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A protester looks on during a protest on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' Meeting in San Francisco on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 13, 2023
APEC San Francisco protesters span gamut of political issues
Demonstrations could become confrontational on Wednesday, with protesters calling to block attendees from entering the San Francisco conference center.
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 Summit in 2022 in Bali, Indonesia
WORLD / Politics
Nov 8, 2023
Biden and Xi to hold talks in San Francisco on Nov. 15, report says
Final preparations are under way for the meeting, which is set to be the first face-to-face talks that Biden and Xi will have in about a year.
A Cruise driverless car operating in San Francisco. On Tuesday, California regulators ordered Cruise, a General Motors subsidiary, to stop its driverless taxi service in San Francisco after a series of traffic incidents.
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 25, 2023
California sidelines Cruise's driverless cars, citing safety risk
The U.S. state suspended Cruise's autonomous vehicle deployment, saying the company had "misrepresented" the safety of the technology.
Police officers are seen where a vehicle crashed into the the visa office of the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco on Monday. The driver was shot dead.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 10, 2023
U.S. police shoot and kill driver in Chinese Consulate incident
A witness told local media that the driver shouted "Where’s the CCP,” using the acronym of the Chinese Communist Party, before he was killed.
A self-driving Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicle in San Francisco in 2017
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 17, 2023
With self-driving cars, it's the ethics we have to navigate
Do accidents involving self-driving cars today save lives tomorrow? When it comes to self-driving cars, the challenges aren't just technical, but ethical.
Seiya Suzuki hits a three-run double against the Giants in Chicago on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Sep 7, 2023
Seiya Suzuki drives in three runs as Cubs earn fourth straight win
Suzuki drove in three runs for the third straight game for the Cubs.
Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki hits a one run double against the San Francisco Giants during the seventh inning at Wrigley Field, Chicago, on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB / Baseball
Sep 6, 2023
Seiya Suzuki looks to stay hot as Cubs take on Giants
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki is off to a sizzling start in September.
A Cruise autonomous taxi in San Francisco on Aug. 10. Cruise is one of only two firms in California allowed to run paid robotaxi services around the clock.
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 25, 2023
Robotaxis are making enemies as they go around San Francisco
Mishaps are adding to traffic and safety concerns over driverless vehicles, which zip around the city’s streets surrounded by sensors and cameras.
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo has played for the Rays, Dodgers and Pirates during his MLB career.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 21, 2023
Yoshitomo Tsutsugo reaches minor league deal with San Francisco
Tsutsugo has a .197 average in 182 games across three MLB seasons.
Angels starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Giants at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 10, 2023
Angels' Shohei Ohtani makes more history with 10th victory of season
Ohtani became the first player in MLB history with multiple seasons with at least 10 wins as a pitcher and 10 home runs.
People lie passed out on a sidewalk in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco in February 2020.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 8, 2023
Is America’s soft power eroding?
San Francisco has changed from a hub of hippie culture and freedom in the 1960s and '70s, suggesting America's soft power is abating.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 13, 2023
Sapporo Holdings to shutter century-old San Francisco brewer Anchor Brewing
Sapporo bought the maker of Anchor Steam beer to gain a foothold in the U.S. craft-beer market and make up for declining domestic consumption but has failed to turn its fortunes around.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 6, 2023
Holger Rune double-bounces into French Open quarterfinals
The Dane will now need to improve on last year's performance against Casper Ruud, when he lost a bad-tempered quarterfinal.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 30, 2023
Chiefs and Eagles set up showdown in Super Bowl
The Chiefs and Eagles will square off in the Super Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 27, 2023
Eagles plot to end storybook run of 49ers' Brock Purdy
Purdy's rise from the 262nd and last pick in the NFL draft to unbeaten in seven career starts is becoming the stuff of legend.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Football
Jan 23, 2023
Bengals beat Bills, 49ers end Cowboys' hopes in NFL playoffs
The Bengals win sets up an AFC Championship clash with the Kansas City Chiefs, while the 49ers will face the Philadelphia Eagles for a place in the Super Bowl.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Football
Jan 19, 2023
Dak Prescott and Cowboys confront 49ers in playoff rivalry renewal
Much of the drama on the Dallas side this week surrounded kicker Brett Maher, who missed a record four extra points at Tampa on Monday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 15, 2023
Brock Purdy and Trevor Lawrence defy inexperience with composure
The 49ers and Jaguars advanced to the second round of the NFL postseason thanks to inspired second-half performances from their young quarterbacks.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 11, 2023
Carlos Correa comes to terms with Twins, leaving the Mets behind
The Twins deal is also pending a physical. So until it is completed, everyone will have to stay tuned.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 15, 2022
49ers head into clash against Seahawks with chance to win division title
Brock Purdy emerged victorious from his first career NFL start, but not unscathed.

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