High court uphold $300 million award against Genentech

High court uphold $300 million award against Genentech

April 24, 2008 | No Comments

By Julia Cheever April 24, 2008 The California Supreme Court today upheld a jury verdict requiring Genentech Inc. of South San Francisco to pay a medical center $300 million in compensation for royalties due on…

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Murder charges dismissedin pizzeria double shooting case

Murder charges dismissed
in pizzeria double shooting case

April 24, 2008 | No Comments

By Ari Burack April 24, 2008 Prosecutors today dismissed murder charges against a Daly City man accused in connection with a double fatal shooting outside a pizzeria in San Francisco’s Sunset District. Matthew Owyang, 19,…

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Second Apple Moth discovery triggers quarantine

Second Apple Moth discovery triggers quarantine

April 24, 2008 | No Comments

By James Lanaras April 24, 2008 A second light brown apple moth was found this week within 3 miles of another moth that was found near Arnold Drive on the outskirts of Sonoma in February,…

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May Day Event: “No Peace, No Work”

May Day Event: “No Peace, No Work”

April 24, 2008 | No Comments

From Port Workers May Day Organizing Committee April 24, 2008 The Port Workers May Day Organizing Committee is proud to announce that Cynthia McKinney, former Congresswoman from Georgia; Danny Glover, renowned actor and political activist;…

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Police discuss proposed community policing reforms

Police discuss proposed community policing reforms

April 24, 2008 | No Comments

By Ari Burack April 24, 2008 An advisory committee organized by the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Wednesday recommended a number of improvements to increase police visibility and build trust in the community.…

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From love to lawsuits,expert advises against workplace romance

From love to lawsuits,
expert advises against workplace romance

April 24, 2008 | No Comments

By Khalida Kelkar April 24, 2008 The workplace seems a safe and reasonable environment to pursue Mr. or Ms. Right, but it’s still a bad idea that can swiftly turn from love to lawsuits, according…

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State warns candy and gum from Mexicohave high levels of lead

State warns candy and gum from Mexico
have high levels of lead

April 24, 2008 | No Comments

By James Lanaras April 24, 2008 The California Department of Public Health on Wednesday warned consumers about candy and gum imported from Mexico that contain high levels of lead. The warning applies to Chaca Chaca…

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