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America's Cup German youth team is out

sfgate.com — A German sailing team dropped out of the America's Cup youth regatta Monday, saying the crash that killed an experienced seaman raised questions about whether the squad's young sailors would be safe. The decision by Sailing Team Germany/Norddeutscher Regatta team has no direct effect on the four professional teams racing to win the full America's Cup this fall.

Feds to probe Bay Bridge problems

sfgate.com — The federal government will investigate how Caltrans allowed more than 2,300 suspect steel rods to be installed on the new Bay Bridge eastern span and will review the agency's $10 million fix more than two dozen that have already failed, officials said Monday.

Oakland police chief departure points up reform need

sfchronicle.com — Hours before he announced his decision, the city was scheduled to release a report by its police consultant, former Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton, that would rip the department for poor management, including having only one part-time investigator to handle more than 10,000 burglary reports.

Oakland's White Horse gay bar turns 80

sfchronicle.com — the White Horse looks much like the dozens of other unpretentious, no-frills saloons across the East Bay: a few pool tables, DJs one or two nights a week, an A's calendar, 2-for-1 cocktail specials, a warm old fireplace, a few unidentifiable dogs wandering around, a cast of regulars who've known each other for decades, and an inviting vibe.

Survivor found after 17 days in Bangladesh factory rubble

abclocal.go.com — DHAKA, Bangladesh -- A woman buried in the wreckage of a collapsed garment factory building for 17 days was rescued Friday, a miraculous moment set against a scene of unimaginable horror where the death toll is more than 1,000 and still rising.

HoustonKGO: Forbes Island restaurant saved ...

twitter.com — Forbes Island restaurant saved by #SF fire boat early a.m. fire. Sea lions wound up. Won't stop barking! #pier41 pic.twitter.com/c8XGLM6OPX