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  • Alcatraz cruise
  • If the government shutdown continues businesses fear the economic impact to Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf will be huge.
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fleet week, fisherman's wharf, san francisco bay, tourism, travel, budget cuts, government shutdown, san francisco news, lyanne melendez
  • Justin Beiber being carried up Great Wall of China
  • People are taking to social media to mock Justin Beiber after images surfaced showing him being carried up the Great Wall of China.
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china, celebrity, tourism, entertainment
  • Casey Wasserman
  • One of San Francisco's most colorful and quirkiest races has a new owner and he's pledging a new vision for Bay to Breakers.
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bay to breakers, tourism, san francisco news
  • Shutdown closes iconic sites across Bay Area
  • The federal government shutdown means disappointment for visitors to some of the Bay Area's most iconic sites, like Alcatraz.
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alcatraz, crissy field, presidio, yosemite, ocean beach, tourism, government shutdown, san francisco news
  • Shutdown closes iconic sites across Bay Area
  • The government shutdown means an immediate closure of a variety of national park facilities and many of them are in San Francisco.
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alcatraz, crissy field, presidio, yosemite, ocean beach, tourism, government shutdown, politics video
  • National Park Service closed sign
  • Here is a list of Bay Area locations currently closed because of the federal government shutdown:
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alcatraz, crissy field, presidio, yosemite, ocean beach, tourism, NASA, government shutdown, local news
  • National Park Service closed sign
  • The government shutdown means disappointment for visitors to some of the Bay Area's most iconic sites, including Alcatraz.
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alcatraz, crissy field, presidio, yosemite, ocean beach, tourism, government shutdown, news
  • Alcatraz Island
  • If a government shutdown occurs, national parks will close including Alcatraz Island in San Francisco.
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alcatraz, barack obama, john boehner, budget cuts, tourism, travel, news
  • Alcatraz Island
  • If a government shutdown occurs, national parks will close including Alcatraz Island in San Francisco.
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alcatraz, barack obama, john boehner, budget cuts, tourism, travel, san francisco news, wayne freedman
  • Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill holds up the Auld Mug as they celebrate in the podium after winning the Americas Cup sailing event over Emirates Team New Zealand on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
  • In one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, Oracle Team USA beat Emirates Team New Zealand to win the America's Cup.
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america's cup, san francisco bay, boats, competition, tourism, larry ellison, sports
  • Americas Cup Pavilion in SF
  • The America's Cup won't turn out to be the financial windfall SF once thought it would be, but officials say it won't be a bust either.
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america's cup, san francisco bay, boats, competition, tourism, larry ellison, sports, carolyn tyler
  • Americas Cup Pavilion in SF
  • The America's Cup won't turn out to be the financial windfall SF once thought it would be, but officials say it won't be a bust either.
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america's cup, san francisco bay, boats, competition, tourism, larry ellison, sports
  • Oracle Team USA skipper Jimmy Spithill holds up the Auld Mug as they celebrate in the podium after winning the Americas Cup sailing event over Emirates Team New Zealand on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
  • In one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, Oracle Team USA beat Emirates Team New Zealand to win the America's Cup.
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america's cup, san francisco bay, boats, competition, tourism, larry ellison, sports
  • Oakland police car at the scene of a fatal shooting
  • There's a manhunt underway in Oakland after a gunfight erupted outside the hotel Ohio State's football team was staying at Friday.
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oakland, BART, shooting, crime, violence, guns, OPD, transportation, tourism, cal bears, east bay news
  • Oakland police car at the scene of a fatal shooting
  • Gunfire erupted outside an Oakland hotel where the Ohio State football team is staying ahead of their game against the Cal Bears.
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oakland, BART, shooting, crime, violence, guns, OPD, transportation, tourism, cal bears, east bay news, alan wang
  • Oakland police car at the scene of a fatal shooting
  • Gunfire erupted outside an Oakland hotel where the Ohio State football team is staying ahead of their game against the Cal Bears.
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oakland, BART, shooting, crime, violence, guns, OPD, transportation, tourism, cal bears, news
  • Ghirardelli chocolates
  • Thousands are expected to attend the 18th annual Chocolate Festival at San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square this weekend.
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tourism, food, wine industry, alcohol, san francisco news
  • Wildlife park in New Zealand visitors get up close and personal with lions
  • A wildlife park in New Zealand offers a unique experience by putting visitors in cages to give them close encounters with hungry lions.
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animal, tourism, social media, facebook, watercooler
  • Americas Cup
  • The America's Cup race is not bringing in the anticipated economic boon many businesses in San Francisco expected.
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america's cup, economy, san francisco bay, fisherman's wharf, tourism, sports
  • Travelers make their way to their trains inside Penn Station in New York.
  • Get ready for what is expected to be busiest Labor Day travel weekend in five years.
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traffic, tourism, travel, labor day, economy, housing market, AAA, driving, national/world
  • Tourists
  • Alamo Square residents are sick of the tour buses that block their driveways and ruin the picturesque setting they once lived in.
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tourism, san francisco news
  • Tourists
  • Alamo Square residents are sick of the tour buses that block their driveways and ruin the picturesque setting they once lived in.
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muni, tourism, traffic, san francisco news
  • Tourists
  • Alamo Square residents are sick of the tour buses that block their driveways and ruin the picturesque setting they once lived in.
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tourism, muni, traffic, news
  • The Wax Museum at SF's Fisherman's Wharf has its doors open to visitors for the last time before it shuts down and is replaced.
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fisherman's wharf, museums, tourism, san francisco news
  • Double decker tour bus catches on fire in SF
  • A double decker tour bus with tourists onboard caught on fire in San Francisco Saturday evening.
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fire, tourism, transportation, sffd, san francisco news
  • Robert Bobby Tufts
  • A 4-year-old has been re-elected as mayor of the tiny tourist town of Dorset in northern Minnesota.
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children, tourism, watercooler
  • An 11-year-old boy from China was reunited with his family after disappearing in San Francisco on Saturday.
  • An 11-year-old boy visiting from China was reunited with his family after disappearing in San Francisco on Saturday.
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missing person, SFPD, china, tourism, news
  • GoCar in SF
  • A family visiting San Francisco had a trip they'll never forget after a wrong turn led their scooter-like GoCars onto the Bay Bridge.
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bay bridge, tourism, traffic, driving, news
  • Criminals are targeting diners eating outside at restaurants in areas of San Francisco popular with tourists.
  • Criminals are targeting diners eating outside at restaurants in areas of San Francisco popular with tourists.
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tourism, crime, smartphones, cellphone, SFPD, fisherman's wharf, news
  • Its been a month since the big switch to all-electronic tolling at the Golden Gate Bridge and officials say its going better than expected.
  • It's been three months since the Golden Gate Bridge replaced human toll takers with all-electronic tolling.
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tourism, fastrak, golden gate bridge, driving, consumer news
  • Baby owls
  • A second family of barn owls has taken up a nest at a Burlingame hotel that has embraced its new role as a protector of wildlife.
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burlingame, san francisco international airport, animal, tourism, peninsula news
  • Escape Campervans
  • A common European vacation choice that wasn't even available here until recently is just now taking off.
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europe, travel, tourism, driving, gas prices, climate change, consumer news
  • Escape Campervans
  • A common European vacation choice that wasn't even available here until recently is just now taking off.
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europe, travel, tourism, driving, gas prices, climate change, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • GoCar in SF
  • A family visiting San Francisco had a trip they'll never forget after a wrong turn led their scooter-like GoCars onto the Bay Bridge.
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bay bridge, tourism, traffic, driving, san francisco news
  • Criminals are targeting diners eating outside at restaurants in areas of San Francisco popular with tourists.
  • Criminals are targeting diners eating outside at restaurants in areas of San Francisco popular with tourists.
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tourism, crime, smartphones, cellphone, SFPD, fisherman's wharf, san francisco news, vic lee
  • Police say a man was robbed at gunpoint while taking pictures of San Francisco's famously crooked Lombard Street on Tuesday night.
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crime, guns, tourism, SFPD, san francisco news
  • Its been a month since the big switch to all-electronic tolling at the Golden Gate Bridge and officials say its going better than expected.
  • It's been three months since the Golden Gate Bridge replaced human toll takers with all-electronic tolling.
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tourism, fastrak, golden gate bridge, driving, bay area traffic, michael finney
  • The crash at SFO leads to questions about what an airline is required to do for passengers after such an incident.
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Asiana Airlines crash, crash, san francisco international airport, tourism, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • The crash at SFO leads to questions about what an airline is required to do for passengers after such an incident.
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Asiana Airlines crash, crash, san francisco international airport, tourism, consumer news
  • Islamists protest in Egypt demanding Morsi return
  • The crisis in Egypt showed no signs of slowing down Friday as clashes grew more violent amidst calls for more protests.
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egypt, protest, religion, violence, barack obama, travel, tourism, news
  • Egyptians celebrate in front of the constitutional court after Egypts chief justice Adly Mansour was sworn in as the nations interim president Thursday, July 4, 2013. Arabic reads,  bye bye Morsi. The chief justice of Egypts Supreme Constitutional Court was sworn in Thursday as the nations interim president, taking over hours after the military ousted the Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
  • Egyptian security officials say the Muslim Brotherhood's supreme leader has been arrested in a coastal city and flown to Cairo.
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egypt, protest, religion, violence, barack obama, travel, tourism, news
  • River otters at SFs Aquarium of the Bay
  • Pier 39 in San Francisco has some playful new residents -- three river otters have a permanent new home at Aquarium of the Bay.
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san francisco bay, animal, animals in peril, tourism, san francisco news
  • River otters at SFs Aquarium of the Bay
  • Pier 39 in San Francisco has some playful new residents -- three river otters have a permanent new home at Aquarium of the Bay.
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tourism, animals in peril, animal, san francisco bay, news
  • Virgin Galactic space shuttle
  • PayPal is working to figure out how payments and commerce will work beyond Earth's realm once space travel and tourism take off.
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mountain view, ebay, paypal, travel, tourism, space, SpaceX, non-profit, news
  • Newly revamped Jefferson Street reopens in SF
  • After months of construction, SF officials are celebrating the reopening of a Fisherman's Wharf street that's been made safer.
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fisherman's wharf, ed lee, america's cup, tourism, traffic, transportation, san francisco news
  • Delta Airlines website
  • 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney has these tips to keep in mind before you book your summer vacation flights.
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travel, tourism, deals, 7 on your side, michael finney
  • Delta Airlines website
  • 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney has these tips to keep in mind before you book your summer vacation flights.
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tourism, travel, deals, consumer news
  • Security at Bay to Breakers 2013
  • In the wake of the Boston bombings, SF officials took no chances when it came to protecting the public at Bay to Breakers.
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bay to breakers, boston bombings, alcohol, muni, driving, SFPD, FBI, greg suhr, travel, tourism, competition, news
  • Security at Bay to Breakers 2013
  • In the wake of the Boston bombings, SF officials took no chances when it came to protecting the public at Bay to Breakers.
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bay to breakers, boston bombings, alcohol, muni, driving, SFPD, FBI, greg suhr, travel, tourism, competition, san francisco news
  • Female winner of Bay to Breakers race: Diane Nukuri-Johnson
  • Nearly 30,000 runners raced towards the finish line in the 102nd annual Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco Sunday morning.
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bay to breakers, boston bombings, alcohol, muni, driving, FBI, greg suhr, travel, tourism, abc7 extras