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Tool nailed for storage shed heist

By: Mike Aldax 05/20/13 7:58 AM
This woman always gets stuck with the tools. A burglary suspect who was fleeing Belmont police earlier this month ditched his car along with his girlfriend, leaving her behind with all the tools he had allegedly stolen from a storage shed, according to prosecutors. Still, 25-year-old Pacifica resident Mitchell James Borden failed to evade officers following the callous May 4 incident, San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe said. Read More

With Boston on the mind, Bay to Breakers participants still have a grand ol’ time

By: Paul Gackle 05/19/13 6:35 PM
Bay to Breakers security
Dressing up for the Craigslist Bay to Breakers is an annual tradition for Irvine resident Jolene Manginelli and three of her best friends. In past years, they’ve worn M&M outfits and “Alice in Wonderland”-themed attire, and once designed costumes that looked like gum on the bottom of a sneaker. But this year, the group of four decided to keep it simple with T-shirts bearing a fitting message: “Boston Strong. Never Forget.” Read More

Driver fees could help combat gridlock

By: Will Reisman 05/19/13 6:29 PM
congestion
Downtown San Francisco will be mired in gridlock unless changes are made soon to alleviate automobile traffic — and the most effective method could be a long-discussed and controversial congestion-pricing scheme. Read More

S.F. police, students to raise awareness of dangers of distracted walking, driving

By: Mike Aldax 05/19/13 5:52 PM
cellphone user
In San Francisco, using your cellphone while walking can be just as dangerous as doing so while driving. Read More

Tejay van Garderen wins Tour of California

By: Antonio Gonzalez 05/19/13 4:20 PM
SANTA ROSA — Always close to the front but never first at the end, Tejay van Garderen would often wear himself out wondering if he could swap the white jersey that goes to the best young rider for the yellow one that goes to the winner. Eight days through all of California’s climates erased those doubts. Read More

Ethiopian Tolossa Gedefa Fufi wins men’s field in debut Bay to Breakers run

By: Paul Gackle 05/19/13 11:46 AM
Tolossa Gedefa Fufi
An up-and-coming runner from Ethiopia conquered his first Bay to Breakers and Olympian Ryan Hall placed as high as any American since 1986.Tolossa Gedefa Fufi, 23, won the men’s field in the 102nd Bay to Breakers presented by Craigslist on Sunday, finishing the 12-kilometer race through the heart of The City in 35 minutes 1 second. Hall finished in second place 39 seconds later.   Read More

Diane Nukuri-Johnson tops women’s pack in Bay to Breakers

By: Paul Gackle 05/19/13 11:41 AM
Diane Nukuri-Johnson
Diane Nukuri-Johnson would like to run Bay to Breakers in a costume someday, maybe even a wedding dress. But on Sunday, she kept it simple en route to finishing first among women runners. Wearing the traditional red-and-black runner’s attire, Nukuri-Johnson won her first Bay to Breakers, presented by Craigslist, by zipping through the 12-kilometer course in 40:12, topping her second-place finish in last year’s race. Read More

Oppression in Israel is still very real

By: Examiner readers 05/19/13 4:00 AM
➤ “Pro-Palestinian ads misrepresent apartheid,” Opinion, ThursdayOppression in Israel is still very real Read More

‘Flip’ teacher charges up class

By: Paul Gackle 05/19/13 4:00 AM
Flip teacher
When Alex Cocoles encountered a tough question on his Advanced Placement chemistry exam a month ago, the Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory senior did not fret — he knew exactly how the chemical reaction in a battery works thanks to the marshmallow fight in Dr. Ramsey Musallam’s class. Read More

Academy of Art is molding a track power

By: Paul Gackle 05/19/13 4:00 AM
Academy of Art University
As Briana Stewart tore up the track at James Logan High School in Union City, scholarship offers poured into her mailbox. The star hurdler received letters from top Division I programs, including Oregon, LSU and Kansas. But on decision day, she chose a school that had never participated in an NCAA track meet: Division II Academy of Art University. Read More

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