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San Francisco school board battle is on

by Beth Winegarner
The race for San Francisco school board may just be getting underway, but several candidates are eyeing the possibility of closing schools or charging for bus service to save the district money if the state’s economy worsens.

Feds ask Newsom to ease city's sanctuary policies

by Mike Aldax
Federal immigration officials have asked Mayor Gavin Newsom to ease sanctuary laws following a triple homicide last month in which the main suspect was an illegal immigrant undergoing deportation proceedings.

Struggle between preservation and development continues on San Bruno Mountain

Where are the cabs?

City seeks to douse overtime

S.F. Police Blotter: Neighborhood crime log

Coding guru relinquishes access

Alleged network hijacker has criminal past

Computer problems linger for several departments

Cop accused of tampering with secret military files

Stanford looks north for campus extension

Shipowners charged with lying

War of words over alleged killer

World’s oldest profession to seek approval of voters

Doors open for those who served

Cabdriver’s history of DUIs costs him permit to operate

Kudos: Laura Allen

MTC approves outlook plan for Bay Area

SFPUC plan for green building held up by cost

Same-sex marriages bound for the ballot

3-Minute Interview: Anya Fernald

3-Minute Interview: Lisa Lambert

Kudos: Amber Marie Bently

City ‘gateway toll’ considered

City Hall Watch: Budget, funding for court OK’d

Public power initiative on ballot for November election

No suspect caught yet in string of suspicious fires

Kudos: Michael Willis

Kudos: Gary Ginstling

Kudos: Larry Bain

Supervisor ‘dusts off’ old idea for new proposal

Business-tax proposal could raise $1.1 billion

Kudos: Hundreds of bikers pump for clean air, lungs

3-Minute Interview: Jon Weiss

Kudos: San Francisco’s Mission district lights up with flowers and song

Levee funds are still dry

Accused triple-killer got free pass

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City and federal authorities are energetically tossing each other the hot potato of blame for accused triple-killer Edwin Ramos walking out of jail in March, after a passenger in his car tried to dispose of a handgun found to be tied to a double murder. San Salvador native Ramos, 21, is now charged with fatally shooting Anthony Bologna and his two oldest sons over a particularly pointless traffic incident in the Excelsior district June 22.Sheriff Mike Hennessey insists the San Francisco jail faxed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement about both of the car’s occupants within four hours of the March arrests, but ICE officials issued an immigration hold only for the passenger. The District Attorney’s Office then declined to file charges against Ramos due to the difficulty of proving he knew the passenger had a gun, and Ramos was released after three days behind bars.

Walcoff: Both Bay Area clubs in a selling mood

by Rich Walcoff
The A’s annual clearance sale is on.

Steinmetz: Playoffs still in reach despite losing Davis

by Matt Steinmetz
When people are asked what they’d like to hear first, the good news or the bad news, most tend to request the bad news up front.

Novak's Victim Speaks! "Bob Novak is the one that hit me?!? ... That makes it a great story!"
YEAS & NAYS - People, power and politics.

Feds ask Newsom to ease city's sanctuary policies
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District must overhaul child protection agency
NATIONAL EDITORIAL - The Examiner's viewpoint

Media Darling
EDITORIAL CARTOONS BY NATE BEELER - Commentary from the artist.

Tasting Wine: Certain red wines are perfect for the summer

by Pamela S. Busch
I often hear people talk about summer whites or referring to this time of year as rosé season. While I agree that warm weather ushers in an appetite for chilled wines, I also enjoy drinking red wine year-round.

Meet Your Mixologist: Jennifer Dorland, Pres a Vi

It’s not Mos Eisley Cantina, but ... Pres a Vi bartender and self-proclaimed “Star Wars” fan Jennifer Dorland makes a cucumber basil gimlet.

by Tiffany Martini
In a saloon town such as San Francisco, the bartender plays a crucial role. Confessor, friend, sounding board — the man or woman behind the plank sees to it that our needs are met with elegance, grace and often wit. They see humanity at its best and most convivial, but also offer a nod and a welcome to the lonely. But what do they see when they look at us? What are the tricks of their trade? And what lessons have they learned along the way? In this Examiner weekly feature, we talk to some of our local bartenders to find out.

Delicious dosas rule at Udupi

Marin chateau boasts gardens inspired by France

Goode takes another look at beloved ‘Brideshead’ role

Kudos!: Future rock stars show skills at big benefit

Mulder, Scully are in search of truth again

Kudos!: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER

Kudos!: ALONZO KING

Kudos!: BARRY ZITO

Kudos!: ALVIN L. ROYSE

Kudos!: East Bay blues concert soothes ailing kids and their families

Kudos!: Happy anniversaries

Rob Dickinson back on a roll