The Five Faces of Jerry Brown Oct 14, 2009
He got his own talk show on Pacifica, the long-lived leftist radio network. He interviewed Noam Chomsky for Spin. (The American Conservative)
Dawn Holliday on Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 9 Oct 2, 2009
A: Pacifica for 10 years now, since the city priced me out. Q: If your house was on fire and you could grab one thing, what would it be. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Tsunami Advisory For Coastal Waters Of Oregon, Calif. Sep 30, 2009
In nearby Pacifica, police closed Pacific Pier earlier than usual, though the waves late Tuesday were reported to be no biggerthan those generated during a winter storm. The National Weather Service in Seattle emphasized that there is no tsunami advisory in effect for Washington waters. (KIRO TV, WA)
Waves big, but no damage reported on NorCal coast Sep 30, 2009
In nearby Pacifica, police closed Pacific Pier earlier than usual, though the waves late Tuesday were reported to be no bigger than those generated during a winter storm. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Walk on the wild side Sep 24, 2009
Wildlife Associates has been making such connections for 29 years, first from Pacifica and then from its spread south of Half Moon Bay. The group cares for animals that have been injured, abused, raised by humans as dependent pets and are unreturnable to the wild, and brings them face to face with students so that the children look into animals eyes and see a whole new dimension of existence. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
California Avenue trees get the axe Sep 23, 2009
Gerald Brett, Language Pacifica ... Language Pacifica, Gerald Brett ... " We have a coterie of business people who did this to us. It's our street, not theirs. Who gave them the right? You would think Country Sun would have some respect for the community on which they rely, they're supposed to be organic, good values. Those of you who wrote about your fears of California Street being turned into a commercial wasteland like University Avenue are right to be afraid. California Street was the old... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Newsom wants to charge stores that sell sodas Sep 20, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009. (09-17) 20:36 PDT -- Calling soda the new tobacco, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom will introduce legislation this fall that would charge a fee to retailers that sell sugary beverages. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Sep 20, 2009
Bipartisanship is the best way to get more federal dollars, he says. Wednesday, February 28, 2007. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
State revises standards for reusing wastewater Sep 19, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009. (09-17) 20:35 PDT -- Pam Hartwell-Herrero is making sure she washes her family's clothes when the olive tree, rhubarb and coffee berries in her front yard look thirsty. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Date Lines: A youthful Bridge School Benefit Sep 17, 2009
Date Lines: News from the Bay Area arts scene. Article:Date Lines: News from the Bay Area arts scene:/c/a/2009/09/15/DDF919GJP3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gov contenders toss around nuclear power Sep 17, 2009
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Panel begins inquiry into financial meltdown Sep 17, 2009
By ANNE FLAHERTY, Associated Press Writer. Thursday, September 17, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Unemployment rate doesn't tell the whole story Sep 14, 2009
"I haven't had steady work like I used to for quite a while," said Pacifica resident Todd Bray, whose field of painting and decorating has taken a hit from the housing slump. Bray said his wife's paycheck and health plan have kept the couple afloat, and he has kept busy with volunteer work and occasional odd jobs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Take a mulligan at Sharp Park Sep 10, 2009
With San Francisco, Pacifica and the National Park Service working in partnership, Sharp Park can become a community-centered model for outdoor recreation, natural flood control and endangered species recovery, and our municipal golf courses can be improved. That's why nothing could be more prudent than turning Sharp Park into a national park: It protects the environment, it improves access to our open spaces and it's good for the game. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Set example for bicyclists Sep 2, 2009
I lived near one of the creeks in Pacifica, and each night you could hear the frogs from a block away ... TRACY FARBSTEIN Pacifica. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Fight continues over fate of Sharp Park course Sep 1, 2009
A determined band of golfers want landmark status applied to something quite different: a golf course in Pacifica, with a highway on one side and a seawall on the other ... That lineage has golfers petitioning the city of Pacifica to declare the course a historic landmark - a designation aimed in part at environmental activists who want the site off Highway 1 converted into habitat for the San Francisco garter snake and the California red-legged frog ... "Outside of Cypress, it's one of... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Man dies as CHP arrests him on freeway Aug 22, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009. (08-21) 15:19 PDT PITTSBURG. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Swan: Pier pressure Aug 19, 2009
The real pier par excellence in the Bay area, however, is the L-shaped 1000 , located just a few miles south of San Francisco on the ocean, at Pacifica ... However, the real specialty at the Pacifica Pier is Chinook salmon ... Before the salmon runs crashed in 2007, there were days where upwards of 1,000 salmon were taken in single day off the Pacifica Pier. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
where she wrote her recently published book, "Love Each Day: Live each day so you would want to live it again." Aug 14, 2009
Holland has two book signings scheduled: one at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at Ink Spell Books, 500 Purissima St. in Half Moon Bay (726-6571) and one at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at Florey s Bookstore, 2120 Palmetto Ave. in Pacifica (355-8811). The book is also available at Bay Book Company in Strawflower Center and through. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Q&A With J.D. Power and Associates' Gary Dilts: The Auto Industry Recovery: One Vehicle Launch at a Time Aug 13, 2009
I mean, the industry has been giving away cars like the Chrysler Pacifica for the price of a cellphone--$99 a month. Q: Let's talk about CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards. (PR Newswire)
Richard 'Dick' Crandall Aug 12, 2009
He is survived by his wife, Vivien Crandall; son, Mike Crandall, of Sutter; daughters, Victoria Sibayan, of Stockton, and Linda Rangell, of Pacifica; brother, Allen Crandall, of Folsom; sister, Barbara Wells, of Jackson, and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Willie Crandall; and brother, William "Bill" Crandall. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Oakland boy in grave condition after shooting Aug 9, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009. (08-08) 17:42 PDT OAKLAND. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
MORNING HUDDLE Aug 9, 2009
Henry Schulman, Ron Kroichick. Saturday, August 8, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
SamTrans proposes cuts at final community meeting Aug 8, 2009
Following the presentation, the microphone was passed around as Coastsiders from Pescadero to Pacifica attested to the importance of the bus lines to the community. Jennifer Petrie, services manager for the Moonridge housing community, spoke on behalf of more than 1,500 community members at Thursday s meeting. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Cunha Intermediate hosts final SamTrans community meeting Aug 7, 2009
Following the presentation, the microphone was passed around as Coastsiders from Pescadero to Pacifica attested to the importance of the bus lines to the community ... A number of people traveled from Pacifica and from even further north, to voice their discontent that the DX and CX lines' the main routes into San Francisco' could be eliminated. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Higher co-pay, fewer prescriptions filled Aug 5, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009. One of the major threats to patient health hasn't received nearly enough attention during the recent negotiations in Washington over comprehensive health care legislation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Fed judges order Calif. to cut inmate population Aug 5, 2009
Fed judges order Calif. to cut inmate population. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Video games that make a scene in S.F. Aug 5, 2009
But this is still the closest that San Francisco has gotten to a video game version of "Bullitt." The car chases were great, but our favorite part was the fog, which appeared right when cars reached the GTA equivalent of Pacifica. For a few seconds it was like we weren't even playing a game. (San Francisco Chronicle)
49ers can't say 'sorry' enough Aug 5, 2009
Owner is asked for jobs, more at Chinatown forum on video. Wednesday, June 15, 2005. (Yahoo News -- Asian Americans)
A's on deck Aug 5, 2009
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LA tries test to find kids likely to join gangs Aug 3, 2009
By CHRISTINA HOAG, Associated Press Writer. Sunday, August 2, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Letters to the editor Jul 31, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009. It works both ways ("Dangers of driving while distracted," Letters, July 29). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Newsom under fire from minority groups Jul 31, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009. Mayor Gavin Newsom's rumored plan to force out the Latino director of the Human Rights Commission and move contracting oversight functions to another city department shows a total disregard for businesses that are not part of the "old boys network" and is part of a pattern in his administration of propping up the status quo, minority groups and businesses said this week. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Murdered man's lifesaving gift unites parents with new friend Jul 31, 2009
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Octogenarian shows new stuff Jul 30, 2009
Through the month of August, she will show some of her customary landscapes and seascapes in oil many of which she displayed at a February exhibit at the Pacifica Community Center along with about six new pieces, making a total of 20 paintings. Her new works represent a departure from her usual landscapes and seascapes, though her medium oil and her style remain the same. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
8 artists in Wallworks show at Yerba Buena Jul 27, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 changed the way artist Leslie Shows saw the world. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
At 46, Lodi's Jennifer Lind starts music career singing about old cowboys (1) Jul 27, 2009
We go to Santa Cruz or Pacifica (or down south). Q: What was it like to work in the recording studio. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Where presidents like to play Jul 24, 2009
Nixon dubbed his new digs "La Casa Pacifica," but the press quickly started referring to the spread as "the Western White House." This house wasn't cheap for taxpayers, either; the government dropped over a million dollars improving this home with temporary office quarters for staffers, helipads, and an upgraded heating system. 7. (CNN -- Travel)
State cleared to clamp down on nude beaches Jul 22, 2009
But some popular clothing-optional state beaches, such as Gray Whale Cove south of Pacifica and Red Rock Beach in Mount Tamalpais State Park, will be affected. Lawyers for the Naturist Action Committee, which sued unsuccessfully to preserve a clothing-optional zone at San Onofre State Beach in Orange County, said they would appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court and lobby the Parks and Recreation Department to exercise its long-unused authority to designate areas where nudism is allowed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bernardo to helm PV volleyball Jul 22, 2009
The Panthers thought they had won the inaugural CIF Southern Regional Tournament last winter, but a scoring error was discovered and, days after the tournament, Pioneer Valley was placed second behind Oxnard Pacifica. Pioneer Valley rebounded and won the California state tourney. (Santa Maria Times)
State leaders have tentative plan to fix budget Jul 21, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009. (07-21) 04:00 PDT Sacramento. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Motorcycles going green Jul 18, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009. A San Francisco startup is on a mission to give the world motorcycles that are fast and sexy, yet green. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
7 Hotels in Santa Barbara Have Now Been Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating Jul 17, 2009
Properties that have completed the 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey are Four Seasons Biltmore, Ramada Ltd Santa Barbara, Fess Parkers Doubletree Resort, Pacifica Suites, Harbor View Inn, Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, and Upham Hotel and Country House. Other Santa Barbara properties that are listed in the iStayGreen. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Juniors take title Jul 16, 2009
Half Moon Bay made quick work of Pacifica National on July 7, winning 12-4, thanks to the solid pitching of Dan O'Connor and Nick Curran ... Harlee Donovan's two-run double in the bottom of the sixth proved to the difference in Half Moon Bay's 4-3 win over Pacifica American on July 9 ... Half Moon Bay began last week with a 6-5 win over Pacifica American on July 6. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Niner fans sound off about the move Jul 14, 2009
So is Matt Matelli, 47, a San Francisco native now living in Pacifica. He loves the 49ers so much he has tattoos of their Super Bowl triumphs on his left arm. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obama taps Californians for parks, geology jobs Jul 13, 2009
David Perlman,Peter Fimrite, Chronicle Staff Writers. Saturday, July 11, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Youth hit hard by lack of jobs, school grants Jul 12, 2009
Now Atkinson's father lives in Pacifica and sends money when he can. Atkinson continues to look for work and plans to return to College of Marin in the fall. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Winery's 'dream job' idea leaves an aftertaste Jul 11, 2009
Jon Bonn, Chronicle Wine Editor. Friday, July 10, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bargain prices may lure needed visitors to S.F. Jul 10, 2009
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2 people rescued from San Francisco Bay Jul 8, 2009
A Pacifica woman is OK after spending some tense moments stranded on rocks along San Francisco's coast. The Coast Guard dispatched a rescue helicopter after getting a call around 9 p.m. Monday that a 22-year-old woman was stranded on the rocks near Fort Funston. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Giolli helped Gallagher through his final dayst Jul 5, 2009
Pacifica college student aids cancer sufferer ... Xenia Giolli looks over Ed Gallagher's Air Force discharge papers at her home in Pacifica ... But days after the Review article came out, Gallagher accepted help from an unexpected source a college student in Pacifica. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Fiscal crisis tarnishes Golden State's image Jul 5, 2009
Fiscal crisis tarnishes Golden State's image. Article:Fiscal crisis tarnishes Golden State's image:/c/a/2009/07/04/MNSD18HAT0. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Tyler Technologies inks California deals Jul 3, 2009
6-square-mile service area in Pacifica. In addition, Tyler Technologies will be providing its systems to the City of Escalon in San Joaquin County and the City of Albany in Alameda County. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Woman's selfless aid for dying veteran is something to behold Jul 2, 2009
Giolli is a 30-something Pacifica resident ... Giolli eventually got Gallagher settled into a Pacifica hospice and visited him every day. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Quilter spreads comfort around the world Jul 2, 2009
With help from friends in the Piecemakers and also in nearby Pacifica Quilters, she led an effort to stitch up all those quilts for donation to Faces of Hope ... About 25 quilters women and one man from the 52 Piecemakers and 74 Pacifica Quilters, helped Thorsett ... The Piecemakers have been in existence for about 19 years; Pacifica Quilters, for about eight years. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Agostini on Golf: 2 locals in hunt at Pro National Jul 1, 2009
THE SHAG BAG Diablo's Geoff Gonzalez, the 2009 California State Amateur champion, became the first Bay Area player to win since Patrick Nagle of Pacifica in 2003. Gonzalez, 21, a Cal Poly senior, used his experience to rally from a 2-down deficit with seven holes left to defeat Turlock High graduate Sam Smith in the semifinals. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Gonzalez takes Amateur title Jun 28, 2009
Gonzalez, a senior-to-be at Cal Poly, became the first Bay Area player to win the title since Patrick Nagle of Pacifica in 2003. The triumph included an ample dose of long, majestic drives and delicate shots around the greens. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Person close to Jacksons: Will, AEG role unclear Jun 27, 2009
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY, AP Music Writer. Saturday, June 27, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Remembering Michael Jackson Jun 27, 2009
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Happy birthday songs Jun 21, 2009
"I was like this innocent little person," Norris says in the living room of her home in Pacifica. "I had a big star scene. I was discovered by John Hammond, who started Columbia Records, and I recorded an album called 'The Beginning.' I was on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' Johnny Carson, Mike Douglas.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
So close, and yet so far, on California budget Jun 20, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009. Beneath the sound bites and veto threat, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Democrats who control the Legislature are not that far apart on their proposals to close a budget shortfall of more than $20 billion. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
UC faculty attacks regents in scathing latter Jun 20, 2009
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Graduates embark in tough times Jun 16, 2009
Assistant Principal Tina Van Raaphorst announced recently that she would be leaving the high school to take a principal position at a Pacifica middle school. I feel like I m graduating with them, moving onto the next phase of my career, Raaphorst said. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Round-by-round results Jun 16, 2009
New York Yankees -- Brett Gerritse, RHP, Pacifica HS, Cypress, Calif. 376. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Peninsula Images (adult) Jun 6, 2009
As he was on a hike with friends in Pacifica, Brauer took out his camera -- which he has with him most of the time -- in order to record the moment as the sun was setting and the fog rolling in. "I thought it was a very typical view in Pacifica with the warmth of the sun but the chill of the fog. It's just a very serene, peaceful, happy moment. I don't know if there is a lot of meaning behind it. Hopefully somebody who sees the picture can get a sense of what I was feeling right then." -- Nick... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
