Authorities have suspended the license of a San Francisco nightclub after a deadly shooting outside the club. City officials say an emergency suspension was imposed on the Suede Nightclub and Lounge after one man was shot and killed and four others wounded outside the club early Sunday.
Ducks' Getzlaf sprains left ankleDucks center Ryan Getzlaf has sprained his left ankle during the second period of Anaheim's game against the Los Angeles Kings. The Ducks' playmaking center is scheduled to suit up for Canada at his first Olympics next week.
Group makes deal to buy land near Hollywood signA nature conservation group said Monday it has reached a deal that would protect a huge swath of land above the world-famous Hollywood sign from being developed into luxury homes. Trust For Public Lands president Will Rogers said the group secured an option to buy the rugged 138-acre parcel known as Cahuenga Peak for about $12 million from Chicago area-based Fox River Financial Resources.
Palin likens global warming studies to 'snake oil'Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called studies supporting global climate change a "bunch of snake oil science" Monday during a rare appearance in California, a state that has been at the forefront of environmental regulations. Palin spoke before a logging conference in Redding, a town of 90,000 about 160 miles north of the state capital. The media were barred from the event, but The Associated Press bought a $74 ticket to attend.
Sampras loses exhibition to VerdascoPete Sampras showed off that old brilliant serve. The rest of the retired star's game is lacking a bit these days. Sampras hung tough against a top player 12 years his junior in the second set of his 6-3, 7-6 (2) loss to Spain's Fernando Verdasco in a 56-minute exhibition match Monday night at the SAP Open.
Group makes deal to buy land around Hollywood signA nature conservation group says it has reached a deal that would protect a huge swath of land above the world-famous Hollywood sign from being developed into luxury homes. Trust For Public Lands president Will Rogers said Monday that the group secured an option to buy the rugged 138-acre parcel for about $12 million from Chicago-based Fox River Financial Resources.
Death of man run down by SUV termed homicidePolice are looking for two suspects after a 21-year-old man was hit and killed by a sport utility vehicle outside a Daly City pizza restaurant Sunday night. Police are calling the death of Jessie Wiley of South San Francisco a homicide because he was hit by the SUV shortly after arguing with two men.
The Obama administration on Monday asked Californias largest for-profit health insurer to justify plans to hike customers premiums by as much as 39 percent, a move that could affect some 800,000 people. In a letter to the president of Anthem Blue Cross,...
Anthem Blue Cross customers got a shock this week when the health insurer informed thousands of individual policyholders that their premium rates will jump as much as 39 percent on March 1. There arent any other parts of our society where people have no...
Santa Clara city leaders are set to discuss the final wording of the ballot measure for a proposed stadium for the San Francisco 49ers. On Tuesday night, the Santa Clara City Council is scheduled to discuss language that city staffers describe as a...
Authorities say a woman fell about 60 feet to her death after she chased her dog off a cliff in the Mendocino headlands. Danny Hervilla, chief of the Mendocino Volunteer Fire Department, says witnesses saw the woman disappear over the cliff while running...
The death of an 87-year-old woman found at her Alameda home is considered suspicious, police said today. The woman, whose name has not been released, was found by her daughter on the floor of a detached garage on the 300 block of Driftwood Lane about 10:50...
A fight at a Daly City pizzeria Sunday night turned deadly when a man was deliberately run over, police said today. Jessie Wiley, 21, of South San Francisco was killed when he was run over after a fight outside Little Caesars Pizza near the corner of King...
Dynavax Technologies Corp. will start a 2,000-patient trial of its investigational adult hepatitis B vaccine, aiming for data in the first half of 2011. (DVAX) SF's Crushpad "virtual" winery moving to Napa's Silverado Trail by March
Michael Brill, the entrepreneur behind San Franciscoâ??s Crushpad Inc. urban winery, where individual consumers and small wine producers can make their own custom-crush wine, says the company is moving â??from its San Francisco warehouse into a true winery on Napaâ??s Silverado trail.â?? Synopsis to buy CoWare
Synopsys Inc. agreed to buy CoWare Inc., which makes electronics systems design software and sells associated services. (SNPS) On verge of IPO, Anthera reaches FDA deal
Anthera Pharmaceuticals Inc., which expects the first Bay Area biotech IPO in more than two years to raise close to $70 million, said the Food and Drug Administration agreed to a plan for the late-stage study of its heart drug. SF Mayor OKs energy finance program
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom signed legislation for a program that will let people take out loans from the city to pay for energy efficient home and business projects. Giants expand dynamic pricing to all seats
The San Francisco Giants this season will become the first pro team to use dynamic pricing on every seat in their ballpark.
A 42-year-old Vallejo man was shot and killed early Monday morning, according to police.� Relatives identified the victim as the father of a teenage suspect arrested last week in the beating of a Vallejo city worker.
Palin Slams Global Warming Studies In NorCal Visit
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called studies supporting global climate change a "bunch of snake oil science" Monday during a rare appearance in California, a state that has been at the forefront of environmental regulations. Palin spoke before a logging conference in Redding, a town of 90,000 about 160 miles north of the state capital. The media were barred from the event, but The Associated Press bought a $74 ticket to attend.
White House Questions Anthem Blue Cross Rate Hike
The Obama administration on Monday asked California's largest for-profit health insurer to justify plans to hike customers' premiums by as much as 39 percent, a move that could affect some 800,000 people. In a letter to the president of Anthem Blue Cross, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said she was disturbed to learn of the planned increases, calling them "extraordinary."
Rare Tour Of Famous SF 'Painted Lady' House
In� this web-only report, reporter� Simon Perez and videographer Zack Heene shot a rare tour of one of San Francisco's famous "Painted Ladies" - the classic Victorians that line Alamo Square on the Steiner Street side.
Poll: Santa Clara Unsure About Stadium
A new poll indicates a majority of Santa Clara residents are opposed to using public money to pay for part of the cost of building a new 49ers stadium. Just 40 percent of those responding to a Survey USA poll conducted for CBS 5 said they support using local taxpayer dollars for the $937 million facility.
Warriors Give Up 14 Point Lead In Loss To Mavs
Jason Terry scored a season-high 36 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Monday night. Josh Howard and Drew Gooden also had season bests with 25 and 24 points respectively for the Mavericks. Jason Kidd added 17 points and 12 assists.
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