World & Nation
Kidnappers who abducted Seattle missionary Phyllis Sortor this week have demanded a $150,000 ransom, according to Nigerian police, suggesting the kidnapping was probably carried out by a criminal gang rather than militants.
Feb. 26, 2015
Masked gunmen abducted an American missionary in southern Nigeria, her church’s website and Nigerian authorities said Tuesday.
Feb. 24, 2015
A Seattle missionary who was kidnapped in Nigeria two weeks ago has been released, according to a statement by her church and news reports.
March 6, 2015
Music
On the cover of her signature album, “Tapestry,” Carole King appeared as a serene Madonna for the soft-rock early ‘70s, dressed in denim and wool and surrounded by her knitting and her tabby cat.
Aug. 18, 1989
California
San Francisco has long been a conservative punching bag, but in recent days some far-right commentators have said they plan to cheer for the city in the Super Bowl.
Feb. 8, 2024
Politics
Republican Gov.
Oct. 14, 1994
Republican state attorney general candidate Dan Lungren has gone on the offensive in his first TV campaign ad, blasting Democrat Arlo Smith for accepting a plea bargain that resulted in no jail time for an influential San Francisco businessman who had initially been charged with statutory rape, supplying cocaine to minors and attempting to bribe a witness.
Aug. 28, 1990
In protest of an alleged Swift-NFL-Biden alliance, conservatives are rooting for the 49ers in the Super Bowl, sparking a shocking San Fran love affair.
Obituaries
Phyllis Diller,whose career in comedy clubs spanned nearly 50 years, died in her sleep Monday at her longtime home in Brentwood.
Aug. 20, 2012