Thursday 31 May 2018
SFGATE: Protesters toss scooters into street to block tech buses in SF
Protesters toss scooters into street to block tech buses in SF
Published on May 31, 2018 at 10:44PM by By Sarah Ravani
Protesters in the Mission District blocked tech buses from leaving San Francisco on Thursday morning, tossing scooters into the street to waylay the commuters. The activists, blocking buses at the intersection of 24th and Valencia streets, set off smoke bombs and carried signs that read “Techsploitation Is Toxic,” and “Sweep Tech Not Tents,” in reference to the city’s recent efforts to clear homeless encampments. The protest wound down just before 10 a.m. Sarah Ravani is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: sravani@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @SarRavani
Published on May 31, 2018 at 10:44PM by By Sarah Ravani
Protesters in the Mission District blocked tech buses from leaving San Francisco on Thursday morning, tossing scooters into the street to waylay the commuters. The activists, blocking buses at the intersection of 24th and Valencia streets, set off smoke bombs and carried signs that read “Techsploitation Is Toxic,” and “Sweep Tech Not Tents,” in reference to the city’s recent efforts to clear homeless encampments. The protest wound down just before 10 a.m. Sarah Ravani is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: sravani@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @SarRavani
For ‘Columbiners,’ School Shootings Have a Deadly Allure
By MANNY FERNANDEZ, JULIE TURKEWITZ and JESS BIDGOOD from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2H2lw0G
SFGATE: Wildfires continue to burn in Contra Costa, Alameda counties
Wildfires continue to burn in Contra Costa, Alameda counties
Published on May 31, 2018 at 08:04PM by By Sophie Haigney
Firefighters on Thursday continued to battle seven wildfires that erupted a day prior in Contra Costa County, combatting strong headwinds as they tried to contain the blaze. The fires began around 1 p.m. Wednesday and are burning in the area between Camino Diablo and the Alameda County line, officials said. The fires crossed the county line burn about 500 acres by Wednesday night, and firefighters had reached 35 percent containment. “It’s a wind-driven fire and we’re still dealing with 40 to 50 mile per hour winds,” said Scott McLean, a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Published on May 31, 2018 at 08:04PM by By Sophie Haigney
Firefighters on Thursday continued to battle seven wildfires that erupted a day prior in Contra Costa County, combatting strong headwinds as they tried to contain the blaze. The fires began around 1 p.m. Wednesday and are burning in the area between Camino Diablo and the Alameda County line, officials said. The fires crossed the county line burn about 500 acres by Wednesday night, and firefighters had reached 35 percent containment. “It’s a wind-driven fire and we’re still dealing with 40 to 50 mile per hour winds,” said Scott McLean, a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
SFGATE: Winds whip Bay Area: Where were the strongest gusts?
Winds whip Bay Area: Where were the strongest gusts?
Published on May 31, 2018 at 07:52PM by Amy Graff
Published on May 31, 2018 at 07:52PM by Amy Graff
Windows rattled and trees swayed around the San Francisco Bay Area Wednesday night as an upper level trough moved across the region, whipping up winds and delivering a chilly blast of air.
Roseanne Barr’s Right to Offend and Our Right to Say No
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Chokes Up at Student’s Question on Shootings
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The Pyramids of Giza Are Near a Pizza Hut, and Other Sites That May Disappoint You
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Wednesday 30 May 2018
Eric Greitens, Missouri Governor and Rising Republican Star, Resigns Amid Scandal
By MITCH SMITH and JULIE BOSMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2xo7aIq
Sounding Code Red: Electing the Trump Resistance
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‘Roseanne’ Is Gone, but the Culture That Gave Her a Show Isn’t
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Tuesday 29 May 2018
The Equestrian Coach Who Minted Olympians, and Left a Trail of Child Molestation
By SARAH MASLIN NIR from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2GY4cK8
Did the Trump Administration Separate Immigrant Children From Parents and Lose Them?
By AMY HARMON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2sfoASr
Catholic School Rejected Its Gay Valedictorian’s Speech. So He Gave It With a Bullhorn.
By CHRISTINA CARON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2JcknIY
Monday 28 May 2018
U.S. and North Korean Officials Race to Resurrect Trump-Kim Meeting
By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and DAVID E. SANGER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2xhtFhY
In Britain, Austerity Is Changing Everything
By PETER S. GOODMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2L1kKU0
Sunday 27 May 2018
F.B.I.’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Stop Russia-Linked Malware
By LOUIS LUCERO II from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2GV9YMw
As Google Feeds Cats, Owl Lovers Cry Foul
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2J4Zgs7
News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines
By CHRIS STANFORD and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2s6I2AF
‘Reparations Happy Hour’ Invites White People to Pay for Drinks
By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IQ7AZi
Saturday 26 May 2018
At Trump Tower, Michael Cohen and Oligarch Discussed Russian Relations
By WILLIAM K. RASHBAUM, BEN PROTESS and MIKE McINTIRE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KS11Gc
Friday 25 May 2018
New top story from Time: Science Teacher Tackled Gunman Who Wounded 2 at Indiana Middle School, Student Says
A student at an Indiana middle school says he saw his science teacher tackle a fellow student who fired shots inside the classroom.
Seventh-grader Ethan Stonebraker says the class was taking a test at Noblesville West Middle School when the student walked in late, pulled out a gun and started firing.
He says the teacher “immediately ran at him, swatted a gun out of his hand and tackled him to the ground.” Stonebraker adds, “if it weren’t for him, more of us would have been injured for sure.”
The teacher and a student were injured in the shooting. Authorities didn’t have any information about their conditions.
SFGATE: Big rig fire, crash near Vallejo kills one, seriously injures another
Big rig fire, crash near Vallejo kills one, seriously injures another
Published on May 25, 2018 at 10:24PM by By Sophie Haigney
A big rig on fire and subsequent car crash on Interstate 80 near Vallejo left one person dead and another with major injuries, officials said. The big rig caught fire around 1:21 a.m. near the intersection of I-80 and the Pomona Street off-ramp, said Sgt. Robert Nacke, a California Highway Patrol spokesman. “One party was airlifted to John Muir hospital,” he said. “There’s been a big clean-up effort.” In the traffic that ensued after the fire, there was a fatal crash around 3:55 a.m., involving another big rig and a smaller unknown vehicle, according to CHP. Nacke said that the driver of the second vehicle died from injuries on the scene.
Published on May 25, 2018 at 10:24PM by By Sophie Haigney
A big rig on fire and subsequent car crash on Interstate 80 near Vallejo left one person dead and another with major injuries, officials said. The big rig caught fire around 1:21 a.m. near the intersection of I-80 and the Pomona Street off-ramp, said Sgt. Robert Nacke, a California Highway Patrol spokesman. “One party was airlifted to John Muir hospital,” he said. “There’s been a big clean-up effort.” In the traffic that ensued after the fire, there was a fatal crash around 3:55 a.m., involving another big rig and a smaller unknown vehicle, according to CHP. Nacke said that the driver of the second vehicle died from injuries on the scene.
Concerned by Trump, Some Republicans Quietly Align With Democrats
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Charged With Rape, Weinstein Posts $1 Million Bail and Surrenders Passport
By BENJAMIN MUELLER and ALAN FEUER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2GNixZZ
SFGATE: Muni train derails to halt SF subway service in the Castro
Muni train derails to halt SF subway service in the Castro
Published on May 25, 2018 at 08:21PM by By Sophie Haigney
Muni’ s subway service was blocked Friday morning at Castro Street due to a train derailment, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said. Shuttles will be running from West Portal to Church Station while the delay persists, and officials encouraged commuters to take Muni Metro alternatives, like the F-Market and Wharves, to travel along Market Street. “Crews working to clear the train, but delay could last through rush hour,” the SFMTA said on Twitter. The subway is running from Church to Embarcadero, said Paul Rose, a Muni spokesman. The N Judah and J Church lines are unaffected. Sophie Haigney is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.
Published on May 25, 2018 at 08:21PM by By Sophie Haigney
Muni’ s subway service was blocked Friday morning at Castro Street due to a train derailment, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said. Shuttles will be running from West Portal to Church Station while the delay persists, and officials encouraged commuters to take Muni Metro alternatives, like the F-Market and Wharves, to travel along Market Street. “Crews working to clear the train, but delay could last through rush hour,” the SFMTA said on Twitter. The subway is running from Church to Embarcadero, said Paul Rose, a Muni spokesman. The N Judah and J Church lines are unaffected. Sophie Haigney is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.
SFGATE: Tractor-trailer fire on I-880 causes severe traffic near Oakland
Tractor-trailer fire on I-880 causes severe traffic near Oakland
Published on May 25, 2018 at 07:38PM by By Sophie Haigney
A tractor-trailer caught fire early Friday morning and shut down lanes to cause severe traffic on northbound Interstate 880 just south of Oakland, officials said. The California Highway Patrol issued a severe traffic alert at 6:17 a.m. and the right lane remains closed as of 7 a.m. The trailer caught fire around 3:30 a.m., according to the CHP. The tractor detached from the trailer, which then became fully engulfed in flames to close all lanes. Several lanes were reopened as of 7:00 a.m., but the right lane remained closed and CHP had no estimated time for it to reopen. Authorities advised drivers to use alternate routes.
Published on May 25, 2018 at 07:38PM by By Sophie Haigney
A tractor-trailer caught fire early Friday morning and shut down lanes to cause severe traffic on northbound Interstate 880 just south of Oakland, officials said. The California Highway Patrol issued a severe traffic alert at 6:17 a.m. and the right lane remains closed as of 7 a.m. The trailer caught fire around 3:30 a.m., according to the CHP. The tractor detached from the trailer, which then became fully engulfed in flames to close all lanes. Several lanes were reopened as of 7:00 a.m., but the right lane remained closed and CHP had no estimated time for it to reopen. Authorities advised drivers to use alternate routes.
New top story from Time: Fiat Chrysler Is Recalling 4.8 Million Cars Because Their Cruise Control Can Get Stuck Turned On
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV recalled about 4.8 million U.S. vehicles to fix a software glitch that could lead to cruise control staying on, despite a driver’s attempt to deactivate the system.
The safety campaign involves Ram pickups, Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee sport utility vehicles and several Chrysler and Dodge brand models, according to a company statement. The Italian-American automaker said it’s unaware of any injuries or accidents related to the flaw.
Fiat Chrysler’s U.S. shares extended their decline in early trading, falling as much as 3.9 percent, and were down 2.2 percent as of 8:56 a.m. in New York.
Bombing at Ontario Indian Restaurant Leaves 15 Injured
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Trump’s Gamble Hits Reality Check in North Korea Negotiations
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Thursday 24 May 2018
How a 4-Hour Battle Between Russian Mercenaries and U.S. Commandos Unfolded in Syria
By THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF from NYT World https://ift.tt/2s5xjXf
Trump Pulls Out of North Korea Summit Meeting with Kim Jong-un
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SFGATE: Flooding causes severe traffic on busy South Bay freeways
Flooding causes severe traffic on busy South Bay freeways
Published on May 24, 2018 at 06:54PM by By Sophie Haigney
Flooding prompted a severe traffic alert on southbound Interstate 280 and southbound Highway 87 near San Jose, officials said. “A large pool of water” was first reported just after 4:00 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP issued the traffic alert after the connector ramps were shut down. The right lanes on southbound 280 and 87 were closed as of 6:20 a.m. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and there is no estimated time to reopen the roadway. Sophie Haigney is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: sophie.haigney@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @SophieHaigney
Published on May 24, 2018 at 06:54PM by By Sophie Haigney
Flooding prompted a severe traffic alert on southbound Interstate 280 and southbound Highway 87 near San Jose, officials said. “A large pool of water” was first reported just after 4:00 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP issued the traffic alert after the connector ramps were shut down. The right lanes on southbound 280 and 87 were closed as of 6:20 a.m. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and there is no estimated time to reopen the roadway. Sophie Haigney is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: sophie.haigney@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @SophieHaigney
Wednesday 23 May 2018
President Trump Can’t Block People on Twitter, Federal Judge Rules
SFGATE: Judge: President can't block critics on Twitter
Judge: President can't block critics on Twitter
Published on May 23, 2018 at 11:11PM by
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political speech. Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald (rees BUHK'-wahld) in Manhattan issued the written decision Wednesday. In ruling, she said no government official — including the president — is above the law. The case was brought last July by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and seven individuals blocked by Trump after criticizing the Republican president. After a hearing this year, the judge had suggested that Trump mute rather than block some of his critics. At the time, a Justice Department attorney agreed that muting would enable Trump to avoid a tweet he doesn't want to read.
Published on May 23, 2018 at 11:11PM by
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political speech. Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald (rees BUHK'-wahld) in Manhattan issued the written decision Wednesday. In ruling, she said no government official — including the president — is above the law. The case was brought last July by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and seven individuals blocked by Trump after criticizing the Republican president. After a hearing this year, the judge had suggested that Trump mute rather than block some of his critics. At the time, a Justice Department attorney agreed that muting would enable Trump to avoid a tweet he doesn't want to read.
How the Mueller Investigation Could Play Out for Trump
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Denmark Minister Calls Fasting Muslims ‘a Danger’ in Ramadan
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Why You Should Stop Being So Hard on Yourself
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Philip Roth, Towering Novelist Who Explored Lust, Jewish Life and America, Dies at 85
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Tuesday 22 May 2018
How One Company Scammed Silicon Valley. And How It Got Caught.
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Monday 21 May 2018
Meghan Markle and the Bicultural Blackness of the Royal Wedding
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Trump Grappling With Risks of Proceeding With North Korea Meeting
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SFGATE: Kerr gets just one pregame question from room full of reporters
Kerr gets just one pregame question from room full of reporters
Published on May 21, 2018 at 05:01AM by By Bruce Jenkins
It’s hard to recall a less informative press conference than the one coach Steve Kerr held before Sunday night’s Game 3 of the Warriors-Houston series. It wasn’t Kerr’s fault; he was more than ready to speak at length. But perhaps we’ve reached the point where there’s nothing left to say — just play the game, already. With the interview room packed with writers both local and national, Kerr stepped to the podium at about 3:15 p.m. He got a question that was so impossibly vague, he could barely muster an answer. And then ... nothing. The room fell silent. “That was awesome,” said a smiling Kerr as he stood up and walked back to the locker room.
Published on May 21, 2018 at 05:01AM by By Bruce Jenkins
It’s hard to recall a less informative press conference than the one coach Steve Kerr held before Sunday night’s Game 3 of the Warriors-Houston series. It wasn’t Kerr’s fault; he was more than ready to speak at length. But perhaps we’ve reached the point where there’s nothing left to say — just play the game, already. With the interview room packed with writers both local and national, Kerr stepped to the podium at about 3:15 p.m. He got a question that was so impossibly vague, he could barely muster an answer. And then ... nothing. The room fell silent. “That was awesome,” said a smiling Kerr as he stood up and walked back to the locker room.
Sunday 20 May 2018
SFGATE: Bay to Breakers kicks off in San Francisco
Bay to Breakers kicks off in San Francisco
Published on May 20, 2018 at 08:36PM by By Annie Ma and Jill Tucker
Some, as usual, were naked. Others decided it was a good idea to run the annual Bay to Breakers 12 kilometers Sunday as a unicorn, a gorilla, dinosaur, superhero or whatever else suited their only-in-San-Francisco fancy. And there were the outliers dressed as runners. But as runners filtered to the starting area, the bag on Jim Doxsee’s head drew stares — not an easy feat in a crowd of an estimated 50,000. Doxsee, 55, of Pleasanton, wore a paper grocery bag that said “Trump is president so I’m ashamed” written on the back and front, with a cutout for his face.
Published on May 20, 2018 at 08:36PM by By Annie Ma and Jill Tucker
Some, as usual, were naked. Others decided it was a good idea to run the annual Bay to Breakers 12 kilometers Sunday as a unicorn, a gorilla, dinosaur, superhero or whatever else suited their only-in-San-Francisco fancy. And there were the outliers dressed as runners. But as runners filtered to the starting area, the bag on Jim Doxsee’s head drew stares — not an easy feat in a crowd of an estimated 50,000. Doxsee, 55, of Pleasanton, wore a paper grocery bag that said “Trump is president so I’m ashamed” written on the back and front, with a cutout for his face.
SFGATE: People who live on Bay to Breakers route share horror stories, tips and how they cope
People who live on Bay to Breakers route share horror stories, tips and how they cope
Published on May 15, 2018 at 04:30PM by Alix Martichoux, SFGATE
Published on May 15, 2018 at 04:30PM by Alix Martichoux, SFGATE
Bay to Breakers is coming back in San Francisco. Is it a beloved tradition or a drunken nuisance? We asked those who live along the route what they think about the race, how to celebrate it, and how to avoid it.
Houston Police Chief Says He Has ‘Hit Rock Bottom’ on Gun Rights Arguments
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Trump Jr. and Other Aides Met With Gulf Emissary Offering Help to Win Election
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Texas Shooting Suspect Had Message for Classmates: ‘You Will Pay,’ Witnesses Say
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Saturday 19 May 2018
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Wed, a New Era Dawns
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In Familiar Cycle, Trump Laments Texas School Shooting and Vows Action
By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IsbKdU
Meghan Markle’s Wedding Dress Was Made for a Person, Not a Princess
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White House Keeps Details of Melania Trump’s Health Under Wraps
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Royal Wedding Live: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Married
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Meghan Markle: 10 Things to Know About the Royal-to-Be
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SFGATE: Officer says only 3 survivors in Cuba plane crash
Officer says only 3 survivors in Cuba plane crash
Published on May 19, 2018 at 12:16AM by
HAVANA (AP) — The Latest on the plane crash in Havana (all times local): 2:30 p.m. A military officer tells reporters that there appears to have been only three survivors in critical condition after a Boeing 737 crashed on takeoff from Jose Marti International Airport in Havana on Friday with 104 passengers and nine crew aboard. The officer declined to provide his name and other officials declined to confirm the figure. The plane came to rest in a yuca field where firefighters sprayed the charred fuselage with hoses. Officials said the plane was headed to the eastern city of Holguin when it crashed between the airport in southern Havana and the nearby town of Santiago de Las Vegas. The plane was operated by Cubana.
Published on May 19, 2018 at 12:16AM by
HAVANA (AP) — The Latest on the plane crash in Havana (all times local): 2:30 p.m. A military officer tells reporters that there appears to have been only three survivors in critical condition after a Boeing 737 crashed on takeoff from Jose Marti International Airport in Havana on Friday with 104 passengers and nine crew aboard. The officer declined to provide his name and other officials declined to confirm the figure. The plane came to rest in a yuca field where firefighters sprayed the charred fuselage with hoses. Officials said the plane was headed to the eastern city of Holguin when it crashed between the airport in southern Havana and the nearby town of Santiago de Las Vegas. The plane was operated by Cubana.
SFGATE: Cuban media: Plane crashes with 104 passengers aboard
Cuban media: Plane crashes with 104 passengers aboard
Published on May 18, 2018 at 11:35PM by By ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press
HAVANA (AP) — A Boeing 737 operated by state airline Cubana crashed on takeoff from Jose Marti International Airport in Havana on Friday with 104 passengers and nine crew aboard, coming to rest in a farm field where firefighters sprayed the charred fuselage with hoses. There was no immediate word on casualties. Officials said the plane was headed to the eastern city of Holguin when it crashed between the airport in southern Havana and the nearby town of Santiago de las Vegas. The plane lay in a field of yuca-root plants and appeared heavily damaged and burnt. Firefighters were trying to extinguish its smoldering remains.
Published on May 18, 2018 at 11:35PM by By ANDREA RODRIGUEZ, Associated Press
HAVANA (AP) — A Boeing 737 operated by state airline Cubana crashed on takeoff from Jose Marti International Airport in Havana on Friday with 104 passengers and nine crew aboard, coming to rest in a farm field where firefighters sprayed the charred fuselage with hoses. There was no immediate word on casualties. Officials said the plane was headed to the eastern city of Holguin when it crashed between the airport in southern Havana and the nearby town of Santiago de las Vegas. The plane lay in a field of yuca-root plants and appeared heavily damaged and burnt. Firefighters were trying to extinguish its smoldering remains.
Friday 18 May 2018
Santa Fe, Texas, School Shooting: At Least 8 Dead and Suspect in Custody
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