Bay Bridge to reopen ahead of schedule

Bay Bridge to reopen ahead of schedule

Working around the clock, Caltrans along with partnering agencies, announced that they would open the upper deck of the Bay Bridge well ahead of schedule and, true to their word, the first cars began crossing the span

The westbound upper deck was closed around 8 p.m. Friday for lane reconfiguration at the Oakland touchdown just past the toll plaza.

Crews will begin reopening the bridge around 7 p.m., and the first cars are likely to cross the span around 8 p.m., officials said.

By Joshua Melvin jmelvin@bayareanewsgroup.com Caltrans contractors lay new pavement west of the Bay Bridge toll plaza during the President's Day weekend closure Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. Westbound traffic will see a new approach when the bridge reopens

The Bay Bridge's westbound upper deck will reopen this evening, more than 24 hours ahead of schedule following a planned holiday weekend closure for demolition and construction work. With all planned demolition and

Faith could be on display — literally — at Ash Wednesday CNN debate

Faith could be on display â€" literally â€" at Ash Wednesday CNN debate

[Canticle Communications] More than 40 Episcopal parishes in 11 states will take to the streets on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, marking the beginning of the holy season of Lent by giving “Ashes to Go.” In Chicago, St. Louis,

[Canticle Communications] More than 40 Episcopal parishes in 11 states will take to the streets on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, marking the beginning of the holy season of Lent by giving “Ashes to Go.” In Chicago, St. Louis,

By Felicia Sonmez Viewers of this Wednesday's CNN presidential debate in Arizona could see the candidates' faith on display quite literally. That's because the debate takes place on Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Catholic holy season of Lent.

I am sure this is not a particularly important question, but there is no harm in asking, I hope. This year I am going to an early Mass at Canterbury.

SMALL PRINT: ON THE FIRST DAY of Lent, having ash on one's forehead used to be common in Ireland. But has Ash Wednesday's sacramental ritual depleted in popularity or are Catholics still marking themselves out in the act of repentance before God?

Jesse Jackson at Houston funeral

Jesse Jackson at Houston funeral

Jesse Jackson Jr.'s bid to control a proposed south-suburban airport are seizing on a news report that ties the financial backers of the congressman's plan to the Libyan government. The congressman's office defended the Canadian firm SNC-Lavalin Friday

B.World Connection posts a letter [En/Fr] with the heading of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition whose leader is Reverend Jesse Jackson: apparently, the Reverend would support the reaction of MP Serge Letchimy, discussed

Jesse Jackson of Chicago. He did not speak but sat in a prominent position near the speakers podium throughout the service. The Rainbow PUSH founder has known Whitney Houston since she began singing in the New Hope Church Choir. ABC7 spoke to Jackson

Jesse Jackson Jr.'s bid to control a proposed south-suburban airport are seizing on a news report that ties the financial backers of the congressman's plan to the Libyan government. The congressman's office defended the Canadian firm SNC-Lavalin Friday

Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.), whose reelection bid has been plagued by an ethics investigation. Pelosi joins President Obama and several other top Democrats in th.

NASCAR seizes part of Johnson's Daytona 500 car

NASCAR seizes part of Johnson's Daytona 500 car

(AP Photo/John Raoux) DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. • Five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus are back in the spotlight at one of racing's biggest stages â€" and not for the right reason. NASCAR confiscated part of their Daytona 500 car

By Antonya English, Times Staff Writer DAYTONA BEACH â€" Nearly one year after his stunning victory in the Daytona 500, Trevor Bayne's trophy still sits in the bedroom of his family home in Knoxville, Tenn. The race changed his life in ways he could

"You just feel really confident," Kahne said Thursday during NASCAR's annual Media Day at Daytona International Speedway. "You know what you have. You know what your owner expects and he can expect it because he gives his employees and all the guys

The parts in question were taken by officials and the team was allowed to repair the damage in time for Daytona 500 qualifying on Sunday. Any penalties handed down by NASCAR to crew chief Chad Knaus or any other

"You just feel really confident," Kahne said Thursday during NASCAR's annual Media Day at Daytona International Speedway. "You know what you have. You know what your owner expects and he can expect it because he gives his employees and all the guys

Sixers done in by Nelson as Magic slither past Philadelphia

Sixers done in by Nelson as Magic slither past Philadelphia

Click here Come slither: Snake print trend is hot Originally published: January 20, 2012 12:38 PM Updated: January 22, 2012 3:24 PM By JENNIFER BARGER. The Washington Post Cleopatra made the snake a powerful fashion symbol back in BC Egypt,

By Henry Kenyon A team of researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology is studying closely how snakes move and slither. Their scaly goal is to create robots capable of gliding into tight spaces and rough terrain to perform tasks such as searching

By DENNIS DEITCH ORLANDO, Fla. -- The 76ers were able to humble a Jameer Nelson-free Magic squad late last month. Wednesday night, Orlando had the Chester native back on the floor. And Nelson saw the Sixers' humbling and raised them a humiliation.

Click here Come slither: Snake print trend is hot Originally published: January 20, 2012 12:38 PM Updated: January 22, 2012 3:24 PM By JENNIFER BARGER. The Washington Post Cleopatra made the snake a powerful fashion symbol back

By DENNIS DEITCH ORLANDO, Fla. -- The 76ers were able to humble a Jameer Nelson-free Magic squad late last month. Wednesday night, Orlando had the Chester native back on the floor. And Nelson saw the Sixers' humbling and raised them a humiliation.

Fat Tuesday is almost here

Fat Tuesday is almost here

It's that time of the week when real foodies come together for a food festival! Fat Tuesday is the official start of Mardi Gras and here at Real Food Forage.

It's that time of the week when real foodies come together for a food festival! Fat Tuesday is the official start of Mardi Gras and here at Real Food Forager we are having our own Fat Tuesday Forager Festival! Every.

Fat Tuesday is rapidly approaching! This means we need to sew all our wild oats before Lent starts. Most of us probably won't be able to make it down to Lou.

It's that time of the week when real foodies come together for a food festival! Fat Tuesday is the official start of Mardi Gras and here at Real Food Forage.

Caption: Fat Tuesday 2006. Society of St. Anne parade, French Quarter, New Orleans. A Grand Marshal signals the band to go forward, with crowd of cosutmed paraders and revelers Fat Tuesday is just days away and the celebrations are

King cakes are a great way to indulge before Lent

King cakes are a great way to indulge before Lent

King Cakes have many looks, the most classic being a crown shaped pastry dotted with the sugared colors of Carnival: purple, gold and green. Some have fillings, others do not,

Frequently asked questions about the King of King Cake Quest. The Times-Picayune crowned its winner, the pecan praline at Manny Randazzo, Wednesday morning after a six-week contest.Chris Granger/The Times-PicayuneThe winner of

I lived in France for a year and love the French-style king cakes, but I had never encountered the Louisiana king cake," Nielsen said. The young cook, w.

King Cakes have many looks, the most classic being a crown shaped pastry dotted with the sugared colors of Carnival: purple, gold and green. Some have fillings, others do not,

Frequently asked questions about the King of King Cake Quest. The Times-Picayune crowned its winner, the pecan praline at Manny Randazzo, Wednesday morning after a six-week contest.Chris Granger/The Times-PicayuneThe winner of