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The Simple Pleasures of SFPD Detention in Randy Shaw’s Corrupt Twitterloin

2013-05-23T23:37:01+00:00

TweetEspecially when you know you’ll be released in about 15 seconds. Two people, anyway, certainly thought something was funny. Foot of Turk Street near Market: Click to expand

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

2013-05-23T23:17:04+00:00

In one of their most dramatic choices in a century, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to ease a divisive ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted into the nation's leading youth organization. Gay adults will remain barred from serving as Scout leaders. Of the local...

Where to Get Your Exotic Food Fix

2013-05-23T22:15:19+00:00

Entree from El Mansour courtesy of Foodspotting user Jac Thai, tacos, and sushi have infiltrated just about every corner in our city. But, San Francisco boasts cuisines from all over the world, and it’s become...

Airbnb's 7 Coolest California Properties

2013-05-23T21:15:38+00:00

In the May Travel Issue of�7x7, we featured one of Airbnb's most striking properties in California: the Off-grid itHouse in Pioneertown is a marvel of green design, with modern interiors and an almost entirely glass structure that looks upon the otherworldly desertscape that surrounds it. With so many more one-of-a-kind...

Grim details about February Santa Cruz shootout revealed

2013-05-23T20:18:20+00:00

Disturbing new details surfaced Thursday about the murder of the two Santa Cruz police officers during an intense gun battle in late February as authorities made the findings of their incident investigation public. The sheriff and police chief addressed the media regarding whether the shooting of the suspect was justifiable during...

Look of the Week: Paradise Found

2013-05-23T20:17:39+00:00

It's all palm trees and Mai Tais from here on out. Take on the tropics (and the tourists) this summer with vintage-inspired Hawaiian shirts, shoes and more. The iconic, oversized floral prints are back and better than ever (seriously) with new designs and details for the modern, urban man.� 1. Katin Paradise...

UC Berkeley law student in Vegas exotic bird death takes plea

2013-05-23T19:31:21+00:00

A University of California, Berkeley, law school graduate has taken a plea deal in the beheading of an exotic bird last October at a Las Vegas Strip resort Prosecutor Frank Coumou said Thursday that 26-year-old Hazhir Kargaran appeared in court Wednesday and was sentenced to two days in the Clark County...

Living the San Francisco Fairytale: Scene Stealers

2013-05-23T19:20:01+00:00

To celebrate the opening of Christopher Wheeldon’s new production of Cinderella by the San Francisco Ballet, we asked you to submit photos depicting a magical San Francisco moment. Check out some of our favorites that capture the creative spirit of our city from the SF Fairytale Photo Contest! If you don’t...

SFO baggage handler arrested for allegedly stealing luggage

2013-05-23T18:46:55+00:00

A San Francisco International Airport baggage handler has been arrested for stealing dozens of items from airline passengers' checked bags, prosecutors said. George Reyes, 45, of San Francisco, came under scrutiny after United Airlines received more than 50 complaints from passengers that property was stolen from their luggage, according...

Gov. Brown keeps pressing climate change crusade

2013-05-23T18:31:03+00:00

Gov. Jerry Brown warned scientists and policymakers Thursday that they are losing the war on climate change and urged them to become advocates for the planet. "We've got a big challenge. It's daunting," Brown said. "This is not just about science, this is about activism." A team of climate change experts gave...

Secret Recipe: Calamari a la Plancha from Piperade

2013-05-23T18:24:09+00:00

Photo by Eric Wolfinger 7x7 asks the city's chefs for the recipes to their most loved cocktails, bar snacks, starters, mains, and desserts. If there's a dish you can't stop thinking about and want to...

My Italy: 7 Travel Tips From Beretta Chef Ruggero Gadaldi

2013-05-23T17:24:51+00:00

Notable San Franciscans dish on their favorite destinations in a seven-part series. You can take Ruggero Gadaldi out of Italy, but you can’t take Italy out of him. Gadaldi—the chef behind the mini empire of Beretta, Delarosa, and Pesce—has updated authentic Italian cuisine for SF’s savvy foodie set. Here, the...

Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit by Garbage Truck in SF

2013-05-23T17:04:04+00:00

A bicyclist died early Thursday morning after the person collided with a garbage truck in San Francisco.Photo Credit: NBC Bay Area

TaskRabbit Threatens to Disrupt Traditional Temp Agencies

2013-05-23T16:24:14+00:00

TaskRabbit for Business unveiled a major upgrade today, as the popular p2p marketplace evolves into a source for small and medium businesses to hire temporary and part-time employees. TR4B was first released in January with a SXSW portal for businesses attending the event in Austin. “Small businesses are already our fastest growing...

Cyclist dies in SF garbage-truck crash

2013-05-23T16:23:37+00:00

Cyclist dies in SF garbage-truck crash The crash happened near 16th Street and South Van Ness Avenue about 6:45 a.m. A witness said the truck, which was paralleling the male bicyclist on eastbound 16th, tried to make a right turn onto southbound South Van Ness and collided with the rider. The garbage-truck...

There are a Lot More SFPD Cops on the Beat in the Mid-Market Area These Days, It Seems – May 2013

2013-05-23T15:24:45+00:00

TweetJust saying, Broseph. Seen a mess of the them just ambling about Market lately especially the south of the slots, two by two. Just my observation. Like this: Click to expand

Two men ordered to stand trial for shooting deaths of teen girls

2013-05-23T02:19:19+00:00

A judge Wednesday ordered two men to stand trial on charges that they're responsible for the gunning down of two teenage girls near Brookdale Park in East Oakland last November. At the end of a preliminary hearing that lasted a day and a half, Alameda County Superior Court...

Kids falling out of windows a common yet devastating occurrence

2013-05-23T01:16:20+00:00

First grader Ruth Carpizo is both innocent and inquisitive, according to her mom. She also describes Ruth as a diva. “She loves to be in front of the camera and loves to dance and sing,” said mother Emily Carpizo. But Ruth's sweet voice was silenced last month. She was at home playing...

ICE releases mother from custody ahead of evening rally

2013-05-23T00:47:12+00:00

Authorities have released a Brazilian mother who was in federal custody on an immigration hold in advance of a vigil planned in San Francisco Wednesday evening to protest her being kept from caring for her infant child. Reylla Denis Ferraz Da Silva, 35, was taken into custody on May 9 ...

A's miss chances in 3-1 loss to Rangers

2013-05-23T00:20:25+00:00

Eric Sogard's blooper to left field looked as if it might get Oakland even against Texas until shortstop Elvis Andrus ran it down and made a sliding catch over his shoulder. When Adam Rosales and Coco Crisp also made outs with the tying run at second base, the Athletics lost their...

Artemis crew 'back to work' after sailor's death

2013-05-23T00:16:24+00:00

The head of Artemis Racing said Wednesday his team will compete in the America's Cup after a crew member was killed during a training run only if conditions are deemed safe on wind-raked San Francisco Bay this summer. Artemis chief executive Paul Cayard posted his comments on Wednesday on the team's...

Party Blotter: Music to Keep You Dancing All Night

2013-05-23T00:15:39+00:00

Todd Terry � It’s holiday weekend time. What better way to pay tribute to the men and women who have served our country than by having a fantastic time for three days straight? Normally, the Party...

The Weeknighter: The Phone Booth

2013-05-22T23:17:38+00:00

photo from DGuides.com Weekends are for amateurs. Weeknights are for pros. That's why each week�Stuart Schuffman�will be exploring a different San Francisco bar, giving you the lowdown on how and where to do your weeknight...

Don't-Miss Design and Arts Events in the Bay Area

2013-05-22T22:15:57+00:00

Ligne Roset’s Togo Lifestyle couch. Photo courtesy of Ligne Roset. Originally published on CaliforniaHomeDesign.com Have you heard? Ligne Roset in San Francisco is having a massive weeks-long sale on its iconic Togo collection by Michel Ducaroy....

Your Federal Stimulus Money at Work: Half-Million-Dollar SFMTA MUNI Ticket Kiosk at Geary Marred with Graffiti

2013-05-22T21:46:46+00:00

TweetPhysical graffiti, the worst kind: Click to expand Read all about it, from Joe Eskenazi