Christopher Thomas

Business

Sean Penn swoops in with Tosca rescue

Turns out Sean Penn is to SF foodies as Bono is to Africa: saving the world, one drinking hole at a time.

By Christopher ThomasJanuary 9, 20134

News

Drug czar kills medical marijuana buzz

U.S. "Drug Czar" Gil Kerlikowske bashed both medical and recreational marijuana at a law enforcement conference in San Francisco.

By Christopher ThomasJanuary 8, 20131

Environment

San Francisco’s latest trashy drama

Like many things in The City, garbage is a process full of politics and intrigue. And it stinks.

By Christopher ThomasJanuary 2, 20132

Environment

Fracking freaking out Californians

Fracking rules floated in California do little to allay concerns of residents and environmental groups.

By Christopher ThomasDecember 20, 20125

Business

Sci-fi motorcycles take shape in San Fran

SOMA startup Lit says they have 500 pre-orders for their futuristic, electric, gyroscopically-balanced motorcycle.

By Christopher ThomasDecember 18, 20125

Crime

Handyman: I was kidnapped over unfinished work

A couple faces charges after allegedly abducting a handyman and forcing him into the worst kind of torture: home repair.

By Christopher ThomasDecember 5, 20122

Crime

Dirty narc pleads guilty to Breaking Bad

A tearful Norman Wielsch faces 14 to 17 years behind bars after pleading guilty to five drug and corruption charges.

By Christopher ThomasDecember 5, 20121

Economy

Unaffordable SF lauded for affordable housing

Despite sky-high rental prices, San Francisco is being heralded as a paragon of affordable housing.

By Christopher ThomasNovember 28, 20123

Education

Deaf football team crushes obstacles, opponents

High school football is challenging enough, even with a fully-stocked team of jumbo-sized players. The Eagles of Fremont have neither.

By Christopher ThomasNovember 28, 20121

Government

New Bay Bridge to withstand Mayan Apocalypse

You soon won't have to worry anymore about the Bay Bridge collapsing into The Bay on your morning commute.

By Christopher ThomasNovember 21, 20121

Government

Supes pass Wiener ban

Sorry San Francisco nudists, the Board of Supervisors has passed a law banning public nudity except during special events.

By Christopher ThomasNovember 20, 20121

News

Will winds shift in time to save pot clubs?

States have moved toward responsible, legal marijuana usage. But will it be fast enough to save dispensaries like Harborside?

By Christopher ThomasNovember 16, 20121