How They Got It So Wrong
The predictions by polls and pundits of a loss by Clinton swayed many women, analysts suggest. Chronicle
Bloomberg weighs 2008 independent run
N.M. Gov. Richardson dropping out
Editorial: Who's crying now?
Campaign 2008 | Blog: Insufferable polls

PG&E;'s Defensive Linemen
Crews risk life and limb to bring last of the power back on in the wake of recent storms. Video Chronicle
Only a few hundred homes still in dark
Storm precautions help
Traffic | Weather | Radar loop | Storm map

Universal Health Plan's A Go
Appeals court allows S.F. to provide coverage to uninsured, make biz share the cost. Comment. Chronicle
Appeals court won't revive S.F. gun ban

Strong Quake Off Oregon Coast
Magnitude-6.4 temblor was centered 150 miles offshore. No immediate reports of damage or injuries. AP
Resources, maps: Earthquakes page

Big Party In Muir Woods
Forest named to Nat'l Register of Historic Places on its 100th anniversary as a monument. Chronicle
Group wants Presidio declared 'endangered'

Study: 151,000 Iraqis Killed
Estimate by WHO and Iraqi gov't called the most scientific study of casualties since war began. AP
9 U.S. troops killed in new offensive

Woman, Grandson Hit By Car
Grandmother and two-year-old boy struck while crossing a street in San Ramon. Both hospitalized. Chronicle

Arrests In 2 Shooting Deaths
Two men are held in connection with separate slayings in S.F. Chronicle
Map of S.F. homicides in 2007
Not guilty plea in sex assault of student
Police: Dad threw 4 kids off bridge

Drivers Who Pull A Fast One
Authorities consider cracking down on motorists who speed through FasTrak lanes without tags. Chronicle
Amtrak worker accused of embezzlement

Warriors Stink Up The Garden
Two nights after stirring OT win over Spurs, Golden State gets blasted by the Blazers, 109-91. Chronicle

Niner Joins Moss And Brady
49ers' Patrick Willis is the only rookie named to the 2007 NFL All-Pro team Wednesday. Chronicle

New Champion For Our Oceans
Packard Foundation's $25M donation will help build Monterey center dedicated to conservation. Chronicle

'Face Our Budget Demons'
Guv's call for spending amendment is because the system's a mess, not our economy. Comment Chronicle
'State of the State' text | Photos
Plan to help rock-bottom school districts

Emergency Tiger Order
Court order prevents police from returning attack survivors' phones and car. Copy of order (.pdf) Chronicle
Zoo worker files wrongful termination suit
Photos | Tiger Attack page

Farewell, Washbag & Trader Vic's
Two legendary S.F. restaurants close their doors. Bartender Michael McCourt sighs. The Scoop. Chronicle
A Michael Pollan dilemma
Bauer blog: The truth about Myth

Dead Man Banking
Two alleged scammers wheel a corpse in an office chair to a store to cash his check. Bondage! SFGate