Corrections 2012
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The Bay Citizen is committed to accuracy and will correct factual errors, noting them on the corrections page and on the original article. Minor spelling or punctuation errors will be corrected without notice.
We welcome reader comments about substantive errors sent to corrections@baycitizen.org.
The Bay Citizen in Merger Talks by Peter 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.
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.
