"One day if I do go to heaven I'll look around and say, it ain't bad, but it ain't San Francisco." (Herb Caen, San Francisco newspaper columnist)
- On the first picture you can see the Gothic Revival style. This design is notable for its theatrical stone carvings and its masonry composition which features patterned brick. The Grace Cathedral Close and the Saint Francis of Assisi Church were built according to this design.
- The post-Victorian style can be seen on the second picture in the gallery. The Shingle style. These houses seem much more casual.
- The disastrous earthquake of 1906 destoryed many Victorian mansions, therefore the city now has a large number of Edwardian-style homes. It is a more relaxed version with light colors and simpler details.
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SAN RAMON- Police in San Ramon claimed that they had not discovered anything unusual following a threat of violence at the school. The police had discovered the threat written on the bathroom wall.
"As a result, multiple officers are now on campus conducting a thorough security check of the school and sorrounding area."