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Day of sports a special event
- With a mighty heave, Patrick Wills launched his shot put through the air and soaked in the cheers from delighted spectators.
- With a mighty heave, Patrick Wills launched his shot put through the air and soaked in the cheers from delighted spectators.
Talk of a third toll for bridge lingers
- Two separate Golden Gate Bridge toll increases that could cost drivers $7 to cross into San Francisco are in the works — and another talked-about toll could boost the total cost to $8, warned transportation officials.
Economy keeping food banks busy
- Erika Jimenez has lived on $803 a month for four years, but with rising food and gas prices, she is at a loss for how to survive.
Tiger-mauling survivors poised to sue San Francisco
- The two brothers who were attacked by a tiger at the San Francisco Zoo — which also fatally mauled a friend — plan to file a lawsuit against The City, according to their attorney.
3-Minute Interview: Stacy London
- The star of TLC’s hit show “What Not To Wear” and co-host Clinton Kelly are in town this week taping the program.
- The star of TLC’s hit show “What Not To Wear” and co-host Clinton Kelly are in town this week taping the program.
Tax hiatus would siphon funds from area transit projects
- Although drivers would save about $30 during the summer if a “gas tax holiday” is passed by federal legislators, Bay Area transportation projects would lose $122.5 million worth of funding and progress on San Francisco’s subway to Chinatown would be delayed.
Multitasking mothers deserve praise, recognition
- They changed our diapers, chauffeured us around town and managed to love us through our least likeable moments. Despite everything they do, mothers receive only one official day of recognition per year. To add to the celebration, The Examiner is honoring Bay Area mothers. We’ve thrown the spotlight on a sampling of mothers, revealing them to be the superheroes that they are — mothers who not only give unceasingly to their children, but also have contributed to our community, the world and to their professions. — Michael Aldax
Man takes fatal plunge near Union Square
- A man slit his wrists before stepping out onto the ledge of a swanky condominium near the Union Square shopping district, drawing a crowd of more than 100 witnesses before plunging four stories to his death Thursday afternoon.
- A man slit his wrists before stepping out onto the ledge of a swanky condominium near the Union Square shopping district, drawing a crowd of more than 100 witnesses before plunging four stories to his death Thursday afternoon.
Bridge toll proposal drives forward
- The Golden Gate Bridge toll could climb to as much as $7 by next year — nearly twice as much as the seven other Bay Area bridges.
Suspicious gasoline containers found on South City produce market grounds
- Four mysterious barrels, two containing contaminated gasoline, were discovered by county officials at the Golden Gate Produce Terminal near Produce Avenue, where many Bay Area grocers buy their vegetables.
Child traumatized, lawsuit says
- The parents of a fourth-grader are suing multiple county agencies, claiming that sheriff’s deputies interrogated and traumatized their son after school officials accused him of making violent threats days after the Virginia Tech massacre.
- The parents of a fourth-grader are suing multiple county agencies, claiming that sheriff’s deputies interrogated and traumatized their son after school officials accused him of making violent threats days after the Virginia Tech massacre.
Dead whale stuck under pier
- A dead whale wedged beneath a pier was spotted by swimmers Thursday, but no government agency raced to remove the foul-smelling mammal.
- A dead whale wedged beneath a pier was spotted by swimmers Thursday, but no government agency raced to remove the foul-smelling mammal.
3-Minute Interview: James Spring
- A regular contributor to NPR who works in marketing in San Diego, Spring tracked down Richard Carelli, Michelle Pinkerton and their two daughters. Carelli and Pinkerton, who were on the run for almost three months, are expected to enter pleas today in the slaying of San Francisco resident Leonard “Milo” Hoskins.
- A regular contributor to NPR who works in marketing in San Diego, Spring tracked down Richard Carelli, Michelle Pinkerton and their two daughters. Carelli and Pinkerton, who were on the run for almost three months, are expected to enter pleas today in the slaying of San Francisco resident Leonard “Milo” Hoskins.
Muni bus hits pedestrian; service rerouted
- A pedestrian was struck by a Mission Street Muni bus Thursday afternoon, the 20th such accident involving San Francisco’s public transit agency this year.
Former radio host pleads guilty to child-porn charge
- Bernie Ward, formerly a popular Bay Area talk-show host and Catholic priest, admitted Thursday to knowingly sending child pornography over the Internet.
- Bernie Ward, formerly a popular Bay Area talk-show host and Catholic priest, admitted Thursday to knowingly sending child pornography over the Internet.
Meet Your Mixologist: Daniel Hyatt, Alembic
- In a saloon town such as San Francisco, the bartender plays a crucial role. Confessor, friend, sounding board — the man or woman behind the plank sees to it that our needs are met with elegance, grace and often wit. They see humanity at its best and most convivial, but also offer a nod and a welcome to the lonely. But what do they see when they look at us? What are the tricks of their trade? And what lessons have they learned along the way? In this Examiner weekly feature, we talk to some of our local bartenders to find out.
- In a saloon town such as San Francisco, the bartender plays a crucial role. Confessor, friend, sounding board — the man or woman behind the plank sees to it that our needs are met with elegance, grace and often wit. They see humanity at its best and most convivial, but also offer a nod and a welcome to the lonely. But what do they see when they look at us? What are the tricks of their trade? And what lessons have they learned along the way? In this Examiner weekly feature, we talk to some of our local bartenders to find out.
Peninsula Police Blotter: Neighborhood crime log
- These are excerpts from Peninsula police departments’ daily log of activities. Incidents are listed by city.
Youths find place to call home
- Nine San Mateo County youths who have grown too old for the foster-care system will now have a home and a way to become self-sufficient adults.
- Nine San Mateo County youths who have grown too old for the foster-care system will now have a home and a way to become self-sufficient adults.
Investigation finds sex offenders living in Peninsula care facilities
- A county audit has revealed that two registered sex offenders were living in child care and foster care facilities in the Peninsula, though no children were harmed on the two cases, county officials said.