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Connor Letourneau aims to set himself apart as SF Chronicle’s Warriors beat writer

Being the Golden State Warriors beat writer for the San Francisco Chronicle is a responsibility Connor Letourneau doesn’t take lightly. He often brings his laptop to a bar when he goes out to meet friends and has left many social events early to cover a breaking news story. Letourneau treats every day like Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

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For author John Gierach, the best fishing stories aren’t really about fishing

News, Sports / By Dalton Young

Author John Gierach, who is best know for writing about his fly fishing adventures, can easily tell fishing stories. But his ability to capture the essence of a day on the water, the significance of the event from a greater perspective, is what separates him from other writers.

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San Francisco Supervisor proposes permanently shutting down troubled county jail

Crime, News / By Nisa Khan

SAN FRANCISCO — Last week, San Francisco Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer introduced a plan that aims to permanently shut down County Jail #4 — a facility that advocates and politicians say is in poor condition.

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‘Everybody Has a Story to Tell’: John Feinstein’s unique life as a sportswriter

News, Sports / By King Jemison

Over the decades, John Feinstein has exploded into one of the most successful sports authors ever, but he still seeks out the story that nobody else notices.

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Explore tidepools and dive into a California Kelp Forest in 360°

Culture, Environment / By Tylar Campbell

Local harvester Ian O’Hollaren shares his knowledge of a California kelp forest and its role in providing habitat and food in the ecosystem.

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Ahead of Super Tuesday, Bernie Sanders rallies supporters in San Jose

News / By Cyrus Beschloss

SAN JOSE — Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders panned Joe Biden at a San Jose rally Sunday, hours after the former vice president’s decisive win in South Carolina, and moments before Pete Buttigieg suspended his campaign.

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At Recovery Café, those recovering from homelessness, addiction, mental illness form a community

News / By Max Lee

SAN JOSE — Recovery Cafés offer continued support to people in recovery lasting long after they exit traditional treatment providers.

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Domestic abuse advocates rally around incarcerated woman facing deportation

Crime, Immigration, News / By Nisa Khan

OAKLAND — Activists came together Feb. 7 at the Pro Arts Gallery in Oakland to show support for Liyah Birru, an Ethiopian immigrant who faces deportation after serving a four-year prison sentence.

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Year after year, best picture nominees go to dramas

Data Hub, News / By Tylar Campbell, SeiMi Chu, McArdle Hankin, Nisa Khan, Max Lee

Between 1930 and last year’s awards, 88 percent of best picture nominees were dramas, compared to 53 percent of feature-length films as a whole.

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Pushing code and pulling communities together: how some Bay Area tech workers juggle jobs, advocacy work and public office

Environment, News, Technology / By Irena Fischer-Hwang

SUNNYVALE — Some Silicon Valley techies are trying to invest in their communities through advocacy work and engagement in local government.

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If California’s Homeless Attended the Super Bowl

Data Hub, News, Sports, Super Bowl LIV / By Joe Dworetzky

A comparison of local government spending on homeless services versus American consumer spending on Super Bowl Sunday.

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Santa Clara County considers proposed sand mining operation on indigenous sacred land

News / By Megan Calfas

The San Diego-based investment company Debt Acquisition Company of America gained control over the land’s development rights through their work helping the property transition from bankruptcy to foreclosure after its former owners, Sargent Ranch LLC, put it up for auction. In 2016, DACA proposed a sand and gravel mining quarry on approximately 320 acres of the land for the next 30 years. There is a plan to work towards restoring the land once the project is completed.

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