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Calif. lawmakers switch schedule for extra pay

sfgate.com — (05-24) 16:38 PDT Sacramento, Calif. (AP) -- California lawmakers have again adjusted their legislative calendar to accommodate a holiday weekend, allowing them to continue collecting their $142-a-day per diem payments...
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
MT @JudyLinAP: CA lawmakers switch schedule to get extra pay on holiday weekend.... AGAIN! http://t.co/szTToNOE @jwilliamsAP
Judy Lin Reporter, Associated Press @JudyLinAP
Calif. lawmakers switch schedule for extra pay ... AGAIN! http://t.co/gyU3NNow @jwilliamsAP

Bankia Group to Seek EU19 Billion From Government to Restructure

sfgate.com — May 26 (Bloomberg) -- The Bankia group, a Spanish lender nationalized earlier this month, will seek 19 billion euros ($23.8 billion) of government funds as it provisions against real estate and non-property loans.
Dan Murphy Staff Writer, Christian Science Monitor @bungdan
Well I remember the IMF geshraying when the Indonesians had the nerve -- the nerve! -- to try to bail out their banks. http://t.co/k7oop0Ok

Airman's 62-year journey to end in Presidio burial

sfgate.com — A Cold War mystery will drift through the cypress trees of the Presidio on Friday when an Air Force gunner is laid to rest, 62 years after he was last seen bailing out of a crippled plane carrying an atomic bomb toward a mock attack on San Francisco. Staff Sgt.
Matthias Gafni Reporter, Contra Costa Times @mgafni
RT @SFGate: Airman's 62-year journey to end in Presidio burial, reported by @demianbulwa http://t.co/RXg7K5Tw

Oakland Mayor Jean Quan touts balanced budget

sfgate.com — Oakland Mayor Jean Quan unveiled a balanced budget Thursday that she said would involve no layoffs or cuts for the first time in four years. Quan also said increased revenue allowed for a new police academy class to bolster the force, which has been shrinking for more than three years.
Matthai Kuruvila Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @matthai
Oakland Mayor Jean Quan touts balanced budget. Critics say unfunded future liabilities being ignored http://t.co/zIWL3epC (me in #SFChron)

A rare admission that money trumps everything else

sfgate.com — Headlines transmit information in its rawest form - and the best of headlines crystallize indelible truths. Such was the case this week when the New York Daily News blared this simple but iconic headline: "Cuomo: Minimum Wage Harder to Get Than Gay Marriage." The story quoted New York Gov.
David Sirota Writer, Salon @davidsirota
ICYMI: A rare admission that money trumps everything else in politics: http://t.co/NiiEjnVL

Danny Bowien discusses life in the fast lane

insidescoopsf.sfgate.com — When the Franks - aka Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli of Frankies in New York - were in town a few years ago, the first thing they did was go to then-newish Mission Chinese Food to see Danny Bowien, who they called "Danny the pesto champion, slash burger boy, slash Szechuan."
Jon Bonne Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @jbonne
RT @insidescoopsf: Mr. Danny Bowien talks about life, spice, New York and more: http://t.co/UXZNUIYj

Tonight’s SF Giants lineup, plus a few Tim Lincecum stats

blog.sfgate.com — Here goes: They have the roof open now. Don't know if they'll keep it that way, but I hope so. Much nicer park this way because the lime-green fence doesn't stick out so much. As I write this, that reverse Ryan Braun shadow is gone.
Henry Schulman Sports Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @hankschulman
Tonight's Giants lineup plus a few Lincecum stats: http://t.co/S0XuTVnq

A curious new map of California wine

insidescoopsf.sfgate.com — Not to distract from holiday-weekend drinking (our annual rose rundown arrives Sunday) but here's a shopping tip not related directly to bottles. Last year, we were entranced by David Gissen's Metro Wine Map of France - arguably the most novel way to interpret wine geography since the arrival of Google Earth.
Jon Bonne Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @jbonne
A spiffy new map of California wine, and what it reveals about the politics of appellations: http://t.co/2DZulZPC

'Winter's Tale' by Shakespeare gets African reboot

sfgate.com — (05-25) 03:50 PDT LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- The deep, croaking-frog rhythm of the talking drums sound out across the stage as canoeists in animal hide row a condemned servant and royal infant into the unknown. The unified voice of a choir rises above the beats, singing in the Yoruba language of Nigeria's southwest at the start of a play that begins in its middle.
Jon Gambrell Chief Correspondent in Nigeria, Associated Press @jongambrellAP
My @AP story on Yoruba production of Shakespeare play from #Nigeria theater company: http://t.co/2W7LE2fx

New packaging offers wine to go for picnic season

sfgate.com — (05-24) 08:03 PDT , (AP) -- Enjoying good wine in the great outdoors is fun, but toting glass bottles on the trail is no picnic. Enter the new crop of alternatively packaged wines in cartons, cans and other trail-ready options. Sure, for actual hydration you'll want to tote along water or whatever energy drink you favor.
Cathy Bussewitz Reporter, The Press Democrat @cbussewitz
Hitting the trails this weekend? You can take your wine to go. By @AP: http://t.co/rAUiY9aw

San Jose plays waiting game with Bud Selig

sfgate.com — As the A's pursuit of a new stadium drags on, the city of San Jose is well aware that a lawsuit challenging Major League Baseball's antitrust exemption might be the next step. "We've certainly thought about it," Mayor Chuck Reed said Thursday. "We're trying to let the commissioner work through the process.
John Shea Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle @JohnSheaHey
RT @susanslusser: @SFChron_sports: San Jose plays waiting game with Bud Selig http://t.co/B257zyMH #Athletics

CSU head Reed retiring; groups split on his effect

sfgate.com — California State University Chancellor Charles Reed said Thursday that he will step down after 14 years leading CSU, whose 23 campuses have educated about half the college graduates in the state and most of its teachers. Reed, 70, has presided over an unprecedented era of budget cuts and tuition increases as enrollment has soared by 100,000 students to 427,000.
Nanette Asimov Education Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @NanetteAsimov
#CSU head Reed retiring, joining heads of CCC system, #SFSU, #CCSF, #SFUSD, #UCB. Something in the water? http://t.co/T87ZWxtQ via @sfgate

Mitt Romney beats Obama to the punch in CA: holding free rally

blog.sfgate.com — GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has beaten Democrat Barack Obama to the punch - he's holding actually holding a free public rally in solidly blue California next week. The event is Monday in San Diego, where Romney will appear alongside Senator John McCain to honor troops for Memorial Day.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
In campaign cash cow CA, @MittRomney beats @BarackObama to the punch: holding FREE public rally Mon; what a concept http://t.co/B3u2bCYt

The tale of two halibut ceviches, and other stellar dishes

insidescoopsf.sfgate.com — This week it feels like we're in the midst of summer, at least from the lightness that seems to have infused many menus I've encountered recently. It's a good way to prepare me for next week. I'll be off, heading on a family vacation in Tulum, Mexico.
Michael Bauer Food and Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @michaelbauer1
Local's Corner has some of the best fish I've tasted in a long time. Plus other favorite dishes. http://t.co/Rh629rfS

Occupy the country club?? “99 percent” protesters get creative with GOP Rep. Dan Lungren

blog.sfgate.com — In a sign that the "99 percent" movement may be getting more creative - and perhaps more mainstream - in their movement, a crowd of parents, kids and workers from Sacramento took their protest right to the champagne-and-chardonney crowd at the swank Sequoyah Country Club Thursday in an effort to embarrass their GOP Rep.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
Occupy the country club?? 99 percenters get creative w protest of GOP Rep. Dan Lungren fundraiser http://t.co/iMDbDuss #oo #99%

Sunday parking meter plan decried, defended

blog.sfgate.com — San Francisco's transportation chief defended his plan to start charging at curbside meters on Sundays in the face of concerns raised by city supervisors and criticism by local pastors.
Michael Bolden Transportation Editor, Washington Post @michaelbolden
San Francisco considers operating parking meters seven days a week. http://t.co/5yQKbfiV

Bay Bridge FasTrak lanes not that fast with backup

sfgate.com — The first FasTrak adopters remember how quickly they could speed through the Bay Bridge toll plaza in the mornings. Now, 12 years after the technology was introduced, all Bay Area bridges are pushing the electronic toll collection. On the Golden Gate Bridge, they're going so far as to get rid of human toll takers.
Justin Berton Staff Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @justinberton
I freakin' knew it. RT @SFChronWatch Bay Bridge toll plaza: #FasTrak is faster than cash, but not by much. http://t.co/J8zbS7EX
Vivian Ho Staff Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @VivianHo
This week, on @sfchronwatch: @willkane explores why FasTrack is actually not that fas(T) http://t.co/MoCEsdje
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
Excellent @sfchronwatch -- Why #FasTrak is insanely slow on the Bay Bridge & why MTC hasn't done anything about it. http://t.co/uzRbfYzC
James Temple Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @jtemple
Be sure to follow @sfchronwatch The latest: Why #FasTrak isn't so fast & why MTC isn't doing anything about it http://t.co/DPrIIHzu
Audrey Cooper Metro Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @audreycoopersf
Latest @sfchronwatch -- Why #FasTrak isn't so fast on the Bay Bridge and why MTC isn't doing anything about it. http://t.co/jU3nMb68

Grant to make biologists be better teachers

sfgate.com — A $1.5 million grant award is giving San Francisco State University's biology professors a new opportunity to return to school to improve their teaching skills. With the unusual grant from the prestigious Howard Hughes...
Ron Leuty Biotech Reporter, San Francisco Business Times @rleuty_biotech
RT @SFState_News: SF State receives $1.5M grant to allow biology professors to improve teaching skills: http://t.co/qTyYVDI2 #SFSU
Carin Anne Bondar Blogger, Scientific American @DrBondar
wow. fantastic news. RT @stevesilberman: HHMI gives $1.5M grant to teach biologists to be better teachers. http://t.co/W0vDrBTf
Steve Silberman Freelance Journalist @stevesilberman
HHMI gives $1.5M grant to teach biologists to be better teachers. http://t.co/Vkyq57PM

Bay Bridge FasTrak lanes not that fast with backup

sfgate.com — The first FasTrak adopters remember how quickly they could speed through the Bay Bridge toll plaza in the mornings. Now, 12 years after the technology was introduced, all Bay Area bridges are pushing the electronic toll collection. On the Golden Gate Bridge, they're going so far as to get rid of human toll takers.
Jon Bonne Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @jbonne
You loyal readers playing along at home can rejoice ... ChronicleWatch has returned!! http://t.co/pBFt1UQw
Nanette Asimov Education Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @NanetteAsimov
You don't have to be a college grad to see that Bay Bridge FasTrak lanes not that fast: http://t.co/p2uEtwJd via @sfgate
Matthew Keys Deputy Social Media Editor, Reuters @ProducerMatthew
Study finds Bay Bridge FasTrak lanes not that fast - http://t.co/2ZcO8c5y

Sierra's trail went cold not far from her home

sfgate.com — (05-24) 14:48 PDT SAN JOSE -- The former supermarket worker charged with kidnapping and murdering a South Bay girl made his first court appearance Thursday on charges that could bring him the death penalty, but did not enter a plea.
Kimi Yoshino Assistant Editor, LA Times @kyoshino
RT @henryklee: Sierra LaMar's last text was to classmate re plans to compare homework at school and share makeup http://t.co/XcGgHAV9

Broken promise on foster care

sfgate.com — Two years ago, the California Legislature passed a landmark bill (AB12) that was designed to leverage federal dollars to help support former foster youth until age 21 if they pursue an education or job training. But now the state is breaking that promise.
John Diaz Editorial Page Editor @johndiazchron
#sfchronicle editorial on #fostercare ...http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/… via @sfgate

Idaho man accused of using gun to force 'moonwalk'

mobile.sfgate.com — Idaho man accused of using gun to force 'moonwalk' Posted: 04/26/2012 7:06 AM (04-26) 07:06 PDT Sandpoint, Idaho (AP) -- An Idaho man has been charged with assault after authorities say he ordered another man to perform the "moonwalk" at gunpoint.
Mary C. Long Editor and Lead Writer, AllTwitter.com @MaryCLong
Moonwalk by Gunpoint sounds like a bad western - starring some guy screaming, "this isn't funny! Help me!!" http://t.co/80rWwwFS

SF Giants' Javier Lopez thriving with defense

sfgate.com — Even if relievers do not win Gold Gloves, they understand how much they can help themselves by fielding their positions well. One play late in the game can spell the difference between winning and losing. The Giants won...
Henry Schulman Sports Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @hankschulman
For those impressed with that catch by Lopez, I remind of you of this note I wrote two weeks ago: http://t.co/QEkIoCJi

New Coit Tower report shows plenty of maintenance problems

blog.sfgate.com — A new report on the condition of Coit Tower paints a picture of a city landmark drifting into disrepair. While the study by Architectural Resource Group for the Recreation and Park Department found only a handful of major problems, the little things add up.
Michael Bolden Transportation Editor, Washington Post @michaelbolden
RT @SFGate: #CoitTower is a city landmark drifting into disrepair. http://t.co/EfZa09b7

Bud May Become Major Hurricane, Make Landfall on Mexican Coast

sfgate.com — Most Popular Bloomberg headlines May 24 (Bloomberg) -- Hurricane Bud, with winds of 110 miles (177 kilometers) per hour in the Pacific, may become a major storm late today and will probably go ashore on the southwest Mexican coast tomorrow. Mexico issued hurricane warnings from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes, where high winds and heavy rains are expected overnight, the U.S.
Bill Wixey Anchor, Q13 Fox Seattle @BillWixeyQ13FOX
Awesome. Hurricane Bud is heading right for us in Puerto Vallarta. So much for this fabulous vacation. #ugh http://t.co/zUOxyW2W

My first impressions of Marlins Park, plus lineup

blog.sfgate.com — Start with the lineup. Ryan Theriot is here but manager Bruce Bochy decided to play Emmanuel Burriss since Theriot had a long travel day today from Arizona. My first impression of the park? Meh. But just like Citi Field in New York, anything they built in Miami had to be better than the dump it replaced.
Henry Schulman Sports Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @hankschulman
My first impression of Marlins Park, plus lineup: http://t.co/4mZBX8Q9

SNL’s Andy Samberg channels Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard address (VIDEO)

blog.sfgate.com — OK, we hereby give you permission to take a break from work, and check out this video. Does it have anything to do with politics? Nope. Except that SNL's Andy Samberg - Berkeley High, woohooo! - could probably get elected to something big, big, big these days.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
Killer: check out VIDEO of SNL's (& #BerkeleyHigh's) Andy Samberg at Harvard: channelling #Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg http://t.co/LvXiFAnY

Second Lego bar-code switch scam

blog.sfgate.com — A San Francisco man has been charged with stealing pricey "Star Wars" Lego sets from Target stores on the Peninsula by replacing the bar codes on the boxes with ones that gave him steep discounts, San Mateo County prosecutors said Thursday. Sound familiar? It should.
Ellen Huet Metro Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @ellenhuet
Second "Star Wars" Lego theft scam involving bar codes and Target stores. (Bonus: There's a pun inside.) http://t.co/pHXcBNl8

“99 percent” protest of GOPer Lungren set for swank Oakland country club

blog.sfgate.com — A group of protesters plan to caravan Thursday from Sacramento to head off a big dinner fundraiser starring GOP Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Gold River) tonight at the Sequoyah Country Club in the Oakland hills. Their beef with Lungren: they're "fed up with his inaccessibility to ordinary people and his inability to deal with relevant economic issues in his own Sacramento area district."
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
Caravan of "99 percent" protesters plan to meet GOP Rep. Dan Lungren at his Oakland country club fundraiser tonite http://t.co/yskPFr29

My Father the Hipster … a contest

blog.sfgate.com — I remember a time, thumbing through old photos when I was in high school, when I would laugh at old photos of my dad. This was the 1980s, when we were putting a lot of gel in our hair, wearing bright colors and generally avoiding facial hair.
Audrey Cooper Metro Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @audreycoopersf
Clicked on this bc I thought it was your father. :-) RT @Wait_WhatTV: My Father the Hipster … a contest http://t.co/gIjoJL5t

A wave from the limo: What an Obama public event in CA looks like (VIDEO)

blog.sfgate.com — After 16 grueling hours of stuffing campaign contributions into his pockets, President Obama left the Bay Area Thursday morning - again without doing any public events with members of the public who didn't pay for the privilege to be in his light. Key point: Obama will be on the June 5 California primary ballot.
Joe Garofoli Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @joegarofoli
A Wave From the Limo: What an Obama campaign public event in CA looks like (VIDEO) http://t.co/uB578PI2
Joe Garofoli Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @joegarofoli
A wave from the limo: What an Obama public event in California looks like (VIDEO) http://t.co/X3WDsknT

Goose & Gander: A rejuvenated St. Helena location

sfgate.com — Goose & Gander: The magic is back at the old Martini House, where restaurateur Andy Florsheim has revived one of Napa Valley's most beloved spaces. The original 1920s entrance has been restored, and the dining room -...
Jon Bonne Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @jbonne
RT @SFC_FoodandWine: Bar Bites checks out Goose & Gander, and yes, it's rejuvenated the old Martini House http://t.co/CPiNSEAL

Former Mitty High-San Jose star tops Warriors’ second draft prospect workout

blog.sfgate.com — The Warriors brought in a six-player group Wednesday, their second of three draft prospect workouts this week. The group, headlined by New Mexico forward Drew Gordon, included Baylor's Quincy Acy, Norfolk State's Kyle O'Quinn, Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor, Long Beach State's Casper Ware and Buffalo's Mitchell Ware.
Rusty Simmons Sports Writer @Rusty_SFChron
Former Mitty High-San Jose star tops Warriors’ second draft prospect workout http://t.co/zSbiuzDh

GOP candidate claims Obama was raised as a Muslim

sfgate.com — (05-24) 10:53 PDT Grass Valley, Calif. (AP) -- A Republican Congressional candidate says he believes President Obama was a Muslim before he became a Christian. The Chico Enterprise-Record ( http://bit.ly/JfHKrA )...
David M. Drucker Associate Politics Editor, Roll Call @DavidMDrucker
MT @cmarinucci:CA House cand Sam Aenestad tells Chico station he thinks @BarackObama was Muslim B4 he became Christian http://t.co/4HUFnSOZ

There are four new Master Sommeliers, and two are from the Bay Area

insidescoopsf.sfgate.com — Late yesterday, the results came back for the most recent crop of hopeful wine experts aiming to be crowned as Master Sommeliers. 63 people took the exam, held at the Little Nell in Aspen, but only four passed: Thomas Price of Seattle's Metropolitan Grill, Sabato Sagaria of the Little Nell, and two Bay Area faces: Roland Micu of Coi and Dennis Kelly of the French Laundry.
Jon Bonne Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @jbonne
RT @insidescoopsf: There are four new Master Sommeliers, and two are from the Bay Area http://t.co/U5y1XkQA

President Obama's cash crusade gets under way

sfgate.com — President Obama's 16-hour Bay Area fundraising whirlwind, which began Wednesday and is expected to net more than $4 million, confirms a sobering fact of the 2012 campaign: California voters with a checkbook in hand are much more likely to see the president in the flesh.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
RT @SFGate: #Obama's fundraising: Ca voters with checkbook in hand are more likely to see the president in the flesh. http://t.co/XHRZDqj8
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
How @BarackObama's $4 mil fundraise trip confirms CA is cash cow, not state where POTUS does public events or policy http://t.co/XHRZDqj8

There and back again: The original San Francisco Warriors

blog.sfgate.com — I was all set to unveil my long-in-the-making The Fashion of Rick Barry post today, when his former team killed my plans. How do you explore the depths of one man's walk-in closet when the future of the entire franchise is on everyone's mind?
Peter Hartlaub Pop Culture Critic, San Francisco Chronicle @peterhartlaub
There and back again: The original San Francisco Warriors (w/photos): http://t.co/y0kMfT8Z

Readers’ biggest restaurant pet peeves

insidescoopsf.sfgate.com — Over the last two days, I've given you my top 10 restaurant pet peeves. But readers have plenty of their own, as evidenced by the nearly 200 comments on the blog posts as well as emails I've received. Here are the 5 that were mentioned most often: 5. Check, please.
Michael Bauer Food and Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @michaelbauer1
I've written about my 10 pet peeves, now it's the reader's turn. #1 complaint: Children in restaurants. http://t.co/hnH1x89j

Where are the Obama bumper stickers?

blog.sfgate.com — I'm not saying I don't see Obama bumper stickers on Bay Area roads. I just don't see nearly as many as I remember seeing four years ago during the hotly contested 2008 primary. Remember when it seemed as if an Obama bumper sticker was every Prius' must-have accessory?
Joe Garofoli Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @joegarofoli
Where are the Obama bumper stickers? And will your Obama-"Biden" one soon be an antique? http://t.co/sLnSwlVK

President Obama's cash crusade gets under way

sfgate.com — (05-23) 20:38 PDT MOUNTAIN VIEW -- President Obama's 16-hour Bay Area fundraising whirlwind, which began Wednesday and is expected to net more than $4 million, confirms a sobering fact of the 2012 campaign: California voters with a checkbook in hand are much more likely to see the president in the flesh.
Joe Garofoli Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @joegarofoli
Obama's 16 hrs in SF area: 32-min pep rally. 2 private fundraisers. $4 miiiiilion. No public events. #Thisisdemocracy http://t.co/wtZSLPft

Transcript: President Obama’s fundraising event in Redwood City

Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
Here's the full transcript of the speech from President @BarackObama's fundraiser in Redwood City Wed night: http://t.co/eFWcpwpb #2012

A's Yoenis C�edes will get a new grip

sfgate.com — Yoenis Céspedes will have a new style of hitting when he returns from the disabled list. Céspedes said Wednesday morning that he no longer will grip the bat with the knob nestled in the palm of his hand. There is...
Susan Slusser Sports Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @susanslusser
RT @SFChron_sports: A's Yoenis Céspedes will get a new grip http://t.co/ykMi0Sad

Who is your favorite Bay Area band from the ’90s?

blog.sfgate.com — Who is your favorite Bay Area band from the '90s?
J.P. Hoornstra Sports Writer, Los Angeles Newspaper Group and San Bernardino Sun @jphoornstra
Music tweet. Who is your favorite Bay Area band from the ’90s? http://t.co/8DMm975N @djshadow
Aidin Vaziri Pop Music Critic, San Francisco Chronicle @MusicSF
Who is your favorite Bay Area band from the ’90s? Now updated with reader picks. Go have your say! | http://t.co/TOxJiGsX via @SFGate
Aidin Vaziri Pop Music Critic, San Francisco Chronicle @MusicSF
Who is your favorite Bay Area band from the '90s? Who's missing? Get in here before the trolls arrive! | http://t.co/TOxJiGsX via @SFGate

Mariela Castro blasts 'Cuban Mafia' in Calif. talk

sfgate.com — (05-23) 19:38 PDT SAN FRANCISCO, (AP) -- The daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro had some blunt words Wednesday for Cuban-Americans who support economic and travel restrictions between the U.S. and her country, saying "a Cuban Mafia" made up of émigrés "who have no scruples" are holding the American people hostage.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
Mariela Castro, daughter of #Cuban pres Raul Castro, blasts "Cuban Mafia" in SF speech http://t.co/husLEDEr

Here’s your Obama California Fundraiser Drinking Game…..

blog.sfgate.com — President Obama is swinging through the Bay Area, money net in hand, for three fundraisers in about 14 hours. And no, as we pointed out, he won't be interacting with anyone who doesn't have a checkbook in hand. But you can still enjoy the President's visit from afar - at least his sold-out "rally" at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City tonight.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
Cheers! #SFChron's @joegarofoli presents his totally irreverent @BarackObama California Fundraising Drinking Game" http://t.co/exea6pZB
Joe Garofoli Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @joegarofoli
Here’s your Official Obama California Fundraiser Drinking Game…drink once for every "Fired up? Ready to go." http://t.co/KtpOlvGf

Transcript: Here’s POTUS speech to $38,500 pp Atherton fundraiser

blog.sfgate.com — Here's the White House transcript of President Obama's speech tonight at the Atherton fundraiser in the Goldman home: REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT CAMPAIGN EVENT Private Residence Atherton, California 8:03 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Please, please have a seat.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
Here's full transcript of @BarackObama speech tonite to tony Atherton fundraiser...complete w/shot out to Don Cheadle http://t.co/lJGKkfWO

Obama’s Asian American Pacific Islander outreach re-located to San Jose “for logistical purposes”

blog.sfgate.com — President Obama's big $40,000 per person Asian American business round table fundraiser planned for Thursday has been moved from Palo Alto to downtown San Jose "for logistical purposes," the campaign said today.
Joe Garofoli Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @joegarofoli
Obama $40K-perhead Asian-American fundraiser relocated to SJ “for logistical purposes."No pool reporting allowed http://t.co/oivtIv2D
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
Here's the story on Obama campaign decision to move big Asian biz fundraiser Thurs from Palo Alto to San Jose #2012 http://t.co/dDqah622

Peninsula fundraising-palooza: POTUS, protests, and money, money, money

blog.sfgate.com — It's a special joint edition of the Politics Blog tonight as President Obama hits the Bay Area for a fundraising drive. The White House has released a list of expected attendees at tonight's Redwood City fundraiser at the Fox Theatre: actor Don Cheadle, singers Graham Nash and David Crosby, Jan Brandt, vice chair emeritus of AOL, Dennis Troper, product management director of Google, Tim Westergren, founder of Pandora Media, and Susan Wojcicki, Senior Vice President of Google.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
CA fundraising palooza! Live from events w POTUS, Boehner shindigs with Tea Party, Occupy protests galore #moneytree http://t.co/zEiUuxU2

Why the SF Giants are not happy with Ryan Braun, plus Schulman actually uses a sabermetric stat and other notes

blog.sfgate.com — I don't know the whole story. I'll admit that straight off. I can only go by what the locals told me, and they told me that National League Most Valuable Player Ryan Braun has done a lot of kvetching about the odd shadows at Miller Park caused by the array of windows and panels and slats that can create a mosaic of light and shadow on the field.
Henry Schulman Sports Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @hankschulman
Why the Giants are unhappy with Braun, plus Schulman uses a sabermetric stat and other notes: http://t.co/g4HfP0DP

New satirical ad: Californians “supporting” Big Tobacco (VIDEO)

blog.sfgate.com — Portal A, the much-lauded ad creators who gave California the "Ed Lee's 2 Legit 2 Quit" video is now taking on Big Tobacco with a new pro-Prop 29 ad. As Comrade Lagos has been reporting, that's the prop that would add a $1 a pack tax on cigarettes primarily to fund tobacco-related illness and cancer research.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
RT @joegarofoli: New CA ad: "I support Big Tobacco because they killed my wife..& that's 1 less mouth to feed." (VIDEO) http://t.co/bElUcJvD
Joe Garofoli Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @joegarofoli
Tough new CA satirical ad."I support Big Tobacco because they killed my wife. And that's 1 less mouth to feed." (VIDEO) http://t.co/ulCZ0oqK

A reason for Romney’s memory lapse

blog.sfgate.com — When an interviewer asked Mitt Romney the other day about his comments back in February about President Obama, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and religion in America, the prospective Republican presidential candidate replied that he couldn't quite recall, though not exactly in those words. He may have had a good reason for his memory lapse.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
#SFChron's legal affairs writer Bob Egelko on @MittRomney's "convenient?" memory lapse on religion/Jeremiah Wright http://t.co/7ggtpkwE

My top five restaurant pet peeves

insidescoopsf.sfgate.com — Yesterday I gave you 10 through six; and today I bring you my top five pet peeves: 5. A restaurant that refuses to seat parties until everyone is there. I understand the need for this on one level - many restaurants have been burned by people who are very late, with one person basically holding down a table.
Peter Hartlaub Pop Culture Critic, San Francisco Chronicle @peterhartlaub
RT @insidescoopsf: Mr @michaelbauer1's top five restaurant pet peeves. Add yours. http://t.co/ewmphDxc
Michael Bauer Food and Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @michaelbauer1
#1 on my list of restaurant pet peeves Inexperienced hosts. #2: bringing only one cocktail list for the table. http://t.co/i6oBHY1z

Segui could be forced to testify against Clemens

sfgate.com — (05-23) 15:12 PDT WASHINGTON (AP) -- Prosecutors finally have some momentum in their perjury case against Roger Clemens, even if it means dragging in former major leaguer David Segui, a witness who is apparently so reluctant to testify that the judge threatened from the bench: "If he doesn't show up, he'll be arrested like anyone else."
Joseph White Jr. D.C. Sports Writer, Associated Press @JGWhiteAP
Watch out for those marshals, David Segui. Our AP #Clemens wrapup: http://t.co/i1KOCCs9

Warriors step up in prestige, down in fan loyalty

sfgate.com — If the success of a business plan depended entirely on self-assurance, the Warriors would rule the NBA. They made an awfully strong case Tuesday for a San Francisco arena, holding an outdoor news conference on the proposed site at Piers 30-32. Co-owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber spoke forcefully, betraying not a hint of doubt.
Matthai Kuruvila Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @matthai
Warriors step up in prestige, down in fan loyalty http://t.co/g2KFFI0p (Bruce Jenkins breaks down #GSW swimgym in #SFChron)

Library of Congress taps 25 sounds for registry

mobile.sfgate.com — Library of Congress taps 25 sounds for registry By BRETT ZONGKER, Associated Press Posted: 05/23/2012 2:12 PM (05-23) 06:23 PDT WASHINGTON, (AP) -- From rare audio interviews of former slaves to recordings by Donna Summer and the Grateful Dead, 25 sounds that shaped the American cultural landscape are being inducted into the National Recording Registry.
Lyndal Cairns News Editor, The Courier-Mail Online @lyndalcairns
Future generations to be grateful for the archiving of culturally important Grateful Dead recordings. http://t.co/nAGHkAK0

Man shoots ex-girlfriend, 2 others in Tenderloin

mobile.sfgate.com — Man shoots ex-girlfriend, 2 others in Tenderloin dbulwa@sfchronicle.com (Will Kane,Demian Bulwa) Posted: 05/23/2012 2:49 PM (05-23) 14:45 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- A man shot and wounded three women on a Tenderloin corner Wednesday, one of whom he used to date, police said. All three were taken to the hospital with wounds they are expected to survive, authorities said.
Lyndal Cairns News Editor, The Courier-Mail Online @lyndalcairns
An early contender for silliest headline of the week: Man shoots ex-girlfriend, 2 others in Tenderloin. #SFnews http://t.co/vOtMIIGZ

TransUnion: Late auto-loan payments down in 1Q

sfgate.com — (05-22) 21:19 PDT LOS ANGELES, (AP) -- The rate of late payments for auto loans fell nationally in the first three months of the year to the lowest level in more than a decade, even as lenders financed more vehicle...
Alex Veiga Business Writer, Associated Press @AlexVeiga_says
Late auto loan payments declined in 1Q: http://t.co/X3HyS0Uy #credit

Review: `The Intouchables' is a real crowd-pleaser

sfgate.com — (05-23) 13:12 PDT , (AP) -- On paper, "The Intouchables" looks like eat-your-vegetables cinema: the story of a wealthy, white disabled man and the troubled black youth from the projects who becomes his reluctant caretaker.
Christy Lemire Movie Critic, Associated Press @christylemire
THE INTOUCHABLES: Totally charming. Much more so than it looks. http://t.co/5Bvkc0oK

Top politicos see record cash haul from Bay Area

sfgate.com — The Bay Area will host an unprecedented conga line of political fundraising events starting Wednesday, as President Obama, Mitt Romney, House Speaker John Boehner and Republican budget architect Rep. Paul Ryan pass through the region to haul away what fundraisers say will be a record amount of campaign contributions in such a short period.
Joe Garofoli Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @joegarofoli
Obama,Boehner,Ryan pull record $ call from Bay Area. No mingling with anyone unless they write a check. http://t.co/NQ1YZyHS

Safeway clerk who defended woman reinstated

sfgate.com — (05-23) 13:01 PDT Del Rey Oaks, Calif. (AP) -- A Safeway clerk in Northern California who was suspended from his job but applauded as a local hero after he struck a man who had been kicking his pregnant girlfriend was...
Audrey Cooper Metro Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @audreycoopersf
#Safeway finally acts smart, reinstates clerk who stopped a man abusing his pregnant gf: http://t.co/fx1oeyO1

Warriors face many hurdles in building S.F. arena

sfgate.com — The man who produced such edge-of-your-seat movies as "Batman" and "Midnight Express" cautioned Tuesday that his efforts to build a new Golden State Warriors basketball arena atop San Francisco's Piers 30-32 are in the very earliest stages. "This is the beginning of the beginning of the beginning," said Peter Guber, co-owner of the Warriors and CEO of Mandalay Entertainment.
Matthew Yglesias Economics Blogger and Columnist, Slate @mattyglesias
Aha. San Francisco claims the free land it's giving the Warriors is worth negative 55 million dollars: http://t.co/duhMNiFl

The Gavin Newsom Show Recap: Episode 1

Peter Hartlaub Pop Culture Critic, San Francisco Chronicle @peterhartlaub
Excellent recap of the new Gavin Newsom Show from @BethSpotswood. Check it out! http://t.co/2u0US2SC

Suspended Safeway employee reinstated, with back pay

blog.sfgate.com — From UFCW Local 5: UFCW Local 5 has reached an agreement with Safeway Stores over the return to work of Ryan Young who was suspended for intervening in a physical altercation between a man and a pregnant woman at the company's Del Rey Oaks store where he works.
Andrew S. Ross Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle @andrewsross
Heroic employee, suspended by Safeway, reinstated, with back pay. http://t.co/aDUyPgdc

2009 Napa Valley Cabernet: The Chronicle recommends

sfgate.com — Napa Cabernet is typically our biggest and most pivotal tasting of the year. Our panel considered some 60 wines from the 2009 vintage in a range of prices. We found wines that exemplified the power of Napa and the freshness and aging potential of great Cabernet.
Jon Bonne Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @jbonne
17 Cabs, all in a row ... The Chronicle Recommends: 2009 Napa Cabernet. http://t.co/OeFzo0jV

Fans laud Exploratorium, S.F.'s science incubator

sfgate.com — At the Exploratorium's recent 35th Awards Dinner, Paul Otellini, who co-chaired this Crucible of Innovation with his wife, Exploratorium trustee Sandy Otellini, described himself as one of the lucky ones who grew up at the beloved science education museum. "To borrow a phrase," joked the Intel CEO, "I have Exploratorium inside."
Liza Gross Freelance Journalist @lizabio
As an ex Explo scribe, funny to see @exploratorium on the society page! Fans laud Exploratorium, SF's science incubator http://t.co/BRlouc0F

Lawyer: Former Mexican governor denies allegations

sfgate.com — (05-23) 09:59 PDT McAllen, Texas (AP) -- A lawyer for the former governor of a Mexican state whom U.S. prosecutors accuse of investing millions of dollars of drug cartel bribes in Texas real estate says his client is...
Chris Sherman Rio Grande Valley Correspondent, Associated Press @chrisshermanAP
Lawyer says former Mexican governor Yarrington denies allegations, doesn't own the properties: http://t.co/y9dLqDuc

Safeway CEO apologizes to Clinton, Pelosi

blog.sfgate.com — Here's the text of the letter Safeway CEO Steve Burd sent to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi yesterday, in response to a joke made at the company's annual shareholders meeting last week.
Andrew S. Ross Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle @andrewsross
Safeway CEO apologizes to Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi for "regrettable attempt at humor" at shareholders meeting. http://t.co/wK1zWq5O

Pakistan problem complicates Afghanistan drawdown

sfgate.com — The good news out of the just-completed NATO summit in Chicago is that the allies are united in their "irreversible" commitment to put Afghanistan in charge of its own security in 2014. Weary of war, and struggling with...
John Diaz Editorial Page Editor @johndiazchron
speaking of #pakistan, relations w/U.S. remain fraught. today's #sfchronicle editorial: http://t.co/nWkwACZT via @sfgate

Napa's 2009s herald what great Cabernet can be

sfgate.com — There's debate these days as to what makes for a great vintage. In some minds it might be a year like 2007 in Napa Valley, brimming with warmth and sun. Or perhaps 2008, which enjoyed that ripeness although in a markedly smaller, frost-shrunken crop.
Jon Bonne Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @jbonne
"There are murmurs of interest in the wines that gave Napa so much of its fame." Off we go into Cabernet territory: http://t.co/gN6uo4fa

Safeway exec's joke backfires, brings apology

sfgate.com — Safeway has enough on its plate - market share under siege, tough union negotiations, rumors of a takeover - without a senior executive putting his foot halfway down his throat, at its annual shareholders' meeting no less.
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
RT @andrewsross: Safeway's 2 black eyes: exec's "joke" about Pelosi & Hillary; "heroic" employee suspended w/o pay. http://t.co/Wf0qUYgz

Muni Metro's N-Judah line to shut down for 9 days

sfgate.com — For nine days beginning Friday night, Muni's busiest line - the N-Judah - will shut down while a well-worn stretch of rail is replaced. The Metro line's nearly 40,000 daily passengers, already accustomed to crowded commutes, will have to pack onto buses or find another way to get downtown and back.
Jon Bonne Wine Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @jbonne
"We're encouraging people to walk, ride a bike or stay home if they can." #pipedreams #njudahfail http://t.co/st1eEnjR

Nike's Hot Punch Running Shoes Spur U.S. Footwear Sales: Retail

sfgate.com — May 23 (Bloomberg) -- Running shoes meant for marathoners are this era's Air Jordans. Shoppers more interested in making a fashion statement than actually jogging are scooping up technologically sophisticated running shoes because they're comfortable and trendy. And they aren't afraid to pay up.
Tom Rotunno Contributor, Consumer Nation, CNBC @tomrotunno
Running shoes as the new "Air Jordans": $100 fashion statements create sales surge: http://t.co/SlEtvjRA

Democrats roll out latest 2012 voter outreach effort: Obama Pride/LGBT Americans for Obama

blog.sfgate.com — With June and Gay Pride Month around the corner, the Obama for America campaign this morning announces the launch of its latest targeted voter outreach effort - "Obama Pride: LGBT Americans for Obama."
Carla Marinucci Political Reporter, San Francisco Chronicle @cmarinucci
Just in time for Gay Pride month, @BarackObama 2012 campaign rolls out "Obama Pride: LGBT Voters for Obama" today http://t.co/h2dhNcis

Minute Maid wins 'Pomegranate Blueberry' case

sfgate.com — Minute Maid can keep labeling one of its beverages "Pomegranate Blueberry" even though it's made up almost entirely of apple and grape juices and contains only 0.3 percent pomegranate juice and 0.2 percent blueberry...
Nick Baumann Assistant Editor, Mother Jones @NickBaumann
Court rules Minute Maid can call product "Pomegranate Blueberry" even though it's 99.5% apple and grape juice: http://t.co/9PJu8jmE

Mortgage settlement could go in state's budget hole

sfgate.com — California Attorney General Kamala Harris is not happy about Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to use $411 million in revenue coming to the state as part of the national mortgage settlement to help shrink the general fund deficit.
Karen Rivedal Real Estate Blogger, Wisconsin State Journal @PropTrax
RT @nyrickgrant: Cali to borrowers: We know you're suffering, but we really need your settlement money: http://t.co/5lRhrNdC Thanks for ...

Killing a unicorn: One fan’s thoughts about a Warriors move

blog.sfgate.com — The Warriors were 81-83 in the Run-TMC era. The team was 4-5 during the "We Believe" playoff run. In my loyal-Warriors-fan memory, these events - two positives in 23 years of franchise futility -were much, much grander. Didn't Run-TMC play closer to five years together?
Jose Fermoso Freelance Journalist @fermoso
Perfect way to describe the Warriors move: "Killing a unicorn." http://t.co/r6LL8Rgx And this Poole post is also good: http://t.co/P4wbpncF
Marcus Thompson Golden State Warriors Beat Writer, San Jose Mercury News @gswscribe
"My sour feelings are cuz I’m Oakland (native) & don’t wanna see city I hella love take another hit" #MyThoughtsExactly http://t.co/7pqDtLoz
Justin Berton Staff Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @justinberton
RT @peterhartlaub: Killing a unicorn: The Warriors move and the risk of leaving Oakland: http://t.co/8JMceBjc
Nolan Hicks Reporter, San Antonio Express-News @ndhapple
RT @peterhartlaub: Killing a unicorn: The Warriors move and the risk of leaving Oakland: http://t.co/8JMceBjc
Tim Goodman Chief TV Critic, The Hollywood Reporter @BastardMachine
RT @peterhartlaub: Killing a unicorn: The Warriors move and the risk of leaving Oakland: http://t.co/8JMceBjc
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Silicon Valley exec charged with Lego thefts

blog.sfgate.com — A Silicon Valley executive spent countless hours constructing an elaborate plan to cheat local Target stores out of collectors Lego blocks, prosecutors say. Thomas Langenbach, a vice president at the software company SAP Labs in Palo Alto, crafted fake bar codes and pasted them over the real thing on Lego packages in Target stores, Santa Clara County prosecutors said.
Matt Stiles Data Reporting Coordinator, NPR @stiles
"There has to be an obsession.” I can relate to the LEGO obsession, not the theft. Sort of: http://t.co/coehlRYN via @timleong
Andrew S. Ross Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle @andrewsross
Annals of crime: 'Silicon Valley exec charged with Lego thefts'. http://t.co/NMdDZSSq
Jane Wells Business News Reporter, CNBC @janewells
Booking photo of Silicon Valley exec charged w/ faking Legos barcodes to rip off Target/sell on Ebay. Only in Techland. http://t.co/uNPapNwV

A’s medical update: The Yoenis Cespedes comeback trail, more on Brett Anderson

blog.sfgate.com — Yoenis Cespedes started swinging Tuesday, though it was with three different fungo bats with various sizes and weights, according to head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta. Cespedes will progress to a regular bat as early as Wednesday, depending on how his hand feels. When could he return to the lineup?
Susan Slusser Sports Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @susanslusser
RT @JohnSheaHey: More on Cespedes medical update in #Athletics Drumbeat blog: http://t.co/0rq5md7f
John Shea Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle @JohnSheaHey
More on Cespedes medical update in #Athletics Drumbeat blog: http://t.co/0rq5md7f

Vial with Reagan's dried blood is for sale online

sfgate.com — How much is a drop of presidential blood worth? An online auction site is hoping to find out by selling a vial that it claims was used to draw President Ronald Reagan's blood while he was recovering from the gunshot...
George W. Russell Freelance Journalist @georgewrussell
Surprised Ronnie had any blood in him. Vial with #Reagan's dried blood for sale online via @SFGate http://t.co/z34QLUP1 http://t.co/uo8pI9fr
George W. Russell Freelance Journalist @georgewrussell
Surprised Ronnie had any blood in him. Vial with Reagan's dried blood for sale online via @sfgate http://t.co/z34QLUP1 http://t.co/uo8pI9fr

Vial with Reagan's dried blood is for sale online

sfgate.com — How much is a drop of presidential blood worth? An online auction site is hoping to find out by selling a vial that it claims was used to draw President Ronald Reagan's blood while he was recovering from the gunshot...
George W. Russell Freelance Journalist @georgewrussell
Surprised Ronnie had any blood in him. Vial with #Reagan's dried blood for sale online via @SFGate http://t.co/z34QLUP1 http://t.co/uo8pI9fr
George W. Russell Freelance Journalist @georgewrussell
Surprised Ronnie had any blood in him. Vial with Reagan's dried blood for sale online via @sfgate http://t.co/z34QLUP1 http://t.co/uo8pI9fr

Warriors to build new arena, move back to S.F.

sfgate.com — The Golden State Warriors are jumping across the bay, with plans for a privately financed, $500 million waterfront arena that would allow the team to play its home games in San Francisco for the first time in more than four decades.
Matthew Yglesias Economics Blogger and Columnist, Slate @mattyglesias
So the Warrios arena will be "privately financed" if you don't count the free land in super-expensive San Francisco: http://t.co/V9WBSmID
Chris Daniels Reporter, KING 5 TV Seattle @ChrisDaniels5
NBA's Warriors unveil plans for waterfront arena, near Bay Bridge, baseball stadium in San Francisco http://t.co/mqyDLFUu #seattlearena #sfo
Chris Sieroty Business Reporter, Las Vegas Review-Journal @sierotyfeatures
Warriors to build new arena, move back to S.F. http://t.co/U8H8hrBL via @sfgate
Audrey Cooper Metro Editor, San Francisco Chronicle @audreycoopersf
In case you missed the Chron scoop on the #Warriors' arena details: http://t.co/SttQmVLm and http://t.co/dRoa6ic3
Russ Edmondson Freelance Journalist @RussEdmondson
Warriors say they are moving down the street from the Giants http://t.co/uBiTzzy7
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On Huff, Burriss and other postgame notes

blog.sfgate.com — Sometimes I hate wading into the whole first-base thing. It's like running your lawnmower over a nest of wasps. But onward.... Aubrey Huff started for the first time since April 21 tonight. Though he went 0-for-3, he also drew a walk that preceded Joaquin Arias' first big-league homer and hit two long flyballs to right, one of which was smoked.
Henry Schulman Sports Writer, San Francisco Chronicle @hankschulman
On Huff, Burriss and other postgame notes: http://t.co/2CXgxSKb

California wants own 'No Child Left Behind' rules

sfgate.com — The state Department of Education , after saying it wouldn't, is applying for a waiver from the No Child Left Behind law that funnels federal money to help students with extra needs to learn. Not the waiver package...
Alexander Russo Freelance Journalist @alexanderrusso
California wants own 'No Child Left Behind' rules SF Chronicle http://t.co/mkOxl2IY Editorial against giving CA its own waiver.