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Thursday February 26, 2009 Updated 6:39 PM PST
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Chevron Sues Richmond To Block Fee
San Ramon-based energy giant claims Measure T, passed by voters in November, violates state laws banning tax on business inventory and regulating local sales and use taxes.
Chronicle Breaking News 5:16 PM
French Investigation Says Man Was Murdered
An unusual French investigation into the death of a French national in San Francisco concluded that the man was stabbed in a surprise attack outside his apartment and could not have committed suicide, the man's father said.
Chronicle Breaking News 5:38 PM
PhotosOakland Names Acting Police Chief
Oakland's Assistant Police Chief Howard Jordan will take over as the department's acting chief, officials said Thursday.
Chronicle Breaking News 6:32 PM
Pals Left Hot-Tub Partyer To Die, Police Say
Man whose body is found beside a backyard hot tub in Dublin may have overdosed on drugs during a party and apparently left to die by friends who "freaked out."
Obama Administration Backs Telecoms
Federal judge in S.F. asked to uphold a law aimed at dismissing suits against telecommunications companies that cooperated with President George W. Bush's wiretapping program.
Chronicle Breaking News 2:15 PM
State Ban On Salmon Fishing Likely For '09
Prospects are not good this year for the folks who fish for salmon off the California coast -- or for the people who like to eat it.
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Green tips
-- A laptop uses just a quarter of the power required by a desktop computer. -- When possible, cook with a toaster oven, slow cooker...
Chronicle 2.26.09 4:00 AM
Saving the planet one action group at a time
Sitting around a mostly homemade, mouthwatering dinner in a Berkeley storefront, nine adults swapped ideas on reducing their carbon...
Chronicle 2.26.09 4:00 AM
Efficient toilets, appliances help save water
The company has a gallery in New York's tony SoHo district; one of it's recent releases is named "Gwyneth"; it has near-cult status...
Chronicle 2.26.09 4:00 AM
Environmental practices' impact on farmers
As the demand grows, fresh organic produce and eggs are getting more expensive, particularly when it comes to feeding a family...
Chronicle 2.26.09 4:00 AM
Gardening: Spend time, save money
Northern California is a virtual Eden with its Mediterranean climate, good soil and the popularity of organic gardening and nutritious...
Chronicle 2.26.09 4:00 AM
Backyard hens provide tasty eggs
The days are getting longer, spring is around the corner, and the hens in Adrienne Duncan's backyard are beginning to lay. Her small...
Chronicle 2.26.09 4:00 AM
Movie review: Phoenix masterful in 'Two Lovers'
Two Lovers RATING: (WILD APPLAUSE) Drama. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw. Directed by James Gray. (R. 110...
Chronicle 2.26.09 4:00 AM
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S.F.: missing bench at Crissy Field
Here's the deal Crissy Field bench : Rain or shine, people always flock to San...
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Politics Blog
Bob Egelko: State to prison overseers -- fuhgeddaboudit
02.26.09 at 5:35 PM | Comments (1)
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Free online tools can help jobseekers stand out
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- Republicans, Democrats criticize Jindal's speech
- Crime control may turn on one S.F. intersection
