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S.F. nurtures female execs, study finds
A glass ceiling still looms over California companies, although it's less prevalent in San Francisco, according to a report to be released today.
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Pacifica Profiles: The good earth rippling effect of Pacifican Lynn Adams
Photo submitted by Lynn Adams Lynn Adams Lynn Adams, President of the Pacifica Beach Coalition , said that 23 years ago, when she left Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, to head out to San Francisco, she and her roommate saw a shooting star along their journey and considered it a confirmation that they both belonged out West.
Home decor seller moves out from the Internet
Expanding a successful online business to a downtown storefront might seem risky these days, but it made sense to Mark and Carter Bolick, the design team behind India Rose.
Those Darn Accordions rock the squeezebox
A lookout was chosen to hold open the door. An invasion song was selected. "OK, when I say go, we go! No hesitation, or the maitre d' has time to throw us out," said ringleader Paul Rogers.
Lentz pulls off upset victory in Brisbane City Council race
Voters delivered a surprise election victory to City Council newcomer Cliff Lentz on Tuesday night, sending current City Councilman Michael Barnes to the sidelines.
Brisbane voters approve hotel tax hike
Early results showed Brisbane's transit occupancy tax measure set to succeed on Tuesday night, with 57.43 percent of voters in favor as of 8:30 p.m. The measure needed a simple majority to pass.
Six hotel tax proposals on ballot in San Mateo County
Oct. 30--Six cities in San Mateo County are looking to boost their hotel tax rates in an effort to balance their budgets without increasing the tax burden on local residents.
Redwood City approves green building ordinance
Joining the growing list of Peninsula cities that require development projects to be more environmentally friendly, the Redwood City City Council unanimously passed the city's first green building ordinance last week.
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
AskBobA is a Phenomenal Success Story for the Online Aviation Maintenance Community
October 20, 2009, Brisbane, Calif., -- The new AskBob online community , a unique forum connecting aviation maintenance professionals and the aviation industry, celebrates its one year anniversary this month with phenomenal growth that reached over 46,000 unique page views in September from over 11,000 visitors.
City managers in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties have united to...
City managers in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties have united to cut retirement benefits for new hires, saying taxpayers should no longer have to fund employee pension costs that have skyrocketed out of control.
Greenlee pushes 'The American Meadow Garden'
John Greenlee has targeted the Great American Lawn - that notorious sink of fossil fuels, water, chemicals and spare time - for destruction.
The Luna Tunes @ San Bruno Mountain Watch Conservancy 40th Anniversary Celebration, October 25
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
AskBobA Connects Vendors and Maintenance Professionals with a New Supplier Directory
October 20, 2009, Brisbane, Calif., -- The AskBob online aviation maintenance forum today announced a new supplier directory for aviation maintenance professionals.
New bridge closes South San Francisco gap in Bay Trail
Pedestrians and bicyclists can now travel eight miles without stopping along the Bayshore between South San Francisco and Brisbane.
Baylands at center of Brisbane council race
The next four years will be decisive in planning and launching a long-anticipated mixed-use development on the Brisbane Baylands, a 600-acre former landfill partly contaminated with toxic trash.
The Insider: Brisbane mayor doesn't put on airs
One of the best comments we heard in two weeks of meetings with candidates in the Nov.
Walmart.com launches health, beauty products online for home delivery
BRISBANE, Calif. Walmart.com is looking to go head-to-head with online retailers of health-and-beauty aids by offering home delivery of such products.
World's Largest Solar-Powered Footbridge Opens in Brisbane
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