California Coastal Cleanup Day: big haul; 320 tons of debris removed from state's waterways

California Coastal Cleanup Day: big haul
San Francisco Chronicle
Left: A group from Star of the Sea School is among the hundreds of volunteers for the cleanup day, which corresponded with an international coastal cleanup day.

Coastal Cleanup Volunteers Make Their Mark NBC Bay Area

320 tons of debris removed from state's waterways during California Coastal ...
San Jose Mercury News
From foggy Ocean Beach in San Francisco to the creeks of Silicon Valley to the baking hot beaches of sunny Los Angeles, ...


Brazen Apple Store theft has resulted in the suspects’ luxury BMW ruined, and the reported criminal mastermind behind bars, in Temecula

Apple Store Theft: Suspects Ram BMW Into Store In ...
The Inquisitr
A brazen Apple Store theft has resulted in the suspects’ luxury BMW ruined, and the reported criminal mastermind behind bars. The theft took place on September 6, just after midnight, in Temecula, ...

Video: Thieves crash car into Apple store
PC World
Thieves crashed a car into an Apple retail store, swept up a bunch of iPhones and iPads and then had trouble getting the car out of the store, according to security tapes released by police.


Gay Marriage: The Arguments and the Motives; Bishop Gene Robinson's new book

Gay Marriage: The Arguments and the Motives
An essay on why the arguments against gay marriage don't hold up in the light of reason.

Bishop Gene Robinson's new book examines gay ...
Lexington Herald-Leader
Gene Robinson, the gay Episcopal bishop of the diocese of New Hampshire, did not set out to be a lightning rod in the conflict between religion and the drive to legalize gay marriage.That said, his ... more »

Confusion surrounds Berkeley schools candidate, gay marriage Parents and teachers publicly derided the finalist for Berkeley school superintendent this week as rumors circulated accusing the former ...


Chivas needs three points against first-place San Jose Earthquakes; coach Frank Yallop isn't waiting for the postseason

San Jose Earthquakes won't relax with playoff berth assured
San Jose Mercury News
SAN JOSE -- The Earthquakes don't have to play a numbers game as the first team to qualify for Major League Soccer's playoffs. But coach Frank Yallop isn't waiting for the postseason to begin to have the team ready. Yallop is asking his players to keep ...

MLS Preview from The Sports Network (ET)MiamiHerald.com
Chivas needs three points against first-place San Jose


California art work emerges from Solyndra's bankruptcy; Obama's legacy for tech investment

California art work emerges from Solyndra's bankruptcy
Politico
BERKELEY, Calif. — A small building tucked in the hills of Northern California shines with an unusual green glow from hundreds of glass tubes jutting out from one side toward nearby bushes. Inside, the dark wooden shed contains an undulating wall ...


Hewlett-Packard developing smartphone, CEO Meg Whitman says; Is Palm the Rising Phoenix?

Hewlett-Packard developing smartphone, CEO Meg Whitman says
San Jose Mercury News
PALO ALTO -- Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) is working on a new smartphone as its core personal computers and printer businesses continue to dwindle, CEO Meg Whitman said in an interview Friday morning. In an appearance on the Fox Business Network, Whitman said ...

Hewlett-Packard CEO Whitman: Company needs a smartphone Bizjournals.com
O'Brien: Why Hewlett-Packard may be beyond saving Willits News
Meg Whitman Says HP Smartphone Coming Soon Channelnomics
HP CEO: "We Have to Ultimately Offer a Smartphone" DailyTech



USC, Stanford ready to renew rivalry; Stanford QB Nunes impressive in early post-Luck era; David Shaw

USC, Stanford ready to renew rivalry
San Jose Mercury News
STANFORD, Calif.—David Shaw sat in a chair speaking to a round table of reporters about his Stanford team's upcoming game against Southern California this week.

Stanford QB Nunes impressive in early post-Luck era Monterey County Herald
Stanford defense ready for tough test vs. USC


Apple Hits Record as IPhone 5 Seen Sold Out; won't ship for two weeks from its online store

Apple Hits Record as IPhone 5 Seen Sold Out: San Francisco Mover
San Francisco Chronicle
Sept. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. rose to a record after the company said the iPhone 5 won't ship for two weeks from its online store, fueling speculation that the latest model had sold out.
Apple's Rejuvenated iPod Touch Technorati
iPhone Pre-Order Shipments Slip 2 Weeks NBC Bay Area


More whooping cough cases worry health unit; Pertussis vaccine's effectiveness wanes after final dose

Pertussis vaccine's effectiveness wanes after final dose, study finds
Los Angeles Times
If you live in California, chances are you remember the pertussis outbreak of 2010. That year, Los Angeles alone saw nearly 1000 cases of the illness, also known as whooping cough, and the state as a whole saw around 9000.

More whooping cough cases worry health unit CBC.ca
Whooping cough vaccines don't last as long as doctors had thought 89.3 KPCC
In Depth:Whooping Cough Vaccine Wanes Over Time


Dana Harvey, the executive director of Mandela Marketplace, received a White House award

White House celebrates Oakland food champion
San Francisco Chronicle
Last week Dana Harvey, the executive director of Mandela Marketplace, a West Oakland-based nonprofit that helps residents develop businesses that sell produce grown by local farmers, received a White House award for her efforts to make healthy foods accessible in Oakland.


NFL Capsule: Lions at 49ers; Niners' Brown Hopes to Contain Motivated 'Megatron' ; 49ers try to stop top passer in Stafford

NFL Capsule: Lions at 49ers
San Jose Mercury News
By The Associated Press
Niners' Brown Hopes to Contain Motivated 'Megatron' NBC Bay Area
49ers try to stop top passer in Stafford


SFJazz has booked blockbuster shows - with stars like Chick Corea, Esperanza Spalding and Joshua Redman, Bill Frisell, Brad Mehldau and Zakir Hussain

SFJazz books big names for new home
San Francisco Chronicle
SFJazz has booked a raft of blockbuster shows - with stars like Chick Corea, Esperanza Spalding and Joshua Redman, and multi-night programs by Bill Frisell, Brad Mehldau and Zakir Hussain - to inaugurate the SFJazz Center, a 35,000-square-foot building ...


$AAPL Wins Over Motorola Mobility/Google for Infringing on Apple iPhone's rubber band or elevator bounce patent; in German Court

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is continuing its “thermonuclear war” against Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) and its Android operating system, and won a battle against Google subsidiary Motorola Mobility this week when a German court ruled that Motorola Mobility infringes upon an Apple “rubber band”, "elevator bounce" patent, and a preliminary injunction was posted, rejecting sales of Motorola Mobility handsets that use that patent.


Two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan Gets Engaged To White House National Security Staff, Clay Pel

Michelle Wingshan Kwan (born July 7, 1980) is an American figure skater. She is a two-time (1998 and 2002) Olympic medalist, a five-time (1996, 1998, 2000, 2001 and ...

Michelle Kwan Gets Engaged To White House National ...
The Inquisitr
Michelle Kwan will have some diamond bling to add to all of her gold, now that the figure skating champion has gotten engaged to Clay Pel. The 30-year-old Pell proposed to Michelle Kwan earlier this ...

Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan is engaged
Channel 8 San Diego - Sep 12 06:59am
Two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan is engaged to marry Clay Pell, a member of the White House's National Security staff.


Children's Hospital Oakland eyes challenges, opportunities as it turns 100

Children's Hospital Oakland eyes challenges, opportunities as it turns 100
Tri-Valley Herald
By Sandy Kleffman And if you wanted to splurge for a private room? That would set you back $2.50. Running the entire 38-bed hospital costs $2000 a month -- more than a quick emergency room visit today. Things have changed dramatically since nurse


Oakland A's rookie AJ Griffin 6-0 after 4-1 win over Angels; despite HR by Pujols

Angels lose again to A's 6-0 despite HR by Pujols -- Oxymoron headline
San Jose Mercury News
Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols drops his bat as hits a solo home run during the ninth inning of their baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Wednesday, Sept.

AJ Griffin beats Angels, is first Oakland pitcher to start 6-0 San Francisco Chronicle
A's rookie Griffin 6-0 after 4-1 win over Angels Marin Independent-Journal
In Depth:A's rookie Griffin 6-0 after 4-1 win over Angels


$AAPL iPhone 5, iMacs, iPod touch, Nano, Lightning Dock and Earpod; Set Stage for Strongest December

Apple Unveils Larger iPod Touch, New Nano
PC Magazine
Pre-orders for the new iPod touch - which will come in pink, yellow, blue, white and silver, black, and slate - begin Sept.

Apple iPod Touch hands on CNET
Apple shows off iPod touch, nano updates Macworld
In Depth:iPhone 5, iPods, iMacs, And More: Everything We Expect Apple To Announce At ... Huffington Post

Apple's new dock connector is called 'Lightning', 'Earpod' headphones, 'Loop ...9 to 5 Mac
Apple Event to Launch Updated iPod touch, Lightning Dock and Earpod ... IBTimes.co.uk

Apple iPhone 5 and Stunning New iPods Set Stage for Strongest December ...
Forbes
Yet, what had not been talked about on Wall Street, yet may be a strong boost this upcoming holiday season, are the updated iPod Nano and iPod Touch. All in all, Apple should expect to have their strongest quarter ever into Christmas, which is Apple's ...


Oakland Athletics' Brandon McCarthy alert after surgery for a skull fracture and brain contusion

Brandon Patrick McCarthy (born July 7, 1983) is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He graduated from Cheyenne Mountain ...

Oakland Athletics' Brandon McCarthy alert after surgery on ...
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy is alert after having surgery for a skull fracture and brain contusion caused by a line drive. The ...

Brandon McCarthy: A's pitcher released from hospital ...
OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics pitcher Brandon McCarthy was released from a Bay Area hospital Tuesday, less than a week after getting hit in the ...


Cupertino tech headquarters, home to Apple, Amazon Lab126, Agilient, Symantec, Trend Micro, MoAPPo, Seagate


Amazon's Kindle HD Is On Fire; Apple's big event — larger, lighter iPhone 5 unveiled; Cupertino is home to both development teams

Amazon's Kindle Is On Fire
Spike TV Official Website
It's been an exciting, at times tumultuous, two weeks for tech fans and Amazon, producers of the popular Kindle tablet. First, the company released the ominous proclamation that the Kindle Fire was "sold out forever" without releasing details, specs, ...

The Kindle Fire HD tablet is the Kindle Fire as it should have been. Video CNET
A Kindle Fire Amazon-Lovers Can Love: Rich Jaroslovsky Businessweek
Highly Cited:Kindle Fire HD Is Better but It Isn't the Best Color Tablet Wall Street Journal
Opinion:Kindle Fire HD gives Nexus 7 stiff competition USA TODAY - by Edward Baig
In Depth:More Soot Than Sparks From This Fire New York Times - by David Pogue\



Facebook Shares Climb After CEO Zuckerberg Says He's Addressing Mobile Missteps

Facebook shares up after Zuck's comments on post-IPO woes
CNET
The stock is up almost 6 percent following yesterday's optimistic outlook from CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the company and its shares.

Facebook Climbs After CEO Says He's Addressing Mobile Missteps
San Francisco Chronicle
Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Facebook Inc. rose in early trading after Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg said he's addressing the missteps that have made it hard to reap the benefits of mobile advertising.

Zuckerberg: Facebook has overcome hurdles San Mateo Daily Journal
In Depth:Facebook's Zuckerberg upbeat despite decline in share price
As Facebook Shares Rally, Analysts Stay Cautious


Failed Chevron refinery pipe's walls were dangerously thin; thin as penny

Failed Chevron refinery pipe's walls were dangerously thin, investigators tell ...
San Jose Mercury News
RICHMOND -- Portions of the 8-inch carbon steel pipe whose failure triggered last month's major fire at the Chevron refinery had thinned to about the thickness of a penny before leaking 600-degree diesel oil, federal investigators told the City Council ...

Board: Chevron failed to check bad pipe San Francisco Chronicle
Feds: Pipe wall in refinery fire was thin as penny


Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis is thrilled to have company; Randy Moss, Mario Manningham and Michael Crabtree accounted for 15 catches, 152 yards

Pro Bowl tight end Vernon Davis is thrilled to have company this season

Randy Moss, Mario Manningham and Michael Crabtree accounted for 15 catches, 152 yards and a touchdown

Apple CEO Tim Cook scheduled to unveil the iPhone 5 on Wednesday; must-see events for the geek-erati since Steve Jobs debuted the 1st in 2007

History of the mobile phone
San Francisco Chronicle
Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook is scheduled to unveil the iPhone 5 on Wednesday. Such debuts have become must-see events for the geek-erati every since Apple founder and then-CEO Steve Jobs debuted the first iPhone on Jan. 9, 2007 at the ...




The #apple event is over and the foo fighters are playing

iPod Touch: 16GB model will cost $199, 32GB model will cost $249—the 64GB model $399

New #Apple iPod Touch. A5 processor. 5 megapixel camera. 1080p video. Wrist strap for added security. & Siri.

New iPod Touch 5th generation: thinner, 88 grams, aluminium back with brushed finish #apple

iPod time and they start with iPod nano #Apple #iOS6

iPhone 5: $199 (16 GB), $299 (32 GB), $399 (64 GB). On sale Sept 21. #apple

Next in the Apple event, iPod and iTunes announcements:

#Apple's Maps will offer suggestions of places to check out: LIKE RESTAURANTS. as well as turn-by-turn navigation

Siri now knows about sports. (About time, Siri!) She can pull up sports scores, standings, etc. #apple

Apple iPhone 5 is screaming fast thanks to the new A6 processor. 2 times as fast in majority of applications and graphics #Apple #iPhone5

New iPhone 5 comes with LTE, theoretical download link at 100 Mbps per second. - Phil Schiller

iPhone has three microphones, bottom, front, and back: Phil Schiller #iPhone5

Apple's Phil Schiller announces FaceTime over cellular #iphone5

Phil Schiller back on stage, talking about battery life. Better battery life than the iPhone 4S!

"It's an absolute jewel. It's the most beautiful product we've ever made," said Apple CEO Tim Cook. #iPhone5

It's official. Apple introduces the #iPhone5. 18% thinner and 20% lighter than the 4S, according to Apple's Tim Cook.

Tim Cook, Apple CEO: iPad has 68% market share, but makes up 91% of tablet Web traffic. "I don't know what these other tablets are doing!"

Mayor Ed Lee and Ron Conway plot to keep SF the innovation capital of the world; banks on tech startups by Dan Farber, CNEt

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee banks on tech startups
Dan Farber CNET
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee banks on tech startups. "San Francisco is becoming the capital of Silicon Valley," according to legendary angel investor Ron Conway, and the city is becoming more friendly to tech businesses.

Mayor Lee announces “Innovation Month” in San Francisco San Francisco Chronicle
Mayor Ed Lee and Ron Conway plot to keep SF the innovation capital of the world


Ross Mirkarimi, Suspended San Francisco Sheriff asks to delay supervisors' vote on his fate; Women Rally for Ross

Suspended San Francisco Sheriff asks to delay supervisors' vote on his fate ...
San Jose Mercury News
SAN FRANCISCO -- As the San Francisco Ethics Commission prepares to review transcripts Tuesday in its investigation of domestic violence allegations against Ross Mirkarimi, the suspended sheriff sought sympathy from the public and his attorneys moved ...

Women Rally for Suspended Sheriff's Reinstatement


Green Bike lanes, cars may be on crash course; "It's a huge improvement," said Leah Shahum, executive director of the Bicycle Coalition. "But, ...

Bike lanes, cars may be on crash course
San Francisco Chronicle
The good news is that there have never been more lanes dedicated to bike traffic in San Francisco. The bad news is bikes and automobiles are still crashing into each other.

Part of the problem is simply sharing the street. But there's also a concern that the green bike lanes may actually be encouraging collisions.

"It's a huge improvement," said Leah Shahum, executive director of the Bicycle Coalition. "But it is clearly not there yet."



Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers: Black Holes and Silver Lining; Young coach Dennis Allen

Oakland Raiders notebook: Denarius Moore among inactives against Chargers San Jose Mercury News
OAKLAND -- Whether wide receiver Denarius Moore was a realistic option for the Raiders on Monday night, only coach Dennis Allen knows for sure. Moore, who began practicing only last week because of a hamstring strain suffered Aug. 5 in Napa, was one ...

Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers: Black Holes and Silver Lining Bleacher Report
The Oakland Raiders started the 2012 NFL season with much of the same sloppiness and mental errors that have haunted


T-Mobile details plans to support unlocked iPhone on 4G HSPA+

T-Mobile Officially Details Unlocked iPhone Support In Retail Stores
TmoNews
T-Mobile may be the only national carrier without official iPhone support, but that doesn't mean they are going to pass up an opportunity to provide support for iPhone owners looking for better service and price.

T-Mobile details plans to support unlocked iPhone on 4G HSPA+ Mobile Burn
How to pick the right Apple iPhone 5 plan MarketWatch
In Depth:T-Mobile: Bring your unlocked iPhone over to us CNET - by Roger Cheng


Muni street inspector Marcus Marcic logs the arrival time of an inbound bus at the corner of Van Ness Avenue and Market Street

Muni app seeks to improve fleet, crews
San Francisco Chronicle
Muni street inspector Marcus Marcic logs the arrival time of an inbound bus at the corner of Van Ness Avenue and Market Street in San Francisco, Calif.


Randi Zuckerberg: culinary inspired "Creative Lounge," Chef Michael Mina

Randi Zuckerberg's Creative Lounge
San Francisco Chronicle - ‎56 minutes ago‎
For her culinary inspired "Creative Lounge," Chef Michael Mina... Randi Zuckerberg helps cure the meat while chef Michael Mina explains the history of his famous hay-smoked rib eye, served to guests at the table left during Zuckerberg's Creative Lounge.


LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman (right) talked with TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco

'Startup whisperer' Reid Hoffman still bullish on Facebook
CNET
LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman (right) talked with TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco today.
LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman: Here's What It's Like To Be Ridiculously Rich (LNKD)


John Browett, Apple's new SVP of Retail, Apple's Retail Boss Tells Employees They're About To Have A Crazy Quarter (AAPL) reports to Tim Cook

Following controversies, Apple retail chief John Browett rallies troops ahead of 'brilliant stuff' in Q1
9 to 5 Mac‎
John Browett, Apple's new Senior Vice President of Retail, has been the source of controversy in the Apple retail space as of late. Last month ...

Apple retail chief offers a pep talk to his troops
Apple's Retail Boss Tells Employees They're About To Have A Crazy Quarter
John Browett is Apple's senior vice president of retail, reporting to CEO Tim Cook.


Escabeche, tiny fish with a vast presence; Anchovies, sardines and tiny branzini

San Francisco Chronicle
On the Adriatic coast in Puglia, Italy - Matthew Accarrino's family home - there's a saying, "Little fish is good fish.

The pickling technique scapece is southern Italy's take on marinated fish. "Every culture has their version," says SPQR chef Matthew Accarrino. Photo: Russell Yip, The Chronicle / SF

Anchovies, sardines and tiny branzini are a major part of the cuisine

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/recipes/article/Escabeche-tiny-fish-with-a-vast-presence-3848792.php#ixzz265P1az6h

Pleasanton's Paula Creamer beaten by Jiyai Shin on 9th hole of LPGA playoff; Kingsmill Championship

Pleasanton's Paula Creamer beaten by Jiyai Shin on 9th hole of LPGA playoff
San Jose Mercury News
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- Jiyai Shin ended the longest playoff between two players in LPGA Tour history, making a two-putt par on the ninth hole of a playoff Monday to beat Pleasanton's Paula Creamer and win the Kingsmill Championship.

Jiyai Shin tops Paula Creamer on ninth extra hole
USA TODAY
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Jiyai Shin ended the longest playoff between two players in LPGA Tour history, making a two-putt par on the ninth hole of a playoff Monday to beat Paula Creamer and win the Kingsmill Championship. Shin and Creamer played the ...


Zuckerberg to join TechCrunch Disrupt; Salesforce.com CEO to Speak

Zuckerberg to join TechCrunch Disrupt
San Francisco Chronicle
The all-star roster of Silicon Valley executives scheduled to appear at this year's TechCrunch Disrupt SF conference beginning Monday might get upstaged by one late addition: Mark Zuckerberg, making his first public appearance since Facebook's IPO flop.

Watch TechCrunch Disrupt SF Live! TechCrunch
Salesforce.com Chairman and CEO to Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt


Alaska-born, Los Gatos High wheelchair racer becomes a Paralympic gold medalist in London Paralympics marathon

Alaska-born racer takes gold in Paralympics marathon
Anchorage Daily News
By BETH BRAGG A lifelong journey that took Shirley Reilly from Barrow to Buckingham Palace ended Sunday with the Alaska-born wheelchair racer becoming a Paralympic gold medalist. Reilly won the women's marathon Sunday in London, coming from behind to ...

Former Barrow racer Shirley Reilly seizes gold in London Paralympics marathon
Alaska Dispatch
Shelly Woods calls silver medal 'just amazing'

ITV News
Result: Shelly Woods wins marathon silver for Great Britain
Sports Mole

Local sports digest: Los Gatos High graduate Shirley Reilly winning medals in ...
Alameda Times-Star
Paralympics: Los Gatos High graduate comes up short in bid for third medal


San Francisco 49er's defense smothered Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense, Alex Smith beats the Packers 30-22


49ers' defense stuffs Green Bay, 30-22
San Francisco Chronicle - ‎57 minutes ago‎
GREEN BAY -- , Wis. - San Francisco's defense smothered Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense for most of the game, then made one last stand to stop a late rally as the 49ers beat the Packers 30-22 on Sunday.

49ers Stop Rodgers' Rally, Beat Packers 30-22 ABC News
San Francisco 49ers 30 Green Bay Packers 22


San Bruno Fire Victims Watch "Trial By Fire"; Pipeline Explosion: Court Mistakenly Posts Secret; Judge Dylina going too far to settle San Bruno fire

San Bruno Fire Victims Watch "Trial By Fire"
NBC Bay Area
Mitch Postel, president of the San Mateo County Historical Association, added that the deadly fire is not just a local story. Rather, he said the ...

Film About San Bruno Fire to Debut at History Museum Patch.com
San Bruno survivors watch documentary about them abc7news.com
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San Mateo County court mistakenly posts secret San Bruno fire ...
San Jose Mercury News
REDWOOD CITY -- Confidential documents inadvertently posted on the San Mateo County court website provide the first public look at the ...

Highly Cited: PG&E can handle big fine - report San Francisco Chronicle
San Bruno Pipeline Explosion: Court Mistakenly Posts Secret ... Huffington Post
Has PG&E Been Fair With Explosion Settlements So Far? Patch.com

Attorney: Judge going too far to settle San Bruno fire case
San Jose Mercury News
They say San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Steven Dylina has ...
said the gas line explosion and fire caused at least $150,000 ...
Is Judge Pushing for Too Many Settlements? Patch.com


Stanford rolls over Duke; Duke limps home with 50-13 loss at No. 25 Stanford

Duke limps home with 50-13 loss at No. 25 Stanford
San Jose Mercury News
No. 25 Stanford steamrolls Duke, 50-13 San Francisco Chronicle
Stanford rolls over Duke; Readies for USC


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