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Parking scofflaws gaming DMV

By: Will Reisman 05/22/13 7:24 PM
disabled parking
With fines for abusing disabled placards topping $1,000, some parkers are exploiting a DMV glitch... Read More
Faced with the prospect of a four-figure fine, motorists will probably think twice about illegally using a disabled parking placard in San Francisco — unless they know how to game the system. Read More

Local

VA looking to expand its research facilities

By: Paul Gackle 05/23/13 9:12 PM
Mission Bay
The Veterans Administration Medical Central is looking at several properties in the Mission Bay... Read More
The San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center is eyeing an expansion into Mission Bay to increase the size of its research facilities. The veterans hospital, located in the Outer Richmond district, houses the top research program in the VA system and it’s currently gathering information to gauge the feasibility of expansion and whether it can be funded through a private-public partnership. Read More

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Mexican Museum
Mexican Museum, condo project gets key city sign-off
S.F. to expand mid-Market benefit district, add new one in North Beach
8 Washington
San Francisco Democratic Party endorses measure against 8 Washington condo project
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Good weekend: May 24-26
Central Subway
With little wiggle room, Muni trusting controversial contractor for Central Subway work
Kenta Ramen
Popular San Francisco restaurants expand to Peninsula

Opinion

Examiner Editorial

Port should select wisely when choosing company to operate cruise ship terminal

05/19/13 4:00 AM

The sleek new cruise ship terminal on Pier 27 is a welcome addition to the waterfront. Ideally, it will be a boon to The City and the region as it brings in visitors from around the world who might not otherwise visit or spend their money here. But it also has the possibility to become a giant albatross around the neck of the Port of San Francisco if not properly managed.

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Ex-employer cannot bar you from industry
By: Christopher B. Dolan
Our citizens gripe about craziest stuff
By: Melissa Griffin
Avalos has very flexible hate-speech standards
By: Melissa Griffin

Entertainment

Town Tavern evokes S.F.’s hidden Aussie tales

By: Brendan P. Bartholomew 05/23/13 5:50 PM
Sydney Town
Belfast native Martin Finnegan isn’t exactly Australian, but he knows the sordid tales of the gangs... Read More
When Ireland native and second-generation bartender John Lillis decided to open a new watering hole to complement his popular Irish Times sports bar, he invoked the history of Irish immigrants who came to San Francisco by way of Australia. Read More

Entertainment

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Sauvignon blanc still jewel of New Zealand’s soil
Beijing
Eclectic Beijing brightens Chinese food scene
Frances Ha
‘Frances Ha’ joyful and bright
Noah Baumbach Greta Gerwig
Baumbach and Gerwig charm with ‘Frances Ha’
Stornoway
The serendipitous origins of Stornoway

Sports

49ers sign second-round picks Carradine, McDonald

By: Staff report 05/23/13 7:46 PM
49ers draft
San Francisco 49ers' (11) Quinton Patton and (89) Vance McDonald are sitting while waiting to be... Read More
The 49ers signed defensive tackle Cornellius “Tank” Carradine and tight end Vance McDonald to four-year deals, the team announced Thursday. Read More

Sports

Danny LaPrevotte
San Francisco Golden Gate Rugby takes aim at Elite Cup title
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Giants’ rotation needs to turn it around
David Lee
Warriors forward David Lee named to All-NBA third team
Edward Lampkin
SHC track standout Lampkin dedicates season to late grandparents
San Jose Sharks
Sharks have momentum back on their side heading into Game 5

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