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Attack on US base in Afghanistan kills 9 Americans Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:51:15 PDT
A multi-pronged militant assault on a small, remote U.S. base close to the Pakistan border killed nine American soldiers and wounded 15 Sunday in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces in Afghanistan in three years, officials said. The attack on the American...

US spells out Fannie-Freddie backstop plan Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:48:15 PDT
The Federal Reserve and the Treasury announced steps Sunday to shore up mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, whose shares have plunged as losses from their mortgage holdings threatened their financial survival. The steps are also intended to send a...

Anheuser-Busch reportedly agrees to InBev sale Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:45:03 PDT
Anheuser-Busch agreed to be acquired by Belgian brewer InBev for about $52 billion in a deal that would shift ownership of the nation's largest brewer overseas, The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday. The deal, which is subject to shareholders' and...

The new philanthropists: Silicon Valley teens Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:31:29 PDT
A group of Kenyan orphans is tasting milk for the first time. On a train platform in India, teachers are giving lessons to children whose families force them to beg from passengers. And in Thailand, health workers are showing Burmese refugees how reduce their...

Obama reaches out to Latinos in San Diego speech - but shielded appearance leaves many disappointed Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:48:22 PDT
Presidential candidate Barack Obama addressed the nation's largest Latino civil rights group here today, but the appearance before the National Council of La Raza raised questions about whether the Democrat - who declined a "town hall" appearance here with...

Spanish-language TV journalists paid less Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:37:54 PDT
As their contract negotiations intensified this week, the newsroom employees at San Francisco's leading Spanish-language news station - KDTV Channel 14 - should have been in a strong bargaining position. Not only is the newsroom full of coveted bilingual...

Calif. mudslide damages more than 50 homes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:34:39 PDT
A huge mudslide has significantly damaged more than 50 homes and forced the evacuation of those living in them in the California town of Independence on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada. Cal Fire spokeswoman Janet Upton says severe thunderstorms Saturday...

Better weather helping fire fighters Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:04:42 PDT
Taking advantage of better weather, firefighters today are well on their way to surrounding a dangerous blaze in Butte County and are now focused on returning residents to their homes and mopping up hot spots to ensure they don't flare up and cause further...

Israel's Olmert says peace deal closer than ever Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:40:18 PDT
Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert declared Sunday that Israel and the Palestinians have never been closer to making peace _ even as a widening corruption probe brings him closer than ever to being ousted from office. To help build confidence...

Yahoo board turns down yet another Microsoft offer Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Yahoo Inc. on Saturday rejected an offer to sell its Internet search business to Microsoft Corp. and leave the remainder of the company in control of billionaire investor Carl Icahn. The complex deal would have meant a major dismantling of Yahoo - not only...

Aboard U.S. flying hospital Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
It is just after midnight. Afghanistan is thousands of feet below. The big C-17 Air Force Globemaster has flown nearly halfway around the world, all the way from Travis Air Force Base in California, for this moment. Now the plane banks to the right, sharply,...

State's schools lack cohesive plan for autism Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Left to himself, 11-year-old Jonah Kasoff slips easily into what his family calls Jonahworld, an inner sanctum where he can flutter his fingers and utter "whoa! whoa! eh, eh" for as long as he likes. His family would rather that he study math. "Make no...

Obama, JFK parallels - real or media hype? Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
He's fired up youth with eloquent oratory and a message of change. He has the pearl-wearing wife and two adorable little kids. He's making plans for a huge speech in Berlin. So ask - or ask not: Is Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama channeling...

Hike urged in homeowners insurance surcharge Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The rocketing cost of fighting California's wildfires has prompted Democratic lawmakers to double the homeowners insurance surcharge that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed earlier this year for disaster preparedness. "It seems to me that if we are going to...

Dollar by dollar, the donations add up Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:21:46 PDT
Like so many good ideas, it started out with a sketch on a piece of scratch paper. One Dollar for Life began two years ago as an idea between Los Altos High student Margaret Lewis and her world studies teacher, Robert Freeman. There are 23 million high school...

Huge slide in eastern CA damages 50-plus homes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:14:00 PDT
A massive mudslide Sunday significantly damaged more than 50 homes in an area scarred by last year's wildfires and reduced Highway 395 to one open lane in this remote city on the east side of the Sierra Nevada. Residents of the homes were evacuated, said...

SAN FRANCISCO / Rodeo man identified as man shot on street Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A man who was shot and killed on a Mission District street corner was identified Saturday as Armando Estrada, 30, of Rodeo, a San Francisco deputy medical examiner said. Estrada was shot at 12:10 p.m. Friday at Mission and 20th streets, the same corner where...

Mom comes to Bay Area to look for missing son Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
When Matthew Wilson disappeared seven months ago, what bothered his mother most was what he left behind; his laptop, the one thing he would never live without, was still in his bedroom in Houston. For a long time she believed that Matthew, 21, had been...

Stanford plans to expand, modernize hospital Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Some of the West's most cutting-edge medicine is practiced at Stanford Hospital in an Eisenhower-era facility built when heart and bone marrow transplants were a distant dream. Now plans are moving forward to replace the old hospital with a new one on the...

SFGate readers reject bridge barrier in poll Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Don't mess with the Golden Gate Bridge, say Chronicle and SFGate readers. Nearly two-thirds of those responding to an online poll this week rejected all five designs for a proposed suicide barrier, saying the bridge district shouldn't build anything to...

Armenian refugees stuck in legal limbo Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
On the cusp of adulthood, Fresno high school valedictorian Arthur Mkoyan, 17, is wrestling with choices about his future that few American high school graduates face. Arthur graduated from Bullard High School last month with a 4.0 grade point average and a...

S.F.: Why do signs still say 'Monster Park'? Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
HERE'S THE DEAL Stadium signs need changing: The 49ers' first preseason games are next month, and with them come the promise of a better team. One thing is certain: The name of the 49ers' stadium has officially reverted from Monster Park to Candlestick Park....

Teenager slain in Oakland shooting Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Police are investigating the killing of a 15-year-old boy who was shot multiple times Saturday night just a block from his family's home in a tough East Oakland neighborhood. The teenager was identified by his family as Derrick Mixon, who last year was a...

Teen's overseas photo trip a lens on poverty Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
By the time she was 15, Sasha Mironov of San Mateo had helped fund a well in Chad for Darfur refugees and an after-school program in Israel to bring Arab and Jewish children together. Closer to home, she raised money for the Bread Project in Berkeley, a...

Eastside kids get chance to be on giving side Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Lalo Lopez, 13, spent a summer weekend dancing on a street corner with a carwash sign, trying to generate customers for a breast cancer fundraiser. But his eighth-grade year at Eastside College Preparatory School in East Palo Alto changed him from a regular...

Warriors' Belinelli still the hot hand in Vegas Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:31:48 PDT
In less than a year, Marco Belinelli went from summer-league phenomenon to cautionary tale. He is the player mentioned most in conjunction with Anthony Randolph's big debut Friday, mostly as a reminder to temper expectations. "There were a lot of problems,"...

Surging Perry wins John Deere Classic in playoff Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:26:25 PDT
Kenny Perry beat Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson in a playoff to win the John Deere Classic and escape with his third victory in five starts after bogeying the 18th hole on Sunday. Perry had a one-stroke lead at 17-under through 17 only to lose it thanks to...

British Open: Back at the site of O'Meara's coup Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:19:59 PDT
England - Ten years later, Mark O'Meara happily returns to the place he cemented his golfing legacy - the rolling sand dunes, flat fairways, whipping winds and striking white clubhouse of Royal Birkdale. The whole scene makes for a tidy complement to Augusta...

Giants pull an ace, beat Cubs Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:46:33 PDT
Tim Lincecum carried 24 teammates on his skinny back to a much-needed victory Sunday, then flew to New York for his first All-Star Game - and did not sound all that enthused. "It's a pain in the butt right now," he said. "I've got to fly again, lose an hour,...

A's kiss another win goodbye Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:56:19 PDT
Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez dropped to one knee Sunday afternoon, bounded up with an emphatic fist pump, and blew kisses and pointed to the heavens. That was the final image of the A's pre-All-Star-break portion of the season, and they'll have four days...

A's Notes: Geren will be careful with young starters Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:36:13 PDT
Manager Bob Geren announced his post-All-Star-break rotation Sunday, and said he'll closely monitor the innings logged by his young staff in the second half. Joe Blanton (27 years old), Greg Smith (24) and Justin Duchscherer (30) will pitch in that order when...

Giants Notes: Looking for the next Vlad Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:33:18 PDT
The Giants were not blowing smoke two years ago when they pledged to beef up their international scouting and development. Two years after signing infielder Angel Villalona for $2.1 million, the Giants on Sunday signed Dominican outfielder Rafael Rodriguez...

Rally held to pressure Packers to reinstate Favre Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:41:11 PDT
Brett Favre's fans came to his defense Sunday, rallying outside Lambeau Field to pressure the Green Bay Packers to reinstate him as the starting quarterback. The crowd of more than 100 chanted "We want Brett," and carried signs reading, "Favre for President"...

Creamer hangs on to win Jamie Farr by 2 strokes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:51:36 PDT
Paula Creamer shot a 2-over 73 Sunday and did just enough to make a big lead stand, going wire-to-wire to win the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic by two strokes. Creamer, who captured her seventh career win and her third this season, had worse scores every...

Finding your way in the dark / Cool climes await in state's best caverns Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Even when much of California looks like nuclear winter and feels like a hellhole, there are ways to find your own private escape. Some are obvious: For adventures with clean air and cool temperatures, you can get fast relief by heading to the coast, anywhere...

An Alaskan yarn Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A reader writes in: "I drove into Denali, and from my car, spent some time watching two female moose about 100 yards off the road. One wandered slowly toward the road, pausing by the edge perhaps 25 feet away, then suddenly dashed across the road right in...

Making wildlife feel at home, without losing your garden Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A motion-activated sprinkler can keep wildlife off your yard and garden without harming a single hair or feather. It's called "Spray Away," a motion-activated sprinkler, and it was demonstrated this past week at the home of field scout Bob Simms. He has...

Holes in one Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Peninsula: Andrew Wright, 129-yard 17th, Poplar Creek, 7-iron; Jimmy Sullivan, 138-yard 15th, Poplar Creek, 8-iron; Richard D. Bennion, 105-yard 7th, Emerald Hills, 8-iron; Lynn Godfrey, 109-yard 7th, Peninsula, 7-iron; John Wallwork, 105-yard 7th, Emerald...

TOUR DE FRANCE / Team Columbia rules the road Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
One day after doping hit cycling yet again, a team that knows the perils of drug scandals all too well sped to victory Saturday as the daunting climbs of the Pyrenees awaited Tour de France riders. Britain's Mark Cavendish captured the eighth stage in a rain-...

Chambers waits for judge's call Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Dwain Chambers won the 100 meters at Britain's Olympic track and field trials Saturday in Birmingham, England, and now must wait to see if a judge overturns his Olympic ban. Chambers, who is returning from a two-year drug ban, finished in 10.00 seconds. That...

Chang and his 34 titles are in Hall of Fame Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Michael Chang was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., on Saturday and reflected on his experiences as a Chinese-American athlete. He won the 1989 French Open at age 17 - the youngest man to win a major - as the Tiananmen...

MAJOR-LEAGUE NOTES / Stanford's Castro signs with Astros Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Jason Castro, who helped Stanford reach the College World Series, agreed to terms Saturday with the Houston Astros, who made him their first pick in June's amateur baseball draft. The 20-year-old batted .376 with 14 home runs and 73 RBIs in 67 games last...

BANK OF THE WEST CLASSIC / Schnyder must play local favorite Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Of all the unknowns at this week's Bank of the West Classic in Stanford, there is one statement behind which any odds-makers would stand: Patty Schnyder will not be the fan-favorite in her opening-round match. Schnyder, the world's No. 13 player, drew Amber...

BOBBY MURCER: 1946-2008 / Outfielder was Mr. Pinstripes Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Bobby Murcer, a five-time All-Star outfielder who spent nearly four decades with the New York Yankees as a player, executive and announcer, has died. He was 62. The Yankees said Murcer died Saturday due to complications from brain cancer. He was surrounded...

Sabathia wears the pants in the Brewers' family now Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Prince Fielder loves having CC - "Don't call me C.C." - Sabathia around. And vice versa. "When I first walked in, he asked me if I needed to borrow some (uniform) pants," Sabathia told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "He's probably the only guy with a pair I'...

THIS WEEK IN BAY AREA BASEBALL HISTORY Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A weekly look back during this anniversary season for the local nines: the 50th anniversary of the Giants in San Francisco and the 40th anniversary of the A's in Oakland: - A's (July 16, 1971): Vida Blue tosses a one-hitter in a 4-0 victory over...

A'S ON DECK Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
TODAY Opponent: Angels Time: 1:05 p.m. TV: CSNBA+ Pitchers: Moseley (1-3) vs. Duchscherer (10-5) MONDAY Off TUESDAY...

Four A's prospects play today in Futures Game Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Four A's prospects will be in action today in the Futures Game in New York, including two of the most outstanding pitchers in minor-league baseball. Double-A Midland's Trevor Cahill, the minor-league strikeout leader with 122, worked two innings Friday...

Youngsters will keep watching vets for now Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The Giants are not ready to answer one of the principal questions on the minds of fans: When are they going to sit some of the older players who are not part of the team's future and start giving meaningful playing time to those who are? Potential free...

AMERICAN LEAGUE / Wakefield keeps knuckling down Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Red Sox manager Terry Francona thinks he might be seeing Tim Wakefield at his best - strong words, considering the knuckleballer won 14 of his first 15 starts in Boston. That was in 1995, long before the soon-to-be 42-year-old righty became a mainstay of the...

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