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SF Bar pilots run into political turbulence
Since the days of Mark Twain, the San Francisco Bar Pilots have had it good. Thanks to outsized political clout and highly specialized training, this elite cadre, currently numbering 56 ship captains, has enjoyed monopoly control over the San...
SF Giants promote IF Joaquin Arias to replace Aubrey Huff
In a little more than an hour, the Giants will announce they have purchased the contract of infielder Joaquin Arias from Triple-A Fresno. A corresponding move will be announced later in the afternoon related to Aubrey Huff, who left the team...
Mirkarimi ethics hearing ‘uncharted waters’ for SF
The city’s slow-moving effort to oust suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi from office moves Monday afternoon to a misconduct hearing before the Ethics Commission, but don’t expect any courtroom fireworks. Or even a courtroom.
San Francisco sheriff must face ethics panel
San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi will remain suspended and will face a city ethics commission inquiry, a judge ruled Friday. The decision by Superior Court Judge Harold E. Kahn affirmed a tentative ruling that rejected Mirkarimi’s...
Suspended SF sheriff disputes DA’s version of case
Suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi disputed prosecutors’ version of events that led to domestic violence charges against him, saying much of the case was a fabrication and he was the victim of politics.
SF Muni board approves Sunday meters
San Franciscois moving forward with a plan to make drivers feed meters on Sunday. The Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors approved the proposal on Tuesday. It would still require approval from the Board of Supervisors.
S.F. International Film Festival rises from losses
For the filmgoer, the 55th San Francisco International Film Festival will seem comfortingly the same – a lavish opening-night film and party, a rocking closing-night film and, in the two weeks between, 172 more films from 45 countries...
Irish sailors ‘missing’ after San Francisco yacht race
They were taking part in a yacht race when their boat was hit by heavy waves. All eight crew members were forced into the sea by the conditions. US authorities confirmed the death of one member of the crew. Three other crew members have been...
SF Gasoline Advances After Fire at Conoco Refinery
California-blend gasoline in San Francisco strengthened to the highest level against futures in four weeks after ConocoPhillips (COP) (COP) shut a sulfur recovery unit at the Rodeo (CPACCRUD) refinery in Northern California.
SF Mayor Ed Lee Sounds off on Medical Marijuana
The mayor has spoken. And though not as bold a statement as they may have liked, medical marijuana supporters may breathe a sigh of relief. As San Francisco’s chief executive, Mayor Ed Lee oversees city-sanctioned medical marijuana dealings...
