Content tagged with 'Economy'

Homeless census a real head-scratcher Anyone spending time in the City's Haight, Mission or Financial districts has seen them. Often -- but not always -- dirtied, bearded or rank, the homeless population sprinkled throughout the city has risen and fallen over the years. But Mayor...
[ ] Wednesday, Apr 15 2009 6:27 PM

Amtrak cheap, easy for traveling students Frugal SF State students traveling between Los Angeles and the Bay Area can avail of a more dignified and personal mode of transportation and the opportunity to experience California history. The unforgettable, 11-hour, mostly daytime trip from Los Angeles to...
[ ] Wednesday, Apr 15 2009 6:21 PM

Cheap options for book lovers on a budget After dropping a fortune on textbooks this semester, paying through the teeth to build a personal library takes the excitement out of an otherwise pleasurable transaction. But savvy SF State students can employ a bit of strategy and do it...
[ ] Wednesday, Apr 1 2009 7:52 PM

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Hundreds come out to celebrate St. Stupid's Day As the twelve chimes rang from the Ferry Building, a call of a conch shell and drums drew hoards of people in candy-colored costumed characters. Dozens of jokers, jesters, pranksters and fools gathered at the Embarcadero Plaza at noon today...
[ ] Wednesday, Apr 1 2009 2:35 PM