such LucasArts games as "Star Wars," the empire struck back on Wednesday — the Disney empire, that is. Reports spread rapidly that LucasArts, based in San Francisco's Presidio, had ceased production of games, laying off 150 people, … Continue reading
Engineers Zero in on Bay Bridge Broken Bolt Solutions
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Engineers have yet to settle on a fix for the more than 30 bolts they found had cracked on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge, but there are two likely fixes engineers could implement, said Steve Heminger, the … Continue reading
