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Economic uncertainty, anxiety on the street

Sep. 30, 2008
San Francisco cabbie Zaki Alshalya is hoping against hope that the bailout plan will help him avert foreclosure. Alshalya was among a dozen people interviewed in San Francisco and the East Bay on Monday who were grappling with anxiety about the machinations...
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Rules ignored in starved girl's case

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- The caseworker in San Francisco who was overseeing the care of a girl who starved to death in her aunt's home didn't follow regulations, officials contend.

Body found in landmark's elevator shaft

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Police in San Francisco say that a man whose body was found in the elevator shaft of a historic office building apparently fell accidentally.

NFL: San Francisco 10, Buffalo 3

BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 30 (UPI) -- A 12-yard first-quarter scoring pass from Shaun Hill to Isaac Bruce Sunday sent the San Francisco 49ers on their way to a 10-3 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

Lab worker in poison case released

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26 (UPI) -- A lab worker in San Francisco accused of trying to poison a colleague has been freed on his own recognizance.

Teacher sentenced in restroom filming

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A South San Francisco judge sentenced a former Bay Area high school teacher to two years in prison for planting a video camera in a girls' restroom.
NFL: Dallas 35, San Francisco 22

NFL: Dallas 35, San Francisco 22

IRVING, Texas, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Tony Romo passed for three touchdowns and Terrell Owens racked up 213 yards receiving for Dallas Sunday, pacing a 35-22 Cowboys' victory over San Francisco.

San Francisco disputes federal pot claims

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- San Francisco officials dispute U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy's claims the city has more medical marijuana outlets than Starbucks coffee shops.

School officials back profanity-laden CD

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- School officials in San Francisco say they are proud of the profanity-laden hip-hop album a number of students created at a last chance school.

United makes first U.S. green flight

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- United Airlines has begun flying so-called green flights that save fuel and have reduced carbon emissions, officials said.

Mountain lion seen in city during daylight

SAN MATEO, Calif., Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Police in San Mateo, Calif., say a mountain lion was seen running across a residential street in broad daylight.

S.F. lab tech charged with poisoning try

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- San Francisco authorities say they are holding a Chinese national who allegedly tried to poison a co-worker at a university research lab.

NFL: Arizona 29, San Francisco 24

GLENDALE, Ariz., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Kurt Warner was 32-of-42 passing for 328 yards and three TDs Monday to lead the Arizona Cardinals past San Francisco 29-24.
Penn escorts Sheehan to 'Milk' premiere

Penn escorts Sheehan to 'Milk' premiere

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Actor Sean Penn escorted activist and San Francisco congressional candidate Cindy Sheehan to the San Francisco premiere of his new film "Milk."

NFL: Seattle 34, San Francisco 13

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Seattle took an early 6-0 lead on two Olindo Mare field goals Sunday and went on to sail past the San Francisco 49ers 34-13.

San Francisco landmark celebrated at 75

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- San Francisco celebrated the 75th anniversary Saturday of Coit Tower, built to honor an heiress who left money to beautify the city.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa