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By Callie Shanafelt on Nov 7 2011 - 4:32pm
President Obama continues to tout his jobs bill, though it hasn’t been getting much traction in Congress. Still, there are a few industries that have been growing without government help: tech, healthcare, and interestingly, pawnshops.
The History Channel’s reality TV show “Pawn Stars” reflects how...
By Erica Mu on Oct 6 2011 - 5:00pm
A collective of any kind requires great communication ... good listening skills ... and cooperation. But get any group of people together in a small space for long periods of time, and things can go awry. Like on MTV’s "Jersey Shore."
Okay, so most of us aren’t likely to break out into fistfights...
By Crosscurrents Producer on Oct 3 2011 - 5:05pm
Silicon Valley is the tech capital of the country, the birthplace of tech giants like HP, Apple, and Google – but its history is still a short one. The name “Silicon Valley” was first published in 1971 – it’s a reference to the use of silicon by various semiconductor and computer companies...
By Nicole Jones on Sep 29 2011 - 5:21pm
As realignment is becoming a reality in California, counties are scrambling to put together plans to deal with thousands of new offenders who will become their responsibility. Fundamentally, counties face a choice: Invest in more jail space to lock people up, or figure out other ways to handle...
By Mitzi Mock on Sep 21 2011 - 4:55pm
A study released earlier this year showed that the U.S. is on its way to a major shortage of science talent; about 1% of American students score above proficiency on national science assessments. Some blame school curricula; others fault kids’ video game habits. But whatever we lack in actual...
By Holly Kernan on Sep 8 2011 - 5:35pm
Tomorrow (September 9) marks the one-year anniversary of the natural gas pipeline explosion in San Bruno. The explosion ignited a fire that killed eight people and destroyed dozens of homes, and now, utility giant PG&E has been under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board for...
By Crosscurrents Producer on Sep 6 2011 - 11:33am
These tight, intricate harmonies are the work of the San Francisco Sound Wave Chorus. They've been a part of the Bay Area musical community since 1955, with members ranging in age from 13 to over 80.
The Sound Wave Chorus is having their fall show on Saturday, September 10 at the Mildred Owen...
By Kyle Tabuena-Frolli on Jul 27 2011 - 4:55pm
Reform programs such as Race to the Top and No Child Left Behind have their share of critics, but they also have strong supporters: stakeholders who appreciate quantifiable results, parents who can measure their children’s education, and students whose entire life paths can change simply by moving...
By Audrey Dilling on Jul 19 2011 - 5:02pm
Gun control is a loaded issue around the country. Here in San Francisco, the laws are pretty strict: If you own a gun, you must keep it locked up. You’re not allowed to shoot a gun within city limits, and you can’t buy ammunition for anything other than a sport-related purpose.
In 2009, State...
By Hana Baba on Jul 13 2011 - 2:11pm
Here are some ethnic happenings this week to whet your cultural appetite.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
SAN FRANCISCO - God Grew Tired of Us // The world welcomed its newest nation last Saturday when South Sudan officially declared its independence from Sudan, after 50 years of civil war. Watch the award-...
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