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San Francisco passes cellphone radiation law

San Francisco passes cellphone radiation law

San Francisco moved a step closer Tuesday to becoming the first city in the nation to require that retailers post in their stores notices on the level of radiation emitted by the cell phones they offer.

San Francisco passes cellphone radiation law
San Francisco board changes tack on immigrant minors
San Francisco board changes tack on immigrant minors
SAN FRANCISCO — This famously liberal city, known for tackling thorny issues from gay marriage to universal health care, is wrestling with another divisive issue. The Board of Supervisors gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that would keep law enforcem...
Difficult rush hour expected after San Francisco Bay Bridge closes
Difficult rush hour expected after San Francisco Bay Bridge closes
The shutdown of a major artery linking the California cities of San Francisco and Oakland sent area officials scrambling overnight to develop plans to ease congestion for Wednesday morning's rush hour.
Crack Found in Bay Bridge Postpones Its Reopening
Crack Found in Bay Bridge Postpones Its Reopening
SAN FRANCISCO — Commuters in the San Francisco Bay Area were bracing for an arduous commute on Tuesday morning after slow-going repairs to a cracked support forced the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge to remain closed an extra day.
Bay Bridge crews scuttle to fix span by Tuesday
Bay Bridge crews scuttle to fix span by Tuesday
OAKLAND -- Hundreds of thousands of Bay Area commuters remain in limbo today as crews scramble to complete an emergency repair to the workhorse Bay Bridge.
Roadshow: Tips for avoiding Bay Bridge closing problems
Roadshow: Tips for avoiding Bay Bridge closing problems
If you're heading from the South Bay to San Francisco or other points north or east, here are some tips for skirting potential backups due to this weekend's closing of the Bay Bridge.
Healthy San Francisco Enrollees Express High Levels of Satisfaction With City's Health Access Program and Survey Shows Signs of Improved Access to Care
Healthy San Francisco Enrollees Express High Levels of Satisfaction With City's Health Access Program and Survey Shows Signs of Improved Access to Care
As states and cities struggle with the economic recession and possible fiscal pressure on public health care programs, a new Kaiser Family Foundation survey of enrollees in Healthy San Francisco (HSF), the city's health care access program for the uninsured...
San Francisco Area Transit Averts Strike, Reaches Union Deal
San Francisco Area Transit Averts Strike, Reaches Union Deal
San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit reached a tentative agreement with a union representing rail workers yesterday, averting a strike that had been scheduled for today.
San Francisco passes cellphone radiation law
San Francisco passes cellphone radiation law
San Francisco moved a step closer Tuesday to becoming the first city in the nation to require that retailers post in their stores notices on the level of radiation emitted by the cell phones they offer.

New safety measures pushed after 2 California crashes

New safety measures pushed after 2 California crashes

SAN FRANCISCO — A transportation agency says it's implementing new safety measures after two major crashes within thr...

New safety measures pushed after 2 California crashes

San Francisco Adds Compost Mandate to Recycling Program

San Francisco Adds Compost Mandate to Recycling Program

San Francisco residents and businesses will be required to separate from their trash all potential compost, in additi...

San Francisco Adds Compost Mandate to Recycling Program

San Francisco wins funding for 50 cops

In need: San Francisco received money for the maximum number of officers allowed under the stimulus program.

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco will be able to put an additional 50 police officers on streets, paid for with $16.5 mi...

San Francisco wins funding for 50 cops

One BART union votes to reject contract offer

One BART union votes to reject contract offer

BART train operators and station agents voted unanimously Tuesday to reject management's latest contract offer, openi...

One BART union votes to reject contract offer

BART makes contract offer; no strike while unions consider

BART makes contract offer; no strike while unions consider

OAKLAND -- BART trains will continue running for at least several more days while the transit district's labor unions...

BART makes contract offer; no strike while unions consider

San Francisco Mayor, Supes Agree To Budget Deal

Mayor Gavin Newsom

San Francisco supervisors and Mayor Gavin Newsom agreed Wednesday on a budget deal to preserve some social programs w...

San Francisco Mayor, Supes Agree To Budget Deal

Composting and recycling mandated in San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, right, signs a

Green offices in San Francisco may just be getting a wee bit greener. This week, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom sig...

Composting and recycling mandated in San Francisco

San Francisco Transportation Officials Approve Bike Lane Plan

San Francisco Transportation Officials Approve Bike Lane Plan

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom joined various city officials and bicycle enthusiasts who celebrated outside City Ha...

San Francisco Transportation Officials Approve Bike Lane Plan