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126-year-old Catholic school unveils mural painted by SF art students
by Laura DudnickIn the outdoor recreation area of St. Brigid School, a giant bear in a Hawaiian shirt rides a red bicycle. Next to him, two penguins -- one with a bow tie and the other wearing a...
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Practice makes perfect for citizenship hopefuls in SF class
by Jessica KwongTHE PATH TO CITIZENSHIPThis story is part of an ongoing series in which The San Francisco Examiner will follow immigrants as they go through the process of becoming naturalized U.S....
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Fallout of Farrell campaign violation remains unclear
by Joshua SabatiniThe ramifications of a state fine for illegal campaigning related to Supervisor Mark Farrell's 2010 run for office remain uncertain, with a pending outstanding penalty of $191,000...
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SFPD’s sophisticated surveillance technology raises concerns about usage
by Joe Fitzgerald RodriguezThe National Security Agency has faced backlash from the public for the past year and a half for its mass surveillance of everyday Americans, but it appears the program...
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Obama cautions that change may be slow to come to Cuba
by The Associated PressTempering his historic Cuba policy shift with a dose of realism, President Barack Obama said Friday that change may not come quickly to the communist island. He suggested...
View ArticlePolice arrest alleged drugstore cowboy, who is also accused of bank robbery
by Rob Nagle The alleged drugstore cowboy is going to have to hang up his spurs. Police have arrested a man that they say robbed numerous pharmacies throughout San Francisco and San Mateo County on...
View ArticlePolice make arrest in ‘Chuck Taylor Bandit’ bank robberies
by Rob Nagle Police have made an arrest of a suspect they say is connected to several bank robberies throughout The City this month, Officer Albie Esparza said in a statement. Daniel King, 39, was...
View ArticleFlights delayed up to 3 hours due to inclement weather this evening
by Bay City NewsHoliday travelers flying out of San Francisco International Airport this evening are experiencing flight delays of up to three hours caused by inclement weather, an airport spokesman...
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Former inmate finds new career opportunities after JobTrain program
by Brendan P. BartholomewRaina Rikleman used to take extra measures to stay away from law enforcement, but she now sees police in a different light.She is one of a number of former prison inmates who...
View ArticleCCSF pushes $500K ad campaign to boost enrollment
by Laura DudnickCity College of San Francisco has embarked upon what officials say is its most aggressive move toward raising enrollment since the school's accreditation was threatened two years ago -...
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Could tech bros save humanity?
by Joel P. EngardioWe can't imagine life without our smart phones and apps. The downside is a proliferation of tech bros - a subset of tech workers who give their industry a bad name with each news...
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The Arc builds bridge for adults in need
by Dan SchreiberHelping HandsEditor's Note:Today, The San Francisco Examiner begins a five-part series on the state of nonprofit organizations and how they navigate a city that is experiencing a...
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SF sheriff's deputy accused of beating up hospital patient
by Bay City NewsA Sheriff's Department deputy has been charged in connection with the beating of a patient at San Francisco General Hospital, the District Attorney's Office announced Friday. Deputy...
View ArticleAnonymous donor to match funds given to Children’s Book Project
by Laura DudnickThe gift of reading in San Francisco comes with a bonus this holiday season. Donations to the Children’s Book Project, a nonprofit that puts donated books into the hands of...
View ArticleSF deputy charged with assault expected in court Friday
by Laura DudnickThe San Francisco sheriff’s deputy who allegedly assaulted a hospital patient last month and then claimed he was attacked by the patient is scheduled to make his first court appearance...
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Helping Hands: Nonprofit aims to keep SF disabled from being 'outsourced'
by Dan SchreiberHelping HandsEditor’s Note:This is the second in a five-part series on the state of nonprofit organizations and how they navigate a city that is experiencing a historic economic boom,...
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School district, city consider next moves in dispute over Burlingame High pool
by Brendan P. BartholomewDisagreements over use and maintenance costs have made Burlingame High School’s swimming pool the focus of a community argument. On one side of the debate is the San Mateo...
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Candlestick’s possible implosion raises dust plume health fears in Bayview
by Jonah Owen LambThe shell of Candlestick Park may still loom over the shoreline on The City’s southeast edge, yet it’s no secret that the old stadium will be brought to its knees soon. However, the...
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SF police toy giveaway Operation Dream turns 20 as gift donations slide
by Chris RobertsTwo decades ago, public housing in San Francisco was so dangerous that when police officers received a call from somewhere like the Geneva Towers, they would sometimes refuse to...
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Joe Cocker dies at 70
by The Associated PressBritish singer Joe Cocker is dead at age 70.His London-based agent, Barrie Marshall, said Cocker died early Monday of lung cancer in Colorado, where he has lived for the past...
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