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Clinton set to bow out at Saturday event Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:36:32 PDT
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton once joked that her campaign would be over when "the lady in the pantsuit says it is." And while she hasn't exactly done that yet - it's over. It was widely reported Wednesday that Clinton will announce her formal withdrawal from...

San Francisco wants quicker start to issuing same-sex marriage licenses Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:14:12 PDT
San Francisco officials have asked the state for permission to begin issuing same-sex marriage licenses a little earlier than scheduled, on the evening of June 16 instead of the morning of June 17. Mayor Gavin Newsom and other city officials are wondering...

United slashes staff, planes in cost-cutting move Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:03:49 PDT
United Airlines said Wednesday that it's cutting up to 1,100 more jobs, removing an additional 70 fuel-guzzling airplanes from its fleet and slashing domestic capacity as it tries to cope with spiraling fuel prices. The nation's No. 2 carrier said it plans to...

Political fundraiser convicted in corruption trial Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:39:41 PDT
A prominent fundraiser for Sen. Barack Obama and Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted of fraud, money laundering and bribery Wednesday after a trial that exposed a corrupt culture of payoffs and campaign finance abuses plaguing Illinois politics. Antoin "Tony"...

Schwarzenegger can ship inmates out of state, court rules Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:50:34 PDT
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was within his rights to declare a state of emergency at California's overcrowded prisons in 2006 and begin transferring inmates out of state, an appeals court ruled Wednesday over the objections of the prison guards union. The...

Analysis: Obama's fast OK of town-hall debates with McCain a politically savvy move Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:38:18 PDT
Sen. Barack Obama's quick acceptance of Sen. John McCain's offer today to debate in town hall meetings across the country might seem puzzling, playing into the Republican's strength and exposing an Obama weakness. Even in top form on a victory night, Sen....

Astronauts fix broken toilet, open up Japanese lab Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:08:29 PDT
To everybody's relief, astronauts fixed the toilet at the international space station on Wednesday and opened up a grand new science lab. The toilet problem had fast become the most pressing issue of the mission, so much so that a spare pump was rushed from...

Truck explosion kills 18, wounds 75 in Iraq Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:06:23 PDT
A truck packed with rockets blew up Wednesday in a Shiite area of Baghdad, killing 18 people in the deadliest single blast in the city in more than three months. Three U.S. soldiers were killed by gunfire north of the capital. A U.S. military spokesman said...

China cordons off schools collapsed by quake Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:08:00 PDT
Authorities cordoned off some schools that collapsed in last month's mighty earthquake, keeping out grieving parents and reporters Wednesday in a sign that Beijing was becoming increasingly nervous over accusations of shoddy construction. Parents whose...

Airlines raise nonstop fares sharply for summer Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:54 PDT
If you're taking a nonstop flight to summer vacation, better pony up a lot more money or start unpacking. In many cases, major carriers have more than doubled or even tripled their cheapest U.S. fares from last summer's fares. That's on top of the new fees...

Prop. G wins big; Prop. F loses big Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:56:20 PDT
San Francisco voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition G on Tuesday, endorsing plans for a major housing and commercial development at the Hunters Point Shipyard and Candlestick Point and also keeping alive hope of holding on to the 49ers football team....

Obama: Triumphant end to long primary season Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:10 PDT
Democratic Sen. Barack Obama, the 46-year-old freshman senator from Illinois, ended a 16-month political marathon Tuesday, clinching enough delegates to become the first African American presidential nominee of a major political party. It was a momentous...

Alameda sheriffs seek man who may help solve 1991 slaying Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:07 PDT
The Alameda County sheriff's office released a picture today of a man who they say may help them solve the 1991 slaying of an Oakland woman. Israel Zelaya, 43, is not a suspect in the beating death of 24-year-old Vicenta Sanchez-Orellana but may have...

Police name suspect in '88 slaying of S.F. cop Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
In a bid to solve a 20-year-old mystery, police revealed Tuesday that a Florida woman with a history of cocaine use is the prime suspect in the slaying of Lester Garnier, a San Francisco vice cop shot dead in a Walnut Creek parking lot. Catherine "Scotty"...

Man killed after high-speed chase identified as Pittsburg resident Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A man shot and killed at the end of a high-speed chase in Pittsburg was identified by the Contra Costa County coroner's office today as 28-year-old Jerry Richardson Jr. of Pittsburg, a parolee with a history of assaulting and resisting police and stealing...

19-year-old man slain at Pinole bowling alley Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed inside a Pinole bowling alley late Tuesday, the second shooting at an East Bay bowling center in a little more than two weeks, police said today. Brandon Young of Bay Point was shot numerous times inside Pinole Lanes at...

State high court refuses to put same-sex ruling on hold Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The California Supreme Court refused today to put its ruling allowing same-sex marriages on hold until the issue goes before state voters in November, clearing the way for gay and lesbian weddings to begin June 17. The justices' unanimous vote to deny a stay...

Governor declares drought, orders water sent to worst areas Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger today declared a statewide drought and ordered the state Department of Water Resources to quickly transfer water to areas with the most severe water shortages. The executive order also calls on the state water department to...

Calif voters approve Proposition 99, reject Proposition 98 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:20:00 PDT
Californians have approved some limits on government home seizures but rejected sweeping changes to property rights laws. Voters approved Proposition 99 and defeated Proposition 98 on Tuesday. Both ballot measures were intended to limit when government can...

Inferno at Fairfield chemical plant prompts evacuations Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:46:54 PDT
Three tanker trailers filled with chemicals burst into flames tonight at a chemical plant in Fairfield, prompting the evacuation of nearby businesses and an emergency order for residents of 2,500 homes to stay indoors. The fire, which was first reported at...

Man shot and robbed outside bank dies Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:53:54 PDT
A man who was shot and then robbed outside a San Jose bank in broad daylight died Tuesday after an 11-day fight for his life, police said Wednesday. Vahid Hosseini, 47, of San Jose, was pronounced dead Tuesday from a gunshot wound to the head. Hosseini was...

S.F. police chief could face discipline for skipping target practice Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:43:52 PDT
After being assailed by the police officer whose satiric videos earned him and nearly two dozen others suspensions in 2005, San Francisco Police Chief Heather Fong acknowledged that she has gone years without taking the target practice required for officers...

Migden loses re-election bid - Leno wins Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:10 PDT
San Francisco Assemblyman Mark Leno used an overwhelming showing in his home city Tuesday to beat former San Rafael Assemblyman Joe Nation and incumbent state Sen. Carole Migden in the Democratic primary for her three-county state Senate seat. With 81 percent...

San Mateo County sales tax short of two-thirds Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:09 PDT
A measure that would increase the sales tax in San Mateo County by one-eighth of a cent to raise about $16 million annually for parks faced an uphill battle Tuesday night after early returns showed it was short of the two-thirds vote needed to pass. San Mateo...

Runoff likely for open Oakland council seat Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:09 PDT
Early election night returns Tuesday indicated a probable November runoff for the at-large seat on the Oakland City Council, while incumbents in four other council races appeared to be defeating their opponents. Talk of spiraling violence in Oakland dominated...

Hancock ahead of Chan; Papan edging Hill Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:09 PDT
Voters in the East Bay and Peninsula were electing Democratic party nominees for state Assembly and Senate seats Tuesday, all but guaranteeing the winners a victory in November in predominantly liberal districts. In the East Bay, Loni Hancock was defeating...

S.F. voters support most city ballot measures Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:09 PDT
San Francisco voters said "yes" to most city ballot measures Tuesday night, including one that will hand the Board of Supervisors more control over the city's Public Utilities Commission. Voters apparently disagreed with opponents of Proposition E, including...

S.F. voters OK $198 parcel tax for schools Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:09 PDT
San Francisco teachers hoping for a significant pay raise celebrated Tuesday night as 70 percent of city voters passed a $198 annual school parcel tax. Proposition A, which required two-thirds voter support to pass, had 80,000 yes votes to 35,000 no votes...

Supervisor leading in race for S.F. judge Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:08 PDT
San Francisco Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval was leading two other candidates in late election returns Tuesday evening in the race for a Superior Court judgeship, while four candidates including a transgender attorney were vying for an open judgeship in Alameda...

With polls set to close, voters in short supply Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:07:02 PDT
The second half of California's first-ever divided primary was turning to be every bit the ugly stepchild pundits thought it might be. Without the pull of the presidential candidates on the ballot, voters were largely ignoring local polling places - despite...

McClintock wins 4th District GOP race Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
State Sen. Tom McClintock, a torchbearer for the conservative wing of the California Republican Party, won easily Tuesday in the costly battle for the Fourth Congressional District GOP nomination. He bested former Rep. Doug Ose, 53 percent to 39 percent, in...

Contest of finesse for cable car bell ringers Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The champion of the world faced all comers at high noon in Union Square, where ringing a bell has nothing to do with yanking on a piece of rope. Yanking on the rope, in fact, is for losers. Amateurs, tourists and Quasimodo yank. In the world of big-time cable...

S.F.: Hooray, the Bush signs are back Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
RESULTS: DAY 2 S.F. street signs return: On election day in San Francisco, four new signs for "Bush" appeared downtown, but the names were on street signs, not political posters. The signage returned to the intersection of Bush and Kearny streets and Bush and...

Prop. 98 loses, Prop. 99 wins Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A state initiative to restrict government from seizing single-family homes and transferring such properties to other private owners was approved by California voters, while a competing measure to limit eminent domain and repeal rent control was defeated....

Statewide election results Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:54:44 PDT
For the latest election results, visit the Web sites of the individual counties. For state offices and ballot measures, visit the California Secretary of State site. California Secretary of State: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections.htm Alameda County:...

Red Wings hoist Cup for 4th time in 11 seasons Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:22:50 PDT
Oil up the Winged Wheel, it's time for another victory parade. Hockeytown is home to the Stanley Cup _ again. For the fourth time in 11 seasons, the Detroit Red Wings are the Stanley Cup champions. They used experience and grit to knock out the young up-and-...

Chicago on short list to host 2016 Games Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:14:12 PDT
Getting to the final phase was one thing. Now, Chicago has some hard work ahead to overcome weaknesses in its bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Chicago was one of four cities selected as bid finalists Wednesday, along with Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro....

Brian Hoffman's Fishing Report Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:14:12 PDT
Sunday was the groundfish opener above Pigeon Point, and there weren't many places celebrating the event more than Pillar Point Harbor, where the sportfishing fleet has endured a winter and spring of hurt. The big boats Tigerfish and New Capt. Pete arrived...

High picks bring high stakes - Giants, A's draft in top 12 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:55:30 PDT
For the first time since 1997, both the Giants and A's have top-15 picks. This year's two-day draft begins today with the Giants selecting fifth and the A's 12th. Still, early picks are hardly a sure thing. In '97, the Giants used the fourth pick on Jason...

Zetterberg wins Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:45:46 PDT
The Detroit Red Wings are Stanley Cup champions because they excel at both ends of the rink. None of them does it better than Henrik Zetterberg, whose two-way play earned him the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. The Swede's goal midway through the third...

Jenkins: Boston played like a symphony with Cousy the maestro Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:42:48 PDT
I always knew Scott Ostler, a legend in our business, was one of the good guys. If you're growing up in L.A. in the '60s, hating the Celtics becomes a way of life, right? Not for this rogue. Scott and I are roughly the same age, from the same part of the...

Young Penguins can't stop seasoned Red Wings Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:40:46 PDT
Finally, the moment the Pittsburgh Penguins waited for throughout the Stanley Cup finals. Evgeni Malkin, one of the NHL's best offensive players during the season, scored an important goal. Too late, as it turned out. Too late to save the game, too late to...

Celtics vs Lakers / Two columnists who grew up in L.A. have different views of the NBA rivals Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:40:17 PDT
Even though I lived in Los Angeles as a kid and was a Lakers fan, I didn't dislike the Boston Celtics. I was bigger than that. I hated the Boston Celtics. Still do. That hate is my last emotional link to the days when I lived and died with my teams, before I...

Raiders: Burgess finds his motivation in down-home, down-time Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:27:48 PDT
Raiders defensive end Derrick Burgess never attends voluntary practices in the offseason. He skips the offseason conditioning program, the weightlifting sessions and all the team meetings. So, what did perfect-attendance quarterback JaMarcus Russell say the...

Giants notes: Bochy not expecting Lowry to pitch this year Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:03:58 PDT
Left-hander Noah Lowry may not pitch again for the Giants this season, manager Bruce Bochy said before Wednesday's game against the Mets. "We don't know whether he'll be back on the mound for us this year," Bochy said. "It's fair to say that we are getting to...

NBA: Suns 'closer' to hiring coach Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:03:58 PDT
The search for a replacement for Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni apparently is down to four candidates. While Suns general manager Steve Kerr didn't call them finalists, he praised the four individually and said all remained under consideration. The last of the...

Mets make Cain pay for his mistakes Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:03:58 PDT
Matt Cain would gladly have embraced another of the no-decisions that keep finding their way on to his stat sheet. But unfortunately, Cain's role in the Giants 5-3 series-ending loss to the Mets Wednesday at AT&T Park was much too decisive for that. Cain's...

NFL: Pats' Kaczur allegedly wore wire during painkiller buys Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:03:58 PDT
Nicholas Kaczur, a starting lineman for the Patriots, worked as an informant for federal drug agents after he was arrested in New York on a charge of carrying the powerful painkiller oxycodone without a prescription, an attorney said. Kaczur wore a wire to...

Capsule: 2008 NBA Finals Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:03:58 PDT
Lakers vs. Celtics Today: at Boston Sunday: at Boston Tuesday: at Los Angeles June 12: at Los Angeles June 15: at Los Angeles ' June 17: at Boston ' June 19: at Boston ' ' if necessary How they got here Lakers: Swept Nuggets 4-0 in first round; beat Utah 4-2...

Giants On Deck Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:53:56 PDT
TODAY Off FRIDAY Opponent: At Nationals Time: 4:35 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Lincecum (7-1) vs. Bergmann (1-2) SATURDAY Opponent: At Nationals Time: 4:10 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Sanchez (4-3) vs. Hill (0-2)...

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