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Bay Bridge S-curve death highlights safety concerns

By Tony Bizjak - Published: 12:00 am

The dramatic fatal crash of a big rig Monday on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge has spotlighted yet another safety concern on the troubled span.

Democrats face abortion fight they'd hoped to avoid

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar - Published: 12:00 am

WASHINGTON – Abortion opponents in the Senate are seeking tough restrictions in the health care overhaul bill, a move that could roil a shaky Democratic effort to pass President Barack Obama's signature issue by year's end.

Sacramento officials push for Capitol Mall redesign

By Ryan Lillis - Published: 12:00 am

Paris has the Champs-Élysées. In Barcelona, it's Las Ramblas. And in Washington, D.C., it's the National Mall.

Workshops for Latino immigrants focus on preventing foreclosure

By Darrell Smith - Published: 12:00 am

For California's Mexican immigrants, homeownership is patrimonio, an inheritance passed down to the next generation.

Refuge policies clash in San Francisco

By Suan Ferriss - Published: 12:00 am

In California, the word "sanctuary" prompts talk of Edwin Ramos, a 22-year-old Salvadoran accused of a brutal triple murder last year.

Schwarzenegger signs legislation for giant water bond

By Robert Rodriguez - Published: 12:00 am

FRIANT � With Millerton Lake as a backdrop, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed an $11.1 billion water bond Monday that proponents acknowledged will be a tough sell with voters.

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Kings' Thompson' fast-breaks the mold

There are many 6-foot-11 players in the NBA who would love to grab a rebound and lead a fast break to set up an easy basket, though few do. That's why Jason Thompson is one of the lucky big men.

OUR REGION

Liquid meals

Neighborhood bars that don't include food service increasingly are becoming a thing of the past.

Inside the Bee pt1

More lessons in another 49ers loss

If adversity provides teaching moments for those having the hard times, the 49ers are getting plenty of chances to learn.

49ers blog

LIVING HERE

Brew from a family crew

Wonderful things to drink go beyond wine in the north state, as Randal Benton's photo gallery shows with a look at the Lincoln coffee roasting operation of Rogers Family Co.

ON STAGE

Tenor helps carry classic 'Otello'

One key moment helps galvanize a soulful, powerful production of Verdi's "Otello" by the San Francisco Opera.

More theater and art

HOMETOWN REPORT

Time to overhaul Hughes Stadium field

Someday, Hughes Stadium will bid farewell to its beaten-down football turf. It could happen by the fall of 2011. And wouldn't it be fitting to have the city schools enjoy the new digs?

The Bee's prep sports blog

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