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…
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…
Overheard in Fog City:
Migden has one last trump card left to play
District 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…
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…
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…
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…