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The San Francisco International Wine Competition, held each year in Santa Rosa, California is the world's largest event of its kind.

San Francisco Chronicle begins laying off employees to reduce costs before closing or selling out.

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The battle over Proposition 8 has moved to the California Supreme Court, and the first win is in favor of the measure.

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Health officials in San Francisco have made a startling discovery.

In the 1960s Paul Krassner dropped acid with Tim Leary, conspired with Abbie Hoffman and thumbed his nose at J. Edgar Hoover ... and is still alive to tell about it.

Recognition of Virginia wines at this year's SFCWC sends the wine world a clear message--Virginia is for Wine Lovers, particularly Viognier and Cabernet wines!

A federal grand jury Thursday indicted Barry Bonds, Major League Baseball's all-time homerun leader, for lying about his steroid use, filing a five count indictment.

One woman's journey through the lack of Japanese tradition and food in the United States.

According to several experts North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il has a personality disorder.

Some of the most vulnerable people are subjected to human rights abuses because they are powerless to resist.

The ordeals of kidnap victims such as Jaycee Dugard and Elizabeth Smart who were abducted, sexually assaulted and imprisoned by captors have drawn attention.

A Sacramento lawyer who represented BALCO president Victor Conte pled guilty to leaking confidential Grand Jury testimony taken during the MLB steroid investigation.

Burlesque is experiencing a revival of interest, here are a few places where you can learn the art of the strip tease.

A business advocacy group says that California's governing law is broken and needs a convention to fix it. Some argue that a convention may lead to unwanted changes.

Airport travelers in San Franciso and beyond can purchase certified carbon offsets, with money going toward programs to offset pollution from their flight.

Valentine's Day isn't the only time to bring out the wine and the romance -- transform even the most ordinary evening into an occasion with these food and wine pairings.

President Obama's plan to cut the mortgage interest tax deduction for couples who earn over $250,000 targets a benefit that many will be hard-pressed to say goodbye to.

Read on the status of healthcare in San Francisco. Healthcare organizations are working hard to prevent illness and disease, but that may not be enough.

How many of us carve out a Halloween pumpkin with the kids and then just toss out all the meat and pulp? And yet, there are many ways to cook this colorful, tasty food.

Rob Griffin has been involved in the Washington wine scene since 1977. He and his wife Deborah Barnard have been making wines under their own label since 1983.

Readers who open this book will find themselves reading on even after the pages are gone.

Starting today you can book tickets to travel between LA (Los Angeles) and six major cities using the internet for as low as $1 each way.

On May 15th, 2008 the polar bear became the first animal in history to be protected solely due to the impact of global warming.

Looking for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary adventure? A brush with fame cooking event? A simple how-to class at your local culinary school or inn? It's all here.

Watch your laptop. Nail it down. At least back the thing up. Laptop theft in coffee shops is increasing. Tips to prevent opportunistic notebook snatching.

Powerful words resonated through Barack Obama's inauguration day, when the politician took the oath of office as the United States' 44th president on Jan. 20, 2009.

What should have been a peaceful Saturday ferry ride turns deadly when a passenger opens fire as the boat is docking at the San Francisco waterfront.

The end of an era occurred when the Rocky Mountain News closed its doors on Friday, February 27, 2009.

Eat out at San Francisco's best restaurants while saving money the last two weeks of January 2009.

Check your local health food store for sugar replacements other than aspartame and saccharin.

Director David Fincher can now add Zodiac to his list of highly acclaimed directing achievements which include Alien 3, Se7en & Fight Club

The New York Times new local San Francisco edition will be followed by a similar venture in Chicago. Papers in both cities await the competitive impact of these moves.

A rash of brutal arson-murders and the missing son of a recent governor has the ladies of the Women's Murder Club very busy. Can these two sets of crimes be connected?

The new ABC series based on the James Patterson "Women's Murder Club" books is surprisingly well done, leaving viewers eager for next week's episode.

Taking the offensive, liberal Democrats have turned to partisan politics and indicated there's no need for Republican support to pass a comprehensive health care bill.

From surfboards and sunglasses to dental chairs and drill bits, the world's eight largest economy is selling everything she can to get her financial house in order.

On Election Day, Californians will vote to eliminate same-sex marriage or keep it legal. Here's why Prop 8 is the hot-button issue among LGBT voters this year.

On Election Day, Californians will vote to eliminate same-sex marriage or keep it legal. Here's why Prop 8 is the hot-button issue among LGBT voters this year.

Charles Creek wines showcase the exceptional quality of the region at incredible value.

In the last three years, three cult classic horror films have been remade: Black Christmas, Halloween and Prom Night. How do they hold up against the originals?

The Kansas City Royals must answer a question, "What caused the increase in Jose Guillen's power?"

Since its publication in 1885, this novel by Samuel Clemens has been the subject of controversy and censorship.

Just as the New Year brings change, it is also a new opportunity to update your vocabulary with cool new words to use in 2009.

Newspaper circulation continues to fall as readers turn to the Internet for the news and information that was once provided by the daily print editions..

The November 5, 2008 New York Times issue featuring president-elect Barack Obama is selling briskly on eBay. Post-election newspaper prices continue to escalate.

Irish Coffee was born in the 1940s when an airport chef made a warm concoction for cold and weary passengers heading to and from the Continent on the famous Flying Boats.

California same-sex couples can now get a marriage license, but rights are limited in other states and may end in California if the marriage amendment passes in November.

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