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Facing 'the Crucible'- Best friends Robert Perez and Richard Maxwell face the final phase of Marine boot camp together after three months of basic training at Camp Pendleton. Chronicle photos by Michael Macor. Slideshow by John Koopman, Benny Evangelista and Dan Jung.
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The Badge
Sophal Chea shares his experiences toward becoming an officer.
Chronicle photos and slideshow by Brant Ward
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Federal buildings face off at 7th and Mission
John King gives his perspective inside San Francisco's U.S. Court of Appeals on Seventh and Mission. Audio Slideshow by Charles Howard. Chronicle photos by Liz Hafalia 01/20/09
Review: Diebenkorn show traces long friendship
Chronicle Arts Critic Kenneth Baker previews an exhibit of paintings and drawings that trace the longtime friendship of artist Richard Diebenkorn and collector Carey Stanton. Slideshow produced by Benny... 07/26/08
Asian showcases 'Power and Glory' of Ming era
Chronicle Arts critic Kenneth Baker reviews some of the artwork of the Ming Dynasty collection. Artwork courtesy of the Asian Art Museum. Slideshow produced by Charles Howard 06/28/08
'Women Impressionists' at Legion of Honor
Chronicle Arts critic Steven Winn reviews some of the artwork on display in the Women Impressionists exhibition at the Legion of Honor. Photos courtesy of the Legion of Honor. Slideshow produced by... 06/21/08
California weddings one more step on long road
Chronicle reporter Jim Doyle discusses the recent history of same-sex marriage. Audio slideshow produced by Charles Howard. Chronicle file and Associated Press photos. 06/15/08
House Calls to the Hoopa
On-the-job training for vet students benefits the reservation and then some
An inside look at RAVS and their work with animals at the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation. Audio slideshow and Chronicle photos by Lacy Atkins 06/15/08
Review: 'Frida Kahlo' at SFMOMA
Chronicle Arts Critic Kenneth Baker reviews some of the artwork on display in the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Photos courtesy of SFMOMA. Slideshow by Kenneth Baker and... 06/14/08
Mexican artists enrich, inspire Bay Area
Berkeley artist Ana Labastida talks about her art. Chronicle photos by Lance Iversen. Slideshow by Tyche Hendricks and Benny Evangelista 06/08/08
Museum's bold design vibrantly blends old, new
John King takes a look at the new Contemporary Jewish Museum. Chronicle photos by Kim Komenich. Slideshow by John King, Benny Evangelista and Dan Jung. 06/08/08
Jewish museum sees light after years of delays
John King takes a look at the new Contemporary Jewish Museum. Chronicle photos by Kim Komenich. Slideshow by John King, Benny Evangelista and Dan Jung. 06/07/08
A final test for recruits who would be Marines
Recruits face their final boot camp challenge before becoming Marines. Chronicle photos by Michael Macor. Slideshow by John Koopman, Benny Evangelista and Dan Jung. 05/25/08
Oakland students enthusiastic about tests
Students and teachers at Oaklandšs Monarch Academy prepare for the statešs standardized tests. Audio slideshow and photos by Lacy Atkins, The Chronicle 05/22/08
PARAMEDIC CAPTAIN MUST KEEP HIS CALM AMID CHAOS
Mike Whooley, a paramedic rescue captain, has seen the unspeakable in his 17 years on San Francisco streets. Audio slideshow and photos by Mike Kepka, The Chronicle 04/14/08
Dispatcher, ambulance shortages slow response
Dispatcher Dorian Lok is on the receiving end of emergency 911 calls. Audio slideshow and photos by Mike Kepka, The Chronicle. 04/14/08
Dispatcher, ambulance shortages slow response
Mike Whooley, a paramedic rescue captain, has seen the unspeakable in his 17 years on San Francsico streets. Audio slideshow and photos by Mike Kepka, The Chronicle. 04/14/08
S.F.'s emergency responses fail to meet goal
Paramedics Dylan Hawhee and Jennifer Stow work the night shift in downtown San Francisco. Audio slideshow and photos by Mike Kepka, The Chronicle 04/13/08
As care shifts, developmental center to close
Sandra Serpa's last days at Agnews Developmental Center in San Jose. Audio slideshow and photos by Eric Luse, The Chronicle 04/06/08
Chagoya's clash of cultures comic, caustic
Kenneth Baker takes a look at artist Enrique Chagoya's mid-career retrospective "Borderlandia," showing now through May 18 at the Berkeley Art Museum. Images courtesy of the Berkeley Art Museum... 03/29/08
SAN FRANCISCO / Weather smiles on Irish
No rain for 156th St. Patrick's Day parade, but threat of it hurts attendance
Sights and sounds from the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Audio slideshow and photos by Laura Morton, Special to The Chronicle 03/16/08
St. Patrick draws big crowd for San Francisco parade
Sights and sounds from the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Audio slideshow and photos by Laura Morton, Special to The Chronicle 03/15/08
