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Hells Angels member arrested on assault charges
A Pacifica member of the Hells Angels was arrested Thursday on suspicion of assaulting three women with a deadly weapon recently.
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Meet Your Mixologist: Sky Wegman, 83 Proof
In a saloon town such as San Francisco, the bartender plays a crucial role. Confessor, friend, sounding board â?? the man or woman behind the plank sees to it that our needs are met with elegance, grace and often wit. They see humanity at its best and most convivial, but also offer a nod and a welcome to the lonely. But what do they see when they look at us? What are the tricks of their trade? And what lessons have they learned along the way? In this Examiner weekly feature, we talk to some of our local bartenders to find out.
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Commuters await price for congestion toll
In two weeks, Golden Gate Bridge officials are expected to reveal how much a new congestion-based toll increase will cost drivers coming into The City.
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Potrero power-plant proposal sparks opposition legislation
A new contract to build power plants in The City to replace a more-polluting plant in Potrero Hill is expected to be introduced to the Board of Supervisors next week â?? but one city legislator has drafted legislation that could nix or further delay the project, which has been debated for more than seven years.
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Peninsula Police Blotter: Neighborhood crime log
These are excerpts from Peninsula police departments' daily log of activities. Incidents are listed by city.
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Man shot to death on highway had two of his children in car
The killing of a 37-year-old husband and father of three as he drove along Interstate Highway 280 with two of his kids in the car was the result of â??road rage,â?? San Francisco police said Thursday.
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Residents displaced decades ago may receive reprieve
In an effort to make good on a city promise to thousands displaced by redevelopment projects decades ago, Mayor Gavin Newsom introduced legislation Tuesday that would provide those ousted with a first crack at affordable-housing units built citywide.
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UC Dean Backs Law Professor Yoo
Furor Over Jesus Orgy Drawing
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Prison For 50-Cent Robbery?

Jurors deliberating fate of a homeless man who needed more beer money and allegedly held up another man with a fake gun.

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Torch Burns In Argentina

Following its chaotic stop in S.F., the Olympic flame starts its Buenos Aires tour.



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Botched Plastic Surgery Plea

San Jose woman faces prison after performing cosmetic surgery procedures at her home, many of which went awry.

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Boy: Someone 'Shot Daddy'

The 7-year-old sitting in the back seat of a car on I-280 said he saw his father get shot in the "tummy" and bleed.

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American Grounds 595 More Flights

The carrier cancels hundreds of takeoffs Friday. Passengers get angry and some flee for the trains.

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Spam A CEO, Sell A House

Here's what one agent had to do to close a deal in this brutal real estate market. Surreal Estate.

SF Business Times Headlines
Cost of acquisition increases Iridex Corp.'s loss
The costs of a "very challenging" acquisition increased Iridex Corp.'s loss in the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 29. (IRIX) (AMMD)

Wachovia adjusts mortgage underwriting guidelines
Wachovia Corp. is adjusting its underwriting guidelines for the mortgages it keeps on its balance sheet. (WB)

Richmond planners push Chevron refinery decision to June
The city of Richmond's Planning Commission further postponed a decision on Chevron Corp.'s nearly $1 billion upgrade and renewal project, pending revisions to the project's environmental impact report. (CVX)

Sutter Health reports stable $623M in 2007 profits, solid boost in revenue
Sutter Health, one of Northern California's largest hospital systems, said Friday that total 2007 profits equaled 2006's total of $623 million, due to a reclassification of how it reports investment-related income. Its net profit on operations, in contrast, jumped 4.2 percent to $471 million.

Branson: Virgin America will flourish despite tough times for airlines
Despite increasing economic turbulence in the U.S. airline industry, startup Virgin America Inc. will survive, its founder said.

Cell Genesys says cancer treatment does well in early trial
Cell Genesys Inc. said Friday its GVAX treatment did well in an early stage clinical test in men with recurrent prostate cancer. (CEGE)

CBS 5 Headlines
Slow Lifeguards Cited In SJ Great America Drowning
Slow reaction by lifeguards may have hampered saving a 4-year old drowning victim at the Great America amusement park in San Jose, a state investigation has concluded.

New Bay Bridge Approach Could Ease SF Congestion
A new portion of eastbound Interstate Highway 80 approaching the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will open to traffic early Saturday, easing congestion that has long frustrated commuters.

Torch Relay In Argentina; Newsom Blasts Tibet Plan
Water balloons and demonstrators didn't slow down the Olympic torch's relay through Argentina Friday.

Warmest Weather Of Year So Far In Bay Area
Beginning Friday through Sunday, an offshore flow will result in the Bay Area experiencing the warmest weather so far this year.

American Flights Cut For 4th Day; Passengers Irate
American Airlines was forced to ground hundreds of more flights Friday, the fourth straight day of mass cancellations at the world's largest airline. The financial toll and loss of goodwill likely would grow as well, as the inspection-related mess spread further to other carriers and hurt an industry already bleeding cash thanks to high fuel costs.

Emirates Air To Fly Direct To Dubai From SFO
Emirates Airlines will begin nonstop daily service from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to San Francisco International Airport in October, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has announced.