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San Jose champ stuffs himself and the competition at the annual hot dog eating contest. Photos
Well thank God we stopped Don Fisher's Presidio plan. C.W. Nevius.

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Gunfire erupted around midnight Friday on International Boulevard, authorities say.
Alaska's outgoing governor lays the groundwork for a national role after leaving state government, citing an aim to unite the U.S. along conservative lines.
One family's July Fourth ritual included Roman Candles with exotic names and a party at their East Bay mansion (with photos, map)

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The Fisher proposal was about as site-appropriate as a strip club on
school grounds. Do I want free art? Sure! Do I want a nouveau-art
monstrosity in the midst of a peaceful old-world sanctuary? NO! ”

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"Bloody Thursday" waterfront showdown between workers and police was a turning point in the history of working people on the West Coast.

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About 4,000 Marines spent July Fourth sweeping the country in the largest U.S. offensive there since 2001.

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Following the lead of nearby museums, the Contemporary Jewish Museum has added its own cultural happy hour: Oy Vey! Thursdays.
"I didn't think about Venus at all today. I just saw her as an opponent," Serena says.
Beautifull, in S.F.'s Laurel Village, focuses on healthful, locally sourced whole foods from a spectrum of culinary traditions.
Venture capitalists tackle the challenge of water, which is in short supply all over the world and could become even scarcer as climate change continues.



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Manuel Zelaya said he would try to retake office after last week's military-backed coup, despite warnings of a potentially bloody conflict.
Wherever a gardener lives — be it on the coast or inland — the chief task in July is to make certain plants receive sufficient water. More in Garden.

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Vibrant, tree-lined and crested with a hilltop park renamed in honor of a local soldier, Kentucky Street has charm that helps make downtown Petaluma a delightful place.

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