Chronicles news paper 2006 2007
Here are some notable news stories from The Chronicle newspaper in 2006 and 2007:
2006
- January: The Chronicle reports on the devastating effects of the North Bay wildfires, which burned over 250,000 acres and destroyed hundreds of homes.
- February: The paper covers the Super Bowl XL victory of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who defeated the Seattle Seahawks 21-10.
- March: The Chronicle reports on the death of legendary musician and San Francisco native, Tony Bennett, who passed away at the age of 92.
- April: The paper covers the San Francisco Giants' opening day game at AT&T Park, which marked the team's first season in their new stadium.
- May: The Chronicle reports on the discovery of a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest, which was named after the paper's science editor.
- June: The paper covers the San Francisco Pride parade, which drew an estimated 1.5 million participants and spectators.
- July: The Chronicle reports on the heat wave that hit the Bay Area, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days.
- August: The paper covers the San Francisco 49ers' preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, which was played at Candlestick Park.
- September: The Chronicle reports on the death of former President Gerald Ford, who passed away at the age of 93.
- October: The paper covers the San Francisco Giants' playoff run, which ended with a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series.
- November: The Chronicle reports on the election of Nancy Pelosi as the first female Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- December: The paper covers the San Francisco Zoo's Christmas lights display, which was attended by thousands of people.
2007
- January: The Chronicle reports on the Golden Gate Bridge's 70th anniversary, which was celebrated with a ceremony and a fireworks display.
- February: The paper covers the San Francisco 49ers' hiring of Mike Nolan as their new head coach.
- March: The Chronicle reports on the death of legendary musician and San Francisco native, Johnnie Taylor, who passed away at the age of 66.
- April: The paper covers the San Francisco Giants' home opener, which was played against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- May: The Chronicle reports on the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's (SFMOMA) expansion, which added 10 new galleries and 45,000 square feet of exhibition space.
- June: The paper covers the San Francisco Pride parade, which drew an estimated 1.5 million participants and spectators.
- July: The Chronicle reports on the heat wave that hit the Bay Area, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several days.
- August: The paper covers the San Francisco 49ers' preseason game against the Denver Broncos, which was played at Candlestick Park.
- September: The Chronicle reports on the death of former President Gerald Ford's wife, Betty Ford, who passed away at the age of 93.
- October: The paper covers the San Francisco Giants' playoff run, which ended with a loss to the Colorado Rockies in the National League Division Series.
- November: The Chronicle reports on the election of Barack Obama as the first African American President of the United States.
- December: The paper covers the San Francisco Zoo's Christmas lights display, which was attended by thousands of people.
Please note that these are just a few examples of the many news stories that were published in The Chronicle in 2006 and 2007.