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The Chief Is In (for Now)With homicide cases going unsolved and morale in the police department sinking, Heather Fong's days as chief may be numbered.By Ron RussellWednesday, August 06About three dozen people are gathered at the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center for a meeting of the San Francisco Police Commission, and the... More >> -
How renters work the system to live for free in one of America's most expensive citiesBy John GeluardiWednesday, July 30In September, rental agent Lynne Hubbard sat in a cafe across from Dr. John Getzow, whom she was considering as a potential tenant for a room... More >> -
Blood, Sweat, and TutusTear your knee, wrench your back, pirouette, and bow: dancing at the San Francisco Ballet.By Joe EskenaziWednesday, July 23In retrospect, the skirt was just too damn long. "I was a little concerned. But they said, 'Can you please try it at this length?' And I said... More >> -
Appealing to a Higher AuthorityWe respond to the latest ruling in the Guardian's lawsuit against us.By Michael LaceyWednesday, July 23On Friday, July 18, San Francisco Superior Court Judge Marla Miller, as expected, rejected arguments to overturn or modify the jury's verdict in... More >>
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State of the CartJoin us as we map the street food scene and find out why there aren't more vendors in this most food-involved and temperate of cities.By Meredith BrodyWednesday, July 16Nobody would deny that San Francisco, an intimate, walkable city that attracts (and needs) millions of tourists annually, is famed as a... More >>
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Royal Flushed
Becoming a pro poker player isn't as sweet as it sounds
By Mooney, Michael J.
At a poker table, perhaps nothing is more disturbing than a well-tanned man. This is a man of... More >>
Dallas
The Ozz-Man Cometh
After years of touring the nation, Ozzfest 2008 finds a home in Dallas' suburbs
By Pete Freedman
In early April, Bruce Corbitt awoke from a late sleep to find a voicemail awaiting him.
It... More >>
Denver
For Colorado Rapids fans, it's hard to be hooligans
By Adam Cayton-Holland
(Read more tales of soccer fanaticism -- including a breakdown of some of the game's greatest... More >>
Houston
No Honest Players Among Human Smugglers
Illegal immigrants are subject to pain and death at the hands of their "rescuers" if they don't pay up in full
By Chris Vogel
Bound and gagged, Elmer Nuñez-Rodriguez watched helplessly as a stocky, dark-haired... More >>
Kansas City
Rock Never Dies: The Pedaljets prove that sometimes it just needs a 20-year time-out
By Danny Alexander
"Giants of May," by the Pedaljets, from The Pedaljets (OxBlood Records):
It's July 5, and... More >>
Miami
Pro Poker Hurts
It's not all glitz and glory at the table.
By Michael J. Mooney
At a poker table, perhaps nothing is more disturbing than a well-tanned man. This is a man of... More >>
Phoenix
Postmodern John McCain: the presidential candidate some Arizonans know — and loathe
By Amy Silverman
I once stood in John McCain's kitchen and watched Cindy cook eggs for their kids.
It was still... More >>
St. Louis
Up Show-Me Creek: Blisters, hellish heat, a boatload of vomit and lots of painkillers. It's all part of the Missouri River 340 race.
By Carol Szczepanski
Under a nearly full moon, Scott Mansker cruised delicately along the Missouri River in his... More >>
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Photos: Week on the Street (Part 5)
Fri Aug 8, 9:33 AM
Week's End Notes and Photos by Janine Kahn Saturday: Stow Lake Tranquility and Motorbike Trouble Stow Lake was lovely Saturday, though the pedal boats closed just as we arrived. And this cute turtle pile had childhood rhyme "Over in... More >>
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November ballot measures promise eco-confusion
Wednesday, August 06The next time your nosy cubiclemate says you should do more to save the planet, call her a chump. If you've been sitting on your ass while she's... More>>
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Little GoCars are big polluters
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Wednesday, August 06No Praise for "Hell" Conviction notice: I can't think of a more irresponsible and inaccurate subheading for your cover story, "The Tenant from... More>>
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Live 105's Woody rags on rivals at Alice
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