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Political Pull Helped Fix Scouts' Dam Problem

The Boy Scouts of America's Monterey Bay Area Council operated a summer dam on a pristine river and allegedly killed federally protected steelhead trout downstream.

Photos: Supercross Roars Through SF

The off-road motorcycle racing competition makes its 5th stop of the season and rips through the redesigned infield and outfield of AT&T Park.

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Black History And The Obama Era

Robeson T.P. Frazier reflects on the election of Barack Obama and the importance of African American artists, whose critique of the present shapes history. 

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Cardinal 'Starting From Scratch'

Ugly 97-63 loss to UCLA marks Stanford's largest margin of defeat against the Bruins in 31 years and matches its worst loss to anyone in 16 years.

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Twitter Upgrades, Targets Revenue

Micro-blogging service has emerged as a cultural phenomenon. Its new challenge: turning into a business that makes money.

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Colombian Rebels Free Four Hostages

Colombia's badly battered FARC rebels deliver three police officers and a soldier to the International Red Cross in a mission marred by accusations of military interference.

Tricks Of The Trade

San Francisco designer Will Wick lets us look at his cheat sheet for picking interior colors and floor coverings and staying away from what's passe.

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Snow White Meets Green

As the first truly eco-friendly hotel on Tahoe's South Shore, 968 Park Spa Resort is a fabulous option for the Save Tahoe crowd.

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