San Francisco http://www.npr.org San Francisco en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:04:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg San Francisco http://www.npr.org yes Will San Francisco Tell Its Nudists To Cover Up? Some men in the Castro District have for years liked to go without (clothes, that is) in public. One of the city's supervisors says he's been getting many complaints. Last year, he got a law passed requiring that the naked guys have towels ready to put down on benches. Now, he's looking to do more. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:04:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/19/165474753/will-san-francisco-tell-its-nudists-to-cover-up?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/19/165474753/will-san-francisco-tell-its-nudists-to-cover-up?ft=1&f=126916092 Some men in the Castro District have for years liked to go without (clothes, that is) in public. One of the city's supervisors says he's been getting many complaints. Last year, he got a law passed requiring that the naked guys have towels ready to put down on benches. Now, he's looking to do more. no Some men in the Castro District have for years liked to go without (clothes, that is) in public. One of the city's supervisors says he's been getting many complaints. Last year, he got a law passed requiring that the naked guys have towels ready to put down on benches. Now, he's looking to do more.

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]]> Scott McKenzie, Who Sang 'San Francisco' In The Summer Of Love, Dies The gentle song became a hit and captured the spirit of what was happening in San Francisco that year. McKenzie was 73. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:51:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/20/159345163/scott-mckenzie-who-sang-san-francisco-in-the-summer-of-love-dies?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/20/159345163/scott-mckenzie-who-sang-san-francisco-in-the-summer-of-love-dies?ft=1&f=126916092 The gentle song became a hit and captured the spirit of what was happening in San Francisco that year. McKenzie was 73. no The gentle song became a hit and captured the spirit of what was happening in San Francisco that year. McKenzie was 73.

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]]> Dozens Sickened By Fumes From Refinery Fire Near San Francisco The fire, which started Monday evening, has now been contained. It spewed a huge plume of thick black smoke. Residents were advised to stay indoors. At least three dozen sought help at hospitals. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 08:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/07/158293478/dozens-sickened-by-fumes-from-refinery-fire-near-san-francisco?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/08/07/158293478/dozens-sickened-by-fumes-from-refinery-fire-near-san-francisco?ft=1&f=126916092 The fire, which started Monday evening, has now been contained. It spewed a huge plume of thick black smoke. Residents were advised to stay indoors. At least three dozen sought help at hospitals. no The fire, which started Monday evening, has now been contained. It spewed a huge plume of thick black smoke. Residents were advised to stay indoors. At least three dozen sought help at hospitals.

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]]> Bad Day For Unions Made Worse By Calif. Public Pension Initiatives Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's victory Tuesday wasn't the only defeat for organized labor. Adding to the day being a memorably rotten one for unions were voter initiatives in two of California's largest cities, San Diego and San Jose, aimed at reducing the burden of public employees' pensions on taxpayers. Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/06/06/154443161/bad-day-for-unions-made-worse-by-calif-public-pension-initiatives?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/06/06/154443161/bad-day-for-unions-made-worse-by-calif-public-pension-initiatives?ft=1&f=126916092 Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's victory Tuesday wasn't the only defeat for organized labor. Adding to the day being a memorably rotten one for unions were voter initiatives in two of California's largest cities, San Diego and San Jose, aimed at reducing the burden of public employees' pensions on taxpayers. no Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's victory Tuesday wasn't the only defeat for organized labor. Adding to the day being a memorably rotten one for unions were voter initiatives in two of California's largest cities, San Diego and San Jose, aimed at reducing the burden of public employees' pensions on taxpayers.

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]]> San Francisco May Make Nudists Cover Their Seats Walking around San Francisco with no clothes on? No problem, for the most part. But if you sit down on a public bench or go into a restaurant, city Supervisor Scott Wiener says you should bring something along to cover either the seat or yourself. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/07/140257931/san-francisco-may-make-nudists-cover-their-seats?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/07/140257931/san-francisco-may-make-nudists-cover-their-seats?ft=1&f=126916092 Walking around San Francisco with no clothes on? No problem, for the most part. But if you sit down on a public bench or go into a restaurant, city Supervisor Scott Wiener says you should bring something along to cover either the seat or yourself. no Walking around San Francisco with no clothes on? No problem, for the most part. But if you sit down on a public bench or go into a restaurant, city Supervisor Scott Wiener says you should bring something along to cover either the seat or yourself.

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]]> 1906 San Fran Quake In Color ... And 3-D The Smithsonian has recently discovered a rare perspective on the legendary quake: 3-D, color stereo photographs. Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2011/03/12/134488589/1906-san-fran-quake-in-color-and-3-d?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2011/03/12/134488589/1906-san-fran-quake-in-color-and-3-d?ft=1&f=126916092 The Smithsonian has recently discovered a rare perspective on the legendary quake: 3-D, color stereo photographs. no The Smithsonian has recently discovered a rare perspective on the legendary quake: 3-D, color stereo photographs.

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]]> Oh So Close! Chicago's February Snow Record Still Stands With three days to go, the city needs just another 0.6 inches to break a record that has stood since 1896. Meanwhile, San Francisco may get its first snow since 1976. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/02/25/134053648/oh-so-close-chicagos-february-snow-record-still-stands?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/02/25/134053648/oh-so-close-chicagos-february-snow-record-still-stands?ft=1&f=126916092 With three days to go, the city needs just another 0.6 inches to break a record that has stood since 1896. Meanwhile, San Francisco may get its first snow since 1976. no With three days to go, the city needs just another 0.6 inches to break a record that has stood since 1896. Meanwhile, San Francisco may get its first snow since 1976.

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]]> Sugary Drinks Cut, But Will Waistlines Whittle? San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has banned sugary drinks from state property. It's changing business, but will it change waistlines? Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/07/07/128359607/sugary-drinks-cut-but-will-waistlines-whittle?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/07/07/128359607/sugary-drinks-cut-but-will-waistlines-whittle?ft=1&f=126916092 San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has banned sugary drinks from state property. It's changing business, but will it change waistlines? no San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has banned sugary drinks from state property. It's changing business, but will it change waistlines?

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]]> Flight Of The Bumblebee, Redux <strong>A world-renowned pianist can play a famous piece on his iPad. How cool is that?! No, really. How cool is that?</strong> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/04/flight_of_the_bumblebee_redux.html?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/04/flight_of_the_bumblebee_redux.html?ft=1&f=126916092 <strong>A world-renowned pianist can play a famous piece on his iPad. How cool is that?! No, really. How cool is that?</strong> no A world-renowned pianist can play a famous piece on his iPad. How cool is that?! No, really. How cool is that?

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]]> Inspiring Giving, $100 At A Time If a stranger handed you a free umbrella in a downpour, would you accept it? Maybe not. But the Secret Society for Creative Philanthropy in San Francisco is <strong>encouraging acts of altruism, $100 at a time</strong>. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/03/inspiring_giving_100_at_a_time.html?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2010/03/inspiring_giving_100_at_a_time.html?ft=1&f=126916092 If a stranger handed you a free umbrella in a downpour, would you accept it? Maybe not. But the Secret Society for Creative Philanthropy in San Francisco is <strong>encouraging acts of altruism, $100 at a time</strong>. no If a stranger handed you a free umbrella in a downpour, would you accept it? Maybe not. But the Secret Society for Creative Philanthropy in San Francisco is encouraging acts of altruism, $100 at a time.

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]]> Same-Sex Marriages The California Supreme Court overturns a ban on same-sex marriages. Thu, 15 May 2008 13:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/05/samesex_marriages.html?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/05/samesex_marriages.html?ft=1&f=126916092 The California Supreme Court overturns a ban on same-sex marriages. 0 no The California Supreme Court overturns a ban on same-sex marriages.

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]]> An Unwelcome Olympic Torch? Should San Francisco welcome the Olympic torch, or protest the visit? Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/04/an_unwelcome_olympic_torch.html?ft=1&f=126916092 http://www.npr.org/blogs/talk/2008/04/an_unwelcome_olympic_torch.html?ft=1&f=126916092 Should San Francisco welcome the Olympic torch, or protest the visit? 0 no Should San Francisco welcome the Olympic torch, or protest the visit?

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