Corrections 2010

IRS Looking into Planned Parenthood Golden Gate After Complaint by Katharine Mieszkowski , published September 2, 2010, 9 p.m. PDT

Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story incorrectly suggested that on a visit to Planned Parenthood Golden Gate on Wednesday, Sept. 1, the organization’s name had already changed to Golden Gate Community Health. The name changed Friday, Sept. 3.

Reversal in Ansel Adams Dispute by Reyhan Harmanci , published August 30, 2010, 3:29 p.m. PDT

A previous version of this article misstated part of a comment by Arnold Peter. When told that the expert who originally attributed the negatives to Adams had changed his mind after viewing some photographs by Earl Brooks, Peter said that “without possession of the negative, there is no evidence that Earl Brooks created the negative from which the prints were made.” He did not say “without possession of the negative of the negative.”

Kamala Harris Attacks Steve Cooley on Ethics by Gerry Shih , published August 26, 2010, 4:40 p.m. PDT

Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Gladwin Gill was from Glendale, Ariz. He is from Glendale, Calif.

Art Program Challenges Young Offenders 'to Think' (Slideshow) by Trey Bundy , published August 25, 2010, 3:09 p.m. PDT

In an earlier version of this column, the ages of Seney Dennis and Malik Seneferu were transposed. Dennis is 38 and Seneferu is 39.

Canals: Foster City by Hank Pellisier, published August 7, 2010, 2 p.m. PDT

Corection: An earlier version of this story stated the Loma Prieta earthquake was in 1991. The year has been changed.

Oakland's TURF Dancing Goes Global (With Video) by Queena Kim , published August 3, 2010, 10:40 a.m. PDT

A previous version of this story referred to 90th Avenue as 90th Street. This version has been corrected.

Nob Hill Hotel for Sale, but Allure is Faded by Elizabeth Lesly Stevens , published July 31, 2010, 2 p.m. PDT

The original version of this story incorrectly stated that Interwest Capital has a right to match any offer for the Nob Hill Properties. Interwest had a first right of offer to purchase the Nob Hill Properties, which it elected not to exercise.

Momentum for a Revitalized Arts District by Reyhan Harmanci , published July 29, 2010, 9 p.m. PDT

The original photo caption in this story incorrectly identified the artwork “Staging Abu Ghraib” by Stephanie Ellis and Serena Wellen as “Doma: Do Me.”

Defying Newsom, Supes Pass Policing Measure by Gerry Shih , published July 28, 2010, 10:10 a.m. PDT

Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated the final vote for a foot patrol policing measure. The vote was 7-4 in favor, with supervisors Michela Alioto-Pier, Carmen Chu, Bevan Dufty and Sean Elsbernd voting in opposition.

Renowned Climate-Change Scientist Dies by Gerry Shih , published July 19, 2010, 4:48 p.m. PDT

Correction: An earlier version of this story referred incorrectly to the state of climate change science. At present, the vast majority of climate scientists believe that there is conclusive evidence that global warming is driven by human behavior.

Citizen Twitters to Keep Oakland Safe During Riots (Video) by Poornima Weerasekara, New America Media, published July 16, 2010, 2:41 p.m. PDT

Correction: The original version of this story incorrectly attributed the following quote to Holly Joshi, an Oakland Police Department spokeswoman: “At one point we received information that the 19th Street BART Station in Oakland was closed. Just as we were about to tweet it, we saw that BART’s official twitter account had sent a newer update saying that it was reopened. When we called to double check we realized that the confusion was due to delays in getting the right information to the people handling the official social media tools at BART.” The quote is from George Chamales, not Joshi. The story has been corrected (7/21/10).

Rep Movie Houses Still Hanging On by Reyhan Harmanci , published July 15, 2010, 9:46 p.m. PDT

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified Gary Meyer as founder of the Landmark theater chain and a founder of the Telluride Film Fest. He was a co-founder of Landmark and director of the Telluride festival. Also, Anita Monga was incorrectly named Anita Mongahad. The story has been corrected.

Vallejo to 97-Year-Old: Sorry, Man by Kate McLean , published July 15, 2010, 6:58 a.m. PDT

Correction: An earlier version of this blog post incorrectly stated that the Stan The Man Collective applied for a permit after a Vallejo police officer reported it as an illegal operation. This version has been corrected.

'No More Pepto-Bismol Walls' by Reyhan Harmanci , published July 6, 2010, 3:17 p.m. PDT

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified artist Owen Smith.

Smartphones Flunk for Blind Users by Jessica Portner, published June 22, 2010, 10:44 a.m. PDT

Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that there are expensive, third-party screen readers currently available for Google's Android phones. Screen readers for Android phones are free, open source, and bundled on every phone.

SF Mayoral Race Begins Early by Gerry Shih , published June 17, 2010, 7:52 p.m. PDT

Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated Dianne Feinstein's tenure as mayor. Her term ended in 1988, not 1992. The story also did not name Bevan Dufty, a supervisor who has formally announced his candidacy, as one of the supervisors hoping to become mayor. The story has been corrected to reflect his candidacy.

City's Top Taxpayer Looks to Unload Mansions by Elizabeth Lesly Stevens , published June 3, 2010, 10:16 p.m. PDT

Correction: An earlier version of this story had an incorrect name. The seller of the three properties in San Francisco is Peter V. Sperling, not John V. Sperling. John G. Sperling is the founder of the University of Phoenix and the father of Peter V. Sperling.