Howell's body was spotted in the water near Pier 70 in San Francisco shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 5, 2008.

BART officials said Maurer attacked 41-year-old Nicholas Jackalone on June 8 after the firefighter's wife pointed out that Maurer was leaning against the door of a Muni train taking fans away from a Kenny Chesney concert at AT&T Park. The attack allegedly continued inside the Embarcadero BART Station.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 4, 2008.

In addition, Capitol Corridor will move the San Francisco Ferry Building stop about 1.5 blocks to Steuart and Mission streets from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 4, 2008.

In addition, Capitol Corridor will move the San Francisco Ferry Building stop about 1.5 blocks to Steuart and Mission streets from 7 p.m. to midnight.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 4, 2008.

...check out the latest works. A lot of folks like to begin the evening at 49 Geary where a number of galleries are located. A listing of possible participating art dealers helps...

Published by Rincon Hill neighborhood blog on July 3, 2008.

...where to go. A lot of folks like to end up at Rincon Hill’s 111 Minna Street for a drink after the art walk...

Published by Rincon Hill neighborhood blog on July 3, 2008.

"If I were a betting person, I'd be very optimistic" about passage, said the panel's chairman, Stephen Shortell, dean of the UC-Berkeley School of Public Health. "All the data pointed to the need for an acute care community hospital. If St. Luke's were to close, it would leave a big gap south of Market."

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 3, 2008.

Shuttle buses to Pier 39 and Aquatic Park will begin running at 2 p.m. Friday on the Embarcadero and Bay Street, transit officials said. Sixty shuttles will bring riders from the Caltrain Fourth and King streets station, from the Ferry Building, and from Van Ness Avenue and Market Street.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on July 3, 2008.

A body was recovered from the water off of Pier 70 in San Francisco Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on July 3, 2008.

When the Healthy San Francisco program began at two Chinatown clinics July 2, 20o7, public health officials said they would swing open the doors to all of the city's 73,000 uninsured residents on Jan. 1, 2008. They anticipated people would enroll gradually at a pace of about 600 a week, and full coverage would be attained by the end of this year.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Back in business: Sean O'Brien, former chef of the former Myth restaurant, is opening his own San Francisco place in the former Scott Howard space (500 Jackson St.).

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

It seems the last chapter of Myth may have a happy ending after all. The Quince group appears to be going ahead with the purchase of the former restaurant space (470 Pacific Ave.), where they'll likely relocate Quince. And last season's "Top Chef" competitor Ryan Scott, formerly of the also out-of-business Myth Cafe, is safely ensconced at Mission Beach Cafe (198 Guerrero St.).

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Last week, the critically acclaimed chef left Silks in San Francisco's Mandarin Oriental hotel (222 Sansome St.) in a move that surprised management who had brought him in two years ago from Asiate, the restaurant in a sister hotel in New York. Huff also worked for a Japanese chef in Australia, and his cooking at Silks incorporated seamless East-West techniques on an intricate tasting menu.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Last week, the critically acclaimed chef left Silks in San Francisco's Mandarin Oriental hotel (222 Sansome St.) in a move that surprised management who had brought him in two years ago from Asiate, the restaurant in a sister hotel in New York. Huff also worked for a Japanese chef in Australia, and his cooking at Silks incorporated seamless East-West techniques on an intricate tasting menu.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

Golden Gate Market in San Francisco's Ferry Building Marketplace offers about two dozen different house-made fresh sausages at all times, including a garlicky venison link, a wild boar-beer sausage and some low-sodium choices. Baron's Meat & Poultry in Alameda makes 15 to 18 different types.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 2, 2008.

The measure was developed by the Save SF Culture Coalition, whose members include the Entertainment Commission, Black Rock City LLC (which stages Burning Man as well as events here in town), the Late Night Coalition, and the Outdoor Events Coalition (a group formed last year to counter city policies and neighbor complaints that threatened to scuttle the North Beach Jazz Festival, How Weird Street Faire, concerts in Golden Gate Park, and other events).

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

In fact, event promoters say they've been hit by a quadruple whammy that threatens their livelihoods and the vibrant nature of the city: rising fees charged by city departments looking to close budget gaps, increased concern over alcohol consumption and other liability issues, more conflicts over noise in increasingly dense neighborhoods such as SoMa, and the ability of a handful of complaining neighbors to create event-killing permit conditions.

Published by San Francisco Bay Guardian on July 2, 2008.

701 Mission Street, 2nd Floor Conference Room

Published by Rincon Hill neighborhood blog on July 1, 2008.

Dorsey said as part of the lease and management agreementbetween the city and Zoological Society the society must maintain insurance that defends and indemnifies the city against litigation. He said it is common for the city to refer plaintiffs to other parties when an action takes place at a city-owned but privately operated facility such as the zoo or Moscone Center.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

Golden Gate Market in San Francisco's Ferry Building Marketplace offers about two dozen different house-made fresh sausages at all times, including a garlicky venison link, a wild boar-beer sausage and some low-sodium choices. Baron's Meat & Poultry in Alameda makes 15 to 18 different types.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

While pigeons swoop and poop inside the empty Pagoda Theater, there are hints of a neighborhood uprising in North Beach. Could it be that the populace is finally going to stand up and demand an end to policies that have created boarded-up storefronts in one of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods?

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

Back in business: Sean O'Brien, former chef of the former Myth restaurant, is opening his own San Francisco place in the former Scott Howard space (500 Jackson St.).

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

After plans to head up the kitchen at a reimagined Frisson went kaput, O'Brien got serious about starting his own business. Relatives, who apparently will work, or at least dig into their pockets, for food, helped with the capital.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

It seems the last chapter of Myth may have a happy ending after all. The Quince group appears to be going ahead with the purchase of the former restaurant space (470 Pacific Ave.), where they'll likely relocate Quince. And last season's "Top Chef" competitor Ryan Scott, formerly of the also out-of-business Myth Cafe, is safely ensconced at Mission Beach Cafe (198 Guerrero St.).

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

Myth Cafe,

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

Silks

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

Last week, the critically acclaimed chef left Silks in San Francisco's Mandarin Oriental hotel (222 Sansome St.) in a move that surprised management who had brought him in two years ago from Asiate, the restaurant in a sister hotel in New York. Huff also worked for a Japanese chef in Australia, and his cooking at Silks incorporated seamless East-West techniques on an intricate tasting menu.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on July 1, 2008.

Tomorrow night (7/1/08), the Commonwealth Club (595 Market Street), tickets required.

Published by SocketSite on June 30, 2008.

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Published by San Francisco Schtuff on June 30, 2008.

Officers responded to the 200 block of California Avenue at about 12:45 a.m. and found the victim with a laceration to the neck, police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on June 30, 2008.

Officers responded to the 200 block of California Avenue at about 12:45 a.m. and found the victim with a laceration to the neck, police said.

Published by CBS News (Channel 5) on June 30, 2008.

But a stretch of San Francisco's South of Market corridor on Townsend Street has no sidewalks. Several people have contacted ChronicleWatch to complain, saying pedestrians using Townsend Street between Fourth and Seventh streets have to walk in the street- and risk being sideswiped by traffic.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 30, 2008.

In the 21st century, a city street without a sidewalk is like an apartment without a refrigerator or a skyscraper without an elevator. Shouldn't happen. But a stretch of San Francisco's South of Market corridor on Townsend Street has no sidewalks.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 30, 2008.

Before taking off from the beginning of the parade route at Beale and Market streets, Kristin Florin, 32, of Stockton, said it was nice to have a day off from wedding planning - and a great way to spend the day. Florin, who was on the back of a Harley-Davidson wearing a pink and white veil, recalled the hope felt at Pride 2004, the year San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom legalized marriage in San Francisco.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 29, 2008.

"Sunday's a Drag," a drag show at Harry Denton's Starlight Room, turned two years old this month. It's modeled after the long-defunct Finocchio's, which ran for 63 years above Enrico's in North Beach - but with a twist.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 29, 2008.

The stations are the Embarcadero, Montgomery, Powell and Civic Center stations.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 27, 2008.

The annual gay pride parade will roll down Market Street on Sunday. The parade will begin on Market and Beale and head up Market to 8th. The woman's motorcycle contingent, better known as "Dykes on Bikes" will kick-off the parade at 10:30 a.m. Trolleys that use the F Market tracks on Market Street will not be permitted on the parade route, and drivers' should expect delays crossing Market Street in the area.

Published by ABC News (Channel 7) on June 27, 2008.

He resigned his post as a supervisor representing the city's Sunset District in January amid allegations he lived in Burlingame rather than San Francisco while running for office in 2006. Jew is the owner of a Chinatown flower shop.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on June 27, 2008.

Anyway, there's sure to be tons of press on this story, which sees gang activity fatally overlapping with civilian life, so to speak. The Bologna has established two accounts for contributions. First off, the Anthony Bologna Children's Fund, No. 934-426443-9, c/o Washington Mutual Bank, 845 Laurel St., San Carlos, CA 94070. And the second, the Bologna Family Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Private Client Services, Mac No. A0101-071, 420 Montgomery St., seventh floor, San Francisco, CA 94104.

Published by SFist on June 26, 2008.

"As of 4:10 p.m., PG & E activity in the vicinity of California and Drumm streets is disrupting regular cable car service on the California line," read a Muni alert. "Service will be provided by bus shuttles. The 1-California and the 41-Union are switching back at Clay and Drumm streets in both directions. Muni Metro service is not affected."

Published by SFist on June 25, 2008.

"As of 4:10 p.m., PG & E activity in the vicinity of California and Drumm streets is disrupting regular cable car service on the California line," read a Muni alert. "Service will be provided by bus shuttles. The 1-California and the 41-Union are switching back at Clay and Drumm streets in both directions. Muni Metro service is not affected."

Published by SFist on June 25, 2008.

Fire officials are investigating reports of an explosion at an underground vault in the downtown area. Three manhole covers blew off. California line was disrupted as of 4:10 p.m. because of the activity in the vicinity of California and Drumm streets.Muni provided service by bus shuttles.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on June 25, 2008.

Fire officials are investigating reports of an explosion at an underground vault in the downtown area. Three manhole covers blew off. Service resumed at about 4:55 p.m., but cable cars were set to switch back at California and Kearny to avoid the affected area.The 1-California and the 41-Union switched back at Clay and Drumm streets in both directions.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on June 25, 2008.

Fire officials are investigating reports of an explosion at an underground vault in the downtown area. Three manhole covers blew off. Service resumed at about 4:55 p.m., but cable cars were set to switch back at California and Kearny to avoid the affected area.The 1-California and the 41-Union switched back at Clay and Drumm streets in both directions.

Published by NBC News (Channel 11) on June 25, 2008.

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials are waiting for the San Francisco Fire Department to determine that the site of an underground vault explosion Tuesday afternoon is safe before allowing PG&E investigators inside. PG&E spokeswoman Tamar Sarkissian said the incident caused no reported injuries and no related outages. According to the fire department, the explosion occurred around 4 p.m. at Drumm and California streets.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials are waiting for the San Francisco Fire Department to determine that the site of an underground vault explosion Tuesday afternoon is safe before allowing PG&E investigators inside. The line was initially stopped but was resumed at 4:55 p.m., with the cable cars switching back in both directions at California and Kearny streets.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials are waiting for the San Francisco Fire Department to determine that the site of an underground vault explosion Tuesday afternoon is safe before allowing PG&E investigators inside. In addition, the 1-California and the 41-Union are switching back at Clay and Drumm streets.

Published by KTVU News (Channel 2) on June 25, 2008.

The ramp is at the northeast corner of Sutter and Stockton streets. "That lip causes a real jolt to the person seated," says Sutton, who pushes her husband's chair. "Conversely, to go up it when returning to the garage requires stopping and lifting the front wheels onto the ramp, by which time I have lost all momentum and it is a struggle to roll him up onto the sidewalk."

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

An underground explosion in downtown San Francisco frightened hundreds of office workers Tuesday as it blew fragments off two manhole covers and sent smoke spewing into the air, witnesses and authorities said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.

BART trains were delayed this afternoon after a passenger was found under a train at the Montgomery Street station in San Francisco, transit officials said.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle on June 25, 2008.