Testing Now Required on all Children's Products in California
Even secondhand stores are no longer allowed to sell toys and clothes that haven't been tested for lead and phthalates. The news comes as a surprise to some retailers. Read More
1/6/098:19 am
Still Waiting on Muni Improvements
Nearly a decade after voters called for better performance, on-time ratings are actually slipping. Read More
1/6/098:16 am
Jane Brunner Elected Oakland City Council President
Ignacio de la Fuente, who had been president since the position was created 10 years ago, has been elected vice mayor. Read More
1/5/099:35 am
Hormone Imbalance Blamed for Steve Jobs Weight Loss
Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Computers, is losing weight due to a treatable hormone imbalance. Apple shares rose on the news. Read More
1/5/099:21 am
Economic Watchdogs Became Lapdogs of "Wall Street Looters," Says Bay Area Journalist
Jeffrey Klein wonders why America's economic watchdogs remained silent until it was too late, adding that the Obama Administration has made an enormous mistake, even before they take power. Read More
1/5/099:11 am
Milky, Fizzy Water on Tap This Month, Especially in East Bay
The Hetch Hetchy water supply will be cut off most of this month for annual maintenance, causing bubbles and discoloration. Read More
1/5/099:04 am
Record Number of Applicants Want to Be UC Freshmen
Students have until November to apply to UC campuses, but preliminary counts show record numbers have already done so. And that means more will be turned away. Read More
1/4/0910:27 am
SFO "Sacred Space" Lacking in Solace
Want to say a little prayer before boarding that flight out of San Francisco International Airport? You may have to move a napping employee first. Read More
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12/21/089:34 am
David Sedaris, Londoner
Fans of David Sedaris, the NPR commentator who the Financial Times calls "America’s most celebrated living humorist," know that he lives in France now. Right? Not quite, according to this interview. View All Posts -Posted by shortreport
12/18/086:35 am
Howling at the Moon
A typo has apparently derailed enforcement of Proposition 8. Read all about it for yourself View All Posts -Posted by Dizzy
12/15/083:07 pm
Disorder in the court!
Crosscurrents has reported on some interesting courtroom scenes, but nothing as funny as thisView All Posts -Posted by foreclosurebabe
12/15/0812:18 pm
Those Aren't W's Shoes
In case you're looking for footage of the Iraqi shoe attack on President Bush, look no further than hereView All Posts -Posted by Dizzy
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