Meteor Rocks Tahoe Area
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a meteor. Residents/visitors of the Reno-Sparks near Lake Tahoe were startled when what felt like an earthquake rattled through the Sierras early this morning. However, instead of expecting a shaker, they were shocked to discover that a meteor had actually crashed down to earth.
Massive Debris Heading Towards CA Coastline
File this one under WTF?! Apparently, there’s 25 million tons of flotsam (i.e. debri floating around in the water) heading towards us. I know there’s a movie idea in here somewhere…
Yet Another America’s Cup Financial Woe
Add this one to the list of financial woes plaguing the America’s Cup competition set to sail through SF in 2013. According to the city’s controller, the organization needs to come up with some cold hard cash and they need to do it now, or else taxpayers may be picking up the bill.
Protest at SF Apple Store
There will be a protest at the San Francisco Apple Store this morning (Feb. 9) starting at 10am. You know that iPhone/iPad/iPod that you’re permanently attached to? While it may have made your life a whole lot easier, the Chinese factory workers that make the pricey Apple devices suffer under harsh conditions and abuse.
Mission District News
What’s going down in the Mission this week? The Dolores Park dilemma, a couple of arrests, scenes From “Valencia: The Movie”, and the pitfalls of red curb parking. You can find out about all this and more in this week’s Mission Local News…
Mission District News
What are the the most common crimes in the Mission? Here’s a hint: the list includes sex crimes, battery, and burglaries. And just how does Police Chief Greg Suhr plan to create a city full of charming cops? And do you want to make a new love connection? You can find out about all this and more in this week’s Mission Local News…
Red Vic Staff Says Goodbye
Last night’s staff gathering to commemorate the closing of the Red Vic was also a party to celebrate the establishment’s 31st year. Collective owners, staff members, volunteers, old friends, and neighbors gathered to watch films, snack, and chat.
Chris Daly for Mayor?
SF Weekly reports that former supervisor and bar-owner Chris Daly may just throw his hat into the mayoral ring. Claiming that there are no other real progressives currently on the ticket, Daly feels compelled to run, if only to shake things up. Say it ain’t so.
Landmark Status for GG Park
GG Park is the soul of San Francisco. Its 1,017 acres of land stretches towards the ocean and its vast swathes of green lawn beckon you to sit and relax on a sunny day. And now it just may become a historical landmark.
Real Life Superheroes
Looks like Seattle has a bunch of do-gooders guys who dress up in costume and fancy themselves superheroes dishing out vigilante justice. Wow. As one of my friends describes it, “Lame, real-life Watchmen?”
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