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A recent report by a federally placed overseer monitoring the $1.6 billion Central Subway project laments that the controversial line is at risk of falling significantly below Federal Transportation Administration … More »Central Subway report details lack of time, money contingencies

Eighty-two days, more than $400,000 in donations and 500 volunteers have saved Carnaval. The Mission district’s most important street festival — and the highlight of the cultural calendar for many Latinos … More »Volunteers, donations rescue the upcoming Carnaval festival

It was a real open-and-shut case. Police arrested a man suspected of multiple burglaries in Potrero Hill on Friday after he unknowingly opened and closed a garage door while police were investigating the … More »Garage-door opener leads to theft suspect

Gov. Jerry Brown said Monday that he does not know if the Bay Bridge will open over Labor Day weekend because of safety concerns. It was the first time the governor acknowledged serious worries about the … More »Brown says safety fears could delay span opening

Wire report A man has died after falling off a building during a Bay to Breakers party in San Francisco on Sunday. The 28-year-old man accidentally fell three stories from a building in the 2000 block … More »Man fatally falls at Bay to Breakers party

Young people in San Mateo County can get around at a huge discount this summer with the SamTrans Summer Youth Pass. The $40 pass gives riders ages 17 and younger unlimited access to SamTrans bus service … More »Youths get deep discounts on SamTrans pass

A teenager who was shot and killed in East Palo Alto on Sunday night has been identified by the San Mateo County coroner’s office as 15-year-old Jose Quinonez. Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation … More »Shooting victim identified as East Palo Alto boy, 15

President Barack Obama is returning to the Bay Area in a couple of weeks to raise money for his Democratic colleagues in the U.S. Senate, according to party officials. Obama will be attending fundraising … More »President Obama visiting Peninsula next month for fundraisers

Among projects detailed in San Francisco International Airport’s capital plan for the next decade is a four-star hotel. The $4.1 billion plan also calls for rebuilt terminals and boarding areas and a rehabilitated … More »SFO unveils billion-dollar plans for new hotel, rebuilt terminals

The sound of music coming from street performers in and around Union Square and other neighborhoods could be silenced if legislation expected to be discussed by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday is adopted. … More »City might hit mute on street acts

San Francisco events for May 21, 2013. Who’s in town Zimbabwean author NoViolet Bulawayo appears in conversation with San Francisco-based novelist Sarah Ladipo Manyika at Litquake’s “Epicenter” gathering. … More »May 21: Devendra Banhart at the Regency Ballroom and more San Francisco events

Max Cherney Special to The S.F. Examiner PG&E broke ground last week on a project in Foster City that will replace aging plastic gas pipes, according to city officials. Approximately 15,000 feet of pipeline … More »PG&E set to begin gas pipe replacement project in Foster City

A man accused of grabbing the buttocks of young girls at a Target store while wearing a T-shirt that read “Rub Me For Luck” asked a judge last week to throw out the charges, but was denied. On Tuesday, … More »Tough luck for alleged 'Rub Me' groper

A thief cried out for mercy in the Outer Mission district last week after he was taken down for stealing a man’s crucifix, police said. The robbery was reported at about 1:20 p.m. Thursday in the 5200 … More »Thief begs for mercy after unholy heist

This woman always gets stuck with the tools. A burglary suspect who was fleeing Belmont police earlier this month ditched his car along with his girlfriend, leaving her behind with all the tools he had … More »Tool nailed for storage shed heist

Dressing up for the Craigslist Bay to Breakers is an annual tradition for Irvine resident Jolene Manginelli and three of her best friends. In past years, they’ve worn M&M outfits and “Alice in Wonderland”-themed … More »With Boston on the mind, Bay to Breakers participants still have a grand ol’ time

Downtown San Francisco will be mired in gridlock unless changes are made soon to alleviate automobile traffic — and the most effective method could be a long-discussed and controversial congestion-pricing … More »Driver fees could help combat gridlock

Rachel Swan Special to The S.F. Examiner Traditionally, Menlo Park’s JobTrain vocational school served the various populations left behind during the boom years — meaning community college dropouts, people … More »Older job-seekers fall behind as Peninsula tech market heats up

Max Cherney Special to The S.F. Examiner In response to a steady increase in the price it pays to buy water from San Francisco, Redwood City wants to increase its monthly water and sewer rates by 9 percent … More »Redwood City seeks to increase water and sewer rates

San Francisco’s first commercial dog-walking regulations are scheduled to go into effect in under two months, but opponents still have some bark left. Phoenix Asher Featherstone, formerly known as Elisa … More »Injunction proposed as dog-walker law looms

The Warriors will be feted Tuesday at San Francisco City Hall after their playoff run ended last week. Mayor Ed Lee will declare Tuesday as Golden State Warriors Day in San Francisco, according to the … More »Lee to give Warriors star Curry key to city in City Hall ceremony

In San Francisco, using your cellphone while walking can be just as dangerous as doing so while driving. An increasing number of cellphone robberies and pedestrian-involved traffic accidents in The City … More »S.F. police, students to raise awareness of dangers of distracted walking, driving

San Francisco events for May 20, 2013. Who’s in town Mexican pop and rock singer-songwriter Carla Morrison performs at the Independent. [8 p.m., 628 Divisadero St., S.F.] Lectures Francine Toder: The author … More »May 20: Carla Morrison at the Independent and other San Francisco events