San Francisco, California
Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation in San Francisco, with about 40,000 residents commuting to work regularly by bicycle.[121] There are 63 miles (101 km) of bicycle lanes and paths throughout the city.[122]
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^ The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco (2004 -06-24 ). San Francisco Gold Rush Banking - 1849 . The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco. Retrieved on 2008 -06-13 .
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^ Willis, James; Habib, Jerry, Brittan, Jeremy (2004 -04-19 ). San Francisco Planning Department Census Data Analysis (PPT). San Francisco State University. Retrieved on 2008 -06-13 .
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^ Nolte, Carl. "Fog Heaven: The sun will come out tomorrow. Or maybe not. It's summer in the city, and that means gray skies ", San Francisco Chronicle , Hearst Communications, 2005 -08-19 , pp. A-1. Retrieved on 2008 -06-13 .
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^ Golden Gate Weather Services (2002). Climate of San Francisco - Narrative Description . Golden Gate Weather Services. Retrieved on 2008 -06-13 .
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^ National Climatic Data Center (2004 -06-24 ). June 2000 City/State Extremes . National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . US Department of Commerce. Retrieved on 2008 -06-13 .
^ Golden Gate Weather Services (2001 -06-28 ). San Francisco - Top 10 Temperatures . Golden Gate Weather Services. Retrieved on 2008 -06-13 .
^ a b Null, Jan (January 1995). Climate of San Francisco (Third Revision) . National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . US Department of Commerce. Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
^ Golden Gate Weather Services (2006). Climate of San Francisco - Snowfall . Golden Gate Weather Services. Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
^ Desert Research Institute (2008 -01-23 ). Historical Climate Information . Western Regional Climate Center . Desert Research Institute. Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
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^ Schwarzer, Michelle. "San Francisco by the Numbers: Planning After the 2000 Census ", SPUR Newsletter , San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association. Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
^ Sadovi, Maura Webber (2006 -04-12 ). San Francisco's Home Prices Remain Among the Highest in U.S. . Real Estate Journal . The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
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^ Lam, Eric. "San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade Embroiled in Controversy ", The Epoch Times, 2005 -12-22 . Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
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^ San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (n.d.). Corporate Sponsorship - Why Sponsor . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
^ San Francisco Zoo (n.d.). What to See at the Zoo . San Francisco Zoo. Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
^ Audit Bureau of Circulations (2007 -03-31 ). Top 200 Newspapers by Largest Reported Circulation . Audit Bureau of Circulations. Archived from the original on 2007 -08-13 . Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
^ Rosenberg, Scott. "The San Francisco Examiner, 1887–2000 ", Salon.com, 2000 -03-21 . Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ Nolte, Carl. "Examiner Staff Ends an Era With Tears, Newsroom Tales ", San Francisco Chronicle , Hearst Communications, 2000 -11-22 , pp. A-1. Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ Hua, Vanessa. "Newspaper war in the Bay Area: Ming Pao becomes 6th Chinese-language daily ", San Francisco Chronicle , Hearst Communications, 2004 -08-03 , pp. B-1. Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
^ Nielsen Media Research (2007 -09-22 ). Local Television Market Universe Estimates (XLS). Nielsen Media. Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ Arbitron (2008 -04-16 ). Arbitron Radio Market Rankings: Spring 2008 . Arbitron. Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
^ Arbitron (2004 -06-17 ). Top 30 Public Radio Subscribers - Winter 2004 Arbitron (PDF). Radio Research Consortium . Arbitron Media Research. Retrieved on 2008 -06-14 .
^ US Environmental Protection Agency (May 2005). Federal Brownfields Tax Incentive: SBC Park (PDF). Brownfields . US Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ ING Group (2008 -03-11 ). About Us - History . ING Bay to Breakers . ING Group. Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ Winitz, Mark (2004 -06-18 ). San Francisco Marathon Expands Cool Reputation . Press Release . The San Francisco Marathon. Archived from the original on 2006 -12-30 . Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ SF Municipal Transportation Authority (2008 -05-12 ). Bicycle Network Facilities . Commuting and Resources . SF Municipal Transportation Authority. Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ Hübler, Eric. "The Fittest and Fattest Cities in America ", Men's Fitness , American Media, Inc, 2008. Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ Gonzales, Richard. "New Parts of Alcatraz Revealed to Public ", People and Places , National Public Radio, 2006 -05-22 . Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ Finz, Stacy. "Rice-a-Redux After a 7-year hiatus, it's billed once again as the San Francisco treat ", San Francisco Chronicle , Hearst Communications, 2006 -07-16 , pp. A-1. Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ US Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (2008 -05-27 ). Overseas Visitation Estimates for U.S. States, Cities, and Census Regions: 2007 (PDF). International Visitation in the United States . US Department of Commerce. Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ City and County of San Francisco (n.d.). Sights in San Francisco . City and County of San Francisco. Retrieved on 2006 -09-14 .
^ Raine, George. "Tourism dollars add up ", San Francisco Chronicle , Hearst Communications, 2006 -05-13 , pp. C-1. Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
^ Spain, William. "Cost factors: Top convention cities boast most-affordable lodging. ", CBS Marketwatch , Marketwatch Inc, 2004 -11-13 . Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
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^ Selna, Robert. "New jobs, houses spur S.F. population in 2007 ", San Francisco Chronicle , Hearst Communications, 2008 -05-15 , pp. B-1. Retrieved on 2008 -06-15 .
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^ Said, Carolyn (2005 -11-29 ). Main Street Fights Chain Street . San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved on August 27, 2006.
^ Hetter, Katia (2004 -03-21 ). Supervisors OK limits on chain-store expansion . San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved on 2007 -01-19 .
^ Proposition G: Limitations on Formula Retail Stores, City of San Francisco . smartvoter.org. Retrieved on 2007 -01-19 .
^ Coy, Owen Cochran (1919). Guide to the County Archives of California . Sacramento, California: California Historical Survey Commission, 409.
^ Board of Supervisors District Information . City and County of San Francisco, Board of Supervisors. Retrieved on January 29, 2006.
^ Key Facts: Healthy San Francisco . Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured (March 2008). Retrieved on March 14, 2008.
^ Vega, Cecilia. "Newsom signs the city's largest budget ", San Francisco Chronicle, 2007 -07-28 .
^ Search for consulates in San Francisco, CA . Yellowpages.com. Retrieved on 2006 -08-27 .
^ Gibson, Campbell (June, 1998). Population of the 100 Largest Cieties and Other Urban Places in the United States: 1790 to 1990 . U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on January 29, 2006.
^ The city of San Francisco has announced it will contest the Census Bureau figure, stating that its own estimate is closer to 864,000. Ref: Steve Rubenstein. "Newsom says U.S. census missed 100,000; City to officially fight '07 population estimate of 764,000 ", San Francisco Chronicle, April 1, 2008.
^ For cities with greater than 200,000 population. 2000 Census: US Municipalities Over 50,000: Ranked by 2000 Density . Retrieved on August 23, 2007.
^ Census 2000 PHC-T-29. Ranking Tables for Population of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, Combined Statistical Areas, New England City and Town Areas, and Combined New England City and Town Areas: 1990 and 2000 . (Microsoft Excel) U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 31, 2006.
^ a b State & County QuickFacts: San Francisco County, California. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on June 21, 2007.
^ Table DP-1. Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 Geographic Area: San Francisco County, California. PDF (38.8 KB) U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 31, 2006.
^ State & County QuickFacts: California . U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on February 11, 2007.
^ Gay and Lesbian Families in the United States: Same-Sex Unmarried Partner Households (PDF). Human Rights Campaign. Retrieved on August 27, 2006.
^ San Francisco may be the World's Gayest City - Report . People's Daily Online (April 10, 2006). Retrieved on May 15, 2008.
^ Leff, Lisa (May 24, 2005). Child Population Dwindles in San Francisco . San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved on August 27, 2006.
^ The 2006 Statistical Abstract: Income, Expenditures, & Wealth, Table 691 - Household Income, Family Income, Per Capita Income, and Individuals and Families Below Poverty Level by City: 2003. (Microsoft Excel) U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2006
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^ Pratt, Timothy (August 13–14, 2006). Critics say regional plan won't solve the problem . Las Vegas Sun . Retrieved on August 30, 2006.
^ a b Uniform Crime Reports: Table 8 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City, 2005 , Federal Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved on July 24, 2007.
^ Table 1 Crime in the United States by Volume and Rate per 100,000 Inhabitants, 1986 - 2005 Federal Bureau of Investigation. Retrieved on July 24, 2007.
^ Vega, Cecilia. "Guns, crack cocaine fuel homicides in S.F. - 98 killings in 2007 ", San Francisco Chronicle, 2008 -01-15 .
^ San Francisco Business Information: Largest Employers in San Francisco . San Francisco Business Times Book of Lists, 2007 . San Francisco Center for Economic Development. Retrieved on 2008 -06-09 .
^ America's Best Graduate Schools: Best Medical Schools . U.S. News and World Report (2008). Retrieved on 2006 -08-26 .
^ America's Best Hospitals 2007 . U.S. News and World Report (2008). Retrieved on 2006 -08-26 .
^ Wallace Ravven (July 22, 2003). New UCSF Mission Bay campus: country's largest biomedical university expansion . UCSF. Retrieved on 2008 -06-09 .
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^ a b SF State Facts 2006-2007: Today . SFSU. Retrieved on 2008 -06-09 .
^ SF State Facts 2006-2007: Students . SFSU. Retrieved on 2008 -06-09 .
^ End-of-Year Assessment Report Highlights 2005/6 .PDF (161 KB) City College of San Francisco. Retrieved on January 9, 2007.
^ University of San Francisco Fact Book and Almanac 2007 .PDF (371 KB) University of San Francisco. (December 31, 2007). Retrieved on June 9, 2008.
^ Lowell History: The Oldest Public High School West of the Mississippi. San Francisco Unified School District. Retrieved on September 4, 2006.
^ Knight, Heather (May 31, 2006). Many reluctantly chose private schools . San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved on August 27, 2006.
^ School Directory Archdiocese of San Francisco, Department of Catholic Schools. Retrieved on August 27, 2006.
^ a b Gordon, Rachel. "Boulevard of dreams, the premiere ", San Francisco Chronicle , 2005 -09-08 . Retrieved on 2008 -06-08 .
^ a b c d e f Bay Area Traveler: Transportation Information . San Francisco Chronicle (March 2007). Retrieved on 2008 -06-08 .
^ Report on San Francisco's Cable Cars. PDF (250 KB) , San Francisco Beautiful . (May 2007). Retrieved on June 7, 2008.
^ Project Overview - Regional Transit . Transbay Transit Center. Retrieved on 2008 -06-08 .
^ Profile of Emeryville Station . Amtrak. Retrieved on 2008 -06-08 .
^ Young, Eric (April 2, 2004). Pact keeps United from flying away . San Francisco Business Times . Retrieved on August 28, 2006.
^ Raine, George (December 9, 2005). Taking to the air: Low-fare startup Virgin America says it has the funding to fly . San Francisco Chronicle . Retrieved on August 28, 2006.
^ Fact Sheet: International Terminal. PDF (26.8 KB) San Francisco International Airport. (Largest in terms of square feet). Retrieved on August 22, 2006.
^ Data Center: Passenger Traffic 2005 FINAL. Airports Council International. Retrieved on August 23, 2006.
^ Bicyclists winning a war of lanes in San Francisco Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved on July 22, 2007.
^ Bicycle Network Facilities San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. Retrieved on July 22, 2007.
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References
De La Perouse, Jean Francois; Yamane, Linda Gonsalves; Margolin, Malcolm (1989). Life in a California Mission: Monterey in 1786: The Journals of Jean Francois De La Perouse . Heyday Books. ISBN 0-930588-39-8 .
Hansen, Gladys (1995). San Francisco Almanac: Everything you want to know about the city . Chronicle Books. ISBN 0-8118-0841-6 .
London, Jack (May 5, 1906). "The Story of an Eyewitness by Jack London". Collier's, The National Weekly .
Richards, Rand (1991). Historic San Francisco: A Concise History and Guide . Heritage House. ISBN 1-879367-00-9 .
Ungaretti, Lorri (2005). San Francisco's Richmond District . Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 0-7385-3053-0 .
Wiley, Peter Booth (2000). National trust guide San Francisco: America’s guide for architecture and history travelers . John Wiley & Sons, Inc.. ISBN 0-471-19120-5 .
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Further reading
Asbury, Hubert (1989). The Barbary Coast: An Informal History of the San Francisco Underworld . Dorset Press. ISBN 0-88029-428-0 .
Bronson, William (2006). The Earth Shook, the Sky Burned . Chronicle Books. ISBN 0-8118-5047-1 .
Cassady, Stephen (1987). Spanning the Gate . Square Books. ISBN 0-916290-36-0 .
Dillon, Richard H. (1998). High Steel: Building the Bridges Across San Francisco Bay . Celestial Arts (Reissue edition). ISBN 0-88029-428-0 .
Ferlinghetti, Lawrence (1980). Literary San Francisco: A pictorial history from its beginnings to the present day . Harper & Row. ISBN 0-06-250325-1 .
Hartman, Chester (2002). City for Sale: The Transformation of San Francisco . University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-08605-8 .
Holliday, J. S. (1999). Rush for Riches: Gold Fever and the Making of California . University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-21402-1 .
Lotchin, Roger W. (1997). San Francisco, 1846–1856: From Hamlet to City . University of Illinois Press. ISBN 0-252-06631-6 .
Margolin, Malcolm (1981). The Ohlone Way: Indian Life in the San Francisco-Monterey Bay Area . Heydey Books. ISBN 0-930588-01-0 .
Thomas, Gordon and Witts, Max Morgan (1971). The San Francisco Earthquake . Stein and Day. ISBN 0-8128-1360-X .
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