Zito’s back

Zito’s back

May 07, 2008 | No Comments

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 play

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

May 07, 2008 | 2 Comments

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 to play if she wants…

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Jury Hands Down Murder Convictionfor 2007 Bayview Shooting

Jury Hands Down Murder Conviction
for 2007 Bayview Shooting

May 07, 2008 | No Comments

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 Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced.…

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Newsom Vetoes OrdinanceExpanding City Hall Sunshine and TransparencyMirkarimi: “I think the veto is foolish and misguided”

Newsom Vetoes Ordinance
Expanding City Hall Sunshine and Transparency
Mirkarimi: “I think the veto is foolish and misguided”

May 07, 2008 | 4 Comments

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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The United States’ Hemispheric Response:A Fourth Intervention Fleet

The United States’ Hemispheric Response:
A Fourth Intervention Fleet

May 07, 2008 | No Comments

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 and the Caribbean. Could it…

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Bay Area News Briefs

Bay Area News Briefs

May 07, 2008 | No Comments

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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Supes Extend Permit Deadlinefor Medical Marijuana Dispensary Compliance

Supes Extend Permit Deadline
for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Compliance

May 06, 2008 | No Comments

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 still being processed by various…

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