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Activist Group Releases Footage
of Farmers Abusing ChickensBy Kamala Kelkar May 8, 2008 An animal rights group yesterday released video footage from a large, shelled-egg distributor in California that shows farm workers kicking, stomping on and breaking the necks of live animals.…
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Police Unveil New Plan to Report Crime Data Online
By Ari Burack May 8, 2008 San Francisco residents will soon be able to monitor crime in individual neighborhoods throughout the city via a third-party Web site, www.crimereports.com. San Francisco police announced the plan yesterday…
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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 pitcher Giants fans love to…
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Overheard in Fog City:
Migden has one last trump card left to playDistrict 3 Senator Carole Migden. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas May 7, 2008 Migden’s last stand Embattled incumbent District 3 Senator Carole Migden has one trump card left to play if she wants…
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Jury Hands Down Murder Conviction
for 2007 Bayview ShootingBy 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 Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced.…
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Newsom Vetoes Ordinance
Expanding City Hall Sunshine and Transparency
Mirkarimi: “I think the veto is foolish and misguided”Mayor Gavin Newsom Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas May 7, 2008 Citing budgetary constraints, Mayor Gavin Newsom announced Friday his veto of legislation that would expand City Hall transparency and sunshine. “I support…
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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 city faces a $16 million…
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