http://www.mail.com/locations/3144-san-francisco.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/3144-san-francisco.html http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2086386-googles-products-dig-deeper-peoples-lives.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For Google CEO Larry Page, happiness is a warm computer. "Technology should do the hard work so people can get on doing the things that make them happiest in life," Page told a crowd of 6,000 software developers and entrepreneurs who flocked to San Francisco Wednesday for the opening day of Google's annual showcase for its latest brea... Thu, 16 May 2013 01:30:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2086386-googles-products-dig-deeper-peoples-lives.html 2013-05-16T01:30:27Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2087574-google-unveils-maps-photo-music-features.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google's sixth annual conference for software developers opened Wednesday with a chance for the company to showcase its latest services. Announcements included new features for online games, maps and search, a new music-streaming service and enhancements to its Google Plus social network, including tools for editing and sharing photos. ... Wed, 15 May 2013 23:19:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2087574-google-unveils-maps-photo-music-features.html 2013-05-15T23:19:57Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2087808-googles-music-plan-fresh-wave-upgrades.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google Inc. unveiled a streaming music service called All Access that blends songs users have already uploaded to their online libraries with millions of other tracks. Google made it available in the U.S. Wednesday for $8 a month to early birds who sign up for service before June 30. In addition to a 30-day free trial, the offer shave... Wed, 15 May 2013 21:56:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2087808-googles-music-plan-fresh-wave-upgrades.html 2013-05-15T21:56:29Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2085838-americas-cup-officials-race-will-continue.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The America's Cup will go on as planned after the death of a sailor during a training run last week on San Francisco Bay, officials said Tuesday. America's Cup officials made the announcement at a news conference in San Francisco. Organizers met with the four entrants earlier in the day and said the decision to race was unanimous. "Th... Wed, 15 May 2013 02:26:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2085838-americas-cup-officials-race-will-continue.html 2013-05-15T02:26:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2080842-giants-hit-3-hrs-to-lincecum-beat-braves-5-1.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — With all the ups and downs in recent seasons, including his demotion to the bullpen for the playoffs, Tim Lincecum can appreciate the strong starts when most everything goes right — reminding himself, from his own experiences, how quickly things change. Backed by solo home runs from Pablo Sandoval, Brandon Belt and Marco Scutaro, Linc... Mon, 13 May 2013 00:45:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2080842-giants-hit-3-hrs-to-lincecum-beat-braves-5-1.html 2013-05-13T00:45:06Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2079390-americas-cup-planning-endures-rough-waters.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Olympic gold medal-winning sailor Andrew "Bart" Simpson's death during an America's Cup training run on San Francisco Bay last week was the latest and most glaring setback to befall an event that had already encountered its share of rough waters. Now, questions are being raised about the safety of the $10 million high-tech boats that ... Sat, 11 May 2013 22:32:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2079390-americas-cup-planning-endures-rough-waters.html 2013-05-11T22:32:58Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2079106-americas-cup-expected-to-fatal-wreck.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The head of the America's Cup planning effort said Saturday he expects sailing's most prestigious event to go forward after the death of a sailor on a training run in the San Francisco Bay. In an interview Saturday morning, Stephen Barclay said he would await the results of an internal examination of Thursday's accident before making ... Sat, 11 May 2013 18:29:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2079106-americas-cup-expected-to-fatal-wreck.html 2013-05-11T18:29:24Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2078114-americas-cup-fatality-raises-safety-questions.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sailors know the risks and rewards that come with these new space-age America's Cup boats that speed like race cars across the waves. Still, the death of British Olympic champion Andrew "Bart" Simpson during a training session on San Francisco Bay gives fresh urgency as they chase the oldest trophy in international sports this summer.... Sat, 11 May 2013 08:08:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2078114-americas-cup-fatality-raises-safety-questions.html 2013-05-11T08:08:33Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2077428-americas-cup-boat-nosedived-broke-pieces.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The America's Cup catamaran that capsized in San Francisco Bay, killing an Olympic gold medalist, nosedived during a difficult maneuver and broke into many pieces, an official said Friday. However, it remained unclear why the Artemis flipped on Thursday, trapping crew member Andrew "Bart" Simpson under the wreckage for at least 10 min... Fri, 10 May 2013 21:21:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2077428-americas-cup-boat-nosedived-broke-pieces.html 2013-05-10T21:21:37Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2077338-5-things-to-americas-cup.html WHAT IS THE AMERICA'S CUP? The America's Cup is considered sailing's most prestigious event and, along with the Olympics and World Cup soccer, among the world's largest global sporting events in terms of its economic impact. It began in 1851 when the New York Yacht Club's schooner, 'America,' bested the British off the coast of England. ... Fri, 10 May 2013 18:19:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2077338-5-things-to-americas-cup.html 2013-05-10T18:19:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2075248-british-sailor-dies-americas-cup-practice.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Andrew "Bart" Simpson had already garnered an Olympic gold medal in sailing in 2008 and a silver at last year's games when Artemis Racing came calling with a chance to win yachting's top prize — the America's Cup. "Moving the family to San Fran for 6 months is pretty hectic!!!," Simpson tweeted in March. "The cup should be fun though!... Fri, 10 May 2013 18:16:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2075248-british-sailor-dies-americas-cup-practice.html 2013-05-10T18:16:34Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2074698-sheriff-search-calif-suspect-warfare.html SHINGLETOWN, Calif. (AP) — Sheriff's SWAT teams are proceeding extremely carefully as they search a rural part of Northern California where an ex-convict suspected of fatally shooting his wife and two young daughters is believed to be hiding out, authorities said Thursday. Given Shane Miller's knowledge of the area in Humboldt County and ability to fortif... Thu, 09 May 2013 19:58:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2074698-sheriff-search-calif-suspect-warfare.html 2013-05-09T19:58:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2072020-49ers-reach-stadium-naming-rights-deal-with-levis.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The future home of the San Francisco 49ers will be called Levi's Stadium. The 49ers and Levi Strauss & Co. announced an agreement Wednesday for a $220 million, 20-year naming rights deal for the team's stadium in Santa Clara. Levi's CEO Chip Bergh and 49ers CEO Jed York announced the deal at Levi's Plaza in San Francisco. Santa Clara ... Wed, 08 May 2013 22:18:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2072020-49ers-reach-stadium-naming-rights-deal-with-levis.html 2013-05-08T22:18:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2071972-halladay-to-shoulder-surgery-eyes-13-return.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For Roy Halladay, arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome throwing shoulder became the best-case scenario when he had prepared himself for the worst — a career-ending injury that would force his retirement when he's far from ready. Halladay will undergo a procedure in his right shoulder to repair a partially torn rotator cuff and remo... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:07:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2071972-halladay-to-shoulder-surgery-eyes-13-return.html 2013-05-08T19:07:12Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2070524-lives-edge-golden-gate-beat.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As he shivered on a narrow iron bar 220 feet above San Francisco Bay, 22-year-old Kevin Berthia heard a voice. It did not belong to the old wounds, crushing worries and inner demons that had driven him to the Golden Gate Bridge. This voice, calm and kind, patient and reassuring, belonged to California Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Brig... Wed, 08 May 2013 09:31:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2070524-lives-edge-golden-gate-beat.html 2013-05-08T09:31:07Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2067690-microsoft-touching-up-windows-8-to-address-gripes.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft is retooling the latest version of its Windows operating system to address complaints and confusion that have been blamed for deepening a slump in personal computer sales. The tune up announced Tuesday won't be released to consumers and businesses until later this year. The changes, part of a software package given the coden... Tue, 07 May 2013 18:44:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/2067690-microsoft-touching-up-windows-8-to-address-gripes.html 2013-05-07T18:44:31Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2067388-david-chang-paul-kahan-tie-top-chef-honor.html NEW YORK (AP) — Food may not have been their first calling, but coming late to the culinary scene clearly hasn't slowed David Chang and Paul Kahan. On Monday, the two were jointly honored as the nation's most outstanding chefs by the James Beard Foundation, an exclamation point on circuitous careers that began in other fields — Chang in finance and Kahan ... Tue, 07 May 2013 11:27:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2067388-david-chang-paul-kahan-tie-top-chef-honor.html 2013-05-07T11:27:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2066756-stadium-decision-hurts-miamis-super-bowl-chances.html MIAMI (AP) — As Dan Marino campaigned for Miami to be chosen the site of the 50th Super Bowl, he made no pretense about being objective on the subject. "In my opinion," the former Dolphins quarterback said, "every Super Bowl should be here." Instead, the NFL championship game might not return to Miami for a long time. Last week the Dolphins were denied pu... Mon, 06 May 2013 20:20:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2066756-stadium-decision-hurts-miamis-super-bowl-chances.html 2013-05-06T20:20:03Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2066318-san-francisco-city-attorney-sues-monster-beverage.html NEW YORK (AP) — San Francisco's city attorney is suing Monster Beverage for marketing its energy drinks to children, saying the products pose severe health risks. City Attorney Dennis Herrera said Monday that Monster is the "industry's worst offender" in the extent to which it targets youth and children. The action comes after Monster last week sued Herre... Mon, 06 May 2013 19:47:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/2066318-san-francisco-city-attorney-sues-monster-beverage.html 2013-05-06T19:47:40Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2063978-bride-4-die-limo-fire-calif-bridge.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Investigators are trying to determine why a stretch limousine burst into flames on a San Francisco Bay bridge, trapping and killing five of the nine women inside on a girls' night out, including a newlywed bride. It happened late Saturday night as the Lincoln Town Car crossed the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge on the south end of the bay. O... Mon, 06 May 2013 13:44:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2063978-bride-4-die-limo-fire-calif-bridge.html 2013-05-06T13:44:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2063942-giants-beat-dodgers-10-9-quirozs-walkoff-hr.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pinch hitter Guillermo Quiroz homered with one out in the 10th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 10-9 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. The Giants blew a 5-0 lead and wasted a bases-loaded opportunity in the ninth before Quiroz hit an 0-2 pitch from Dodgers closer Brandon League (0-1) into the left field ... Sun, 05 May 2013 05:39:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2063942-giants-beat-dodgers-10-9-quirozs-walkoff-hr.html 2013-05-05T05:39:20Z http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2063228-efforts-to-curb-cellphone-theft.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disturbed by the nationwide epidemic of cellphone robberies and thefts, law enforcement officials across the country are looking to the wireless industry to help find a cure. In San Francisco, where half the robberies were phone-related last year, District Attorney George Gascon is calling on major companies in nearby Silicon Valley t... Sat, 04 May 2013 18:43:18 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/finance/2063228-efforts-to-curb-cellphone-theft.html 2013-05-04T18:43:18Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2063212-efforts-to-curb-cellphone-theft-nationwide.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Disturbed by the nationwide epidemic of cellphone robberies and thefts, law enforcement officials are looking to the wireless industry for help. In San Francisco, where half the robberies were phone-related last year, District Attorney George Gascon is calling on major companies in nearby Silicon Valley to create new technology such a... Sat, 04 May 2013 18:36:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2063212-efforts-to-curb-cellphone-theft-nationwide.html 2013-05-04T18:36:10Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2058348-deadheads-oppose-renaming-jerry-garcia-venue.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Deadheads are uniting in opposition to a proposal to rename a San Francisco venue named in honor of the Grateful Dead founder. The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.ly/12r5mlS ) more than 1,100 people have signed an online petition opposing any name change to Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in Excelsior, near where the late guitar... Thu, 02 May 2013 19:08:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2058348-deadheads-oppose-renaming-jerry-garcia-venue.html 2013-05-02T19:08:55Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Last summer, NBA veteran Jason Collins considered joining an old Stanford college roommate, U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, at Boston's gay pride parade. Collins eventually decided he shouldn't, because he wanted to keep his secret safe: For more than a decade as a professional athlete, he had remained silent about his sexuality, worried a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:48:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html 2013-04-30T13:48:17Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/2050476-rural-calif-community-lockdown-killer-sought.html VALLEY SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — A region of oak-studded hills in California, where big-city dwellers come to get away from crime, was on lockdown Monday, two days after a mysterious intruder stabbed an 8-year-old girl to death at home before being spotted by her 12-year-old brother. With the suspect still on the loose, some of the kids in this enclave nestl... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:23:02 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2050476-rural-calif-community-lockdown-killer-sought.html 2013-04-30T07:23:02Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins begins: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:37:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html 2013-04-30T02:37:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048702-uscs-barkley-3-qbs-picked-4th-round.html NEW YORK (AP) — This was one rush quarterbacks embraced. Starting with Matt Barkley, the fourth round of the NFL draft was the landing spot for quarterbacks who carried hopes of going much higher. Philadelphia traded up with Jacksonville to get the Southern California QB with the opening pick Saturday. "I try not to get stressed about ... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:38:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2048702-uscs-barkley-3-qbs-picked-4th-round.html 2013-04-27T23:38:59Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2048264-wikileaks-suspect-wont-sf-pride-parade-marshal.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Racing to stanch a flow of criticism, the president of San Francisco's annual gay pride celebration said Friday that the U.S. Army private charged in a massive leak of U.S. secrets to the WikiLeaks website will not be an honorary grand marshal after all. SF Pride Board President Lisa Williams said in a statement that an employee of th... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:48:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2048264-wikileaks-suspect-wont-sf-pride-parade-marshal.html 2013-04-27T05:48:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2040720-bonds-756-plaque-missing-att-park.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The commemorative plaque honoring home run king Barry Bonds' record 756th clout has gone missing from AT&T Park. San Francisco Giants spokeswoman Staci Slaughter said Tuesday night that the reigning World Series champions in the process of replacing the plaque, which hung on the brick facade inside the ballpark beneath the flag court ... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:46:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2040720-bonds-756-plaque-missing-att-park.html 2013-04-24T03:46:52Z