Workers retrofitting Bay Bridge find crack that could keep SF-Oakland link closed on TuesdaySAN FRANCISCO — The 73-year-old bridge that carries commuters between San Francisco and the heavily populated cities to its east could remain closed for a fifth day as crews race to repair a crack in a steel link that holds up part of the span, a state transportation official said Sunday. Workers doing retrofit on closed SF Bay Bridge find crack that could extend shutdownSAN FRANCISCO — Crews working on a seismic retrofit of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge on Saturday found what authorities called a “significant crack” in the eastern span that could keep the California landmark closed beyond a planned holiday weekend shutdown. Bravado, mental illness or both? Garrido’s recent actions factored into arrestSAN FRANCISCO — In the days before his arrest, cracks showed in the elaborate facade authorities say Phillip Garrido built to conceal the girl he kidnapped, raped and imprisoned — and those cracks were of Garrido’s own making. Calif. corrections worker charged with sexually abusing wifeSAN FRANCISCO — A Northern California corrections worker was charged Friday with sexually abusing his immigrant wife. Amazon offers replacement of Kindle owners’ deleted Orwell books or $30 gift certificateSAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com Inc. is offering free books or $30 to Kindle customers whose copies of the George Orwell novels “1984″ and “Animal Farm” were deleted from their electronic reading devices in July. LTX Credence shares rise after Needham analyst upgrades stock to ’strong buy’SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of LTX Credence Corp. climbed Friday after a Needham Co. analyst upgraded the chip testing equipment maker to “strong buy,” saying its fiscal fourth-quarter results were strong and it is poised to see revenue growth going into 2010. California town where girl allegedly held for years is no stranger to sex offendersANTIOCH, Calif. — At least three other registered sex offenders live within a block or two of the Northern California home where Phillip Garrido allegedly imprisoned Jaycee Lee Dugard for nearly two decades. Police: Garrido arrested in 1972 on suspicion of raping 14-year-old at motel; charges droppedSAN FRANCISCO — Another allegation of sexual abuse emerged Thursday against kidnapping suspect Phillip Garrido, when Antioch police disclosed he was arrested nearly 40 years ago on suspicion of drugging and raping a 14-year-old girl. Federal judge orders MLB drug evidence preserved until gov’t decides on Supreme Court appealSAN FRANCISCO — A federal appellate judge has ordered the preservation of all evidence that allegedly shows 104 Major League Baseball players tested positive for steroids in 2003. Private online stock exchange SharesPost to let companies look for funding through its siteSAN FRANCISCO — Since June, a Web site called SharesPost has been helping a small pool of qualified buyers and sellers trade shares in fast-growing startups that have not yet gone public. Now, the private stock exchange is hoping those same startups will use its site to search for funding. Freed US reporters say soldiers ‘violently dragged’ them across frozen river into North KoreaSAN FRANCISCO — Two American television reporters imprisoned in North Korea for months say communist soldiers “violently dragged” them back when they returned to Chinese soil after briefly crossing into the reclusive country. Inside a monster’s mind: Details of kidnap suspect revealedSAN FRANCISCO - As police continued their search Tuesday of properties owned or managed by kidnap suspect Phillip Garrido, many mysteries remained about the man whom neighbourhood kids called “Creepy Phil”. Kidnapped woman’s kids thought she was their sisterSAN FRANCISCO - The daughters of kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard thought she was their sister and were never told she was abducted by their father when she was 11, a Dugard family representative said Tuesday. Journalists held in North Korea say guards grabbed them on Chinese soilSAN FRANCISCO — The two American television reporters imprisoned in North Korea for 4 1/2 months said Tuesday that they never intended to cross a frozen river into the communist country. Jacobs Engineering to build San Francisco hospital able to withstand earthquakesPASADENA, Calif. — Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. said Tuesday it has received a contract for management services for construction of a San Francisco hospital better able to withstand California’s earthquakes. Prosecutors won’t file charges against man in disappearance of disabled California childSAN FRANCISCO — Criminal charges will not be filed against a man who was arrested on suspicion of killing his disabled foster child, authorities said Tuesday. Suspect in Dugard kidnapping raised no red flags among customers, despite odd behaviorSAN FRANCISCO — To those who did business with him, Phillip Garrido was a quirky printing company owner who produced business cards, brochures and flyers for people in his town. His main source of help was a young soft-spoken woman he introduced as his daughter. FBI agent: Couple ‘just did not come up on the radar screen’ in disappearance of Calif. girlSAN FRANCISCO — An FBI agent who spent 18 years on the Jaycee Lee Dugard case says the Antioch couple charged in her 1991 abduction were never considered suspects. AP group’s survey finds newspapers are sweeping out many younger workers in staff cutbacksSAN FRANCISCO — Cost-cutting newspapers are losing many of their youngest reporters, editors and photographers at the same time publishers are trying to break some of their old habits and learn new tricks on the Internet. Experts say kidnapped victims like Calif. girl stay with abductors out of fear, survival willSAN FRANCISCO — In the 18 years that Jaycee Lee Dugard allegedly spent captive in Phillip Garrido’s backyard, shielded from the world by trees, tarps, tents and tool sheds, she no doubt had a chance or two to tell someone the truth. Police agencies in California review open cases as more details of kidnapping case come forthANTIOCH, Calif. — Police on Saturday searched the home and property of a California couple charged with kidnapping a little girl 18 years ago, looking for evidence linking them to other open cases in the area, including the unsolved murders of prostitutes. California traffic controllers forced to use mobile phones during brief communications crashSAN FRANCISCO — Air traffic controllers in a major control center in California were reduced to using personal mobile phones to guide dozens of airplanes when the communications system crashed for several minutes Wednesday morning Authorities say alleged kidnapper fathered 2 children with woman missing 18 yearsDugard Kidnapping: Missing girl found after 18 years Police: Sex offender, wife arrested in 1991 kidnapping; victim has contacted policeSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Police say a convicted sex offender and his wife have been arrested in the kidnapping of an 11-year-old in 1991 who recently walked into a Northern California police station. OpenTable files registration statement for stockholders to sell 3.3 million sharesSAN FRANCISCO — OpenTable Inc. said on Wednesday it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to offer 3.3 million more shares owned by current shareholders. Review: Yes, you can ditch your camera for a phone that also snaps high-quality photosSAN FRANCISCO — Pretty much any cell phone you’d buy today comes with a digital camera, but only a few are good enough to take the place of even a cheap point-and-shoot. Appeals court: Investigators wrong to seize list of major league players who tested positiveSAN FRANCISCO — The infamous list that tarnished America’s pastime and some of its biggest stars soon will be back in the hands of the Major League Baseball Players’ Union. Visa Inc. names Oliver Jenkyn global head of strategy and corporate developmentSAN FRANCISCO — Visa Inc. on Wednesday announced the appointment of Oliver Jenkyn as the electronic payment network’s global head of strategy and corporate development. Williams-Sonoma raises full-year, third-quarter adjusted earnings forecastsSAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma Inc. raised its full-year and third-quarter adjusted profit outlooks Wednesday after its second-quarter adjusted results topped Wall Street’s expectations. Williams-Sonoma profit drops on charges; raises outlook, citing improved sales trendSAN FRANCISCO — Williams-Sonoma Inc. said Wednesday that its profit tumbled in the second quarter on charges related to underperforming stores and lower sales. |
Topics
Poll Loading ...Latest TweetsSan Francisco
Latest Friend FeedsSan Francisco
|
