But since the start of training camp, Kerr has stressed the importance of posting a top-10 defense this season for Golden State to be a threat in the Western Conference. Now, with the Warriors ranked 19th out of 30 NBA teams in defensive rating through Sunday, Kerr is turning toward his most reliable defensive big man in Looney. … [Read more...] about Kevon Looney to replace James Wiseman in Warriors’ starting lineup
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Billie Eilish recalls ‘horrible body relationship’ that led to her signature baggy clothes style
The 19-year-old "Therefore I Am" singer has long battled body shamers and has even stopped to defend herself on social media more than once. Last year, Eilish went viral after photographers snapped paparazzi shots of her wearing a tank top outdoors which sent her fans into a frenzy because it was a form-fitting article of clothing her fans know she'd never be caught in onstage or in a music video. … [Read more...] about Billie Eilish recalls ‘horrible body relationship’ that led to her signature baggy clothes style
Good news, Anchor Steam! 49ers retain the title for worst logo change in S.F. history
Anchor Brewing, a San Francisco native company bought by Japanese beer maker Sapporo in 2017, unveiled the new logo in time for its 125th anniversary this February. The colorful old-timey logo that once bore the words “Made in San Francisco since 1896” now features the anchor stylized in blue on a yellow background. As Anchor braced for backlash Monday, some of the comments seem interchangeable with the 49ers’ response to their debacle in 1991. “Change is always hard,” Anchor executive Dane Volek told The Chronicle, “but it’s about keeping the future alive.” … [Read more...] about Good news, Anchor Steam! 49ers retain the title for worst logo change in S.F. history
S.F. officials say regional plan for hundreds of thousands of homes could hurt working-class neighborhoods
Still, the regional housing allocations are significant because state and federal funding for housing and transportation improvement are often tied to meeting such goals. So San Francisco could lose out on important money if it falls short of the ambitious goals. Because the revised plan hasn’t yet been widely shared publicly, it’s too early to say how residents might feel about it. … [Read more...] about S.F. officials say regional plan for hundreds of thousands of homes could hurt working-class neighborhoods
Pfizer and AstraZeneca take heat as vaccine delays threaten Europe’s recovery
"While there is no scheduled delay to the start of shipments of our vaccine should we receive approval in Europe, initial volumes will be lower than originally anticipated due to reduced yields at a manufacturing site within our European supply chain," AstraZeneca said in a statement. "We will be supplying tens of millions of doses in February and March to the European Union, as we continue to ramp up production volumes." … [Read more...] about Pfizer and AstraZeneca take heat as vaccine delays threaten Europe’s recovery