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Levees hold but waters rise in Dolly's rains Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:56:41 PDT
Hurricane Dolly slammed ashore and then loitered over deep south Texas as a tropical storm, dumping as much as a foot of rain in places and ripping roofs off buildings with 100 mph winds. Emergency managers waited for Dolly to move on late into the night...

Cosco Busan operator accused of fabricating records to hinder probe Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:04 PDT
The company operating the container ship that struck the Bay Bridge in November and spilled more than 50,000 gallons of fuel oil has been accused of six felonies for allegedly falsifying documents to interfere with a federal investigation. A federal grand...

SF. tech stays jailed; prosecutors say he rigged network to implode Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:03 PDT
A judge refused today to lower the $5 million bail for a San Francisco computer engineer accused of hijacking the city's network, after prosecutors said he had rigged the system to melt down during routine maintenance. The ruling by Superior Court Judge Lucy...

Obama tells Israel he's committed to its security Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:19:34 PDT
From the solemnity of a Holocaust museum to a dusty village battered by Hamas rockets, Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama on Wednesday professed "an unshakable commitment to the security" of Israel, whether the threat comes from terrorists, Iran...

Karadzic's secret life enthralls his fellow Serbs Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:54:25 PDT
Radovan Karadzic sent word he plans to defend himself against U.N. genocide charges, but his fellow Serbs were more enthralled with details that emerged Wednesday about his secret life: a mistress, a bogus family in the U.S., and regular visits to the...

Pennsylvania infant cut from womb leaves hospital Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:57:05 PDT
The baby cut from a slain woman's womb last week was released from the hospital Wednesday as a defense attorney said the woman accused of the crime intends to plead not guilty. Stephanie Waite, a spokeswoman for West Penn Hospital, said the infant was...

Beijing to set up special Olympic protest zones Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:44:27 PDT
China will allow a modicum of dissent at the Olympics, setting up special protest zones far from the main sports venues, in a shift that supporters and detractors said Wednesday is meant to safely channel criticism and avoid disrupting the games. The...

100 employees at French nuke site contaminated Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:42:36 PDT
The French electric company EDF says that 100 employees have been "slightly contaminated" by a leak at a reactor site in southern France. It was the third incident at a French nuclear site in recent weeks and the second at the huge Tricastin site. An EDF...

Obama tries to reassure Israelis and Palestinians Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:16:35 PDT
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Wednesday it is in Israel's interest to achieve a lasting peace with the Palestinians, but he emphasized Israeli's right to defend itself. He also said that Jerusalem will be the capital of Israel, but that...

Stumping McCain blown off course / Hurricane, gaffes, bad luck stalk presidential campaign Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
It seemed like a great way to counter Obamamania. Sen. John McCain would board a helicopter in New Orleans, skim quickly over the Gulf of Mexico and land on an oil rig - a made-for-TV moment to highlight his call for offshore drilling, an issue that...

Bay Area officials approve toll-lane network Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Solo drivers would be able to a pay a toll for the privilege of using carpool lanes to speed their commutes on a dozen highways from the South Bay to Sonoma and east under a plan approved Wednesday by Bay Area transportation officials. The system would be...

Governor plans to slash state workers' pay Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger plans next week to slash the pay of more than 200,000 state workers to the federal minimum of $6.55 per hour to help ease the state's budget crisis, according to a draft executive order obtained by The Chronicle on Wednesday. The...

Park Service skewed data on oyster farm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
National Park Service officials overstated scientific data and deleted a key e-mail in a bitter dispute over an oyster farm's ecological impact on Drakes Bay in Marin County, according to a federal investigation. However, the report issued Wednesday by the...

EPA urged to control mercury from cement kilns Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:29 PDT
Environmental groups today called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enforce a law that would control the thousands of pounds of toxic mercury discharged into the atmosphere every year by cement kilns in the United States. Two of the nation's...

Fight brews over plan to shut Market Street Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:28 PDT
Merchants and transit advocates are gearing up for a fight that's been periodically waged over more than a decade. But this time around some supporters think they may succeed in banning private cars on Market Street. Various San Francisco city leaders,...

S.F.'s top building inspector resigns Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The director of San Francisco's Department of Building Inspection, who was hired to help reform a department criticized for favoritism and inefficiency, has resigned after less than 18 months on the job. Isam Hasenin, 49, is leaving the department - which is...

SANTA ROSA / 13-year-old boy stabbed at fair Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A 13-year-old boy was stabbed at the Sonoma County Fair in what Santa Rosa police believe was a gang-related incident. The victim and a friend - both described by authorities as gang members - were at the carnival part of the fair about 8:40 p.m. Tuesday when...

HAYWARD / Cop charged in probe of mishandling files Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A Hayward police officer on military leave is one of two Marine Corps reservists charged with sharing classified files in a terrorist probe without authorization, authorities said Wednesday. Master Sgt. Reinaldo Pagan, 42, was charged by military officials in...

SAN FRANCISCO / Appeals court won't reinstate fajita suit Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A federal appeals court refused on Wednesday to reinstate a lawsuit against the city of San Francisco by two men who were injured by off-duty police officers in an argument over a bag of takeout fajitas. The officers' actions were "certainly outrageous and...

Pedestrian bridge's fans left in the dark Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
WHAT'S NOT WORKING: DAY 1 No lights in Berkeley: In his "Walking" essay, Henry David Thoreau lauds the art of getting outside and letting your feet transport you in different directions, but Kelly Ryan can't take that advice - at least at night in Berkeley,...

Conference opens in S.F. to build interfaith matrix Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The nation and the Bay Area in particular are increasingly interreligious places, and more people than ever view other faiths as equal to their own. Yet religion is often seen as divisive, and many institutions, from prisons to hospitals, are grappling with...

Tall ships come to town Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Tall ships, and a couple not so tall, are invading San Francisco Bay this week, complete with pirate fights, cannonades, souvenir T-shirts and five days of organized swashbuckling. Fifteen sailing ships of the sort that Columbus and Long John Silver called...

SAN FRANCISCO / Supes OK $500,000 for new crime court, delay vote on street closures Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Mayor Gavin Newsom scored two political victories at San Francisco City Hall Tuesday, as the Board of Supervisors approved funding for a new court to prosecute crimes that blight the South of Market and Tenderloin neighborhoods and also delayed a vote that...

California joins big carbon-trade partnership Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
California, six other Western states and four Canadian provinces launched plans on Wednesday for one of the world's largest carbon-trading systems, a sweeping effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. The North American...

Report: Hardy failed drug test / Ex-Cal swimmer could be out of Olympics Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:33 PDT
Former Cal swimmer Jessica Hardy reportedly tested positive for a banned substance at the Olympic trials and an accelerated review of her case could remove the 21-year-old from the U.S. team as it prepares to leave for the Beijing Olympic Games. Hardy's A and...

Aurilia gets key hit, makes pitch for old guys Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:32 PDT
This time of year, older players on losing teams know they could be traded any day. Any big hit, such as Rich Aurilia's decisive two-run double in the eighth inning Wednesday night, could move an executive of a contending team to say, "I want that guy." After...

Knapp: Vizquel smooth as ever, even in passing the torch Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:32 PDT
The three infielders did knee bends and happily chatted together during the Giants' warm-up Wednesday, Eugenio Velez to the right of Omar Vizquel, Emmanuel Burris trailing a half-step to his left. Vizquel looked no older than the twenty-somethings flanking...

Ostler: Dr. Hoopz explains the Warriors Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:29 PDT
Got a question about the Warriors or about a pebble-grain rash? Ask Dr. Hoopz. Q: Doc, Chris Mullin, the Warriors' executive vice president, talked Wednesday about the team's "vision," which I assume means their master plan. What is that vision? A: What the...

Outdoors: Power of place; wilderness offers cleansing treks to offset life's daily routine Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:28 PDT
Regardless of why we venture into the wild, we all are in search of the same thing: what I call the power of place. There are thousands of miles in wilderness, but they all lead to one truth: It makes you feel clean inside. It transcends everything, and stays...

To backpack, or not to backpack Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:27 PDT
To backpack, or not to backpack Pros ConsYou won't be bugged by anybody Damn, I miss my wifeBody conditioned perfectly Is death near?Become one with nature Now you're a dirtballThe wildlife is fantastic The animals all want your foodNot eating any junk Pay...

Ron Kroichick on golf: Wie not ready for PGA this time Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:25 PDT
There was a time, not long ago, when this column repeatedly and vigorously defended Michelle Wie's decision to play in an occasional PGA Tour event. If Wie thought she would improve her game by competing against men, and tournaments extended her an...

Raiders play it 'their own way,' tell RB Jordan to stay home Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:24 PDT
The agent for Raiders running back LaMont Jordan confirmed his client was told not to report to the team's opening day of training camp in Napa, even though the eight-year veteran has two years remaining on his contact. According to the current collective...

Teeing Off Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:07:21 PDT
Teeing off PGA TOUR Canadian Open Site: Oakville, Ontario Schedule: Today-Sunday Course: Glen Abbey Golf Club (7,112 yards, par 72). Purse: $5 million. Winner's share: $900,000 FedEx Cup points: 25,000. Winner's share: 4,500 TV: Golf Channel, noon-3 p.m....

POWER OF PLACE / Wilderness areas offer cleansing treks that are the perfect antidote to the routine Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Regardless of why we venture into the wild, we all are in search of the same thing: what I call the power of place. There are thousands of miles in wilderness, but they all lead to one truth: It makes you feel clean inside. It transcends everything, and stays...

The Fishing Report Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Fished the weekend and into a Monday, clinging to a rock and sleeping on a pier, and didn't do much good at either, and when the dreams came, there was more fishing, and maybe that's when it's too much. Woke up and somehow drove the car over Union and down to...

Asomugha expected to sign contract and report to camp Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha won't be holding out, after all. Team officials are "optimistic" Asomugha will sign his one-year contract and report for today's first practice of training camp, according to a league source familiar with the situation. A...

NOTEBOOK / Army orders Campbell to turn down Lions Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Caleb Campbell will not get a chance to play for the Lions because of a change in military policy. Campbell was a seventh-round draft pick for the Lions in April. At the time, Army policy would have allowed the West Point graduate to serve as a recruiter if...

OLYMPICS / LeBron guarantees U.S. gold Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
LeBron James, is guaranteeing a gold medal for the U.S. in Beijing. In a Time magazine story that hits newsstands Friday, he compared the feeling of receiving a gold medal on the podium to opening a prized gift on Christmas morning. James was asked if that...

Sastre has yellow jersey Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The mountains have proved that Cadel Evans isn't the fastest man uphill, but the Australian might have done just enough to win the Tour de France. Carlos Sastre of Spain did all he could to gain time on Evans by winning Wednesday's 17th stage and taking the...

Federer drops first match at Toronto Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Top-ranked Roger Federer was knocked out of the Rogers Cup in Toronto with a 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 loss to France's Gilles Simon in a second-round match Wednesday night. Federer, who won the tournament in 2004 and '06, was playing his first match since losing the...

Rays Put A's Back in the Loss Column Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The A's return from their first trip after the All-Star break with ongoing offensive issues. Their 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay on Wednesday concluded a 1-5 swing during which they scored only 16 runs - eight coming in one game. The A's have dropped seven of their...

Ellis hoping to return Friday Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Mark Ellis sat out a second game with a sore right shoulder, but the second baseman should be back in action Friday night when the A's open a three-game series against the Rangers at the Coliseum. Ellis jammed his shoulder diving back to first base in the...

A'S ON DECK Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
TODAY Off FRIDAY Opponent: Rangers Time: 7:05 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Padilla (11-5) vs. Gallagher (4-4) SATURDAY Opponent: Rangers Time: 1:05 p.m. TV: None Pitchers: Harrison (1-1) vs. Duchscherer (10-6)...

GIANTS ON DECK Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
TODAY Opponent: Nationals Time: 12:45 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Redding (7-4) vs. Cain (5-8) FRIDAY Opponent: Diamondbacks Time: 7:15 p.m. TV: Channel: 11 Pitchers: Haren (9-5) vs. Sanchez (8-5) SATURDAY Opponent: Diamondbacks Time: 6:05 p.m. TV: Channel: 11...

Schierholtz leaving Fresno - going to China Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Outfielder Nate Schierholtz finally found a ticket out of Fresno. He is going to Beijing with the U.S. Olympic team. Schierholtz was named Wednesday as a replacement for injured Cardinals outfield prospect Colby Rasmus. This is Schierholtz's second reward for...

NATIONAL LEAGUE / Sabathia, Brewers remain red hot Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
CC Sabathia threw a three-hitter, his third straight complete game for his new team, and the Brewers beat the Cardinals 3-0 in St. Louis on Wednesday night. Ryan Braun had four hits and J.J. Hardy, who is 8-for-14 in the series, hit his 14th homer and first...

AMERICAN LEAGUE / Angels score 14, lead West by 10 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Jeff Mathis had four hits with a career-high six RBIs, including his first grand slam in the majors, and Casey Kotchman had a career-best five hits for the AL West-leading Angels in a 14-11 victory over the Indians in Anaheim on Wednesday. The Angels...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
notebook Jones, Hudson hurt The Braves lost two key players in their 9-4 victory over the Marlins in Miami on Wednesday night when Chipper Jones and Tim Hudson both had to leave the game with injuries. Jones strained his left hamstring running out a...

Childress leaving Atlanta for Greece Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Josh Childress is leaving the Hawks for Greek club Olympiakos, reversing the course of the many international stars who have signed with the NBA. Heading overseas allows Childress to make more money than he could have as a restricted free agent in the United...

Mullin working to wrap up Warriors' roster Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Maybe it's Kelenna Azubuike. Maybe it's Maurice Evans. Maybe it's a mystery player. Warriors vice president Chris Mullin said Wednesday that the signing of a wing player essentially would end the team's whirlwind offseason and complete the roster. In a 25-...

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