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A police chase ended in a crash in San Francisco Thursday morning.  (KCBS)

Police Chase With Stolen Car Ends With Crash Into San Francisco Hydrant

A stolen vehicle that was pursued by the California Highway Patrol from Modesto ended in a crash in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood Thursday morning, according to San Francisco police.

2013/04/11

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Driver Killed In Crash With Hayward Fire Hydrant

Based on preliminary investigation, police said the vehicle was likely traveling northbound on San Clemente Street, approaching San Antonio Street when it traveled off the roadway to the right for an undetermined reason.

2013/02/15

The Dolores Park fire hydrant seen after it’s accidental silver paint job, and later Wednesday following its repainting. (San Francisco Historical Association/Doug Sovern)

Famed Hydrant Painted Wrong Color During 1906 Quake Ceremony

Events marking the 106th anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire hit a snag overnight when the annual ceremony to gild the hydrant credited with helping save the Mission District was painted the wrong color.

2012/04/18

Onlookers observe a plume of water on the crooked part of Lombard St. in San Francisco after a car crashed into a fire hydrant, March 2, 2012. (Brian McInerny)

Driver Crashes Into Hydrant On SF’s Crooked Lombard Street; Houses Flooded

A vehicle traveling down the crooked block of San Francisco’s Lombard Street struck a fire hydrant Friday afternoon, causing water to flood into some nearby homes.

2012/03/02

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