Publication: San Francisco Examiner

First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 1 reports

BART lifts ban on bikes, but only for five-month test run

BART’s board of directors agreed last week to ease restrictions for bikes on trains but was not willing to make the changes permanent.The agency’s current policy bans bikes from trains during commute hours and at some stations. But on Thursday, BART’s ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - 14 hours ago]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts ending ban on openly gay members

The Boy Scouts of America’s national leaders decided Thursday to allow openly gay members into troops.The organization’s National Council endorsed with 61.4 percent of the vote a resolution lifting the ban on openly gay Scouts, according to a stateme ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports
University of California Berkeley
University of California Berkeley

Gov. Brown keeps pressing climate change crusade

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 ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports
University of California San Francisco
University of California San Francisco

VA looking to expand its research facilities

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 ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Good weekend: May 24-26

FRIDAY, MAY 24 On the town Two novelists: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Adam Johnson (“The Orphan Master’s Son”) appears in conversation with novelist Anthony Marra (“A Constellation of Vital Phenomena”). [7:30 p.m., Booksmith, 1644 Haight St., S.F.] ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

S.F. to expand mid-Market benefit district, add new one in North Beach

Formation of special districts where property owners pay a fee to fund services such as security and graffiti cleanup beyond what The City can provide is an increasing trend and one celebrated by Mayor Ed Lee.On Thursday, the Board of Supervisors Government ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Popular San Francisco restaurants expand to Peninsula

Sandwich virtuoso Ike Shehadeh recently opened the newest Ike’s Lair in Foster City, part of his growing Ike’s Place mini-empire. The same extensive roster of massive, stuffed-to-capacity sandwiches fill the menu, including the “Larry Ellison” (salami, ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

With little wiggle room, Muni trusting controversial contractor for Central Subway work

Operating under a tight schedule and even tighter budget, Muni is about to hand over its $1.6 billion Central Subway plan to a man who has a contentious history with The City and a reputation for exceeding project costs.On Tuesday, the San Francisco Municipal ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Bicyclist dies after striking garbage truck in the Mission

A bicyclist was killed in the Mission district Thursday after colliding with a Recology garbage truck during the morning commute.The accident occurred at 16th Street and South Van Ness Avenue at roughly 6:45 a.m., and the bicyclist was pronounced dead ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Districts’ fairness reviewed

Having recently settled a lawsuit that alleged discriminatory election practices, San Mateo County is preparing to review its supervisorial districts’ boundaries to study if they, too, may be unfair.An advisory committee comprising two county supervisors, ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 1 reports

Man pleases only self at Muni stop

What a jerk!A 35-year-old man was arrested on indecent exposure charges Wednesday morning after allegedly masturbating at a Muni shelter and a nearby hospital.About 9 a.m., police officers were called about a man exposing himself in the area of Commonwealth ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
Entities: warrants, Police, Witness
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Police seeking driver of silver pickup that crashed into Outer Mission home

Police are investigating a hit and run incident that occurred in the Outer Mission on Wednesday.About 7:40 p.m., police began receiving calls about a silver pickup truck that crashed into a house at Florentine and Morse streets.The pickup reportedly caused ... [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 23 2013]

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"We've got a big challenge. It's daunting," Brown said. "This is not just about science, this is about activism."
Gov. Brown keeps pressing climate change crusade [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 24 2013]
"When you're talking about cutting-edge clean-energy technologies, not every investment will succeed" Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said
Tesla uses stock, note sale to repay government [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 23 2013]
"In order to close a budget shortfall, a reorganization of the department was completed resulting in excess of $1 million in savings. Several positions were eliminated, including that of Ms. O'Haire, as well as the reclassification of top command staff."
Chief Greg Suhr sued by former police attorney over termination [Published San Francisco Examiner - May 16 2013]

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