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. Known for its visibility and proximity to Candlestick Park, the Hunters Point crane has a mostly forgotten history: Its giant arch was once used to stress-test nuclear-tipped Polaris missiles. The California Weather Wonks newsletter will deliver your daily Bay Area forecast and the why behind the weather. Then came one he didnt see coming. The Argyle Sweater. Last year, a late October archive dig turned up classic photos of San Francisco workers dressed up for Halloween. Chess legend George Koltanowski: An archive deep dive of record-breaking chess champion and George Koltanowski was blindfold chess champion and The Chronicles chess columnist for more than five decades. The number of BARTs canceled trains nearly tripled in 2022, Is California overdose epidemic slowing? Rare photos of the famous photographer in front of the camera including during his 35 years at The Chronicle. Columnists defended the aesthetic of Pier 39. This Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper is the 14th largest in the country, with a daily circulation of 375,000 in the Bay Area alone. While refiling negatives in The Chronicles basement archive, I found a pack of photo negatives of a 1952 tour of three double-decker buses from London. 14 University-SF 39. Oversize photos were an annoyance for librarians to file, so they were often misplaced or outright lost. In late January, Macys announced it had sold the famous I. Magnin Building in Union Square. Grace Cathedral atop Nob Hill may look like a church that has been around for centuries, but it was completed only in 1964. New 101 express lanes just opened in Bay Area. We are sorry. Post-Pearl Harbor photos show San Francisco bracing for war It was the most powerful earthquake to hit San Francisco since 1906, but its a foggy memory 60 years later. With the classic Psychedelic Shop set to Tom Petty in the Bay Area: 5 decades of concerts in photos. Imagine being able to travel to New York or Hawaii from San Francisco International Airport in little more than two 1930s Golden Gate Bridge construction photos rescued from ruin. He graduated from Sacramento State University in May 2022 with a degree in journalism. Updated Today. Exclusive: Stunning photos show Yosemite National Park under 15 feet of As conservatives champion parents rights, CA focuses on kids autonomy, Sen. Dianne Feinstein is hospitalized in San Francisco with shingles, State court limits murder charges for drug-using mothers whose infants die. Best Of The Pre-History of 'Pearls' is Featured in 'Pearls Takes a Wrong Turn' New Book The GoComics Team. How the 1981 49ers taught San Francisco to believe in itself again, David Lance Goines, Berkeley poster artist for Chez Panisse, dies at 77. Symphony, A new operatic production takes wing on ropes and silks, Review: S.F. If you do not wish to continue at this renewal price, you may cancel any time by visiting. How Fort Point, protector of SF, was saved at foot of Golden Gate Bridge. Information regarding access and use for institutions is available by contacting NewsBank at 800-762-8182 or email sales@newsbank.com. His strip went from being hilarious to being hurtful and mean, he said. Comments. The beloved Noe Valley restaurant got a new owner last year. While in the The Chronicles archive thumbing through stacks of decades-old Shark Tank at 25: How San Joses favorite venue, now SAP Center, got built. On a recent trip to the archive, I turned up decades-old photos and articles on Robert Niles, the unquestioned king of Golden Gate Bridge stunts. No. the order is placed. 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. It is OK instead of the morning paper in hard copy, Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018. San Franciscos 977-foot tall Sutro Tower was never envisioned to be the citys Eiffel Tower, but there was a grand idea behind it great height begets clear television broadcasts. San Francisco, however, rose from the ashes, rebuilt and became a greater city, a shining symbol of the West. 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. No one hiked it like they did Mount Tamalpais. Nearly that many outrageous ideas have been floated for a second cross-bay span since the originals 1936 opening. The Parks Commission unanimously approved the Its Halloween; heres a dog costume contest from 1985. Dramatic mountain, dramatic views: Archive photos of Mount Diablo. Oaklanders say homelessness is the most urgent issue facing the city, UC Berkeley students protest plans to shutter rare anthropology library, Last chance to see: Bay Bridge lights turn off on Sunday, How far S.F.s economy fell during the pandemic, compared to other areas, California extends deadline to file 2022 income taxes to match IRS decision. Very few readers noticed when we killed it and we only had a handful of complaints. The recent spate of storms lifted the statewide snowpack to 190% of average for the start of the month, and more snow is on the way. A look back at how the 1940s wartime economy changed advertising in The Chronicle. This publication is not available for some devices. With the dramatic devastation around the Marina, the Embarcadero, the Bay Bridge and the Cypress Structure, its easy to forget that Santa Cruz County was hit hard by the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Explore the stories behind classic front pages, Bay Area bracing for cold front that will bring heavy rain, wind and thunderstorms, Judge slaps California for incomplete prisoner suicide prevention measures, 'Soft-story homes face quake risks. KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, INC. 2023 | All rights reserved worldwide. In honor of the parks 150th anniversary, rarely seen archival photos of people enjoying Golden Gate park throughout the 20th Century. Hosts Peter Hartlaub and Heather Knight learn about Claude the albino alligator from California Academy of Sciences. Besides the Kindle version lacking several features, several stories were already available online for free the day before, some articles have the wrong headings and the daily issue sometimes doesn't show up until a day later. Best Of. The medfly invasion: How a tiny insect upended Bay Area life A minuscule bug caused an ecological nightmare across Northern California nearly 40 years ago, and the fallout spread from the fields of Silicon Valley into the halls of the Capitol in Sacramento. There are consequential and interesting bills on the agenda in Sacramento. Could taking Pfizers Paxlovid reduce the risk of getting long COVID? I'm old fashion, I love the feel and experience of reading the paper. The new normal in 1942: A look back at wartime ads in The Chronicle. The Squaw Valley Ski Resort wasnt always the place of world-class grandeur we now know. How to get the most out of your Chronicle subscription. We found Chronicle Batmobile contest winner Richard Morse after his brother saw the column about the tongue-in-cheek giveaway. Got range anxiety? Please stop trying to kill him. Tom Petty played them all. This year, a trip to The Chronicles basement takes us How SF sent World War I troops a message of love a century ago. Listen: The many near deaths of Tom Stienstra, Listen: "The Riders Come Out At Night": Corruption and brutality, Listen: Californias COVID emergency is over, but is the pandemic. State Sen. Scott Wiener has formed an exploratory committee, the first step toward running for Congress. I loved the ads I really enjoyed the Sunday edition with its magazines and commentaries. All subscriptions include a free trial period. With June Gloom, Frost of July and Fogust behind us, and Labor Day signaling the start of the San Francisco summer, it felt like the SFs first cellular phones arrived in 1984, costing just $30 per hour. Its been 50 years since a conflict over Peoples Park in Berkeley ended in dozens of injuries and the death of one man. Recently the strip changed syndicates, so we've removed "Baby Blues" from both the Sunday and daily comics lineup. 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. Call it the Miracle on the Bay. The SF Chronicle is a second-rate newspaper at best. Major snow storm might leave you stranded, Stunning photos show Yosemite National Park under 15 feet of snow, Heres where California reservoir levels stand after this weeks rains, Opinion: I caught COVID. How S.F.s Dragon Gate came to stand at Grant Avenue and Bush Street. Thats a hate group and I dont wanna have anything to do with em. 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? (Third-fastest growing comic strip on Jupiter). Just before the start of the 2018-19 NHL season, a visit to The Our archives Coit Tower photos disappeared. 1989 World Series photos found: Giants, As and a quakes shake. For sale: one island, 1.1 square miles, stunning views of San Francisco, decades of American historical significance. 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. RFK to Dukakis to Clinton: Classic SF photos of Democratic candidates. After the 2019 shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, he tried to profit off the tragedy by encouraging witnesses to sign up for an app he created. A half century ago, the Black Panthers clashed with Oakland police in a violent episode that forever changed the political organization and the city from which it grew. The Chronicles archive has photos of its heyday and demise. A dig through The Chronicles archive found photos of the first Cherry Blossom Festival parade more than 50 years ago through the 25th anniversary celebrations. How Bay Area organizations and arts institutions plan to celebrate Black History Month in 2023 this February. Availability is pretty reliable. How twin SF-to-Sacramento steamships histories diverged in fantastic fashion. Anti-war organizations banded together to create a national Moratorium Day of protests and teach-ins. The archive of a newspaper thats more than 150 years old can conceal treasures. How close we are to bringing lights back. Beach Blanket Babylon: Behind-the-scenes photos from musical revues early decades. Newspapers in Education 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. Earlier in the day, the editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer announced the paper dropped the Dilbert comic strip because of Adams rant. Golden Gate Bridges 1937 debut: An awe-inspiring archive find for the ages. California Highway Patrol officers used a bullhorn to order A salute to the king of Golden Gate Bridge stunts. Before 1954, Veterans Day Howard Hughes, the CIA and a mysterious ship in the Bay Area. Terms Apply. 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. There are many GoComics with tens of thousands of listed "followers" that have far fewer daily comments than does Bozo with its 902 listed followers. sends student to hospital, Yes, that's a toucan flying around Walnut Creek, Rasmussen Reports survey of 1,000 American adults. Oversize photos, like the amazing $100 for a jeep? 9 Granada (24-10) vs. TBD What he got instead were some snow leopards and seals for San Franciscos zoo. This version seems to be very limited in scope and content. Also, some features such as the crossword puzzle, box scores and classifieds are not currently available. But this one is different, This brunch spot was always packed, so it took over a huge S.F. When searching The Chronicles 49ers flashback: Snapshots of the Team of the 1980s strangest A strike, scabs, success and a surprising playoff loss: 1987 was surely the strangest season for the 49ers in the 1980s, a decade that the team dominated. 100 years of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk fun and memories. SFs White Night riots 40th anniversary: Long-buried photos show a city torn apart. Created by Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott. 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. Most Californians can put off filing taxes until Oct. 16 should they? A change on the comics page. No matter the decade, San Francisco has known how to throw a New Years bash. If you dig around, youll find a lot of stories about the Rock. Wee Pals. and the West Coast. No. How does San Francisco Red Sox sound? Champs! Listen: What went wrong at John Muir Health? To keep my carbon footprint down, I read books and magazines electronically. The Bay Bridge School benefit concerts: A great run of shows for a Bridge School benefit concerts: A great run of shows for a worthy cause North Bays 1986 record-setting floods: See stunning images. Its a quick retelling of a quaint San Francisco story that was pulled from San Franciscos forgotten earthquake of 1957.