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Smokeless Tobacco Banned In SF Ballparks

SAN FRANCISCO—Beginning January 1, 2016, smokeless tobacco and chewing tobacco will be banned at sporting venues across the city. The new ordinance, signed Friday by...

Consultant Booked In Child Pornography Case

SAN FRANCISCO—Enrique Pearce, a San Francisco political consultant with ties to Mayor Edward Lee, was arrested May 7 on child pornography charges. After gaining a...

Immigrant Services Receiving $2.5 Million

SAN FRANCISCO—On Thursday, May 7, San Francisco Mayor Edward M Lee announced that the city will disperse an additional $2.5 million to fund services for immigrants...

Economic Espionage: Conspirators Plead Guilty

SAN FRANCISCO—Christina Liew has pleaded guilty in an economic espionage case in which she and her husband Walter Liew were accused of stealing trade...

Ahmad Brooks Accused of Sexual Assault

SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks has been accused of sexual assault in an alleged incident involving former Niners defensive lineman Ray...

Oakland A’s Move To San Jose On Life Support

SAN JOSE—The City of San Jose's efforts to lure the Oakland A's from their longtime home hit a road block following a court ruling...

Clinton Visits SF To Raise Campaign Funds

SAN FRANCISCO—Leading up to her 2016 presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton paid a visit to the San Francisco Bay Area to raise money in one...

Humpback Whale Beached Along SF Shoreline

SAN FRANCISCO—A massive humpback whale was found washed along the shoreline south of San Francisco on Tuesday, May 5, marking the second time a...

Riot Proceeds Death Of Vacaville Inmate

CALIFORNIA—Just hours after a violent prison riot in California State Prison Solano, an inmate was found dead inside his housing unit in what has been...

Gang Affiliated Suspects Arrested In Shooting

SAN FRANCISCO—Following a shooting on May 4 in San Francisco's Bayview District, two fleeing suspects were identified and apprehended by law enforcement. Olujimi Mabrey and...