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front page photo caption, san francisco chronicle june 14, 2005. after the bleeding the blood spattered walls draw the gaze of children wanting to see what has caused such a noise. how can they not stair. arms and legs, pieces of torso scattered, the smell of new death and feared hair. they must be asking the same question. a person who blows themselves up must believe in something. must believe in something or else not. hopelessness degreesed in apnigzs, righteousness disguised in a tuxedo of death much the children don't understand. i being of the dead dying man the bleeding bystanders who left to buy cheese or tobacco. in car bombs suicide bombs and we keep talking as though this will end like the final judgment of that black man who looks white and sleeps with boys but doesn't touch them. after the bleeding the children's shoes will be forever stained in the crimson color of death. who will set the doves free then. >> the next is sdaefrt on the horizon. i'm sure many of you have seen or heard regularly in the news. my father came from iran so e

the "the san francisco chronicle" reports the incident happened sunday at rancho corral on the san mateo coast. the area is now part of the golden gate national recreation area and requires leashes for all dogs. the man allegedly gave a fake name to a park ranger and witnesses say when he tried to walk away, the ranger tased him in the back. he was arrested on suspicion of providing false information and having dogs off leash. a park spokesman says the ranger was trying to teach residents about the leash rule. >>> police are looking for the driver of a stolen car who led them on a high speed chase. it happened at the rancho san pablo condos on elportal drive. the chase ended with a crash, a gas leak, basically a big mess. >> scratches in pavement mark the car's pat straight into the size side of the condos. >> you heard this loud boom. and looked out the window, and next thing i knew, i saw a car sticking out of that wall over there. and it was just like, oh, my god. what has just happened? >> san pablo police say a female driver and male passenger in the car took off running after the c

"the san francisco chronicle" reports the couple had argued with their sewn over the amount of time he was spending at the occupy oakland encampment. >>> days after talking about ways to stop violent bar brawls, walnut creek is investigating a series of fights resulting in nine arrests and several injuries. the first one happened around 1:30 a.m. sunday morning. this is exclusive video of the fight beginning between three men and a parking garage elevator on locust street. one person suffered a head injury. he is seen on the tape throwing the first purges. all three could face charges. a few minutes late pliers responded to another fight involving at least 15 people at the restaurant about a block away on locust street. following that, a third fight broke out at nearby hub caps diner. >>> san francisco city leaders have announced a new effort to fight crime. the city's attorney and police chief are filing lawsuits over a pattern of illegal conduct that impacts parts of san francisco's tenderloin neighborhood. we're live from that area to explain what the lawsuits are about. >> reporter

this is a story that is in this morning's san francisco chronicle. it says city college has been targeted. the viruses have grabbed students' banking information it appears their medical information is okay. this has been going on for more than 10 years, tens of thousands of students and faculty are at risk. the chronicle reports the viruses have origins and criminal networks in russia, china, iran and half a dozen other countries. the tells are still contaminated. administrators haven't figured out how to eradicate the viruses and trying to figure out how to contact the students that have been exposed no identity theft cases have been linked to the breach. they are just getting started probing into this mess. it looks like they may have to get the fbi involved. amy hollyfield, abc7 news. >>> 5:31. imagine paying for a utility safety upgrade and finding out the improvements were never made. that's what a new report is saying about in the wake of an investigation prompted by the 2010 san bruno explosion. katie marzullo is live in the newsroom to expla

francisco chronicle" are finding ways to collaborate with groups like spj's journalist of the year in northern california. his last three of this year's winners were new or nonprofit media, a ratio that would have been unthinkable just a decade ago when newspapers and large tv stations dominated the news media. to be sure, most of the hard work is still ahead of us. few new start-ups turn a profit. many community newsrooms' still rely on volunteer labor, and broader economic issues. we want to encourage the members of our audience here at the public library to drive this discussion. this is your chance to ask these experts what is happening to the news that you depend on to make your day to day decisions. our conversation tonight will include five elements -- we will talk about the quality of reporting available to the public and move on to what is being done to create sustainable newsroom jobs. we will talk about creating a new system that enjoys constitutional freedom of the press, celebrates the diversity of our communities, and enjoys the economic independence needed to support et

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there are numerous stores already in the san francisco chronicle and the examiner about family homelessness in san francisco, and people coming forward to tell the stories, it is very difficult. but those types of synergies between advocates telling their stories and media picking up on them are ways that we can actually shed light on our troubles and how we can come up with a response. i was very pleased to see, this morning, the story in "the chronicle" about a family making commitments to help families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. i think those types of support that come from time to time are essential for us to be able to support struggling families and to show the kind of city that we truly are. so we owe a great thanks to the efficacy effort for bringing this july, to the attention of city officials, and also to this family as well for their commitment to the families. i believe we have much more to do. as a city, not looking at -- and no, fixes in the last 18 months, we're looking at long-term, how we can put our services in place and how we can support struggling fam

according to an article in the san francisco chronicle this morning the college has an infestation of computer viruses. it appears criminals have been stealing students' personal information for about 10 years. the chronicle reports that students' banking information has been stolen. it looks like their medical information is safe. the viruses have been taking information to criminals in russia, iran and half a dozen other countries. no identity thefts have been linked to the breach. investigations to are just getting started looking into this. they may have have to call in the fbi for help. a computer expert tells the chronicle that criminals are drawn to college students. they want to steal their identities because they usually have clean records and good earning potential. the college hasn't figured out now eradicateed problem or how to get in touch with all the potential victims. amy hollyfield, abc7 news. >>> final check on weather and traffic. >>> here's how you should dress when you step out, 20s in fairfield, novato and santa rosa. everybody else in the mid to upper 30s even 4

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san francisco chronicles education department it was called a letter of nonprejudice. the $1.6 billion project would extend from 4th and king street to china town. the letter will allow the city to begin digging a hole on 4th street. >>> san francisco attractive celebrates 22 years why it almost disappears but recently came back. finally arrived in the bay area. how long is it going to stick around, mark was monitoring storm tracker two. keep in mind if you can watch bay area news at 7:00 and all of our newscast on our computer or even your mobile device. we're streaming live on ktvu.com. [ male announcer ] for some reason those five food groups sound a whole lot better when you put them in a taco shell instead of a pyramid. old el paso. when you gotta have mexican. fantastic! pro-gresso ] they fit! okay-y... okay??? i've been eating progresso and now my favorite old jeans...fit. okay is there a woman i can talk to? [ male announcer ] progresso. 40 soups 100 calories or less. >>> a storm blasting the pacific northwest is causing problems up and down the west coast. rai

. >> reporter: i don't know if ross mirkarimi reads the san francisco chronicle. if he does, he's got to be feeling the pressure building for him to step aside while he settles this case and deals with it in court. the chronicle quoting mayor lee as saying he questions whether ross mirkarimi can serve the people of san francisco while distracted by these serious charges. today, the chronicle is quoting a criminal justice professor as saying mirkarimi should step aside. mirkarimi has denied that he abused his wife. he faces three misdemeanor charges. prosecutors say they have video evidence of a bruise on his wife's arm from where mirkarimi grabbed her during an argument on new year's eve. his wife says, she has no complaint and believes this is all politically motivated. mirkarimi is due in court this morning. he's hoping to get a trial date he wants a speedy trial so he can deal with this and hopes get it behind him. instead of working as the sheriff this morning he will be appearing in court as a criminal defendant. more and more people are saying that is proble

mirkarimi's attorney told the "san francisco chronicle," we will be objecting to the admission of the out of court statement including the video. ross mirkarimi's trial begins february 24. and he has vowed to fight those charges. >> thank you, lisa washington. >>> a new idea for keeping protestors from committing violence and vandalism in the city of oakland just plain keep those protestors out of the city. mayor quan is talking about a stay-away order for repeat offenders. about 100 protestors would be on the list but some critics says those orders would be like a gang injunction that quan recently opposed. >> she can call it stay-away orders. to us they look liken junctions. they work the same way, and for yours the same failed policy. >> the mayor at this moment is scrambling to try to figure out what to do with this movement. >> the proposed orders would apply to certain individuals being in certain parts of the city, for example, "occupy" leaders could be banned from being in frank ogawa plaza, the center of the protest in oakland. >>> 5:04. in just a few hours, kaiser permanente

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according to the san francisco chronicle, lee says he plans to talk to mirkarimi soon about him possibly stepping down during his court proceed eggs. mq2amie has pled not guilty to domestic abuse against his wife, dissuading a witness and child endangerment. >> the first storm of the season sweat through the bay area and we'll tell you why some businesses aren't getting their guard down. >> also fighting crime. the efforts made in the south bay to keep children safe. >>> progress is made to contain that wildfire in reno and why prosecutors are considering filing charges connected to that fire as soon as next week. sweetheart. we need to talk. i've seen your stunts online. i can explain... jumping a ramp in a shopping cart. so 2005. wait, what? and only 3 likes? honey, it's embarrassing. carol's son got over 12 million views on that dancing squirrel video. don't you want that? i...i suppose. now go make your dad and me proud. try something funny. [ male announcer ] now everyone's up to speed. get high speed internet for $14.95 a month for 12 months with a one year term. at&t. . >>> down t

joining me tonight are rachel gordon, san francisco chronicle city hall reporter. and marissa lagos, a san francisco political reporter. and john myers, sacramento bureau chief for kqed joining us from the capital. well, john, governor brown gave his state of the state address this week. and he's been touring the state ever since. well, what's the essence of what he's saying? >> you know, belva, i think the essence of what the governor is saying is trust me. trust me on my plain for the future of california. trust me on my plan for spending cuts. trust me on my plan for why we need additional taxes. and, you know, last year, the governor spent all of his time here at the state capital trying to bridge the divide among legislators at the state capital and dealing with these budget issues. this year, he takes it on the road and he's got to try to bridge the very different viewpoints of where california should go with voters. and i think it's a pivotal year. i should really tell you, i think it's a pivotal year both for this four-year term of jerry brown and for the j

the san francisco chronicle reports the couple had been arguing with their son for spending too much time at the occupy oakland encampment. >>> student accused of groping women in their dorm rooms is due in court today. michael escobar is a junior majoring in sociology. he faces four counts. police arrested him last friday following a series of early morning assaults at joe west hall. officers are holding meetings with hall residents reminding them to keep doors locked. >>> this morning, several of the 400 protesters arrested in saturday night's protests are due in court. the group will hold another day of action next monday. the city looking at unconventional ways to prevent a repeat of violence. officials are considering court orders forcing a handful of protesters who caused the most trouble to stay away. >> if you look at the evaluation of the injunction there are proven results in terms of ensuring people that cause problems there are judicial remedies. >> police chief is working with the city attorney's office to come up with a plan. legal experts say getting injunctions would

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prosecutors told the "san francisco chronicle" they are convinced domestic violence allegations against ross mirkarimi are real. he is accused of grabbing his wife's arm on new year's eve with enough force to cause a bruise. witnesses reported the incident but his wife says she has no complaint against her husband. >>> this morning, there is new evidence to suggest that natalie wood was murdered. the investigation was reopened after sources came forward with new information. but investigators are still ruling her death accidental at this time. wood died in 1981 while boating off catalina island with her husband robert wagner and actor christopher walken. >>> a federal suit is challenging california's law against openly carrying a firearm in public places. governor brown has been served with federal summons to explain why the state's ban is constitutional. that ban was enacted in 1967. there is a new law that bans openly carrying an unloaded handgun in public. the suit was filed by the head of "california right to carry. ." >>> $15,000 is being offered to catch a serial arsonist in novat

the san francisco chronicle reporting the utility lost track more than 300 miles of gas pipeline. the company said it found maps of 140 miles of uninspected urban pipes on top of the maps of 160 miles of pipeline it admitted to losing track of back in december. pg&e has reduced pressure on these pipes until they say they can be inspected. the latest announcement could mean more fines for the utility. >>> in the meantime "the mercury news" reporting that pg&e has advised its gas pressure procedures in populated areas. it admitted some were too high for densely populated areas. as a result the utility says it's adopting stricter guidelines for inspecting and monitoring urban gas lines and increasing training for employees. state regulators had ordered pg&e to review its pipelines following the san bruno explosion in september of 2010. >>> governor jerry brown will give his state of the state address this morning. it's expected to be on education. the governor is expected to call for less statewide testing. he's argued in the past the current standardized tests rely too much on memor

. >>> the san francisco chronicle is reporting that a muni bus driver involved in a fatal accident has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. emily dunn was killed last august when she was hit by a bus while crossing a castro district street. prosecutors say the driver was negligent for failing to see her. and in a rare move, the 36-year-old was arrested on saturday and released on $10,000 bail. >>> 2500 oakland employees, more than half of the workforce have received layoff notices when they showed up for work. it is to close the state's redevelopment agencies costing oakland $26 million in state funds. when the numbers are returned, only 200 city employees will lose their jobs. police, firefighters, 9-1-1 dispatchers and the human resources employees are exempt. >>> governor brown called for new taxes during today's state of the state address saying it is an investment in the future. the speech served as a launching pad for his november ballot initiative which will boost sales taxes and income taxes on people who make more than quarter million dollars a year. and he ca

according to the san francisco chronicle the case involving banana sam is still open. the 17-year-old squirrel monkey was taken thursday night. saturday, a man called police saying he found the monkey and coaxed him into a backpack. zookeepers have said it is could you tellful -- said it is doubtful. there had been a $5,000 reward. >>> scientists found the first hybrid sharks, 57 off the coast off australia, they are a cross between the australian black tip shark and common black tip shark this interbreeding is very rare. scientists speculate they are interbreeding to better adapt to cooler waters they say it is evidence of evolution before our eyes. >>> canadian used inc. nuti to get into the u.s. -- he was ready to cross into the u.s. but realized he had forgotten his passport instead of driving two hours back to his house he flashed a copy of his passport and driver's license scanned on his ipad. he said a slightly annoyed, u.s. border guard allowed him through. it is important to note digital copies are not accept. he used his ipad image to get back into canada goi

the "san francisco chronicle" reports police did show up the couple's home. the district attorney's office declined to elaborate. mirkarimi is not commenting either. however, a statement from his wife says the allegations are false and that he has never been abusive to her. all of this comes as mirkarimi is set to be sworn in as san francisco's sheriff this sunday. >>> hundreds of people gathered in oakland today to bury a murdered 5-year-old boy. they packed saint elizabeth church to remember gabriel martinez, jr. he was playing outside his father's taco truck on international boulevard last week when someone shot him. >> he loved. he didn't know you and if you didn't know him, you would know him because he would say, hey, i'm gabriel. come, come play with me. >> he used to be playful. we own a ranch in american canyon. he used to go over there wearing his little hat, riding horses. >> there have been no arrests in that case but gabriel is the third child shot to death in august since august. >>> san jose investigators are looking into whether gangs may be i

zoo keepers tell the "san francisco chronicle" that squirrel monkeys aren't the type to willingly hop into a backpack. police at this point haven't identified the man. for now the zoo says it will not be handing out the $5,000 reward for the return of little banana sam. >> the mystery continues. >>> it is 4:41 right now. a piece of bay area history coming down in san bruno. why residents say they are not sad to see it go. >> plus gas prices could be on the rise again. but this time it's not because of oil prices. why a move by congress could have you paying more at the pump. >>> app developers cashing in on the tabloids and smart phones people got for christmas. so muchet so t y' s to a new record. all the details coming up in a matter of minutes. i come in peace. but you go in pieces. [ female announcer ] you can't pass mom's inspection with lots of pieces left behind. that's why there's charmin ultra strong. its diamondweave texture is soft and more durable versus the ultra rippled brand. so it holds up better for a more dependable clean. fewer pieces left behind. i go in peace. yes

. >> the san francisco chronicle reports that the police responded to a neighbor's report of domestic violence at the home of newly-elected sheriff and his wife. the wife issued a statement today that said that he has never been abusive. >>> today surfers and organizers of the maverick's surf contest had opening day ceremonies. when will have have an opening day where people ride the waves for real? >> talk about blind robbery. a new computer will raise your bank account but trick you into thinking everything is -- erase your bank account but trick you into thinking everying is fine. >>> when the stronger winds will move into the bay area forecast [people chatting] everyone, it's $37 a piece. paying with your smart phone instead of cash. that's a step forward. with chase person-to-person quickpay, you can send money directly to your friend's checking account. all you need is their email address or mobile number. don't worry honey, i'll show you. thanks everyone. so take a step forward... and chase what matters. . >>> three freight trains collided and derailed causing tanker carses to

according to the arrest affidavit obtained by the "san francisco chronicle," ross mirkarimi apparently threatened his wife that he was a powerful man in this town and that she had better not talk about the kind of problems they have been having. but she did talk. she went to a neighbor after a confrontation on new year's eve and that neighbor videotaped a station where she tearfully explained what happened to her and she told that neighbor that her husband had hurt her before. quote, this happened yesterday. two times in 2011. and this is the second time that that is happening and that's a quote from the court documents of eliana lopez, mirkarimi's wife. now, according to the "chronicle" and these documents, a big argument happened new year's eve as the family was heading to lunch. she told him she wanted to go visit her family in venezuela but they she is says he yelled at her, blank you, blank you, you are trying to take theo away from here. theo is a reference to their 2- year-old son. now, that argument escalated. and she eventually locked him outside the house according to inspect

. >>> the san francisco chronicle is reporting that a muni bus driver involved in a fatal accident has been charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. emily dunn was killed last august when she was hit by a bus while crossing a castro district street. prosecutors say the driver was negligent for failing to see her. and in a rare move, the 36-year-old was arrested on saturday and released on $10,000 bail. >>> 2500 oakland employees, more than half of the workforce have received layoff notices when they showed up for work. it is to close the state's redevelopment agencies costing oakland $26 million in state funds. when the numbers are returned, only 200 city employees will lose their jobs. police, firefighters, 9-1-1 dispatchers and the human resources employees are exempt. >>> governor brown called for new taxes during today's state of the state address saying it is an investment in the future. the speech served as a launching pad for his november ballot initiative which will boost sales taxes and income taxes on people who make more than a quarter million dollars a year. and he

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the san francisco chronicle reports that the judge who was to do the honors bowed out amid the legal troubles. the district attorney is investigating charges of domestic violence. a neighbor called police accusing the supervisor of beating his wife on new year's eve at their home. that's something he denies. >>> one year ago today, a gunman took aim at arizona congresswoman gabrielle giffords, killing six people, including a little girl. gun violence prevention groups will remember the six people killed along with the 13 others who were wounded. congresswoman gabrielle giffords, who's still recovering from a gunshot wound to her head, will attend a vigil in tucson. the bay area ceremony will be held at san francisco's gardens. it begins this afternoon at 6:30. >>> this morning, oakland is quiet after a long night of chaos on city streets that started as a march against police but then turned violent. cameras were rolling as about 150 protesters marched to police headquarters last night where police surrounded the building. protesters yelled at officers and at least two bottles were h

>> i am paul, speaking as an individual, but also with reference to my work at the san francisco chronicle as the water for a columnist, a consultant to the bay area council, and a long time sailer. i simply urge the commission, notwithstanding the prior witness, to take immediate action and move forward. all the items under gen a, item 9a, because of the ability to expand the vitality and economic viability of our wonder front -- our waterfront. thank you. commissioner brandon: thank you. any of the public comment? commissioners, are there any questions or comments? commissioner lazarus? commissioner lazarus: this is a question for kim, and you might have a better answer later this afternoon. we looked at the budget numbers to result unanticipated increases. do you have any sense of the construction market now and whether it has tightened up or whether it is possible that some of these bids may still come in lower than budgeted? >> it is my opinion that we're still in an excellent market. turner provided our latest cost estimates and has taken into consideration that we're a very good mar

francisco chronicle" pink pages, i guess you have and is one of the best hot dogs in the city, in the state. i'm very proud of that. i got the permits and paid to the police department but somehow some person wants that location and i have a police permit, fire department, tax department, all fully paid and notified. today i went to pay, they assess me -- they put a lien on my property for $740 which i never knew and am going to pay for some secure property taxes and the assessor was very nice and he says to me it was sent to the wrong address, so even i saw the permit -- there's one person wants that location because it's now very popular. and it is a gentleman, if you have a picture, i have a picture of him, he's applying and he has three locations, is selling illegally and he's here. i never met the person. it's right here selling hot dogs with no permits. i'm not against him but he wants that location because it's a beautiful location and i have a permit for bart, also, an asset, a tourist attraction. it's a beautiful site. it's a joy of the health department, best hot dog cart be

according to the "san francisco chronicle" lee stopped short of calling for him to take leave of absence. both the sheriff and his wife deny any abuse occurred. thursday the judge ordered the sheriff to stay away from his family until the trial is over. as mayor lee has the power to suspend an elected official for misconduct and start the removal process. >>> an armed man responsible for an hours-long standoff with oakland police today is still on the loose tonight. investigators say the man shot two people around 10:30 this morning in east oakland before running into a nearby building and barricading himself inside. more than six hours later when a s.w.a.t. team entefshd the building they found the empty. police accidentally started a fire when they launched a flash bang grenade into that building. one of the victims in the shooting has life-threatening injuries. >>> also in oakland dozens gathered to protest big banking practices connected to the occupy movement. some protesters closed bank of america accounts today as part of the event called share the fortune. the group calls itself

hearst as in -- >> hearst owns the "san francisco chronicle." dozens of other newspapers around the country. second largest magazine publisher, cosmo, marie claire. we have stakes in cable companies. we own a portion of a&e, lifetime, history, espn. and, you know, at hearst we started this company and we really wanted it to have sort of the same benefits that hulu had and that baseball had. and we really treated it like a second company. the employees are not employees of hearst, but of manila. we based it in san francisco. even though the headquarters for hearst corporation is in new york city. because we want to attract the best talent we could. we really hired and insented people and we gave them a portion of the profits, but we said it would take a couple of years to get there. >> why did you start this company within hearst? if you were to tell me to pick a digital problem that hearst should solve, this wouldn't be the one. given your track record. i mean, billing is important. >> it's actually a huge problem in the united states. there's a

nevius, "san francisco chronicle's" columnist. amy sanden, reporter with kqu department. and paul rogers, environment writer. paul rogers, california resources have approved this. what impact can we expect or should it have? >> these rules that were approved today, 9-0 in los angeles by the california air resources board, are the most far-reaching, toughest environmental laws on cars ever passed in the united states. and so over the next decade, they're going to dramatically change the kind of vehicle that you see on the roads around the bay area, in show rooms, you're going to see a lot more electric vehicles, a lot more plug-in vehicles maybe more hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. they basically require three things. and the first is a 75% reduction in the amount of emissions that come out of tail pipes that cause smog. california already has the strictest tail pipe standards in the united states and a new car you buy right now emits about 98% less pollution than one from the 1980s. so they're going to take that, clean cars already, and make them 75% cleaner, 75% less smog.