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How judging works for Olympics breaking (breakdancing) competitions
B-Boy Crumbs has been judging Olympic qualifiers for breaking, or breakdancing. He details the criteria that judges pay close attention to: technique, vocabulary, originality, execution and musicalit... -
Giant bites: We sampled fan favorite foods and brand new dishes for this baseball season at Oracle Park
The San Francisco Giants have a new food partner at their waterfront ballpark this year, but they assure us the crab sandwiches and garlic fries fans love will be back and better than ever — along wit... -
What to know about the April 8 total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse will sweep across North America on April 8, creating a celestial spectacle visible from major cities across the continent. Here’s why it happens, where it will be visible, ... -
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San Francisco's police and housing ballot measures: What to know before you vote
In the March 5 primary election, four San Francisco ballot measures attempt to tackle tough issues around crime, homelessness and drug use. They’re getting a lot of attention, and a lot of campaign money. Here’s what to know about each of them before you cast your vote.
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California's 2024 U.S. Senate primary election: What to know about the ‘jungle primary'
After the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, four leading candidates are vying for her coveted seat to represent California. They range from seasoned politicians to a sports hero turned political newcomer. Under state law, the top two vote getters in the primary advance to the runoff, even if they’re from the same party.
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49er fever: Faithful fans gear up for the Super Bowl with jackets, custom cookies, and tickets to Vegas
It’s the ultimate grudge match: a chance for the 49ers to face the Kansas City Chiefs again in the Super Bowl, hoping for a different outcome than four years ago. Fans are fired up — and they’re buying every piece of 49ers merchandise in sight.
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Did you know? 2024 is the year of the dragon
The Chinese New Year is about new beginnings. Festivities make way for a healthy and lucky new year.
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B-Girl “La Vix”: More than a sport, breaking is an art
For Team USA’s Vicki Chang, breaking is an art. The San Jose native began her breaking journey 15 years ago. And it’s not just a “crazy sport where people are doing the most ridiculous things,” to her it’s a space where people have the freedom to enjoy movement and be themselves.
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Breaking 101: The basic elements of what is now an Olympic sport
The Elephant Graveyard Crew demonstrates some of breaking’s basic elements, from top rock, to drops, footwork, freezes and power moves. Everything you need to know ahead of breaking’s debut in the Paris Olympics!
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Halfway to the stars: At 150 years old, cable cars could be just the ticket in San Francisco's uphill battle
Cable cars were invented in San Francisco. Now, on their 150th birthday, San Francisco is the only city that still has them. Fires, earthquakes and politics tried to destroy the cable cars countless times, but they’ve become a major source of pride for San Francisco, and more recently, a symbol of what’s still right in a city that’... -
Breaking 101: What is a cypher?
A new sport is making its debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics — and with it, a host of new terms to learn. In this video we explore: What is a cypher?
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TEASER: Discover the Olympic sport of breaking, a preview of our new “Breaking it Down” series
As we move forward toward Paris, we’re talking to Bay Area breaking legends and rising superstars who understand this new Olympic sport in a way that few others can — and know how the threads of Bay Area culture are woven tightly through it. Stay tuned for more videos as we count down to the opening ceremony!