News 2008-06-17 Andanh.com

Wave of weddings for Bay Area same-sex couples Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:26:35 PDT
Uttering the two simple words "I do," dozens of same-sex couples were wed in the Bay Area on Monday evening as California became the second state in the nation to grant marriage rights to gay men and lesbians. County clerks braced for an even bigger rush of...

Chinese media say flood death toll at 169 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:54:31 PDT
China's state-run media say flooding has killed 169 people in 20 provinces and the western region of Xinjiang. The China Daily newspaper and Xinhua News Agency reported the figure Tuesday as forecasters warned that heavy rain in the forecast for the next...

Same-sex weddings start with union of elderly San Francisco couple Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:35:21 PDT
Cheers filled San Francisco's City Hall shortly after 5 p.m. as longtime lesbian activists Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin, partners for more than 50 years, began their second wedding - and their first legal union. Mayor Gavin Newsom, who officiated the ceremony...

Killer dad said he had to 'get the demons' out Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:15:05 PDT
A 27-year-old grocery store worker who police say punched and kicked his 2-year-old son to death on a country road calmly told motorists who stopped at the scene that he had to "get the demons" out of the boy, two witnesses said Monday. Sergio Casian Aguiar...

Groups ask court to halt gender-neutral marriage licenses Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:25:13 PDT
A conservative legal group asked a Sacramento court Monday to order the California agency that oversees marriages to stop issuing gender-neutral marriage licenses. The filing came just hours before the state Supreme Court's decision legalizing gay marriage...

McClatchy slashes 1,400 jobs in cost-cutting drive Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:53:59 PDT
McClatchy Co., the No. 3 newspaper company in the country, said Monday it is slashing 1,400 jobs in the latest effort to cut costs amid rapidly dwindling advertising revenues. The cuts represent about 10 percent of the company's work force. McClatchy, which...

Honda rolls out new zero-emission car Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:32:43 PDT
Honda's new zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell car rolled off a Japanese production line Monday and is headed to Southern California, where Hollywood is already abuzz over the latest splash in green motoring. The FCX Clarity, which runs on hydrogen and...

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:07:04 PDT
Enola Kirk, 66 There are lots of women like Enola Kirk of Menlo Park - single in their 60s, with little or no money in the bank and nothing but Social Security to pay for retirement. In Kirk's case, Social Security amounts to only about $700 a month because...

Comfortable retirement a fading dream for many Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Ruth Britton enjoys her part-time work as a college instructor. But, at 69, there are plenty of other things the Greenbrae resident would like to do - volunteer, write, take classes, travel. The problem is, with the cost of living rising and the value of her...

Tiger vs. Rocco: 18 More Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
- At exactly 5:51 p.m. on a sun-splashed Sunday along the Southern California coastline, Tiger Woods added another layer to his legend. He had played sluggishly throughout the final round of the 108th U.S. Open, struggling with his surgically repaired left...

Research illuminates how stem cells may work Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
UC Berkeley scientists are a step closer to understanding how a series of molecular switches can turn on or off the regenerative power of stem cells that normally build new muscle tissue after it has been damaged. The research, conducted on laboratory mice,...

Wildfires burn across Northern California Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Several wildfires burned across Northern California on Sunday, even as those closest to the Bay Area were winding down and residents in the Santa Cruz Mountains were allowed to return home. Firefighters turned the corner Sunday in getting control of the worst...

Muni officials search for cause of train crash Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
San Francisco Municipal Railway officials are investigating whether human or mechanical error caused an accident between two Muni trains Saturday that sent 12 people to the hospital, and said they expect to release more information about the crash Monday. A...

Palo Alto businessman leads the charge on mass-produced electric car Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Shai Agassi, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, pledges that he can beat the spiraling cost of gasoline with the world's first mass-produced electric car. In January, Israel's government endorsed the Palo Alto businessman's ambitious joint venture between his...

Man who killed sheriff's deputy had been drinking in park, police say Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A paroled convict with a history of violence was arrested Monday in the fatal shooting of a county sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop late Sunday. Deputies tracked 35-year-old Marco Antonio Topete to a wooded area near Dunnigan (Yolo County) off...

Ax-wielding man robs cell phone store Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:21:34 PDT
A tattooed, ax-wielding bandit staged a brazen noontime robbery of a Santa Rosa cell-phone store on Monday, escaping on foot and leaving a store clerk shaken but unharmed. Santa Rosa police sergeant Lisa Banayat said the robbery took place at 12:10 p.m. at a...

Man pleads no contest to sex charges Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:20:35 PDT
A former supervisor at San Mateo County's female juvenile detention center avoided trial today by pleading no contest to charges that he had sex with a 15-year-old girl who used to be a ward there. Carlos Alberto Ordonez, 25, of Daly City, reversed course as...

Women boxers challenge Afghan culture Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Concord resident Tareq Shawl Azim says he always knew he would one day return to his parents' country to make it a better place. Azim, whose parents left Afghanistan in 1979 after the Soviet invasion, boxed as a heavyweight at Fresno State, and has...

S.F.: A one-way plea for block on Elm Street Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
OFF THE MAP Confusing street in S.F.: It's a San Francisco street that doesn't exist - at least not on Google or MapQuest. Those two search engines show Elm Street between Franklin and Gough streets to be a dead end. It's not. Since the demise of the Central...

Missing Benicia mother, child found safe Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A missing Benicia mother and her 6-year-old son have been found safe at the home of a friend in Forestville, police said Monday. Tammy Elizabeth Franson, 39, and her son were reported missing on Thursday by her husband. Police on Monday afternoon appealed for...

Giants' How they scored 6/16 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:41:27 PDT
Tigers 2nd: With two outs, Thames homered to left. Tigers 1, Giants 0 Giants 2nd: With one out, Rowand was hit by a pitch, went to second on Bowker's single to center and scored on Aurilia's fielder's choice grounder and Hollimon's error. Giants 1, Tigers 1...

Bowker Blast Beats Tigers Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:41:27 PDT
John Bowker hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning to spoil Fernando Rodney's season debut, and the San Francisco Giants won their first interleague game in seven tries this year with an 8-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night....

Notebook: Draft pick needs to 'catch his breath' Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:41:27 PDT
Buster Posey's college season ended Monday when Florida State got eliminated in a 7-5 loss to Miami in the College World Series. Posey, the Giants' top pick in the June 5 draft, had four hits and finished his season with a .463 average, 26 homers and 93 RBIs...

Stanford Shut Down Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:16:21 PDT
Neb. - Stanford's inability to sustain its fast start Monday cost the Cardinal a chance to take control of its bracket at the College World Series. Georgia's bullpen shut down Stanford's offense after a three-run third inning, and the Bulldogs rallied for...

Gwen Knapp: Move over Jordan, Reed - Woods is king of pain Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:53:05 PDT
Still four major victories behind Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods surpassed Michael Jordan on Monday. Until Woods won the U.S. Open on the 91st hole, in a sudden-death playoff after a full-round playoff, he and Jordan stood side by side. They are the two most...

Raiders WR Javon Walker hospitalized in Las Vegas Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:40:30 PDT
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker was found unconscious on a Las Vegas street Monday after apparently being the victim of a robbery. Police spokesman Bill Cassell said in a statement that Walker was taken to a hospital with "significant injuries"...

Hole by hole at US Open playoff Monday Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:34:30 PDT
Hole-by-hole at the U.S. Open playoff Monday between Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate: NO. 1 Par 4, 448 yards Woods' tee shot found the fairway for the first time this week on a hole he double bogeyed three times in four rounds. His drive looked like it was...

A's On deck 6/16 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:45:54 PDT
TONIGHT Opponent: At Diamondbacks Time: 6:40 p.m. TV: CSNBA+ Pitchers: Duchscherer (6-4) vs. Webb (11-2) WEDNESDAY Opponent: At Diamondbacks Time: 6:40 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Blanton (3-9) vs. Haren (6-4) THURSDAY Opponent: At Diamondbacks Time: 12:40 p.m....

So far, so good for A's end of Haren deal Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:45:54 PDT
Sometimes, there's precious little history or subplot to recommend interleague series. Florida at Seattle? Cleveland at Colorado? But the A's go into Arizona tonight with plenty to spark discussion - namely the eight-player deal in December that sent Dan...

Notebook: Duchscherer ready to do an All-Star double Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:45:54 PDT
Three years ago, Justin Duchscherer was the A's All-Star representative, making the American League squad as a middle reliever. This year, Duchscherer could find himself representing Oakland again - this time as a starter, an unusual accomplishment. Only a...

Giants' On deck 6/16 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:45:54 PDT
TONIGHT Opponent: Tigers Time: 7:15 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Rogers (4-4) vs. Sanchez (6-3) WEDNESDAY Opponent: Tigers Time: 12:45 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Galarraga (6-2) vs. Zito (2-10) THURSDAY...

Ex-Santa Clara coach Davey joins Cardinal staff Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:45:53 PDT
Johnny Dawkins named former Santa Clara coach Dick Davey to his basketball coaching staff at Stanford on Monday. "Dick obviously brings a wealth of knowledge to our program and I feel he will be a tremendous addition to our staff," Dawkins said in a...

Cal's Anderson takes his shot in draft Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:45:53 PDT
Forward Ryan Anderson announced Monday that he will he forgo his final two years of eligibility at Cal and keep his name in the NBA draft, officially making it a new start for Bears basketball. This season will commence without 12-year coach Ben Braun, who...

Mediate pushes Wood beyond the limit Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:15:08 PDT
One year ago, Rocco Mediate did not even earn a spot in the U.S. Open field. That was especially frustrating for him because the 2007 tournament was held in Oakmont, Pa., not far from his native Greensburg, a suburb of Pittsburgh. So even though Mediate was...

Woods, finally, wins the Open Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:15:08 PDT
Tiger Woods offered a string of stunning shots and enduring images the previous four days at Torrey Pines. He pumped his fists when he made a preposterously long eagle putt, laughed sheepishly when a chip shot rattled into the hole and unleashed a primal...

Anderson Will Stay in NBA Draft Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:44:19 PDT
Forward Ryan Anderson announced Monday that he will he forgo his final two years of eligibility at Cal and keep his name in the NBA draft. Anderson, a 6-foot-10, 240-pounder from El Dorado Hills near Sacramento, will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. to...

Giants-A's How they score 6/15 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:07:06 PDT
Giants 3rd: Burriss doubled to center. Holm grounded out to third, Burriss to third. With two outs, Winn doubled to right, Burriss scored. Giants 1, A's 0 A's 4th: R. Sweeney singled to right. R. Sweeney tole second. With one out, Chavez singled to left, R....

U.S. OPEN NOTEBOOK: Fourth Round / Englishman Westwood misses playoff by a putt Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Lee Westwood was right there, on the verge of returning to Torrey Pines for today's playoff. Westwood reached the 72nd hole in the same position as Tiger Woods on Sunday, needing birdie to match Rocco Mediate's total of 1-under-par for the tournament....

COLLEGES / Anderson must pick: Cal or NBA Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
If Ryan Anderson knows the decision he's going to announce today, he hasn't let on to anyone - not even his family. Anderson, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward, has until 2 p.m. today to withdraw his name from the NBA draft and remain eligible to return to Cal...

Lakers send back champagne / Tall order: Win Games 6 and 7 at Boston Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Paul Pierce took the Boston Celtics to the brink of another improbable comeback and then let it slip out of his hands. The All-Star scored 38 points in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against Los Angeles on Sunday night, but twice in the final minutes let Kobe...

A'S ON DECK Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
TODAY OFF TUESDAY Opponent: At Diamondbacks Time: 6:40 p.m. TV: CSNBA+ Pitchers: Duchscherer (6-4) vs. Webb (11-2) WEDNESDAY Opponent: At Diamondbacks Time: 6:40 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Blanton (3-9) vs. Haren (6-4)...

Misch's demotion leaves team without long relief Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The Giants could have made an argument for keeping Pat Misch in San Francisco - because he was their only long reliever - and demoting one of their rookies. But manager Bruce Bochy said there was "no discussion" about sending down any pitcher besides Misch to...

GIANTS ON DECK Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
TONIGHT Opponent: Tigers Time: 7:15 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Verlander (3-9) vs. Lincecum (8-1) TUESDAY Opponent: Tigers Time: 7:15 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Rogers (4-4) vs. Sanchez (6-3) WEDNESDAY Opponent: Tigers Time: 12:45 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers:...

Street makes most of rare save opportunity Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Huston Street said that when the A's tacked on a run in the ninth inning Saturday night, he was starting to think they had something against him, because he hadn't had a save opportunity in more than two weeks. On Sunday, though, Street worked his third game...

Cardinals' Molina hurts neck Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was taken off the field on a stretcher with a brace around his neck after getting run over on a tag play in the ninth inning Sunday. Molina was taken to a hospital for evaluation of neck and back pain. Team spokesman Brian...

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES / Fresno State keeps rolling Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A Fresno State team that struggled to make it to the College World Series rewarded itself with an easy win in its first game here. Danny Muno, Alan Ahmady and Jordan Ribera launched three-run homers and the Bulldogs' surprising postseason run continued Sunday...

Earnhardt Jr. finally wins / Fuel gamble pays dividends, ends lengthy drought Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is enjoying that old winning feel and doesn't much care what his detractors have to say about it. "I can understand how it might look, especially if you're not Dale Jr. fans," Earnhardt said Sunday after ending a 76-race winless streak by...

Nadal's breakthrough / First grass title for world No. 2; Federer also wins Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
If Rafael Nadal needed a lift going into Wimbledon, it came Sunday when he picked up his first career grass-court title, defeating Novak Djokovic 7-6 (5), 7-5 in the Queen's Club final in London. To appreciate the accomplishment: Nadal became the first...

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING / U.S. opens with rout of Barbados / Americans strike early, often, with variet Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The United States scored early and it scored late. The Americans got five goals with their feet, one with a header, one with a chest and another when an opponent put the ball into his own net. A record-setting rout began when Clint Dempsey scored 53 seconds...

EURO 2008 / Talking Turkey: Late win bounces Czechs Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Nihat Kahveci already was in the habit of scoring decisive goals for Turkey. No Turkish fans in their wildest dreams could have been prepared for what he did Sunday night. The striker scored two goals in three minutes late in the match against the Czech...

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