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I-680's Old Glory repainted

Caltrans apologizes for painting over the mural, which was put up days after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Lohan ordered to jail

Judge sentences the actress to 90 days for violating probation. She must turn herself in July 20.

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Netherlands beats Uruguay 3-2 to advance to the World Cup final for the first time since 1978. Photos

Jessica dating an ex-Niner?; Internet pranksters target Justin Bieber. Dish!

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9:30 PM Palo Alto commissioners to discuss Stanford Hospital project alternatives bit.ly/bGSeZM (mercnews)

9:30 PM Queen Elizabeth addresses U.N., places wreath at ground zero bit.ly/9kNuOb (mercnews)

9:10 PM Not if they had a scout here last 2 nights. RT @drywit: Phils need vet IFs for Utley, Polanco. Maybe they could use Renteria...? (hankschulman)

9:09 PM G's only have a 4-man bench. Won't need 8 after 3 days off. RT @ncgiant: why drop a reliever after the break? (hankschulman)

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Boxer bashes Fiorina on jobs

Senator calls her GOP rival a "disastrous" executive who laid off thousands of workers at HP and shipped jobs overseas.

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Netflix to stream first-run films

Los Gatos-based movie rental service strikes a deal that bypasses pay-TV services such as HBO and Showtime, a shift in the ways films are distributed.

YouTube to gather videos for 'Life in a Day' movie

No verdict today in Mehserle trial

Juror falls ill during deliberations, which will have to be restarted Wednesday after another juror leaves for a vacation. 3:44 PM

Report: ESPN to air LeBron's decision Thursday 8:26 PM
Giants get another gift-win in Milwaukee 8:07 PM
Two pet food recalls you should know about 9:25 PM
Mom of wandering toddler rejects plea deal 6:45 PM
Hawaii guv vetoes same-sex civil unions bill 7:36 PM
Manson follower Van Houten denied parole 9:24 PM
Levi Johnston apologizes to Palins 6:19 PM

Morford: Your momma sucks iPad

Women defend 'Daily Show'

Pamplona parties before bull run

Tips to reduce food waste, save money

Woods turns icy at personal questions

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The wildlife nightmare that is BP, part 2

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President, Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA

The wildlife nightmare that is BP, part 2

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Oakland City Council- 2010 election Bloggers and Boosters for Libby Schaaf

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How S.F. workers pulled off alleged scam

A crew of electricians known as the Hetch Hetchy Power Crew, led by Donnie Alan Thomas, is accused of stealing from taxpayers.

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Paris' colorful couture

Paris Fashion Week was ablaze with color, creativity and, of course, glamour for the 2011 fall-winter collections.

Outtakes!

The photo staff at the Chronicle sees the world in ways others cannot. Take a look at last week's photos.

Mimes show 'Posibilidad' aplenty

The S.F. Mime Troupe's "Posibilidad, or Death of the Worker" was funny as well as politically engaged, and funny about being politically engaged.

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Cobblestone hell

See how Lance Armstrong did on the bumpy roads in Stage 3 of the Tour de France. (Spoiler)

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Laid-back vegetarian at Encuentro

Even though Encuentro bills itself as a wine bar, the place is low on pretension and wine selections and high on community.

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iPhone fix likely won't solve issue

Apple says faulty software that displays signal strength is the problem, but Ryan Kim tests download and upload speeds and finds something interesting.

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Oil seeps into Lake Pontchartrain

New Orleans, which managed to escape the oil from the BP spill for more than two months, can't hide any longer.

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Paris in full bloom

Christian Dior designer John Galliano opened the fall-winter 2011 haute couture collections with a hothouse of petal-covered gowns and tulip shaped skirts. Photos.