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Though SFist can't possibly imagine why, there are in fact human settlements outside the immediate vicinity of the city. Life is rough out on the frontier, but these terraformed colonies all enjoy the basic necessities of life -- potable water, M-class atmosphere, and copious art shows. And if you think you can tear yourself away from your precious Mission neighborhood for just one day, we heartily recommend a trip up the 101 to A Street Gallery in Santa Rosa for a show entitled "Bright Lights," featuring some pretty froody artists. more ›

A truculent teenage girl threatening to kill herself after a fight with a relative was rescued from the Redwood Shores swamp after she stormed onto a small island in the marsh and refused to come in. The authorites were unable to follow her footprints to the island because the mud would not support an adult's weight. She was finally picked up by an air boat. Keep an eye out above on your way to Target -- the rain has caused a cliff collapse on Avalon Canyon, and a 75-foot tree fall on a Colma home. And Oakland's new interim police chief is looking to reduce homicides by almost 1/3 for this year (from 88 in 2004 to 60 in 2005) as part of his plan to reduce crime in general. His conclusion -- it all comes down to narcotics enforcement. more ›

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