'Notorious' Mostly A Puff Piece
The problem with this film about rapper Biggie Smalls is that the filmmakers - including Sean "Puffy" Combs - were so busy making a vanity project that they forgot to show why Biggie was a unique talent. Justin Berton reviews.
All Survive NYC Plane Crash
A US Airways plane that had just taken off from LaGuardia Airport crashed into the Hudson River after striking a flock of birds that disabled both its engines. All of the 155 passengers and crew on board were rescued. Photos.
Guv Warns Of State Insolvency
Update: 11:39 -- In today's State of the State address, Governor Schwarzenegger issued a dire warning that the $42 bil deficit has created a state of emergency that will not end until the Legislature solves the crisis he called "a rock upon our chest."
Thursday Jan 15, 2009 Updated 8:59 PM PT
Oakland To Fire 11 Police Officers
2 sergeants, 9 officers face dismissal for allegedly lying to obtain search warrants in drug cases.
Bush Unbowed In Farewell Address
President defends tumultuous two terms, claiming a hard-won record of achievement.
Inaugural blog
Naomi settles suit over slugging maid; Carrie's new beau.
Boy, California is sooo much more solvent and fiscally sound now that we've recalled Gray Davis. ”
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Under Bill, Big Chunk Of State Stays Wild
Expansion of wilderness areas would protect about 2 million acres - including 735,000 acres in California - from drilling, logging and mining.
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Photos: Protest In Oakland Streets
Protesters packed the streets of Oakland Wednesday evening speaking out about the killing of an unarmed Hayward man by a BART police officer.
Database/Map: Home Sales
Which homes have recently sold in your neighborhood? Find them here.
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Eclectic Career Lauded
SF Sketchfest, which starts tonight, salutes cult film star Bud Cort, best known for his role in "Harold and Maude."
Rocky Reunion?
No one knows what awaits Mike Montgomery in his first trip to Stanford as Cal's coach.
Gone Fishing
Grilled, fried or wrapped in a taco, everything at Half Moon Bay's Flying Fish Grill is about the fish. Bargain Bite
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Video Games' Record Revenue In 2008
Powered by chart-topping sales of the Nintendo Wii and the DS, the U.S. video game industry pulled in a record $21.3 billion in revenue last year, defying the overall drag of the economy.
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All 155 Safe After Jet Ditches In N.Y. River
A US Airways pilot brings his jetliner down onto the frigid Hudson River after a flock of birds knocked out both its engines just after takeoff Thursday.
Hikes That Eschew Deja Vu
The beauty of a loop trail is that you never repeat a single step. Tom Stienstra shares four of his favorites in the Bay Area.
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An Easy Escape
With San Francisco glittering across the bay like a postcard, the Water's Edge Hotel in Tiburon makes you feel like you've traveled, even within sight of home.
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Mark Fiore
The New New Deal -- what's good about Depression?
Jumble Jong
Classic Jumble with a Mahjong look.More Games: Daily Crossword | Hitori | Jumble Jong | Sudoku | Word Roundup
Stuff S.F. Parents Like
Into political onesies, gift-free birthday parties, and overpriced strollers? You just may be an S.F. parent. Moms.
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Readers' guide to the best Bay Area businesses
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- Behind murder charge against ex-BART officer
- Obama will end 'don't ask' policy, aide says
- 18 arrested at Oakland protest of BART killing
- BART officer arrested on murder warrant in NY Day shooting
- Prop. 8 proponents say Brown 'profoundly wrong'
- Israeli forces shell UN office in Gaza
- BART shooting draws Rodney King case parallels
The Europeans Are Coming -- and They're Buying Houses
Few Americans feel comfortable springing for multimillion-dollar mansions right now, but some Europeans do, thanks to...
Inauguration Day -- traffic gridlock in D.C.
It's a bit far afield from the normal gruel in Top Down, but, then again, there will always be a few motorheads from the Bay Area...
Be smart about what you post in online profile
Someone is trying to sabotage your career. It's your online persona. With smaller budgets and less staff to conduct interviews...
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