• New Audi RS7 vs San Francisco!

    The Audi RS7 is back, with an extra helping of ‘Performance’!

    Though you’ll have to be seriously eagle-eyed to spot any visual changes, the real story of this new super saloon lies under the bonnet. With a couple of tweaks to the turbochargers, the RS7 Performance gains 30hp and 50Nm for a total of 630hp and 850Nm.

    As a result, the claimed 0-60mph figure drops to 3.4 seconds with top speed electronically capped at 189mph. Some tweaks have been made to the chassis to make the most of that additional power, namely some weight savings in the form of reduced sound deadening and the standard inclusion of rear-wheel steering.

    Inside, you’re met with a familiar interior - albeit with some new stitching options and a little more technology as standard.

    All this extra goodness comes at a price though, with the Audi RS7 Performance starting at £116,545. That’s almost £20,000 more than before!

    Is it worth the extra cost? Stick with Mat and find out…

    #carwow #auto #review #sanfrancisco #sanfran #rs7 #audi #performance #eagleeyed #bayarea #goldengate #cars
    New Audi RS7 vs San Francisco! The Audi RS7 is back, with an extra helping of ‘Performance’! Though you’ll have to be seriously eagle-eyed to spot any visual changes, the real story of this new super saloon lies under the bonnet. With a couple of tweaks to the turbochargers, the RS7 Performance gains 30hp and 50Nm for a total of 630hp and 850Nm. As a result, the claimed 0-60mph figure drops to 3.4 seconds with top speed electronically capped at 189mph. Some tweaks have been made to the chassis to make the most of that additional power, namely some weight savings in the form of reduced sound deadening and the standard inclusion of rear-wheel steering. Inside, you’re met with a familiar interior - albeit with some new stitching options and a little more technology as standard. All this extra goodness comes at a price though, with the Audi RS7 Performance starting at £116,545. That’s almost £20,000 more than before! Is it worth the extra cost? Stick with Mat and find out… #carwow #auto #review #sanfrancisco #sanfran #rs7 #audi #performance #eagleeyed #bayarea #goldengate #cars
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  • See largest group of killer whales yet off California coast

    In a third unusual killer whale sighting in recent weeks, multiple orca families got together in Monterey Bay and breached, wrestled, tail slapped for hours in what a marine biologist said was a huge celebration.


    #sanfranciscochronicles #killerwhales #californiacoast #unusual #montereybay #marinebiologist #celebration #whalesighting #orca #news #breakingnews
    See largest group of killer whales yet off California coast In a third unusual killer whale sighting in recent weeks, multiple orca families got together in Monterey Bay and breached, wrestled, tail slapped for hours in what a marine biologist said was a huge celebration. #sanfranciscochronicles #killerwhales #californiacoast #unusual #montereybay #marinebiologist #celebration #whalesighting #orca #news #breakingnews
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  • What's the best Bay Area city to live in? Here's what ‘quality of life’ metrics show

    What’s the best city to live in in the Bay Area? The Chronicle ranked the 25 biggest cities in the Bay Area by metrics that hit on many of the factors that contribute to a pleasant city life. Read the full story here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/a...

    Want to figure out which Bay Area city is the best for you? Go to sfchronicle.com/qualityoflife for rankings that matter the most to you. Have fun exploring!


    #sfchronicle #news #breakingnews #livinginthebay #bayarea #sanfrancisco
    What's the best Bay Area city to live in? Here's what ‘quality of life’ metrics show What’s the best city to live in in the Bay Area? The Chronicle ranked the 25 biggest cities in the Bay Area by metrics that hit on many of the factors that contribute to a pleasant city life. Read the full story here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/a... Want to figure out which Bay Area city is the best for you? Go to sfchronicle.com/qualityoflife for rankings that matter the most to you. Have fun exploring! #sfchronicle #news #breakingnews #livinginthebay #bayarea #sanfrancisco
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  • Why California’s High-Speed Rail Is Taking So Long

    In 2008, California voted yes on a $9 billion bond authorization to build the nation’s first high-speed railway. The plan is to build an electric train that will connect Los Angeles with the Central Valley and then San Francisco in two hours and forty minutes. At the time, it was estimated the project would be complete by 2020 and cost $33 billion.

    But 15 years later, there is not a single mile of track laid, and there isn’t enough money to finish the project. The latest estimates show it will cost $88 billion to $128 billion to complete the entire system from LA to San Francisco. Inflation and higher construction costs have contributed to the high price tag. Despite the funding challenges, progress has been made on the project.

    119 miles are under construction in California’s Central Valley. The project recently celebrated its 10,000th worker on the job. The infrastructure design work is complete, and 422 out of 500 miles have been environmentally cleared. CNBC visited California’s Central Valley, where construction is underway, to find out what it will take to complete what would be the nation’s largest infrastructure project.

    #cnbc #news #breakingnews #highspeedrail #california #centralvalley #projects #sanfrancisco #visitcalifornia #infrastructure
    Why California’s High-Speed Rail Is Taking So Long In 2008, California voted yes on a $9 billion bond authorization to build the nation’s first high-speed railway. The plan is to build an electric train that will connect Los Angeles with the Central Valley and then San Francisco in two hours and forty minutes. At the time, it was estimated the project would be complete by 2020 and cost $33 billion. But 15 years later, there is not a single mile of track laid, and there isn’t enough money to finish the project. The latest estimates show it will cost $88 billion to $128 billion to complete the entire system from LA to San Francisco. Inflation and higher construction costs have contributed to the high price tag. Despite the funding challenges, progress has been made on the project. 119 miles are under construction in California’s Central Valley. The project recently celebrated its 10,000th worker on the job. The infrastructure design work is complete, and 422 out of 500 miles have been environmentally cleared. CNBC visited California’s Central Valley, where construction is underway, to find out what it will take to complete what would be the nation’s largest infrastructure project. #cnbc #news #breakingnews #highspeedrail #california #centralvalley #projects #sanfrancisco #visitcalifornia #infrastructure
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  • A Conversation with Kylian Mbappé | Complex

    Six months before winning the World Cup Golden Boot, Kylian Mbappé sat with Complex’s Aidan Galassetti in San Francisco for a rare sitdown interview in June 2022.

    Any nerves Aidan had before speaking to the best young footballer on the planet quickly subsided as the cameras started rolling: just two kids who love football, chopping it up.

    Massive thanks to EA Sports—Mbappé appears on the cover of FIFA 23—for bringing this conversation to life. Let’s run it back soon!

    #complex #worldcupgoldenboot #worldcup #futbol #soccer #futbolplayer #kylianmbappe #soccerplayer #sanfrancisco #aidengalasetti #sf #sanfrancisco #interview #sports #athletes
    A Conversation with Kylian Mbappé | Complex Six months before winning the World Cup Golden Boot, Kylian Mbappé sat with Complex’s Aidan Galassetti in San Francisco for a rare sitdown interview in June 2022. Any nerves Aidan had before speaking to the best young footballer on the planet quickly subsided as the cameras started rolling: just two kids who love football, chopping it up. Massive thanks to EA Sports—Mbappé appears on the cover of FIFA 23—for bringing this conversation to life. Let’s run it back soon! #complex #worldcupgoldenboot #worldcup #futbol #soccer #futbolplayer #kylianmbappe #soccerplayer #sanfrancisco #aidengalasetti #sf #sanfrancisco #interview #sports #athletes
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