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1969 Alcatraz takeover 'changed the whole course of history'

Alcatraz Island was a chilly, unwelcoming place once reserved for infamous criminals. Not even the federal government appeared to want it after the penitentiary closed in the 1960s.

Bay Bridge fix expected Friday morning

Repairs on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge should be complete by Friday morning, three days after pieces of steel from the bridge fell onto the structure's roadway, a top transportation official said Thursday.

4 arraigned in California gang rape case

Four teenagers were arraigned Thursday on charges connected to the alleged gang rape of a 15-year-old girl on a high school campus after a homecoming dance.

Five arrested in alleged gang rape; juveniles being charged as adults

Police investigating the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl have arrested five people, a police spokesman said Wednesday.

Bay Bridge closure threatens to snarl traffic at least one more day

Officials warned Wednesday that the bridge linking the California cities of San Francisco and Oakland will likely remain closed Thursday morning, promising more delays for Bay Area commuters.

SI.com: Chris Ballard: Playing basketball in San Quentin an eye-opening experience

A few months ago, I entered San Quentin State Prison with a group of guys to play basketball against a team of inmates.

America's best flea markets

Some of my greatest travel memories are about exploring the local markets -- digging through the goods, chatting with vendors, feeling my way through the nuances of a spirited negotiation. Each time, I walk away with an earful of native lore and insider info -- on top of armfuls of awesome finds.

California lawmaker proposes selling San Quentin prison

If one California lawmaker has his way, his cash-strapped state may have an arresting real estate listing on the market: San Quentin State Prison.

Developer strikes it rich with iPhone game

With its glassy touch screen, powerful graphics, crisp sound and tilt feature, the iPhone is more than a smart phone for some users -- it's a portable entertainment system.

Winds a major worry in L.A. fires; governor declares emergency

Los Angeles fire officials say they're worried that nighttime winds could push two major wildfires, which already are blamed in two deaths, closer to pricey neighborhoods on the Pacific coast.

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