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San Francisco before the earthquake

This seven-minute film taken from the front of a San Francisco streetcar going the length of Market Street toward the Ferry Building is said to have been shot four days before the earthquake and fire of 1906, and to have survived because it was sent by train to New York for processing before the quake. [...]

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San Francisco before the earthquake

How to get from SFO to the Oakland Airport

Most people would probably take BART and the Oakland International Airport connector shuttle. (The trip takes about 45 minutes and costs around $10.) But Delta Airlines offers a new option. Their “Weekly Fare Specials” newsletters alerts travelers to the special fare of $69 from SFO to OAK. You will go through Salt Lake City, where you will [...]

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How to get from SFO to the Oakland Airport

Spare the Air

If we are so concerning about sparing the air, why don’t we hold Chevron and the Port of Oakland to a higher standard? AROUND THE BAYSan Francisco Presidio in 1887 This image of the presidio in 1887 comes from the public library's historical photographs collec...QM2 Arrives in San FranciscoWhile most of the U.S. was watching the Superbowl, [...]

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Terror map of San Francisco

By David Enos AROUND THE BAYFriday roundupTravels in virtual NoCal "Gap founder's amazing art collection may leave San Francisco" : Plus, ...Women’s Guide to San FranciscoGirlfriend Getaways offers tips for women on nightlife, restaurants, shopping, and siteseeing in San...San Francisco neighborhoods Dreamworld.org has a good overview of San Francisco neighborhoods, with some comment under the h...Post from Frisco [...]

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Criminal

I am hereby calling for a criminal investigation of CalTrans and the Bay Bridge repair contractor, C.C. Myers Inc. It’s a miracle the failure of the bridge repair did not kill several people, less than two months after the original repair work. Blaming yesterday’s moderate breeze — in the 20-30 mph range around the bridge — [...]

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Criminal

Governor says “screw SF”

I’m back from vacation, just in time to find that governor Arnold has sent a not very subtle message to the city by the bay, and the California legislature. As reported in the Guardian’s online site, the governor sent the following letter accompanying his veto of a bill sponsored by SF Assemblyman Tom Ammiano that [...]

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Governor says “screw SF”

Back soon

Frisco Vista is taking some time off. Back soon. AROUND THE BAYBackI was siderailed by a medical issue, but now I'm back and blogging. .Dog, cat, ratA designer I've been working with on a book project reported today that he saw a guy in downtown San...Love (now get back to work)Here's a belated valentine for back-to-work day [...]

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Friday roundup

Travels in virtual NoCal Critiquing the Asian : The museum provides a forum for discussion Autumn exhibits bring the bling : What’s up next Top 7 hikes in Marin County : Happy trails to you Cyclists get a new path : Across the Benicia Bridge Burrito Justice : Cool SF site, good photos Eating for the farmers : Event Sept. 1 Farm [...]

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Photo Wednesday: Muir Woods

Today's image of shafts of sunlight cutting through tall redwoods along a Muir Woods hiking trail comes from vgm8383's photostream. This is an HDR (high dynamic range) photo -- a technique that combines multiple exposures to give a greater range of tonal detail. It worked pretty well in this instance because Muir Woods is surprisingly dark (test it with a light meter if you don't believe me), and the light is very green.

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San Francisco Presidio in 1887

This image of the presidio in 1887 comes from the public library’s historical photographs collection. Of interest are the small trees (today a large grove or forest) that punctuate the landscape. It is easy from this photo to picture how spare the sandy Pacific reaches of the city once were. The photograph is attributed to [...]

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San Francisco Presidio in 1887