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19-Year-Old Woman Struck By Muni Light-Rail

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:29:00 PST

A 19-year-old woman was hit by a Muni light-rail and had severe injuries. The incident is currently under investigation.

Many Workers Fired In "Draconian" Scheme

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:48:12 PST

Mayor Gavin Newsom has good news and bad news. The news isn't great for many San Francisco governmental employees, however, about 15,000 workers are set to be fired... then hired.

Body Found In Bay

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:32:50 PST

SAN FRANCISCO — On the morning of Friday, March 5, tragedy struck the Bay. A 28-year-old woman was found dead after disappearing from a Bay Area ferry. It is unclear if the death was accidental or suicide.

San Francisco Waterfront Restaurant Robbed

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:13:40 PST

Chaya Brasserie, a restaurant along San Francisco's waterfront, was robbed on Wednesday morning, March 3.

SF Police Arrest Two Suspects In Extensive Burglary Case

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:48:18 PST

Within a two-day span, the SFPD served two search warrants at the same San Francisco location, which soon resulted to the revelation of an extensive residential and commercial city-wide burglary operation.

SFPD Launches Pedestrian Safety Program

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:34:38 PST

The SFPD Traffic Company kicked off a new pedestrain safety awareness program on March 3.

Multiple SF Gang Members Indicted

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:53:41 PST

Nine members of a San Francisco-based gang were indicted on February 25 for murder, and dozens of other felonies.

VI'S CORNER: "DAX" AND "DAISY"

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:47:17 PST

Hi, everyone! Our names are Dax and Daisy, and we are 3-year-old German Shorthaired Pointers. Don't we make a great pair? If we could stay together, that would be wonderful! But, if necessary, we're willing to be separated, if it means a loving home for each of us.

Oh, Oscar!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:45:49 PST

The Winter Olympics dominated the ratings, even with tape delays. Allow me to vent; what perturbed me about the games —besides the tape delays — were the too-frequent commercial breaks. It just drove me nuts. However, I suppose they had to have frequent commercials, since NBC paid an exorbitant fee of $820 million, seven years ago.

"Alice In Wonderland," A Visual Spectacle Worth Seeing

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:44:25 PST

Tim Burton and Johnny Depp are two names that when put together, you expect spectacular scenes and impeccable acting. “Alice in Wonderland” is a story from our childhoods that brings hope, a little fear and a lot of excitement to mind.

"I Was In The First Wave"

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:43:34 PST

I was at breakfast on Sunday morning at the Sheraton National, in Arlington, Virginia. I was attending a conference elsewhere, but could only find space in Virginia. Also at my hotel were the members of the Iwo Jima Association.

Force California Lawmakers To Protect Its Citizens

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:42:26 PST

California has had its recent share of stalking cases, child molesting cases and kidnappings of children. Although California has better anti-stalking laws than any other state in the nation, due to its huge population it also seems to have the most pedophiles and obviously because of Hollywood and the entertainment industry, we have our share of stalkers who will do anything to be near the object of their obsessions or garner their 15 minutes of fame.

Hollywood Stars Prepare For Night Of 100 Stars Gala

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:41:29 PST

Sunday night in Hollywood is a big night. Surely we all know the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences will hand out the famed Oscar® award, which is hailed in this industry as the most important and lucrative award one can receive.

DEAR DEANNA... My Husband Is Selfish And Inconsiderate

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:30:32 PST

My husband is very selfish and inconsiderate. We have a healthy relationship, our finances are good and we are good parents to our children, but the biggest issue in the relationship is the fact that he won’t help with anything.

Mayor Gavin Newsom Announces Stimulus For Environmental Retrofits

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:37:30 PST

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom announced that the city has secured almost $3 million in federal stimulus money to offset costs for residential and commercial energy.

Gang Member Faces 40 Years In Prison

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:31:42 PST

20-year-old Phillip Pitney, a San Francisco gang member, was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for his crime in attempting to murder another city resident last April.

San Francisco Mayor Holds Internet Town Hall Meeting

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:11:00 PST

Mayor Newsom held an Internet Town Hall meeting for San Francisco. The main focus was to discuss the city's budget deficit for the 2010-2011 year.

SFPD Releases Muni Safety Tips

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:19:59 PST

On Monday, February 22, the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) released helpful safety tips for passengers who regularly ride Muni, as several robbery cases have been recently reported.

Mulholland Drive Is Firmly Closed

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:57:25 PST

The carotid artery of our community. We gnash our teeth at the prospect of having to negotiate traffic on the valley floor or on the city side.

My Funny Valentine

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:55:03 PST

Last week was "Presidents Day." We used to know it as George Washington's Birthday, but in the Nixon Administration it was changed to Presidents Day, to fold in Abraham Lincoln, save one federal holiday, and maybe to make a small number of Americans think better of Richard Nixon, because he was, after all, President of the United States.