November 6, 2014 | Updated 3:35 PM PST

TACO BOY: Mike Rizzi writes: "Our 9 year old Rocco son has been obsessively eating tacos for the past 9 months, so his decision was no surprise. Besides being a giant crispy taco with purple onions, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese, he had a portable speaker playing the song "It's Raining Tacos" in a one hour loop. When asked what kind of meat filled his taco, he says "Rocco Asada." Instead of just receiving sugar treats, Rocco hands out Taco Haiku's that he and our friends wrote, such as ... Best Tacos in town? Oakland's Taco Trucks, of course! !Delicioso! Hipsters love tacos. Inexpensive yet trendy. ¿Taco con Selfie? He's got a pocketful of 97 more haiku's, or as we call them "Takus." All of the hard work credit goes to his mama, Terri Manning."visit-from-img|link-29547|river_fixed_height-44730-2col-hp-v2-0|1

Delicious crafty costume winners!visit|link-29547|river_fixed_height-44730-2col-hp-v2-0|1

Food, Robin Williams tributes, and the GG Bridge as a Wes Anderson film: Amazing craftiness ahead.
A homeless man was shot in the back on Eddy Street near Larkin in San Francsico. visit-from-img|article-5876078|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-1|1

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BART workers consoled themselves after the incident at the San Leandro station. A woman, who apparently stepped in front of a BART train, stopped service at the San Leandro, Calif. BART station for much of the morning Thursday November 6, 2014. visit-from-img|article-5875808|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-4|1

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Seniors Janice Lai, left, who is Chinese, and Vivian Nguyen, who is Vietnamese, talk as they sit in the grass in front of Sproul Hall on the Cal Campus in Berkeley, CA, Tuesday, March 11, 2014. State legislature is considering restoring the ability of California universities to use race and ethnicity in admissions decisions.visit-from-img|blogPost-1501560|river_fixed_height-44730-2col-hp-v2-6|1

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Stanford, Cal, and UCSF make the list, but positioning could be disputed based on the criteria.
Mayor Ed Lee speaks to the crowd at a Propositions A, C, J, K and I watch party at the Julia Morgan Ballroom on November 4, 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. visit-from-img|article-5876086|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-8|1

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee to run for second full termvisit|article-5876086|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-8|1

People enjoy happy hour at the Southern Pacific Brewing Company in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 13th, 2012.visit-from-img|slideshow-97017|river_fixed_height-44730-2col-hp-v2-9|1

Belly up to S.F.'s best beer barsvisit|slideshow-97017|river_fixed_height-44730-2col-hp-v2-9|1

Here are some of our favorites around town. Tell us more.
Police investigate the scene where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Golden Gate Transit bus early Thursday morning, Nov. 6, 2014 at Van Ness Avenue and Lombard Streets. visit-from-img|article-5875606|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-10|1

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With her daughter asleep in her arms, Fumiko Hayashida waits to board a ferry from Bainbridge Island on March 30, 1942. The pair were being deported to an internment camp for Japanese-Americans in Manzanar, Calif. This image, taken by a P-I photographer, has been published around the world and since 1976 the negative has been preserved at the Museum of History and Industry. Years ago, staff there helped identify Hayashida by enlarging the photo and reading the tags she and her daughter wore. visit-from-img|article-5874325|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-11|1

Woman in famous wartime photo diesvisit|article-5874325|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-11|1

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Warming sea surface temperatures, shown in shades of red, have not reached a level designating an El Nino. visit-from-img|article-5875937|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-14|1

Hopes for wet El Niño winter evaporating fastvisit|article-5875937|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-14|1

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Chaley Rose got the memo - country awards = shiny dress. visit-from-img|slideshow-97145|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-ss-fixed-height-17|1

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There were two shootings on Wednesday in the Mission: on 24th and Alabama and 15th and Natoma. visit-from-img|article-5874728|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-19|1

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A traffic sign on an orange trailer was parked in the same spot on Geary Boulevard for at least two months, annoying business owners and residents. visit-from-img|article-5874140|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-20|1

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From left, Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and David Gyasi in "Interstellar," from Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers Entertainment. (Melinda Sue Gordon/MCT) visit-from-img|article-5868055|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-23|1

'Interstellar': Long journey, not enough new placesvisit|article-5868055|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-23|1

Daniel Handler, author of the Lemony Snicket series, is photographed at home in San Francisco, Calif., Monday, October 15, 2012. visit-from-img|blogPost-1502014|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-24|1

S.F. author's 'Snicket' series coming to Netflixvisit|blogPost-1502014|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-24|1

FILE - This file photo released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department shows missing 20th Century Fox executive Gavin Smith who was last seen May 1, 2012. The Los Angeles County coroner's office confirmed early Thursday Nov. 6, 2014 that the remains of Gavin Smith have been positively identified. visit-from-img|article-5874811|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-25|1

Remains found of missing Fox movie execvisit|article-5874811|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-25|1

In this video grab made available by Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM on Thursday, May 22, 2014, J.J. Abrams, director of "Star Wars: Episode VII," talks to the fans from the movie set in the desert in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Walt Disney Pictures announced Thursday, Nov. 6, that the movie previously known only as “Episode VII” has been dubbed “The Force Awakens.” Disney also said that principle photography has wrapped on the J.J. Abrams-directed sequel six months after beginning. The film will be released in December 2015. visit-from-img|article-5875695|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-26|1

Title of new 'Star Wars' film is revealedvisit|article-5875695|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-26|1

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It's Larry Ellison vs. Craig Newmark in one bracket. Cast your ballot!
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Oakland mayor-elect Libby Schaaf unfurls a sign saying "Thank You, Oakland" with supporters before thanking the people of Oakland while speaking at Lake Merritt on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Oakland, Calif. visit-from-img|article-5873406|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-31|1

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Amanda Knox prepares to leave the set following a television interview Jan. 31, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan) visit-from-img|article-5873252|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-33|1

Amanda Knox has a surprising new jobvisit|article-5873252|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-33|1

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DAILY DISH: Is Miley dating a Schwarzenegger?visit|blogPost-1501308|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-34|1

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry splits the defense of Los Angeles Clippers' Matt Barnes and Chris Paul in 1st quarter during NBA game at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. visit-from-img|article-5874709|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-35|1

Ostler: Kerr has Warriors off to roaring startvisit|article-5874709|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-35|1

A voter gestures as Senate Minority Leader U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) votes in the midterm elections at Bellarmine University November 4, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. McConnell is running in a tight race against opponent Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes. visit-from-img|slideshow-97108|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-ss-fixed-height-36|1

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Phil Rudd, the drummer for rock band AC/DC, leaves a court house in Tauranga, New Zealand, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, after being charged with attempting to procure murder. The 60-year-old has also been charged with threatening to kill and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. NEW ZEALAND OUT, AUSTRALIA OUT visit-from-img|article-5874652|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-41|1

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San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick tries to escape a tackle attempt by St. Louis Rams' Trumaine Johnson in 2nd quarter of Rams' 13-10 loss during NFL game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, November 2, 2014. visit-from-img|article-5874300|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-42|1

49ers midseason report: Sighvisit|article-5874300|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-42|1

FILE - NOVEMBER 5, 2014: According to reports, former pitcher Brad Halsey died during a climbing accident on October 31st near his home in New Braunfels, Texas. Halsey had been drafted by the New York Yankees and then later traded to Arizona Diamondbacks. He last pitched for the Oakland Athletics in 2006. ... PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 24: Brad Halsey of the Oakland Athletics poses for a portrait during Photo Day at Papago Park on February 24, 2007 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images) visit-from-img|article-5873745|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-43|1

Ex-A's pitcher dies in climbing accident in Texasvisit|article-5873745|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-43|1

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Pup 681, an orphaned baby sea otter, was rescued from a San Mateo Beach in October and recently transported to her new home at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. visit-from-img|blogPost-1501285|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-47|1

Rescued otter pup finds new homevisit|blogPost-1501285|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-47|1

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The Inspiration: Bring The Outside In Let the scenic charm of the country inspire your next decorating project! We used this photo of a covered bridge framed by fall foliage to pull together the pieces for an inviting guest room. RELATED:  9 Ways to Maintain Your Garden This Fall 15 Effortlessly Beautiful DIY Fall Centerpieces 9 Fun Fall Party Treats 6 Fresh Fall Items for Your Home 20 Inspiring DIY Projects 17 Crazy-Delicious Recipes Served in Mason Jars 8 Color Rules To Follow For A Brighter, Happier Home visit-from-img|slideshow-96688|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-ss-fixed-height-49|1

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Dan Hoyle in his one-man show “The Real Americans.” visit-from-img|article-5873234|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-50|1

The Marsh: 25 years of innovative solo showsvisit|article-5873234|river_fixed_height-44730-1col-hp-fixed-height-50|1

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