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  • No charges yet against UC Berkeley protestors

    The San Francisco Examiner – 2 hrs 26 mins ago  

    BERKELEY — Alameda County Assistant District Attorney Marty Brown said Tuesday that his office is still reviewing evidence against protesters who were arrested in connection with violence at the home of University of California at Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau Friday night. Full Story »

  • California's Schwarzenegger: Pro-climate and pro-growth policies not mutually exclusive

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 4:00 pm ET  

    California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says world policymakers do not have to choose between a clean environment and economic growth. Full Story »

  • Public Enemy No. 2 strikes again

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 1:00 pm ET  

    An arsonist once again found that it’s a little too easy to set a portable toilet aflame. A portapotty at 611 Haight St. was the latest burn victim around 3:20 a.m. Sunday. Full Story »

  • All lanes open after water main break in SoMA

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 11:16 am ET  

    All lanes of traffic in a SoMA intersection reopened around midnight after a 100-year-old water main ruptured and pulverized about 40 square feet of roadway over the weekend. Full Story »

  • Broken heaters chill city classrooms

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 5:08 am ET  

    SAN FRANCISCO — While the temperatures in San Francisco dipped to being frightful, out-of-service heaters in city schools kept classrooms short of being delightful. Full Story »

  • Workers forced to raise pension contribution under proposal

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 2:08 am ET  

    Drawing down the burgeoning costs of The City’s expensive and draining pension system may be placed in the hands of voters. Full Story »

  • Foster children to attend Disney star's SF concert

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 2:08 am ET  

    SAN FRANCISCO — Singer Selena Gomez's concert in The City will be attended by 150 foster children from San Francisco and San Jose. Nonprofit organization Hear the Music Live is sponsoring the kids’ appearance at the Dec. 20 event at the Palace of Fine Arts. The kids will be treated to a preconcert party. Full Story »

  • Zero-down home improvement program could reduce bills

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 1:23 am ET  

    SAN FRANCISCO — Energy- and water-related building improvements that save money in the long run could be available early next year under a zero-down San Francisco financing program. Full Story »

  • Law would require cell phone warnings

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 1:23 am ET  

    SAN FRANCISCO — Every cell phone sold in San Francisco could soon come with a label detailing the level of radiation you will be exposed to by using it and recommending a headset to avoid radiation exposure. Full Story »

  • Salt ponds could be clue to life on Mars

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 12:24 am ET  

    SAN FRANCISCO — A scientist who searches for extraterrestrial life will use a zeppelin airship to watch red salt ponds turn green while the environment is changed from near-Martian conditions into wetlands. Full Story »

  • Another rain system to hit region

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 12:23 am ET  

    SAN FRANCISCO — Umbrellas will be a necessary accessory for the next couple days, as another rain system hits the Bay Area. The City will be on the tail end of a system expected to center on the North Bay that will hit Tuesday afternoon. Full Story »

  • Tax break proposed for Healthy SF contributors

    The San Francisco Examiner – Tue Dec 15, 12:23 am ET  

    SAN FRANCISCO — Some of San Francisco’s small business owners will receive a small monetary reprieve on the mandatory health care fee The City requires. Full Story »

  • Jurors overwhelmed by tech talk in Childs’ case

    The San Francisco Examiner – Mon Dec 14, 11:54 pm ET  

    SAN FRANCISCO — One would think the official start of the Terry Childs trial would harbor enough drama to keep a high-tech city on the edge of its seat. Full Story »

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