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.Read More
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 leave the house? No problem!Read More
Dolores Park redo now in 3D
Fancy renderings have been OK'd by the SF Arts Commission, with construction expected to start in October.Read More
A see of green
Take a rare and privileged look inside the walls of a commercial pot growing operation in Oakland.Read More
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 1969.Read More
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, she was shocked.Read More
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.Read More
Pot permits in state of flux
San Francisco has pulled the plug on dispensary permits yet again, while Mendocino is gutting a program that issued pricey permits to growers.Read More
A life-affirming year in film
The 2012 Oscar nominations are out, and the films honored this year make a poignant statement.Read More
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 deal.Read More
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.Read More
Crissy Field
Crissy Field is the perfect place to go for a ruminative stroll with a broken-hearted friend. Or to dress up like food and scare tourists.Read More
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 under Afifi's car.Read More
Bike lane will slow down speedy Sloat
Caltrans has put the brakes on Sloat Boulevard traffic by adding a bike lane between 19th and Lakeshore Plaza.Read More
Fans fumble Kyle Williams situation
Passion for sports is great, but when you start making threats towards players, you step way over the line.Read More
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 Raiders job. Read More
Late game failures doom 49ers
49er fans, spare Kyle Williams. Instead, aim your venom at Alex Smith, who reverted to his old form late in the game.Read More
Ride in the Year of the Dragon
It's time to light firecrackers dangerously close to your body and overdose on moon cakes.Read More
Hell yeah we’re trottin’ this out again
The 49ers fan song by the Glory Garage worked so well last week, it's back for an encore.Read More
Anti–abortion rally does what Occupy couldn’t
40,000 pro-life supporters marched and shut down Market Street Saturday after gathering at City Hall. Read More