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Muni's 'long shutdown': What you need to know

By Andy Wright   |   05/16/2012, 12:52 p.m.
If you’re like us, you have from time to time, tried to avail yourself of public transportation only to feel like you’re waiting for Godot. And if you’re like us, you’ve realized several hours and a few blood pressure points later that...Read More
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Still seeking your everyday heroes

By Marie McIntosh   |   05/16/2012, 11:17 a.m.
Have you been keeping up with our new Change Agents feature? We're profiling everyday citizens who are making extraordinary impacts in their communities, and we're looking for your local heroes. We have quite a collection of names so far,...Read More

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Dedicated immigrant advocate wears many hats

Working at a nonprofit often involves the ability to change hats. But Rita Mancera’s dedication to the community of immigrant and migrant farmworkers on San Mateo’s South Coast goes beyond that...


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VA Faces Two Crises: Mental Health and Disability Claims

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An extensive news investigation by Bay Citizen reporter Aaron Glantz delved into the serious problems facing our Veterans seeking disability benefits in northern California. At the law firm of Bergmann & Moore, every day we hear from Veterans...

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Lawmakers: Health care districts must unleash bank accounts

Bill would direct at least 95 percent of annual funding to community health
By Katharine Mieszkowski   |  May 14, 2012  |

Critics struggle to end 'pay to play' in school bonds

By Will Evans   |  May 14, 2012  |

Man gets 60 years to life in prison for 2010 Richmond murder

By BAY CITY NEWS SERVICE  |  May 11, 2012

Taxi owner fights city probe, allegations of Russian mob ties

Dispute underscores poor enforcement in San Francisco taxi cab industry
By Zusha Elinson   |  May 11, 2012  |

High-tech plan to block prison cell phones 'unwise,' report says

Experts say "managed access technology" won't work and could even interfere with 911 calls
By Michael Montgomery   |  May 11, 2012

Homeland security business growing for 2 Calif. drone-makers

Demand for pilotless aircraft means not just public debate, but a valuable market for manufacturers
By G.W. Schulz   |  May 11, 2012

Man killed by police was person of interest in mother's Rohnert Park death

SF police sharpshooter killed Dennis Hughes after shots reportedly fired
By Bay City News Service  |  May 10, 2012

Oakland VA office mishandled claims, inspector general finds

Report shows veterans' disability claims languish for up to eight and a half years
By Aaron Glantz   |  May 10, 2012  |

SF 3rd-graders launch campaign against sea lion killings

Students want Oregon and Washington to stop euthanizing the salmon-eating pinnipeds
By Susanne Rust   |  May 10, 2012  |

Lawmakers: State must crack down on diploma mills

"More than half the Ph.D.'s in the state are fake,” one consumer advocate says
By Jennifer Gollan  |  May 9, 2012  |