LINKS AND INFORMATION MENTIONED ON KRON 4 NEWS

04/15
Post Offices Staying Open Late
Waiting until the last minute to file your tax returns?  Here's an interactive Yahoo! map with a list of many of the post offices staying open late Monday so you can beat the midnight deadline.  Use the U.S. Postal Service's web site to find your nearest post office and check its hours for Monday night.  The Post Office also has a page with tips for last-minute tax filers.

04/12
KRON 4 1906 Earthquake Centennial Coverage…
The Quake of the Century, a Century Later
See the complete KRON 4 Programming Guide for our coverage of the anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire.

04/07
San Francisco Sewers
Learn more about what happens when something goes down the drain in San Francisco.  The city is launching a Master Plan to fix the sewer system.  Find out why they say the project is essential.

04/03
FEMA Application
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting applications for assistance from people who suffered damages during the New Year's weekend flooding around the Bay Area.  FEMA is also offering on-line applications.

04/01
Mountain Climber
Gautam Patil has a goal, to be the first person from India to stand on top of the seven highest mountains in the world.  He's already accomplished five summits.  His web site allows you to track his progress.

03/30
BART Secure Bicycle Lockers
After complaints of theft and vandalism, the Bay Area Rapid Transit system is introducing free secure bike parking at three stations, Fruitvale in Oakland, Downtown Berkeley, and Embarcadero station in San Francisco.

03/21
Free Gas for a Year Contest
511ContraCosta.org wants to encourage carpooling by offering a contest to win free gas for a year. 

03/13
Ashlyn Dyer
Friends and family of Ashlyn Dyer have set up a web site to honor the young woman who was killed in a hit-and-run accident while jogging in the Presidio of San Francisco on March 2nd, 2006.  The site includes memorial service information, a link to The Ashlyn Dyer Fund for Neurological Research and Support, and a flyer with more information on the still unsolved accident.

03/09
Seal Pup Information
The Marine Mammal Center is launching a new effort to educate the public about what to do if you see a baby seal pup on one of the beaches in Northern California. The "Leave Seals Be" campaign includes a video produced by the center's staff.

03/05
Academy Awards
Get a complete list of the winners of the 78th annual Academy Awards.

03/03
Computer Recycling/Private Information
As more people decide to donate their old computers to charities using services like the Computer Recycling Center, many are unwittingly making themselves potential victims of identity theft.  There are several solutions for cleaning all of your personal information off your computer before you dispose of it in any way.  One is a product called Kill Disk.  Another is called Boot and Nuke.  Download.com offers a guide to such software.

03/02
San Francisco Pit Bull Ordinance
The San Francisco Department of Animal Care and Control is offering free spaying and neutering for pit bulls covered under a new city ordinance.  The Department also offers a check-list to determine if your breed of dog is covered under the ordinance.

Fastrak
Caltrans is planning to add even more Fastrak-only lanes to the Bay Bridge toll plaza.  The Fastrak web site explains how the service works and offers ways to sign up for Fastrak online. 


02/24
Earthquake Maps
The U.S. Geological Survey and the California Geological Survey are releasing new maps two new geological maps of the most heavily populated parts of the Bay Area. The first map shows the young geologic deposits which can liquify in case of an earthquake. The second map shows the likelihood of liquefaction in each region.

02/23
Restaurant Reports
The San Francisco Department of Public Health offers a search engine for San Francisco restaurants with results of the latest inspections of the facility.


from okra to greens
The Lorraine Hansberry Theatre is holding performances of the Ntozake Shange play from okra to greens/ a different kinda love story . You may purchase tickets on-line.

02/19
Mudslide Relief
The San Francisco Consulate for the nation of the Philippines along with the organization HeartBridge International are organizing disaster relief efforts for the survivors of the massive mudslide in Leyte.

Visiting Ning
Recently a group of users of the social applications development service Ning used the site to organize a visit to the Ning headquarters in Palo Alto.

02/08
The Grammy Awards
Review a complete list of the winners and nominees for the 48th Annual Grammy Awards handed out Wednesday evening in Los Angeles.


Track Steve Fossett's Flight
Track adventurer Steve Fossett in real-time during his record-breaking attempt to fly further than anyone ever has non-stop in the same aircraft. More information is available at Fossett's personal web site.

02/07
Recycling Electronic Gear
Starting Thursday, it will be illegal to dump old computers and most other electronic gear in the regular landfills. The state of California has an Electronic Product Management site that offers information on recycling the materials. Several major electronics manufacturers have a site called eRecycle with more resources. The Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition maintains a list of Bay Area recycling operations that accept electronic refuse.

02/06
Mavericks Surf Contest
Tuesday marks the official start of the 2006 Mavericks Surf Contest. The official web site includes a blog, a community forum, as well as photos and video from last year's event.

02/03
FEMA New Year's Weekend Floods Disaster Information
Starting Saturday, February 4th, people and businesses that suffered property losses in the New Year's Weekend storms and floods can register online with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Victims can also register by telephone by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.