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When the Concorde supersonic turbojet roared into the Bay Area. Remembering Emeryvilles mudflat art and why the mud won out. He gave us the inside scoop. A Chronicle archive look-back at the best of our Jerry Garcia photos. I miss getting up every morning and reading The Chron. Residents inland those in Alameda County, eastern Santa Clara County and other Bay Area counties away from the coast should anticipate temperatures of up to the 90s, Diaz said. The Bayshore construction project saw the first 2-mile stretch, 3 tales of gigantic aircraft carriers getting stuck in SF Bay U.S. Navy aircraft carriers are the militarys commanders of the seas, massive structures gliding across the worlds waterways with nearly unimaginable force and unbelievable ease until they get stuck in the muck in San Francisco Bay. It met a sad end, but not before stoking dreams of a city of gondolas. Recently the strip changed syndicates, so we've removed "Baby Blues" from both the Sunday and daily comics lineup. Joe Rosenthal: The photographer behind World War IIs most iconic photo. A recent lunch at Oaklands sanctuary: A century of Lake Merritt photos pulled from archive. Exclusive Bay Area and San Francisco breaking news, sports, tech, and food and wine coverage, plus enhanced coverage of Giants, 49ers and Warriors A Bay Area couple have been using a decommissioned Muni light-rail vehicle as an office. Its easy to flip through decades of Depression-era discovery: Shasta Dam construction photos unearthed. For decades you could see them from across the bay two giant white golf balls atop Mount Tamalpais. Heres how close we are to bringing the lights back. Last year, a late October archive dig turned up classic photos of San Francisco workers dressed up for Halloween. For Its definitely not the same as the paper version back-in-the day. A photo deep dive of Giants 2010 World Series win. SFs most remote residents: Farallones quest for a 1950 census taker and The Chronicle. The South Bay native's overdue retrospective, "Archaeology of Memory" at BAMPFA, salutes the Chicanx artist'sactivism. Sally Forth comic strip by cartoonist Bill Holbrook. In honor of the parks 150th anniversary, rarely seen archival photos of people enjoying Golden Gate park throughout the 20th Century. Britain's longest-serving monarch is dead at 96. It makes no sense whatsoever as a white citizen of America to try to help Black citizens anymore, he said. The Chronicles photojournalists covered the fire and came back with many great images, but only a few ran Davies Symphony Hall debuted with fanfare 40 years ago but the sound wasnt a hit. We sinners never give up: Sally Stanfords journey from madam to mayor. 2022 tax returns: IRS further extends filing deadline for most Californians, California's Medicaid program is now open to all Bay Area immigrant seniors. Glass negatives, more than a century old, show San Franciscans everyday life after disaster. Its hard to believe, but San Joses Shark Tank now known to non-hockey fans as the SAP Center turns 25 this year. In the 1920s to the 1940s, the biggest names were brothers: Groucho, Harpo, Chico, Gummo and Zeppo. In January of this year, San Francisco proposed requiring an online reservation for tourists who want to drive down Lombard Street and charging them a fee. But as we head toward San Franciscos summery fall, we want to salute you and the citys signature weather spectacle: the fog rolling in from the ocean. Editors Dispatch: Happy 100th Birthday, Charles Schulz! A look back at how the 1940s wartime economy changed advertising in The Chronicle. What happens in Vegas doesnt stay in Vegas, California to end mask, vaccine mandates for health care workers, Whos the king of our concrete jungle? Rare photos of the famous photographer in front of the camera including during his 35 years at The Chronicle. Now, new photos come to light. The publisher may have opted out of making it available on certain devices, or the reading experience may not yet be optimized for this publication on those devices. When Navy sailors in SF ripped a Nazi flag off the German consulate. Register here. But her piece from Nov. 9, 1969, was different it was a walk under the bay. Heres a look-back at the Opening Day exploits of As owner Charlie Finley and some of his most outrageous exploits, including a mascot mule and a mustache promotion. Heres how to get them, Review: Berkeley Reps Cambodian Rock Band' is a paean to the power of art, This Bay Area artist has ALS and cant speak but shes still directing her dream project, Bay Area theater supergroup unites playwright, composer and shadow puppeteer, Pier 24 Photography to sell famed collection worth more than $15 million, Last chance to see: Bay Bridge lights turn off on Sunday, SFMOMA and MoAD to share curator for art of the African Diaspora, Review: Pianist Yuja Wang keeps on dazzling with the S.F. Fifty years ago this week, Haight-Ashbury residents were ready to bury the counterculture movement that had come to define the neighborhood and the city itself. A search through The Chronicles archive found early photos of the father of modern tattooing at his first studio. Best Of Luann's Top 10 High School Hell Moments The GoComics Team. Today's Comic from Pearls Before Swine Read Now. San Francisco may have the iconic landmarks, beautiful bridges and scenic skyline, but the rest of the Bay Area looked captivating from the Goodyear Blimps viewpoint in the 1970s. Tony La Another Bay Bridge? Now were on a mission to rescue them. In the 1950s, an enterprising San Franciscan built a Sky Tram near Ocean Beach. Comic strips and cartoons from Comics Kingdom including Baby Blues, Popeye and Zippy the Pinhead SFGate With the Monterey Bay Aquarium coming up on its 35th birthday, a trip to The Chronicles subterranean archive turned up amazing photos of the Cannery Row facilitys opening day, Oct. 20, 1984. Princess Margaret of Great Britain may not have worn the crown, but she got a welcome fit for a queen when she visited San Francisco more than 50 years ago. Lilly to cap insulin at $35 per month. Storyland spent six years becoming an ambitious childrens playground. We found 49ers Super Bowl photos from 1995; now theyre online for the first time. The Chronicles archive has photos of its heyday and demise. If you are interested in pausing your home delivery, you can contact us for a vacation hold at (415)777-7000 or email us at homedelivery@sfchronicle.com with your account information. The Canadian weather model's snow totals for Central California . Their deaths punctuated one of San Franciscos darkest eras, but their memories became a guiding light for a city that was determined to right itself. One of the fastest growing newspaper comic strips in the galaxy! Celebrations and relief after the Giants win their first World Series since moving to San Francisco in 1958. The Chronicles archive is home to hundreds of thousands of photos and millions of stories, but its dense and dusty. S.F. Columnists defended the aesthetic of Pier 39. This publication is not available for some devices. If nearly half of Blacks are not OK with white people according to this poll, not according to me, according to this poll uh thats a hate group, Adams said on his show. Will Bay Bridge go dark forever? The shimmering Bay Lights turn off Sunday night as the effort to raise $11 million to fund a bigger, better version is only partway there. The paper shows up most of time on my tablet and is very comprehensive with articles. The 49ers, Raiders and San Franciscos high school Turkey Bowl. How does San Francisco Red Sox sound? When the first Freedom Train came to SF, pulling controversy behind it, By the time the Freedom Train arrived in San Francisco carrying more than 100 of Americas most important documents, it had already been tested against the ideals of the era, At SFs 1939 Worlds Fair, a mad dash to be first through the gates. A nationwide effort to quit smoking got its start in San Francisco in the 1970s with some lighthearted entertainment. In honor of the anniversary, a search through the Chronicles archive turned up dozens of photos from performances and rehearsals across the decades, including photos as early as 1949. In these images, the sights might not have the worldwide acclaim Post-Pearl Harbor photos show San Francisco bracing for war. 70 years of absurd, crazy and downright About 260,000 vehicles travel across the Bay Bridge every day. Will Bay Bridge go dark forever? When the Marx Brothers yucked it up in San Francisco. Its very heavy on sports which some of us dont care about and very inconsistent on what other topics might be included in an edition. Fifty years ago, Robert F. Kennedy was shot dead as his political star reached a new pinnacle, seemingly extinguishing his call for hope during a bloody, splintered era. According to the National Weather Service, 300 square miles SFs Balclutha: Tracing the 130-year voyage of a landmark ship. I especially enjoy the Sunday edition - however, the format has apparently changed with the addition of obituaries (many) and elimination of the news quiz. Amazon will renew on your behalf at the lowest renewal rate then available to Amazon.com customers at the time of renewal. Track home prices in every city and ZIP code. How close we are to bringing lights back. This is a decision based on the principles of this news organization and the community we serve, editor Chris Quinn said. This year, a trip to The Chronicles basement takes us How SF sent World War I troops a message of love a century ago. Journalists quoted experts who said Great Americas early years: $7 tickets, 27 rides and, now, unearthed photos. Thirty years ago, as the AIDS crisis grew, big-name rock stars including Jerry Garcia, Huey Lewis, John Fogerty, Tracy Chapman, Linda Ronstadt and more put on a week of Bay Area shows to raise money against the disease. Updated Today. Fifty years ago, anti-war demonstrators took a stand, shutting down the Oakland Induction Center, a Halloweens of SFs past: Long-buried photos dug up from More than a century ago, Halloween in San Francisco was all about adults getting dressed up in crazy outfits and letting loose at raucous parties. About that New York Times op-ed on San Francisco How Californias Big Ag wants you to think about all this rain, How California can teach New York to clean up truck pollution, Tesla vs. gas cars: Here's how popular EVs perform on a California roadtrip. Will California bust its budget by extending tax deadline? Cancel Anytime. SF visit puts Soviet leader in a good mood before high-level US summit. Browse the archive by date. The anniversary of the great quake of 1906 provides How the Giants ended up in San Francisco in 1958. Lets see some action, My son is transgender. Cancel Anytime. A search in the basement archive turns up photos from one of the Bay Areas most dramatic peaks Mount Diablo. His Detroit Pistons coach sees something special. The Greek. I'm old fashion, I love the feel and experience of reading the paper. Twenty-five years ago this week, long-time California Assembly leader Willie Brown won a run-off election to become San Franciscos first African-American mayor. The ground shook. The Chronicle has long covered the Beach Chalet: From 1925 draw to dangerous dive bar to SF classic. Moratorium Day: When anti-Vietnam War march brought out squares and students. The 1948 Chronicle headline 40-Story World Trade Center urged for Ferry Building Site seems blasphemous now, but the plan almost became a reality decades ago. 1989 World Series photos found: Giants, As and a quakes shake. The Chronicles archives yielded some great photos. A striking part of USFs campus has its own history and a cache of unpublished photos in The Chronicles archive. Chronicle art critic Giants home openers: Classic moments spread across 60 years. The Sioux occupation of Alcatraz you dont know about. I used to live in SF, so I like to read about daily issues etc. The city burned. Sign up to receive weekly updates and news from around the kingdom. The concert at Winterland in 1976 was to be the final concert that The Band performed on the How San Francisco has celebrated its veterans for decades. Giants' top prospect Marco Luciano eyes bounceback breakthrough in 2023, Stanford women stunned by late UCLA comeback in Pac-12 semifinals, As manager Mark Kotsay expects buzz for Las Vegas exhibition games, Giants starter DeSclafani back to full health and pretty in control, Ranking 49ers' free-agent QB options with Purdy's status unknown, Shea: How Giants, A's can exploit MLB's new rules this season, Boring, then busy: 49ers poised for NFLs most unique draft, How Steph launched his rise to stardom with 54 at the Garden. It provides comprehensive coverage of local, regional and international news, entertainment and sports, and is one of the only papers in the United States with a regular column devoted to the architecture industry. We found dozens of unpublished photos of his busy stop in the city. Terms apply. DePaul (Scripts), Manley (Daily Art) & Weigel (Sunday Art), Francesco Marciuliano; drawn by Jim Keefe. Archive photos: Baker Beachs beautiful vistas and deadly history. The SF Chronicle is a second-rate newspaper at best. World War II surplus frenzy hits Bay Area. Back then, most West Coast folks had never seen a double-decker bus, unless they were SF alligators: When giant reptiles were moved (ever so carefully). He graduated from Sacramento State University in May 2022 with a degree in journalism. Exclusive: Stunning photos show Yosemite National Park under 15 feet of California snowpack hits highest level this century for March, could Warriors treating Andrew Wiggins with understandable patience, but his Map shows which parts of California exceeded entire years worth of rain, Map shows stunning improvement in California drought, Last chance to see: Bay Bridge lights turn off on Sunday. San Francisco, however, rose from the ashes, rebuilt and became a greater city, a shining symbol of the West. To drum up interest for a new comic strip, The Chronicle gave away a poor imitation of the caped crusaders signature ride. How twin SF-to-Sacramento steamships histories diverged in fantastic fashion. Now off-limits to regular human habitation, there were enough people living on the Farallon Islands in 1950 that the Census Bureau visited. In 1940s, jewel of the bay was on the block. California Highway Patrol officers used a bullhorn to order A salute to the king of Golden Gate Bridge stunts. Long-lost Civic Auditorium photos: SFs early parties, balls, conventions, operas. In June 1975 one of The Chronicles photographers captured stunning sights: views of the city and surrounding areas from the cockpit of the Goodyear Blimp. Life on Americas calmest military base was a great perk for those stationed at the Presidio but that too came to an end. 10 San Ramon Valley 59, No. The paper sent a How one couple saved Muir Woods from becoming a dammed reservoir. Across San Francisco, many small-business owners are in a predicament: They saw revenues plunge during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as losses from commercial burglaries. For six decades, San Francisco baseball fans have celebrated the start of spring with the Giants home opener. When 2 mimes had a resounding wedding in Union Square. With Stephen Curry and Co. being the hottest ticket around as they head to the NBA Finals for a third straight year, I went searching in The Chronicles Lets celebrate the Tubes, one of SFs weirdest rock bands ever. Fifth & Mission: Listen to The Chronicle's flagship news podcast, Extra Spicy: Listen to Soleil Ho's food and culture podcast, Total SF: A celebration of San Francisco culture, Forget the slap. The Oscars have had plenty of pop culture hits, Metallica's James Hetfield to star in Western thriller with Peter Dinklage, Pier 24 Photography to sell famed collection worth more than $15 million, The personal, path-making art of Amalia Mesa-Bains, A good writer has license to bend, or even break, the rules of grammar, San Francisco Snow Days: What Bay Area looked like last time it snowed, When Old Navy sold tuna sandwiches. I loved the ads I really enjoyed the Sunday edition with its magazines and commentaries. Please stop trying to kill him. Hey, baseball fans. Robert Pritikin bought a rundown boardinghouse known as the Chambers Mansion in 1977 and converted it into an eccentric 16-room hotel. You Might Also Like Breaking Cat News Georgia Dunn. And where does Brock Purdy rank? Created by lesbian feminists to distribute information and stories suppressed by the mainstream literary industry, Old Wives' Tales was a rebellion, part of a movement of feminist bookshops that . 6,092 talking about this. Listen: Will CARE Court help the severely mentally ill in S.F.? When the Hells Angels buried a Harley-Davidson with their leader. White supremacists, who had used the phrase long before the trolling campaign, quickly promoted it, adding their website links to fliers or combining the phrase with white supremacist language or imagery, the ADL said. As grounds crews for the Giants and As prepare their fields for 2023, MLBs bigger bases expose its asymmetry: The bases dont form a perfect square, and its not 90 feet between them. The Barn. Just before the start of the 2018-19 NHL season, a visit to The Our archives Coit Tower photos disappeared. But early on, the focus became more toward lawyer Sam Driver Heres the evidence so far. Though quite certain no such building exists in the park, I rifled through the negatives and began my research. Its been 50 years since a conflict over Peoples Park in Berkeley ended in dozens of injuries and the death of one man. In 1983, after several unsuccessful attempts to cut down cannabis production in Northern California, the state began a campaign to raid marijuana grows an effort that eventually involved the military, but seemed to do little to put a dent in a Total war on polio in the Bay Area: Archive finds on the K.O. Stanford Stadium was the venue for several games involving the United 1974-75 Warriors were champions, but their wardrobes were the real MVPs. Learn more about auto-renewal subscriptions on Amazon.com, Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Comments. It was thousands of feet shorter than Mount Hamilton. Bannerman, Xunise, Konar, Lawton, Patrinos & Piro. Could taking Pfizers Paxlovid reduce the risk of getting long COVID? The Glomar Explorer was a giant vessel ostensibly built by the reclusive Hughes that was shrouded in mystery and speculation in the mid-1970s. For more than 30 years, Margot Patterson Doss provided Chronicle readers all the tips they needed for a terrific Sunday stroll with her column, San Francisco at Your Feet. Rainbow gold mine: Early SF Pride Parade photos rediscovered in archive. Just to the east of Crystal Springs Reservoir sits the Pulgas Water Temple, a landmark commemorating completion in 1934 of the Hetch Hetchy aqueduct, which brought water from the lakes and valleys in the Sierra Nevada Mountains to kitchen taps in Neil Diamond, Elton John: Concert sun goes down for 2 pop giants. Read today's comics and catch up on comics from the past on houstonchronicle.com. Rediscovering Storyland: SF Childrens Zoos magical beginnings 60 years ago. A search of The Chronicles archive ahead of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing turned up photos and pages telling the story from the first push by the U.S. to travel to the moon to the splashdown of the lunar module in the Pacific Ocean. It took two hours for the mansion that defined Millbrae for decades to go from the centerpiece of one of the Bay Areas most lavish estates to a pile of ash. He spent his senior year of college serving as The Hornet's first Black editor in chief, leading the organization to two Pacemaker awards and several other national honors from the Associated Collegiate Press. Up close with Claude the albino alligator. The mysteries of Shakespeare Garden in Golden Gate Park. It ended badly, California snowpack hits highest level this century for March, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). COMPANY. But is he a "leadership genius"? Created by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott. When you think Andy Warhol, you think New York City. This isnt a joke. Kissinger hoped to create a floating exhibit of sea life, but instead the vessel, then renamed the Pacific Queen, spent a few years as a tourist-focused Bay Area by blimp: A new look at rediscovered aerial photos. Wee Pals. We will charge your default card or another payment method on file. When the solar-energy movement got its day in the sun in SF. The Chronicles archive held an impressive Golden Gate Bridge stunts that have shocked the city over the After writing about the exploits of Robert Niles, who parachuted from bridges in search of fame, I dug into The Chronicles archives for other stunts at the Greatest Bridge Ever Built. Newspapers in Education It seems inconceivable now, but it happened 75 years ago. According to Rasmussen, 72% of Americans agreed with the statement, including 53% of Black respondents. Then in 1950, she moved to Sausalito, opened up a How The Chronicle covered the first Earth Day, 50 years ago. Choose from two access options: 1. sends student to hospital, Yes, that's a toucan flying around Walnut Creek, Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 American adults. When he's not chasing down a story, he likes watching movies, traveling and trying new restaurants. Audio walking tours that highlight the hidden corners and little-known histories of San Francisco. The legend of the woman who saved the cable cars. 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Pritikin played up the mansions reputation as haunted, making the hotel a popular landmark and drawing the From housing sit-in to Da Mayor: A look back at Willie Brown in The Chronicles photo archives. We believe strongly in upholding important newsroom standards and values aimed at supporting society, and the valued readers we serve, the papers said in a note to readers. But in May 1966, the pop art impresario brought his show to San Francisco, and The Chronicle was there to capture the moment and critique the experience. Breaking news alerts Wildfire coverage Air quality, outage maps In-depth local reporting Puzzles and comics SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Download the app for free. 1959 San Francisco aerial photos show a city on the verge of transformation. The Chronicles archive revealed a trove of photos of the building during and after its construction. The Chronicle stopped carrying Dilbert last October after strips that, among other things, joked that reparations, proposed for African Americans because of slavery, can be claimed by underperforming office workers and that to get around efforts to diversify workplaces straight men should pretend they are gay, said Emilio Garcia-Ruiz, editor in chief. Your weekly guide to Bay Area arts & entertainment. It was the most powerful earthquake to hit San Francisco since 1906, but its a foggy memory 60 years later. See home prices near you by plugging in your address to the interactive map. You Might Also Like Dark Side of the Horse Samson. Lets rewind to 1953. Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Beyond Bigfoot: Rediscovering 60 years of Sasquatch stories. 6 Salesian 64, No. Turner turned heads at the Venetian Room in San Franciscos Fairmont Hotel in 1983, while Cooper and Jagger rocked in front of bigger crowds, Archive gold: The High Sierra 7 decades ago from 16,000 feet. Fifty years on from San Franciscos most destructive earthquake, Chronicle reporters remembered the day and how they put out a newspaper amid the destruction.