Occupy flag-burning inflames debate
Free speech or not, setting an American flag aflame sends a powerful message about what Occupy stands for.
No legal status, no transplant
UCSF doctors are denying Jesus Navarro a life-saving kidney transplant because he is an unauthorized immigrant.
Cal’s recruiting class takes serious hit
Instead of watching prized recruits help return Cal to prominence, Jeff Tedford will now be watching those ...
Itty bitty City Redwood grove faces chain saw
Three Sequoia redwoods at Steiner and Page have lived in the Lower Haight longer than just about ...
22,000 health workers striking Kaiser
If you've got a Kaiser appointment today, good luck.
Ranger tases man for off-leash dogs
A man walking two small dogs was tased by a federal park ranger after refusing an order to leash his animals.
The quaintest job in the Bay
Need a change of scenery? Become an innkeeper at a Victorian lighthouse on an island in the ...
Macworld hits middle age
As Macworld-iWorld wound down Saturday afternoon, I finally spotted the fun I had been looking for.
Contractor accused of $600k City fraud
A Millbrae woman who has won “dozens” of contracts with The City has been accused of underpaying ...
Science education in jeopardy
A new budget from Gov. Jerry Brown proposes that California high schools slice in half the current ...
Giants’ Gary Brown still a year away
Despite an impressive 2011, Gary Brown is likely one full season away from playing with the big boys.
Mission moves upscale with valet parking
New swanky joints in the MIssion — and even some old swanky joints — are now offering ...
de Young lands ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’
Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl With A Pearl Earring” will visit San Francisco for six months starting next January.
Cab that tangled with bus was a pirate
Some pirates pillage the high seas. Some illegally exchange files online. Others drive taxicabs around San Francisco.
49ers begin search for impact receiver
Sunday's loss to the Giants exposed the 49ers' lack of depth at wide receiver, giving them something ...
Big Al’s pulls out of porn business
Gone are the days of viewing booths and sex toys. North Beach’s infamous Big Al’s has been transformed into a grocery store.
$3 for 10 minutes off your commute
The roads have been striped. The public has been warned. And next month, toll lanes are coming ...
Fear not a factor for SF State student
Microbiology major Amanda Gomez went big on the revitalized "Fear Factor," winning the TV show's $50k grand ...
Kyle Williams, this 7-year-old has your back
A heartfelt, hand-written letter from a 7-year-old might be just the thing to get Kyle Williams to ...
Raw sewage mucks up Surfer’s Beach
Up to 3,000 gallons of untreated sewage were released onto Surfer's Beach in Half Moon Bay in ...
Jump on the plastic bag ban-wagon
Following in the footsteps of San Francisco and San Jose, Millbrae and Alameda County are both banning plastic single-use bags.
Stanford prof quits to teach for free online
Looking for a university-level education in computer science but don't want to pay for it, or even ...
Dolores Park redo now in 3D
Fancy renderings have been OK'd by the SF Arts Commission, with construction expected to start in October.
A see of green
Take a rare and privileged look inside the walls of a commercial pot growing operation in Oakland.
Raiders put ‘D’ first with new coach Allen
Dennis Allen is the first defense-centric Raiders head coach since mighty John Madden. That’s right, Madden. In ...
Novato director overwhelmed by Oscar nod
Some directors take years to get an Oscar nomination. So when Robin Fryday heard she had been nominated for her very first film, ...
Food truck ‘pod’ breaks ground in SoMa
Trucks are expected to rotate through the pod's nine bays throughout the day for lunch and dinner.
Pot permits in state of flux
San Francisco has pulled the plug on dispensary permits yet again, while Mendocino is gutting a program ...
A life-affirming year in film
The 2012 Oscar nominations are out, and the films honored this year make a poignant statement.
Giants pay the Freak
It's not a long-term mega-contract, but the Giants and Tim Lincecum have reached agreement on a two-year ...
Rodin’s ‘Thinker’ back at Stanford
After a couple of years in North Carolina, Auguste Rodin's The Thinker has returned to its home on the farm.
Crissy Field
Crissy Field is the perfect place to go for a ruminative stroll with a broken-hearted friend. Or ...
Cops need a warrant to track you by GPS
When Yasir Afifi took his car in for an oil change, his mechanic made another interesting discovery ...
Bike lane will slow down speedy Sloat
Caltrans has put the brakes on Sloat Boulevard traffic by adding a bike lane between 19th and ...
Fans fumble Kyle Williams situation
Passion for sports is great, but when you start making threats towards players, you step way over ...
Raiders’ super secret head coach search
Winston Moss is one of a few members of the Green Bay family that Reggie McKenzie has his eye on for the top ...
