News for ‘San Francisco’
Yang punches ticket to San Francisco
Minn. - Y.E. Yang waded in rewards for his impressive display Sunday, beyond the $1.35 million headed into his bank account. He also gained everlasting renown as the first Asian player to win a men’s major and the first player, period, to chase down Tiger…
Don’t miss: San Francisco Opera
San Francisco Opera: Tenor Marco Berti, about to take the stage at the War Memorial Opera House as Manrico in Verdi’s “Il Trovatore,” warms up with a free program of Italian opera selections at Stern Grove, ranging from Puccinian chestnuts to rarer exerpts by…
THE BEST WAY TO SAN FRANCISCO
If you go NAVIGATING S.F. Ferries: Five ferry companies run boats from the Ferry Building, connecting to Sausalito and Larkspur (which take you near the Golden Gate Bridge); Oakland and Alameda (which take you under the Bay Bridge); Angel Island State Park and Vallejo. Except for the $13 Vallejo ride, most fares are less than $10 for an adult one-way. For list of ferry services with links: www.watertransit.org .
South of San Francisco: Sun, sand, seafood and shopping
MONTEREY, Calif. — On a sunny Saturday, Cannery Row’s tourists are packed as tightly as the sardines that were once canned here.
NFL: San Francisco 17, Denver 16
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15 (UPI) — Rookie fullback Brit Miller scored two touchdowns Friday, and San Francisco spoiled a late two-point conversion attempt to edge Denver 17-16.
Check In, Check Out: Hotel Review: Stanford Court in San Francisco
This renovated hotel is set near the top of Nob Hill in a gorgeous old building.
Two killed at toll booth outside San Francisco
Authorities say someone fired a shotgun at a toll booth near a heavily traveled bridge north of San Francisco.
Dodgers’ Ramirez is no San Francisco treat
SAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to rivalries, Manny Ramirez qualifies as an expert.
MLB: LA Dodgers 4, San Francisco 2
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11 (UPI) — Matt Kemp’s fourth-inning three-run double and a strong performance by Hiroki Kuroda helped the Los Angeles Dodgers beat San Francisco 4-2.




