Corrections 2012

Nation's Only Unionized Strip Club May Close by Reyhan Harmanci , published May 8, 2012, 7:02 p.m. PDT

Sandy Bottoms was studying labor history, not labor law, at San Francisco State University.

How the Bay Area Is Reinventing Baseball (Again) by Peter H. Lewis , published April 26, 2012, 5:07 p.m. PDT

Correction: A previous version of this article misspelled the name of the company that developed a dynamic pricing system for baseball tickets. It is Qcue, not cQue. The article also misquoted the company's chief executive as saying that the system had led to a 30 percent increase in ticket revenues for the San Francisco Giants. The revenue increase is across all teams. In addition, the article incorrectly indicated that promotional codes had been added to tickets, allowing fans to upgrade their seats or get special discounts. The promotional codes have not yet been added to tickets.

His Wig May Be Askew, but This Singer Has Range by Reyhan Harmanci , published April 26, 2012, 4:40 p.m. PDT

The title of Carletta Sue Kay's debut album is "Incongruent" and it is Stephin, not Stephen, Merritt.

After ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell,’ Reclaiming His Place in the Air Force by Aaron Glantz , published April 19, 2012, 4:31 p.m. PDT

Correction: A previous version of this article misspelled David McKean's last name.

Berkeley Police Chief Is at Center of Free Speech Battle by Frances Dinkelspiel, published March 29, 2012, 4:48 p.m. PDT

A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Tom Bates paid a fine of $250 in 2002 for stealing copies of The Daily Californian when he was running for re-election. In fact, Tom Bates plead guilty to the infraction in 2003 after he had been elected mayor, and paid a fine of $100. He was not running for re-election.

California Secures $100 Million for Electric Vehicle Chargers by John Upton , published March 23, 2012, 3:06 p.m. PDT

Correction: A previous version of this post incorrectly stated that Dynegy Inc. was 50 percent owned by NRG Energy Inc. in 2001.

Many Arguments, No Agreements on Affordable Housing by Matt Smith , published March 19, 2012, 5 a.m. PDT

Correction: A previous version of this article paraphrased incorrectly from comments by Randy Shaw, executive director of the nonprofit Tenderloin Housing Clinic, about how $7 million of the money the city/mayor wants to raise for housing subsidies in San Francisco should be used. Shaw said the money should be used to increase the salaries for employees of all nonprofit housing agencies in the city, not just for the employees of his agency.

In Ratings Battle, Officials Taking the Side of 'Bully' by Jon Korn , published March 8, 2012, 2:11 p.m. PST

A previous version of this story incorrectly spelled Ellen DeGeneres' last name as "DeGenerous."

Russian Election Draws High Interest, but Few Expats Expected to Vote by Matt Smith , published March 1, 2012, 6:57 p.m. PST

Correction: A previous version of this article misstated the length of Vladimir Putin’s presidential terms. His most recent campaign was for his third term, not his third six-year term. (The law was changed. His first two terms were four years, but his third term will be six years.)

It's Official: New Mission Theater to Become Alamo Drafthouse by Jon Korn , published February 16, 2012, 4:12 p.m. PST

A previous version of this story stated that the New Mission property was the company's first outside Texas. In fact, there is an Alamo Drafthouse in Virginia.

Here's the Deal with the Tony Bennett Sing-along by Reyhan Harmanci , published February 14, 2012, 9:57 a.m. PST

An earlier version of the post incorrectly stated that Tony Bennett would be singing at City Hall at noon. He will, in fact, not be singing until a UCSF fundraiser this evening.

If Only Dickens Had a Blog:Oakland Author Makes Novel Interactive by Andy Wright , published February 10, 2012, 12:09 p.m. PST

A previous version of this story stated that Laird Harrison is a Berkeley-based author. Harrison lives in Oakland.

Telegraph Avenue: Home of Free Speech Movement, Needs a Makeover by Frances Dinkelspiel, published February 4, 2012, 12:25 p.m. PST

Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the city of Berkeley filed its lawsuit against Ken Sarachan on Jan. 28, 2012. The suit was filed on Jan. 26.

Photographer Captures the Hidden World of Rural California by Andy Wright , published February 3, 2012, 2:29 p.m. PST

A previous version stated that an activist was concerned over the razing of a dam. He is concerned over the raising of a dam. Additionally, Lisa Hamilton did not shoot from the arena of the Red Bluff Rodeo, but rather from a trick riding practice, where a rider's mother held her daughter.

The Bay Citizen in Merger Talks by Peter H. Lewis , published February 2, 2012, 5:40 p.m. PST

Correction: A previous version of this article misstated Lisa Frazier's reason for resigning as CEO of The Bay Citizen. She resigned for personal reasons, she said, not health reasons. The article also incorrectly stated that California Watch had 27 editorial employees. The Center for Investigative Reporting has an editorial staff of 27, a figure that includes California Watch's reporting and editing staffs.

America’s Cup Construction Begins amid Growing Doubts by John Upton , published January 31, 2012, 9:19 p.m. PST

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that sailing teams had paid $100,000 each to compete in the America's Cup. The entry fee was $200,000 per team.

Many Arrested, But Few Charged by Aaron Glantz , published January 31, 2012, 8:05 p.m. PST

A previous version of this article stated that judges ordered 12 defendants to stay away from Oakland's City Hall and the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center. Judges issued stay away orders to 11 defendants on Tuesday. A judge may issue such an order to another defendant next week. The Bay Citizen regrets the error.

Nowhere to Sit in San Francisco by Zusha Elinson , published January 28, 2012, 9:15 a.m. PST

Correction: A previous version of this article misstated the size of United Nations Plaza. It is 2.6 acres, not 2.6 miles.

Sketchfest Highlights Comedy's Reliance on the Web by David Downs, published January 26, 2012, 4:11 p.m. PST

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly identified Janet Varney as a co-host of the "Pop My Culture" podcast with Cole Stratton. The podcast is hosted by Stratton and Vanessa Ragland.

Explosion That Formed Death Valley Crater Could Happen Again by John Upton , published January 25, 2012, 1:55 p.m. PST

Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the depth of the lowest point in North America. It is 282 feet below sea level, not 212 feet.

Emmylou Harris and Others to Play Hellman Tribute by Andy Wright , published January 25, 2012, 11:45 a.m. PST

A previous version of this story stated that Speedway Meadows was renamed Hellman Hollow following Warren Hellman's death. It was renamed on Dec. 15, and Hellman died on Dec. 18.

Tech Boom Leaving East Bay Behind by Aaron Glantz , published January 20, 2012, 5:54 p.m. PST

Correction: Due to a calculation error, a previous version of this article overstated the number of technology jobs added in the South Bay over the past year and over the past seven years.

Neighbor at Center of Mirkarimi Controversy Becomes Lightning Rod by Jennifer Gollan, Matt Smith , published January 18, 2012, 7:51 p.m. PST

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly characterized the relationship between Abraham Mertens and Ivory Madison. They are married. Also, the article incorrectly stated when Phil Bronstein met Madison. It was in 2005, not 2007.

District Attorney to Decide on Mirkarimi Charges This Week by Matt Smith , published January 11, 2012, 8:17 p.m. PST

Correction: A previous version of this story stated that Ivory Madison “knew Mirkarimi’s previous girlfriend, Evelyn Nieves.” Nieves and Madison only met once. The story has been corrected.

Congressman Wants to Raise Hetch Hetchy Rent a Thousandfold by John Upton , published January 5, 2012, 4:59 p.m. PST

A previous version of this story referred to Gray Brechin as a professor of geography at the University of California, Berkeley. Brechin is a visiting scholar in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Berkeley. The Bay Citizen regrets the error.

Black Entrepreneurs Gain a Foothold in Silicon Valley by Gregory Thomas, published January 4, 2012, 8:30 p.m. PST

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Pius Uzamere and Becky Cruze were married, and that they had rolled out a beta version of BeCouply in November.