Zito’s back
Giants pitcher Barry Zito returns to the starting lineup tonight against the Pirates. Photo by Stephen Dorian Miner By Stephen Dorian Miner May 7, 2008 Barry Zito, the $126 million…
Jury Hands Down Murder Conviction
for 2007 Bayview Shooting
By Ari Burack May 7, 2008 A San Francisco jury has convicted a 34-year-old man for a fatal shooting at a Bayview District public housing complex in 2007, the San…
The United States’ Hemispheric Response:
A Fourth Intervention Fleet
By Fidel Castro Ruz Editor’s Note: It’s now official, the Pentagon announced in late April plans to reconstitute the US Navy’s Fourth Fleet with the mission of patrolling Latin America…
Bay Area News Briefs
By Maya Strausberg May 7, 2008 Vallejo City council votes unanimously to file bankruptcy The Vallejo City Council voted unanimously late Tuesday night to file Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection. The…
Supes Extend Permit Deadline
for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Compliance
By Ari Burack May 6, 2008 San Francisco supervisors today voted to extend the permitting process for some of the city’s medical marijuana dispensaries, many of whose permit applications are…
Bay Area News Briefs
By Aimee Strain May 6, 2008 Clean-up of spill now a federal effort A 20-person crew from Clean Harbors Environmental Services is pumping out toluenediamine from a drainage ditch, using…
Committee Moves Forward With Mirant Power Replacement Plan
By Ari Burack May 6, 2008 A San Francisco Board of Supervisors committee yesterday approved a controversial plan to replace an aging, polluting power plant in one of the city’s…