REAL MADRID COMES TO SAN FRANCISCO

Real Madrid takes the field for their first preseason match of the new season against Club America.

Jose Mourinho enjoyed a victorious start to his Real Madrid managerial career.

IN TOWN: ALEXEI, WHITE SOX

"The Cuban Missile" Alexei Ramirez jokes on the bench.

Ramirez swings during his last AB on Saturday.

IN TOWN: BATTERED BOSTON RED SOX

Adrian Beltre shows off his new look before Saturday's game against the A's.

The unorthodox Kevin Youkilis prepares to hit.

MINNESOTA TWINS IN OAKLAND

Joe Mauer, one of the brightest young stars in Major League Baseball, prepares to face Oakland's Trevor Cahill.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS IN OAKLAND

Edgar Renteria and Denny Bautista in the dugout pre-game.

Pablo Sandoval connects against Ben Sheets.

DALLAS BRADEN: PERFECTION

Dallas Braden is mobbed by his teammates after throwing the 19th Perfect Game in Major League history.

In the locker room post-game, an elated Braden takes a call on a reporter's cellphone.

NEW YORK YANKEES IN OAKLAND

Off-season acquisition, Nick Johnson, sits on the bench before a game against the A's.

SUNRISE

JIM MARSHALL 1936-2010

I had the pleasure of spending time and working with Jim Marshall upon moving to San Francisco in 2000. He will be greatly missed.

I produced this video on Jim in 2007.

Jim in Malibu, 2007

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PATTERNS IN NATURE

SF Botanical Garden

DAYTRIP/DEPARTURE

Walking with crows, hawks, an owl and a coyote...

2010!