This story originally was published April 19, 1995. SAN FRANCISCO — When at long last Joe said it was so, when the word “retirement” finally came from the horse’s mouth Tuesday, the adoring mob at Justin Herman Plaza booed and then took up a chant that rattled the windows of the Financial District. “One more […]
As San Francisco debates giving every student an "A" for the semester, most school districts are sticking to pass/fail systems favored by California universities.
Like the isolated, wealthy communities of Telluride, Colorado, and Fisher Island, Florida, Bolinas has leveraged its wealth and connections --- and an enthusiastic cadre of local volunteers -- to launch the drive-through, four-day testing project on a dirt lot next to the volunteer fire station.
When Joe Montana announced his retirement in an extravagant ceremony in San Francisco 25 years ago, he would never be just ours again.
Some 73 million people in the United States are age 60 or older, placing them at greater risk from COVID-19.
The 49ers could be tempted to use their top pick on a defensive lineman for the fifth time in six years.
History suggests Raiders coach Jon Gruden prefers veteran quarterbacks, but would he roll the dice on project like Jordan Love in Round 1?
Taurus, keep changes to a minimum.
TODAY’S WORD — CYNOSURE (CYNOSURE: SINE-uh-shoor: Something that serves to direct or guide.) Average mark 33 words Time limit 45 minutes Can you find 46 or more words in CYNOSURE? The list will be published Monday. YESTERDAY’S WORD — LEVERAGE lager large lave leave leer levee lever eager eagle earl ever vale veal veer velar verge rage […]
“Simple Saturday” columns are meant to help aspiring players improve technique and logical thinking. A “safety play” is like an insurance policy. You pay a premium — you give up the chance to win the maximum number of tricks in a suit — and you are insured against a fatal loss. Today’s declarer starts with […]
