The Olympic flame arrived in San Francisco from Paris early today under cover of darkness amid security typically reserved for head-of-state visits.No protesters were evident at San Francisco International Airport, which was largely deserted except for a heavy police and media presence when the jet carrying the flame touched down about 3:40 a.m.
A contingent of prominent San Franciscans, including City Administrator Ed Lee and business consultant Rose Pak, and Bay Area Olympic athletes welcomed Chinese Olympic officials bearing the flame in a rectangular gilt and crystal lantern at Gate 94.
"I was giggling like a teenager," Pak said. "I felt immense pride and excitement."
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