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  Sanctuary Sellout

  Before: S.F. coddled undocumented teen criminals. After: S.F. punishes undocumented teens who commit crimes (and some who don't, too).

  By Lauren Smiley

  Wednesday, November 18

  If you were to compile a list of threats to San Francisco's public safety, Oscar Martinez probably wouldn't make the cut. The quiet 15-year-old... More >>
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  Worms in the Apple

  Two rebels take on America's most beloved computer company.

  By Tim Elfrink

  Wednesday, November 11

  Robert Pedraza is a 24-year-old self-taught programmer with a thin frame, spiky dark hair, gleaming braces, and squinty eyes. Rudy, his brother,... More >>
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  Under Fire

  Mike Estrada was supposed to be ordered away from a burning building by his superior. It was just one of many mistakes that put him in harm's way.

  By Anna McCarthy

  Wednesday, November 04

  The smell of smoke was enough to spike firefighter Mike Estrada's bloodstream with adrenaline. He knew it was going to be a big fire, because... More >>
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  No Justice

  Despite Obama's promises of change, corporate crooks are still going unpunished for their roles in the financial collapse.

  By James Lieber

  Wednesday, October 28

  Where did our wealth go? How do we claw it back? And when are we going to punish the culprits? When Barack Obama donned the crusader's mantle... More >>
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  Transblazer

  She just became the city's first transgender department head, but Theresa Sparks is already setting her sights on becoming the city's first transgender supervisor.

  By Lauren Smiley

  Wednesday, October 21

  On a recent Saturday morning, Theresa Sparks strode into Rasselas Jazz Club in the Fillmore in her size 11 leopard-print flats, peeled off her... More >>