Новости за 10.06.2015

There’s a federal crime, called “aggravated identity theft,” that carries a mandatory two-year prison term for anyone who commits it in the course of another felony. From the title, you might think it doesn’t apply to someone who used a passport that was borrowed from someone else. But a federal appeals court said Wednesday the law is meant to punish misuse of identity documents, regardless of how they’re obtained. In a 3-0 ruling, the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco upheld the... Читать дальше...

When Nissan's designers and engineers went back to the drawing board to craft this 8th-generation flagship, they set their sights on the sports car market and the premium sedan segment. Nissan also grew the list of standard features, with a collection of goodies like NissanConnect navigation with 8.0-inch display paired to a 7.0-inch advanced drive assist display; remote engine start via Intelligent Key; dual USB ports; SiriusXM satellite radio and SiriusXM Travel Link applications; online search... Читать дальше...

The historic storm that pounded Houston with torrential rain and surging waters in late May caused severe damage to homes, vehicles and businesses. In an effort to aid flood victims in Houston who needed shelter, housing, food, supplies and transportation, the Houston Automobile Dealers Association (HADA) donated $50,000 to the Greater Houston Chapter of the American Red Cross. HADA president Wyatt Wainwright presented the check to the Greater Houston Chapter of the American Red Cross on May 28... Читать дальше...

The shampoo aisle of a Walmart turned into a WWF ring when a disagreement between two women evolved into a jaw-dropping wrestling match. Bystanders captured the shocking brawl in video clips that are now blazing across the Internet. The altercation occurred inside the Beech Grove, Ind. store last Thursday at 10 p.m. when the women’s

Startups generate a lot of buzz when they grow, but when they die, it often happens quietly. A new website, Autopsy, aims to make sure that dead startups, though gone, are not forgotten. It also includes a quick tally of “lessons from failed startups.” The site looks like a Google spreadsheet and reads like a mausoleum wall,

Google just made it easier to share locations between your desktop computer and your iPhone. A new version of Google Maps for iPhone arrived in the App Store Tuesday, and along with it the ability to send searches from your browser to your iPhone or iPad. A feature that’s been available for Android since April, it

SFGate is collecting photographs of adorable dads holding adorable babies for a Father’s Day gallery. Send your images to moms@sfgate.com and please include “Dads holding babies” in the subject line. Yes, Ryan Gosling is cute. Who can’t love that sweet, adorable boyish face? And fluffy kittens along with big-pawed puppies fall high in the adorable

Google is No. 1 again. This time, it’s chief executive Larry Page taking the honors. Page was named the highest-rated CEO in the U.S. in a report out Wednesday from Glassdoor. He’s up 10 spots from the 2014 list, with an approval rating of 97 percent from Google employees who posted reviews on Glassdoor. Page

Ward, a 2014 first-round pick, re-broke his foot in a win against the Saints on Nov. 9 when a titanium screw that was inserted in March 2014 bent during the game. Ward, 23, suffered his first Jones fracture (fifth metatarsal) before he was drafted. It was discovered during a medical check at the combine and he subsequently underwent surgery.

From Chronicle Staff Writer Susan Slusser at the Coliseum Edward Mujica was hit by a comebacker last month. Brian Blanco/Getty Images Edward Mujica, who broken his right thumb fielding a comebacker last month, is throwing at a distance of 120 feet and could be throwing off the mound soon; he’d looked very good in his brief time with Oakland before getting injured, allowing three hits and no runs in 5 1/3 innings. A.J. Griffin (Tommy John surgery) will throw five innings at Triple-A Nashville on Friday... Читать дальше...

Janet Delaney’s photographs at San Francisco’s de Young Museum show with humble clarity how the physical and cultural landscape south of Market Street has been remade since the early 1980s. The simplest filter through which to view the show is gentrification, one world upended for another, an interpretation encouraged by the displays of newspaper articles and antidevelopment paraphernalia that accompany the photographs. [...] make no mistake, the land where Moscone Center and its neighbors now... Читать дальше...

Other supporters include former Mayor Art Agnos, state Sen. Mark Leno, state Democratic Party Chairman John Burton, the Sierra Club and Service Employees International Union Local 1021, which represents thousands of city workers. Since a win by Peskin would probably shift the board to a progressive majority, don’t expect his supporters to go out of their way to back any initiatives by Christensen that will boost her popularity in the district, which includes Union Square, the Financial District... Читать дальше...

State attorneys general in New York and Connecticut confirmed Tuesday they are investigating deals between music labels and streaming music platforms, including Apple Music, for antitrust activities. In documents obtained by The Chronicle, a law firm representing Universal Music Group said on Monday it has not collaborated with other major labels or Apple to hinder

When two elderly women having lunch on Tuesday at Tommy’s Joynt were told that the Van Ness Avenue icon had been sold, their first reaction was a question that will be echoed by countless San Franciscans: The answer — according to both the new owner and the outgoing family that has owned the beloved hofbrau since 1947 — is: very little. “It’s been a family business for all these years, but we have decided to sell the restaurant,” said Susie Katzman, who has been running the restaurant with her sons, Sam and Zack, since 2000. Читать дальше...

Twice a week, The Chronicle features a local home on the market that caught our eye for its architecture, history or character. Original built-ins, crisp lines and inviting public rooms define this midcentury home conceptualized by Mark Mills, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright. Beamed ceilings, corner windows and a judicious use of brick accents are found in the three-plus bedroom hillside home. The top level serves as the main floor and opens to a view deck from the living and dining rooms. Читать дальше...

WASHINGTON — Gay and lesbian couples could face legal chaos if the Supreme Court rules against same-sex marriage in the next few weeks. Top officials in some states, including California, seem determined to allow gay and lesbian couples to continue to marry no matter how the court decision comes out. “There’s a very strong likelihood these marriages would have to be respected, no matter what,” said Christopher Stoll, senior staff attorney with the National Center for Lesbian Rights. Gay and lesbian... Читать дальше...