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Chai Thai Noodles is anything but bland

Fans of bold, bright Thai cooking - flavors that haven't been blanded out for timid American palates - rejoiced when Chai Thai Noodles opened in Oakland. Sangchai Vatanachai and Amnouy Manyvong, the owners and chefs, brought with them a reputation for the... (original story)

Collateral Damage: 52 Rausch Goes Back To The Bank

A plugged-in tipster reports: Yesterday, 52 Rausch Street was taken back by Redwood Mortgage, which held a $850,000 2nd. It has a senior loan for $2,550,000 to First National Bank of Northern California (South SF). This property also was cross-collateral... (original story)

Full 555 Washington Vote Delayed (Again) By "Administrative Error"

The scheduled vote at today's Planning Commission Special Hearing with respect to the fate of the proposed 555 Washington project was delayed (once again) until April 15 due to "an administrative error." UPDATE (3/19): 555 Washington Round Two Vote Redux:... (original story)

Teen murder suspect allegedly scared witnesses

A teenager who at age 14 was the youngest person ever charged as an adult in San Mateo County told fellow gang members from jail to scare witnesses who were supposed to testify in his murder case, which ended in a mistrial, prosecutors said today. Six alleged... (original story)

Starchitects: Will Renzo the Museum Hog Steal the Deal for SFMOMA Expansion?

The leaking of SFMOMA's early favorites for architect has spawned a gold rush of pontification and prediction: talented if predictable, said some, and lacking direction, said another. A commenter on Bustler regrets that women are few and far between on... (original story)

On the Market: 1-Bedroom Four Seasons Penthouse Going for $2,650,000

Click the image above to view the full photogallery. The Four Seasons (which just recently narrowly averted foreclosure!) has a penthouse that's been on the market now for a little over a month. The 1-bed, 2-bath unit spans 1,450 square... (original story)

49ers push McCloughan out as GM, sources say

The 49ers are in the process of dismissing general manager Scot McCloughan for personal, nonfootball reasons, multiple team and league sources confirmed Thursday, ending his tenure five weeks before the NFL draft. Technically, McCloughan remains employed... (original story)

Affordable Developments Lower Ownership Bar: Newish affordable developments Mission Walk in...

Newish affordable developments Mission Walk in Mission Bay and Bay Oaks in the Bayview are lowering the bar to allow slightly richer people to buy in. The below-market rate condos, which have maximum incomes on owners — for cheap properties... (original story)

Edgar Renteria is swinging easy after surgery

Fans who fear another year of offensive impotence for the Giants are looking for any positive sign. Here is one: Shortstop Edgar Renteria looks like a different hitter after surgery to remove bone chips in his right elbow. Renteria's game always has been up... (original story)

Woman is living proof that she's not dead

Being dead can be a real drag, especially if you're alive. Just ask Doris Temple, 85, a Navy veteran who learned in January that the government had declared her deceased. Strongly suspecting an error, she protested, but not before she lost her health... (original story)








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