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Supervisor Eric Mar dancing to different drummer

By: Melissa Griffin 01/26/12 4:00 AM
Eric Mar
Supervisor Eric Mar Read More
At this week’s Board of Supervisors meeting, our representatives considered a resolution “Urging the National Academy of Arts and Sciences Reinstate 31 Categories of Music for GRAMMY Consideration.” Do I even need to tell you who introduced it? Read More

‘Pitmen’ mines fine art

By: Jean Schiffman 01/25/12 8:15 PM
It’s the superb acting, Leslie Martinson’s lively direction and the highly polished production values that stand out in TheatreWorks’ West Coast pr Read More

Sheriff is working with his eyes wide closed

By: Melissa Griffin 01/19/12 4:00 AM
Ross Mirkarimi
We shouldn’t be surprised that Ross Mirkarimi’s mugshot shows him with his eyes closed. Read More

Mirkarimi must be held accountable in abuse allegations

By: Melissa Griffin 01/11/12 7:11 PM
New rule: If you have a history of pushing the buttons of law enforcement and someday the public finds out you have been accused of a crime, then y Read More

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Nation

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World

European Central Bank opens door to indirect Greece aid
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UK suicide rates fell where prevention increased
Al-Qaida claims attack on Iraqi government center
UN Security Council envoys to discuss Syria debate
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Entertainment

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Breaking Headlines

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California Attorney General reaches accord on app privacy issue
Oscar Grant III’s cousin shot by Oakland cop
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Local

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SciTech

Facebook the target of patent lawsuits as IPO approaches
'Anonymous' hackers target US security think tank
Alexander Graham Bell recordings played from 1880s
Twitter simplifies in bid to engage more users
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Sports

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