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Harbaugh Brother's To Meet In Super Bowl [VIDEO]

Gailen Sprague — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:03:09 +0000

It’ll be the Battle of Brothers in New Orleans in two weeks. John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens topped New England 28-13 to win the AFC title game and set up a Super Bowl meeting with his brother Jim. It will be the Ravens first Super Bowl appearance in 12 years. Joe Flacco threw three [...]

San Francisco, Boston Among Best Cities for Trick-or-Treating

Shauna Wright — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:41:19 +0000

Everyone thinks their neighborhood is the best for trick-or-treating. But the folks at real estate site Zillow have actually compiled a list of the best cities for scoring some ‘tricks or treats’ this Halloween.

In creating its third annual Trick-or-Treat Index, Zillow considered factors such as median home values, crime rates, population density and overall “walkability” when choosing the 20 best urban areas in which to gather candy on October 31.

So how does your city measure up?

San Francisco Restaurant Workers Want Mandatory 25 Percent Tip

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:00:05 +0000

Restaurant workers in San Francisco are trying to change the equation on tipping. Instead of the customer deciding how much to leave — and restaurant patrons typically tip between 15 and 20 percent — they are seeking to make mandatory a 25 percent service charge which would come with every bill. Proponents of the change cite the difficult [...]

Amazing Toothpick Replica of San Francisco Built Over 35 Years [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:41:13 +0000

Scott Weaver has spent the last 35 years building a highly-detailed tower replica of San Francisco using only toothpicks. And it that wasn’t impressive (or insane) enough, his tower allows ping pong balls to take a half-dozen differently routed tours throughout San Francisco’s neighborhoods and famous landmarks.

In the video below, Walker walks you through all of his painstaking creation’s twists.

San Francisco Considering Banning Sales of All Pets

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:03:39 +0000

A proposal to ban all pets sales in San Francisco is being considered by the city’s Board of Supervisors.

According to those who have proposed the ban, the rational behind it is twofold. It would encourage San Franciscans to adopt animals from shelters and rescue organization, and it would put an end to what animal rights activists claim are inhumane conditions in puppy mills and kitten factories.

Restaurant Barred From Selling Grasshopper Tacos [VIDEO]

Grace Niemitalo — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:00:03 +0000

Health officials in San Francisco are hopping mad over one restaurant’s decision to sell grasshopper tacos.

La Oaxaquena Bakery and Restaurant has been selling the popular Mexican dish until the health department stepped in and put the kibosh on it.

Man Bursts Into Flames at Porn Shop [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 06:05:15 +0000

A San Francisco man was enjoying some adult videos in a private booth inside an area porn shop Wednesday when something stunning happened: he burst into flames.

Luckily, there was a firetruck only a block away, so when the human fireball rushed out into the street the firefighters were able to help him.