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San Francisco, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The City and County of San Francisco (Spanish for "Saint Francis") (2004 estimated population 744,230) is the fourth-largest city in California and the fourteenth largest in the United States. San Francisco is located on the tip of the San Francisco Peninsula and is the focal point of the San Francisco Bay Area, whose population is seven million. San Francisco is also the center of gay media with newspapers and magazines such as the The Advocate, and the Bay Area Reporter, among the many gay and lesbian-themed media in the city. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/San_Francisco,_California   (7876 words)

San Francisco Travel Guide - USA Tourist San Francisco is on the coast of California about 400 miles north of Los Angeles. By 1849, San Francisco was inundated with "forty-niners" as the gold seekers were commonly called, and the population of the city exploded. The city is renown for its steep streets with panoramic views of beautiful San Francisco bay and the surrounding mountains. www.usatourist.com /english/places/california/sanfrancisco.html   (1432 words)

San francisco Hotels, San francisco Apartments, Accomodation First settled by the Spanish in 1776, San Francisco is California’s bohemian centre, home to many counter-cultural trends as well as being home to some of America’s best film producers, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg shun the Hollywood glitz for the more artistic San Fran. San Francisco has many famous sites and attractions, none more so than the gargantuan Golden Gate Bridge which dominates San Francisco Bay and is the iconic symbol of this great city. San Francisco is an ideal location for family groups looking to enjoy the California sun. www.apartmentsapart.com /North_America/USA/California/San_Francisco   (456 words)

San Francisco Hotel: Fairmont San Francisco - San Francisco Hotel Reservation The recently completed restoration of the San Francisco hotel is highlighted by the re-emergence of the hotels Main Lobby. San Francisco Hotel Reservation, The Fairmont San Francisco Hotel presents an awe-inspiring picture of historic San Francisco. Central to the Financial District, Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf, The Fairmont San Francisco is located at the only spot in San Francisco where each of the City's cable car lines meet. www.fairmont.com /sanfrancisco   (279 words)

San Francisco, California - Asian Culture - American West Travelogue California's Central Coast offers some of the American West's most splendid scenery and attractions, from the Golden Gate to the Hearst Castle to the magnificent scenic drive on Highway 1. The garden is located in Golden Gate Park along with numerous other gardens, a great arboretum, art museums, and the numerous museums of the California Academy of Sciences. This is a panorama of San Francisco's Chinatown from the front of the Chinese Cultural Center. www.amwest-travel.com /awt_sfasian.html   (612 words)

San Francisco city guide, United States - Time Out Travel From a history rich with moneygrubbing, gun slinging and prostitution, to a present abundant with culture, food, and, um, moneygrubbing, San Francisco’s is a tall tale – only it’s all true and it’s still being told. A team of local writers covers all corners of the town, form attractions such as Alcatraz to the... At just 49 square miles, San Francisco packs as much into its tiny waterbound area as most cities three times its size. www.timeout.com /travel/sanfrancisco   (220 words)

All About San Francisco ( The Traveler's Guide ) San Francisco offers lots of great restaurants that will please anyone's appetite ranging from Seafood to Steak to Oriental and everything in between. When you come to the San Francisco Bay you will find a plethora of attractions and activities to satisfy the desires of every one who visits. Whether you're on budget or not, you should be able to find affordable accommodations in San Francisco anytime of the year. www.allaboutsanfranciscoca.com   (360 words)

Table of contents for San Francisco Politics and culture -- California -- San Francisco. Table of contents for San Francisco : the political edge / edited by Chris Carlsson. Mayors -- California -- San Francisco -- Election. www.loc.gov /catdir/toc/ecip0420/2004016742.html   (182 words)

Chinese Culture Center The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco is a major community-based, non-profit organization established in 1965 to foster the understanding and appreciation of Chinese and Chinese American art, history, and culture in the United States. The Chinese Culture Center’s inaugural exhibition celebrates the classic art of Chinese Opera and impact of theater on daily life in China. Chinese Culture Center Auditorium, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco www.c-c-c.org   (319 words)

BikeSummer - The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized San Francisco cyclists zig-zag down Lombard St., one of the crookedest roads in the world. BikeSummer is a month of celebration and activism featuring bicycle, transportation, and community events starting with the July 30, '99 Critical Mass. Just one of the many interesting places to bike in the San Francisco/Bay Area. www.bikesummer.org /1999/main.htm   (365 words)

Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association (PICA) serving Pacific Islanders throughout Northern California Our mission is to develop and perpetuate through education the histories, cultures and traditions of all Pacific islanders. Pacific Islanders' Cultural Association (PICA) serving Pacific Islanders throughout Northern California Your support, whether by participating in our events and/or volunteering, will be greatly appreciated and will assist PICA in achieving its goals. www.pica-org.org   (98 words)

Metroactive San Francisco Bay Area Movies, Music, Arts, Events and News We all know Napa and its surrounding areas are considered the crown jewel of California's wine country, and make for a great weekend getaway. New restaurant in San Jose near the new City Hall delivers distinctive Vietnamese cuisine. President Bush swaggered his way into San Jose to take part in the most boring panel discussion ever. www.metroactive.com   (434 words)

Home Page San Francisco County refuses "State of Emergency" status which would allow for protecting the clubs from the Feds and protecting the patients from the opportunist profiteers who just want to get rich off breaking the laws against selling pot... San Francisco to regulate marijuana clubs out of existence. Board of Supes is currently passing legislation to zone and regulate the thirty or so pot clubs operating quietly in San Francisco. www.marijuana.org   (4705 words)

j. Copyright ©2006, San Francisco Jewish Community Publications Inc., dba J. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California. www.jewishsf.com   (398 words)

UCSF School of Pharmacy The UCSF School of Pharmacy is one of four health sciences schools, a graduate division, and a medical center at the University of California, San Francisco, which is one of 10 campuses in the UC system. The event was hosted by Mission Creek Community Mercy Housing and the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. UCSF doctor of pharmacy students explained Medicare Part D in Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Russian, and English at a Saturday, April 29 workshop in San Francisco. pharmacy.ucsf.edu   (265 words)

The WELL Most of the richness of our culture is on the inside of our doors, and not indexed by search engines. However, thousands of pages by our members, extensive help documents, historical galleries and conference descriptions are out here on the front porch, open to everyone on the Web. Some members participate openly in conferences open to guest readers, where you just may discover that you already know them. www.well.com   (301 words)

Archives & Special Collections - Document the University of California, San Francisco administrative functions and responsibilities. - Institutional or organizational records from significant health care agencies, local hospitals, and professional societies relevant to the history of the health sciences in California. UCSF Library and Center for Knowledge Management www.library.ucsf.edu /collres/archives   (346 words)

San Francisco - Restaurants, Events, Entertainment, Concerts, Tickets, Movies, Hotels & Weather - AOL CityGuide San Francisco - Restaurants, Events, Entertainment, Concerts, Tickets, Movies, Hotels & Weather - AOL CityGuide Search has never been easier with AOL CityGuide: Browse our city's best places to visit in your local area or on vacation. Madonna, Dave Matthews and Chris Brown are touring soon. cityguide.aol.com /sanfrancisco/main.adp   (131 words)

Books about California Also included are lists of books by California Publishers, and a list of books about California. This web site is a personal library of public domain e-texts and pictures about California and the old West. Books about the Panama California Exposition of 1915 www.books-about-california.com   (117 words)

Asian Art Museum of San Francisco The museum's mission is to lead a diverse global audience in discovering the unique material, aesthetic, and intellectual achievements of Asian art and culture. Its holdings include nearly 15,000 treasures spanning 6,000 years of history, representing cultures throughout Asia. The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco is one of the largest museums in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. www.asianart.org   (92 words)

CA Outdoors.com - California Events, Recreational, and Travel Information! Gator By The Bay is sponsored in part by the Port of San Diego, City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the County of San Diego, Pacific Nissan, The Bon Temps Social Club and KSDS Radio. Central California's finest seaside classic and street rod car show. San Francisco, CA 9th Annual Koroneburg European Old World Festival, www.caoutdoors.com   (2146 words)

Welcome to Comic-Con International: San Diego! Comic-Con International is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture. Thanks to Everyone who made APE 2006 such a success! www.comic-con.org   (73 words)

SF Station - San Francisco City Guide The purpose of the festival is to present a sample of Norway’s character, its people, cultural traditions, and culinary delights. Housed at San Francisco’s newest and most elegant venue, SF is the first city in the US to have Supperclub. Now in its second year, the Still Doin' It crew are out to show that San Francisco drum n bass is alive and well. www.sfstation.com   (1647 words)

KQED Education Network: Home Tue, May 2, 6-8pm, KQED Studios, San Francisco. Join us for a free multimedia preview event celebrating the first Asian American history documentary series on public radio. www.kqed.org /ednet   (227 words)

Center for African and African American History and Culture, San Francisco, California Museum Info courtesy of California Association of Museums. Center for African and African American History and Culture, San Francisco, California This information, including business hours, addresses and contact information is provided for general reference purposes only. www.museumsusa.org /museums/info/1153270   (158 words)

¤ Local San Francisco California Directory: Community & Culture ¤ Local San Francisco California Directory: Community and Culture Names of actual San Francisco companies and products mentioned may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Berkeley, Castro, Chinatown, Civic Center/Tenderloin, East Bay, Fishermans Wharf, Glen Park, Haight-Ashbury/Cole, Hayes Valley, Marin, Marina-Bay Area, Mission, Nob Hill/Russian Hill, Noe Valley, North Beach, Oakland, Pacific Heights, Peninsula, Richmond District, SF Financial District, San Francisco Intl Airport, SoMa/Potrero Hill, Sunset, Union Square/Fidi, Western Addition, Wine Country and more... www.localsanfrancisco.com /directory/Community_Culture.html   (83 words)

SF Gate: News and Information for the San Francisco Bay Area Mystical San Francisco by Fred Larson and Herb Caen SF Gate: News and Information for the San Francisco Bay Area Attract customers to your store with our NEW self-service advertising tool. www.sfgate.com   (489 words)

WELCOME TO THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA @ SAN FRANCISCO WELCOME TO THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF INDIA @ SAN FRANCISCO Your browser is not Java capable or Java has been disabled. www.cgisf.org   (21 words)

SF Gate: San Francisco Chronicle Follow a 400-mile kayaking trek down the California coast. How cultures, economies and futures intersect on the U.S. / Mexico border. A look back on the 60th anniversary of the bombing. www.sfgate.com /chronicle   (423 words)

Full Circle Went to Hong Kong: 1952 Went to New York: 1954 Came to California: 1974 Commission of new work and retrospective for 2005 Full Circle exhibition, Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center - America is in the Heart, Nihonmachi Street Fair, San Francisco, California www.apiculturalcenter.org /events/2005/fullcircle/HomPages/HomCV.html   (1789 words)

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