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Morning Agenda: Tony Blair and opera auditions

By Andy Wright   |   05/17/2012, 12:05 a.m.
A lot can happen in 24 hours. Here’s a look at the notable meetings, public appearances and events that are going on in the Bay today. Did we miss something? Tell us in the comments or shoot me an e-mail: awright@baycitizen.org. 10 a.m. — San...Read More

Big Sur's Henry Miller Library 'in jeopardy'

By Andy Wright   |   05/16/2012, 3:50 p.m.

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

By Andy Wright   |   05/16/2012, 12:52 p.m.
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Dispatches from #PINCamp

By Ashley Alvarado   |   05/17/2012, midnight
It’s nothing new for me to be out of the office. In fact, I’m rarely there. Instead, I spend a lot of my time visiting the communities we cover and/or hope to cover at the Center for Investigative Reporting and its California Watch and Bay Citizen...Read More

Twitter Roundup: Hollywood wants more tax credits and nuclear hot spots

By Meghann Farnsworth   |   05/16/2012, 3:07 p.m.

Still seeking your everyday heroes

By Marie McIntosh   |   05/16/2012, 11:17 a.m.
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