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Recent violence increases focus on protecting San Francisco transgender community

Theresa Sparks
Theresa Sparks, the executive director of the Human Rights Commission, spoke at a recent City Hall... Read More
Attacks against transgender people in the Mission district have government officials mobilizing to prevent further violence as the recent crimes evoke past tragedies and call into question The City’s commitment to protect such individuals. Read More

Examiner Editorial

City’s garbage rates should go farther to discourage waste production

Scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently that the carbon dioxide levels in Earth’s atmosphere measured just shy of 400 parts per million. Evidence from ice core samples and other means strongly suggests that level is the highest that carbon levels have ever been since humans first appeared on Earth. In fact, one scientist said that the last time the carbon levels were this high, the sea level was between 33 and 66 feet higher.

In a city bordered on three sides by water, that should trouble everyone.

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Big is conjuring up customized cocktails

Big SF
Bartender Christian Clark of Big made this drink, just for you, by quickly gauging a series of... Read More
This is cocktail heaven — a place where there is no menu, just bliss. At Big, cocktail artisans craft drinks based on your mood; your spirit of choice; or what kind of funky goblet, coupe or crystal you’d like it poured into. It’s part art, part science, part telepathy. Read More

Barnes is Warriors' bright side

Harrison Barnes
Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) lies on the court after a hard fall as teammate... Read More
If there is a bright spot in the Warriors’ playoff series loss to the San Antonio Spurs, it was the emergence of Harrison Barnes as a legitimate go-to guy. With David Lee and Stephen Curry hobbled by injuries, the Warriors leaned on Barnes for offense throughout the series and he delivered until he left Game 6 with a headache. “He certainly has elevated his game,” coach Mark Jackson said. “I think the sky is the limit for him.” Read More

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