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# san-francisco - Sunday 19 May, 2013
50 years ago, these last prisoners left Alcatraz forever
These archive pictures show the final working hours of one of the world’s most notorious jails.
# san-francisco - Monday 6 May, 2013
Five die after bridal shower limousine bursts into flames
A newly-wed woman and four members of her bridal shower died after their rented limousine caught fire en route to a party in California celebrating her wedding.
# san-francisco - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Taoiseach visiting Silicon Valley, San Francisco and Seattle as US trip continues
The west coast trip is part of his St Patrick’s Day programme.
# san-francisco - Monday 4 February, 2013
‘Just short’ — Check out the front page of today’s San Francisco Chronicle
It’s the morning after the night before for the 49ers.
# san-francisco - Sunday 23 December, 2012
POT: A history of marijuana
Washington State and Colorado in the US voted to legalise the drug’s use last month – but what happened in the States before pot went ‘proper’?
# san-francisco - Monday 26 November, 2012
NFL player tweets X-ray of his broken finger ‘to prove he didn’t commit a penalty
‘How could I hold with a finger broken in half?’
# san-francisco - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
San Francisco sheds part of free-spirit by banning public nudity
If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some clothes.
# san-francisco - Sunday 28 October, 2012
World Series: Giants on the verge of title after blanking Tigers
Ryan Vogelsong, Tim Lincecum and Sergio Romo combined to deliver a shut-out for San Francisco.
# san-francisco - Tuesday 23 October, 2012
Derry makes the Lonely Planet’s Top 10 best cities for 2013
The Northern Ireland city has been chosen as the UK’s City of Culture next year. Find out where else made the cut…
Baseball: Giants oust reigning champs to reach World Series
San Francisco will now play for the biggest prize in the sport, starting tomorrow night, against the Detroit Tigers.
# san-francisco - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Major Chevron refinery fire forces San Francisco Bay residents indoors
One refinery worker sustained minor injuries after fire broke out at Chevron plant in Richmond yesterday evening.
# san-francisco - Thursday 26 July, 2012
Twitter warns spoof account owner that his details will be revealed
The account is a parody of the head of publishing group Northcliffe Media, which is owned by the Daily Mail’s parent company.
# san-francisco - Thursday 28 June, 2012
Google glasses take a dive
Google tested its new eye wear with a skydive, streaming live video during the jump.
# san-francisco - Tuesday 19 June, 2012
In the swing: Major breakthrough brings Simpson front and centre
Casual fans may not have known Webb Simpson before his US Open win on Sunday but he can no longer be ignored, writes Neil Cullen in this week’s column.
# san-francisco - Monday 18 June, 2012
VIDEO: A bird-man crashed the trophy ceremony at the US Open
Webb Simpson’s post-victory interview was interrupted by a man squawking loudly.
As it happened: US Open, day 4
Could Graeme McDowell ensure that the US Open title stayed in Northern Ireland for a third successive year? Check out our stroke-by-stroke coverage of the final round.
# san-francisco - Wednesday 13 June, 2012
Woods, Mickelson ready to renew rivalry at US Open
Woods and Mickelson will play with Masters champion Bubba Watson for the first two rounds at The Olympic Club. No pressure, then.
# san-francisco - Tuesday 12 June, 2012
14-year-old Zhang to become youngest US Open competitor
Paul Casey’s withdrawal means the Chinese teenager will take to the field at the Olympic Club.
In The Swing: The course with a history of upsets
San Francisco’s Olympic Club, which will host the US Open this week, is known as a graveyard for the world’s best golfers.
# san-francisco - Monday 28 May, 2012
Clarke pulls out of US Open with injury
The British Open champion’s next appearance is likely to be at Royal Portrush as he has also decided to give the Nordea Masters a miss.
# san-francisco - Sunday 27 May, 2012
Archive Feat of Engineering Pic of the Day
It’s 75 years since the Golden Gate Bridge opened in San Francisco.
# san-francisco - Thursday 24 May, 2012
LA bans plastic… bags not surgery
Ten years after Ireland issued a plastic bag tax, the land of plastic fantastics plans to phase them out.
# san-francisco - Saturday 19 May, 2012
Vending machine doles out mountain bikes and surfboards to chuffed Americans
The British Columbia tourist board came up with a unique way to tempt sports lovers and outdoor enthusiasts north of the border.
# san-francisco - Thursday 19 April, 2012
Number crunch: Rory needs a big two months to hold on to Number 1 spot
McIlroy was a summer-time bloomer in 2010 and 2011 and only a similar vein of form will stave off Luke Donald
# san-francisco - Wednesday 18 April, 2012
In pictures: the San Francisco earthquake of 1906
The severe early-morning quake sparked a major blaze throughout the city, devastating homes and businesses.
# san-francisco - Monday 16 April, 2012
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things to know this morning…
Two Irish men missing after US yacht accident
The US Coast Guard has suspended the search for survivors after tragedy hit the Full Crew Farallones Race and members on board the Low Speed Chase were swept from their boat.
# san-francisco - Saturday 7 April, 2012
Twitter files lawsuit against spammers
The social networking company said it is suing five persistent spambots in an attempt to crack down on the high volume of spam encountered by users.
# san-francisco - Tuesday 27 March, 2012
Operation Midnight Climax: how the CIA secretly sent citizens on acid trips
It sounds like a wild conspiracy theory, or film script, but recently declassified documents exposes more about the bizarre project.
# san-francisco - Tuesday 20 March, 2012
It’s official: Manning signs for Denver Broncos
The 35-year-old quarterback has signed a five-year, $96 million contract.
# san-francisco - Saturday 17 March, 2012
In pics: How you spent St Patrick’s Day from Auckland to Dingle
We asked you what you did for Patrick’s Day – and here’s what you told us.
# san-francisco - Wednesday 7 March, 2012
Here’s your iPad 3 rumour round-up ahead of Apple’s expected unveiling
Will this evening’s Apple event reveal the next iPad?
# san-francisco - Tuesday 28 February, 2012
Apple expected to unveil iPad 3 at event next week
Invitations were sent to the news media today with it widely anticipated that the latest version of Apple’s hugely successful tablet will be unveiled.
# san-francisco - Tuesday 21 February, 2012
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
Your nightly news round-up of the day’s biggest stories…
# san-francisco - Saturday 10 December, 2011
I left my heart in San Francisco: watch how the 2011 All-Star game unfolded
Thirty of the game’s best players took a break from the distractions of California to play an exhibition game. Here’s the best bits.
# san-francisco - Wednesday 30 November, 2011
California Dreamin’: Hurlers hit San Fran for All-Star tour
Liam Sheedy and Davy Fitz will take charge of the side for Sunday’s exhibition game in California.
# san-francisco - Tuesday 15 November, 2011
22-year-old founder of social networking site found dead
Ilya Zhitomirskiy set up Diaspora with three other New York University students in 2010 as an ‘anti-Facebook’.
# san-francisco - Thursday 3 November, 2011
Hang 11: Kelly Slater takes another world surfing title
Legendary surfer from Cocoa Beach, Florida only needed to win his third round heat against Australian Daniel Ross at the Rip Curl Pro Search San Francisco to be crowned champion.
# san-francisco - Tuesday 25 October, 2011
Man trapped in kid’s swing for nine hours has to be cut free
The unidentified man did not sustain any life-threatening injures but what about the embarrassment?
# san-francisco - Sunday 25 September, 2011
Nude-in protests in San Francisco over public nudity restrictions
A city supervisor has proposed introducing restrictions on public nudity, including requiring people to cover-up while in restaurants.
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