Five sports journalists shared their experiences, advice, and challenges at the ACP conference held in San Francisco. The panel included Whitney of 95 Seven, Shana Rubin of The Mercury News, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area, Kendra Andrews of ESPN, and Cassidy of USC TA. The discussion began with the journey each journalist took to get to their current position. Lee Chan started by mentioning her unconventional start, working for an all-female sports site that covered different NFL teams. She then studied journalism at Gonzaga, contributing to The Athletic and covering the Denver Nuggets before being hired by NBC Sports and then ESPN. Rubin's journey was … [Read more...] about ACP Media Conference Celebrates Five of the Greatest Sports Journalists and Media Figures
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Pin a rose on your nose, “Fuller House” is back
By Rachel Molina | Staff Writer | Fans of the television family sitcom, “Full House,” get ready, the Tanners are coming back but this time with a gender reversal. It was confirmed on April 21 by John Stamos (Uncle Jesse) that a revival of the show called, “Fuller House” was ordered by Netflix for a 13-episode season. “We’ve been working on this for many, many years,” said Stamos on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He also confirmed that he will be producing along with the show’s original producers and making guest appearances. “Full House” originally aired from 1987-1995 as a comedy series about three men raising three young girls in San Francisco. The show was known to cover topics that … [Read more...] about Pin a rose on your nose, “Fuller House” is back
Marijuana legalization summit in San Francisco
By Taniya Harwell |Staff Writer| Marijuana legalization supporters met in San Francisco earlier this week to discuss the future of pot in California. The International Cannabis Business Conference held last Sunday and Monday was expected to draw about 1,000 investors, entrepreneurs and activists from California and elsewhere for an overview of the legalization landscape. Legalization support groups are now drafting a 2016 ballot in hopes to move California into legalizing along with Colorado and Washington. Nearly two-thirds of Californians support legalizing, regulating and taxing recreational marijuana in the state, according to Huffington Post. This task seems like … [Read more...] about Marijuana legalization summit in San Francisco
49ers star returns after suspension
By Jasmine Gonzales |Staff Writer| Linebacker Aldon Smith will be returning to the San Francisco 49ers defense after a nine game suspension. The league announced in late August that Smith would be suspended for violating the NFL's personal conduct and substance abuse polices. Typically, when a player is suspended from a team they are not allowed to be involved in any team events, but the NFL allowed Smith to attend team meetings, strength and conditioning workouts because Smith said the support would help him in his rehabilitation process. "Smith was not allowed to attend games, so he spent the first half of the season watching his teammates on T.V. with his family," reported … [Read more...] about 49ers star returns after suspension
Chronicle news briefs
By Marion Gil |Staff Writer| Nov. 15: Five-year-old Leukemia survivor becomes Batkid for a day thanks to Make a Wish Foundation San Francisco became Gotham City for a day, complete with its very own caped crusader. Miles Scott, a 5-year-old Leukemia survivor, asked Make-A-Wish Foundation if he could become Batman. On Nov. 15, 2013, Scott's wish came true when San Francisco was transformed by the foundation, numberous volunteers and city officials into Gotham City with Scott dawning the alias of "Batkid" to battle the Joker, the Riddler, and the Penguin. Nov. 19: Rowdy drunks paid in beer and tobacco to clean Amsterdam streets Paid in beer, tobacco, a warm … [Read more...] about Chronicle news briefs
Obama urges Congress to raise minimum wage
Marysol Guzman |Staff Writer| During this year’s State of the Union address, President Barack Obama urged Congress to raise the minimum wage to $9 in hopes of leading Americans away from poverty and help stimulate the economy. Obama believes people who are working full time with minimum wage pay shouldn’t have to live under the poverty threshold. He believes that raising the minimum wage would help make a difference. “[This] could mean the difference between groceries and the food bank, rent or eviction, scraping by or finally getting ahead,” said Obama. His goal will be to reach $9 an hour by the end of 2015 and indexing the minimum wage, as the cost of living rises as … [Read more...] about Obama urges Congress to raise minimum wage
Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost: San Fran
By R. Anthony Diaz |Asst. Features Editor| If you’re headed to San Francisco you don’t have to wear flowers in your hair, but I do recommend bringing a cardigan. Mark Twain was once quoted saying, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco." I don’t think he was joking, but don’t let this discourage you from visiting. I call this my favorite southwest city, because it's the only place aside from Phoenix that you could actually fly to at the spur of the moment for less than $100 each way. If you’re traveling within California, Southwest Airlines is almost always the way to go. If you do head here for a 36 hour getaway, remember that the best times to visit is … [Read more...] about Diaries of a Jet Setter: A guy’s guide to getting lost: San Fran