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Vintage vibe in Piedmont

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The nightmare after Christmas

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Series of failures behind San Bruno blast

San Bruno explosion was caused by breakdowns in the way PG&E operated and inspected the pipeline, as well as in the way the state regulated its use, report says.

In 2011, the pressure's on Twitter

S.F. micro-blogging service must live up to its $3.7 billion valuation and show that its advertising model works.

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Windy wonderland

Wind advisory is in effect for much of the Bay Area as a cold front moves in.

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The Day Before Christmas

Around the globe, millions prepare for the holiday.

China auto show

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Entertainment

Big gestures, grand undertakings

Looking back on the artistic highlights of 2010 in the Bay Area, it's clear that this wasn't the year of thinking small.

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Giants win! What else?

The top sports story of the year is S.F. winning the World Series. See what else made the list.

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Food & Wine

It's poblano time

The chiles are in season, and that means it's time for rajas, the strips of charred and peeled poblanos that are the standby of classic Mexican cooking.