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Reports that the decision on the trial challenging the breakup of the joint operating agreement between newspapers in San Francisco, California, was placed in the hands of United States District Judge Vaughn Walker. Walker's commitment to rule promptly in the nonjury suit filed by Clint Reilly to block the sales of the `San Francisco Chronicle' to the Hearst Corp. and the `San Francisco Examiner' to the Fang family.

Reports on the tentative agreements reached by labor unions at the `San Francisco Chronicle' and `San Francisco Examiner' newspapers in San Francisco, California with management on new contracts. Ratification of the pact by mail on December 15, 1997; Newspaper workers represented in the bargaining.

Reports on the distribution of a mock newspaper advocating freedom for journalist and convicted police killer Mumia Abu-Jamal. Supporters' insertion of the newspaper in four-page section they called the `San Francisco Chomical' that mimicked the `San Francisco Chronicle' newspaper's typeface and make-up; Police complaint of theft and malicious mischief filed by the newspaper.

Focuses on efforts by officials of San Francisco, California to ensure that the city remains a two-newspaper town in light of the potential sale of `San Francisco Chronicle' newspaper. Possible lawsuit or lobby for federal government to enforce antitrust laws; Decision by family owners to put up newspaper for sale on June 16, 1999; Potential impact of the sale; Legislation granting the industry from normal antitrust laws.

Focuses on the `San Francisco Chronicle' newspaper's sponsorship of the annual Bay-to-Breakers road race in San Francisco, California on July 11, 1999.

Discusses the competition between the 'San Francisco Chronicle' and 'San Francisco Examiner' of San Francisco, California. Purchase by the Fang family of the building housing the 'San Francisco Examiner'; Terms under agreement between Hearst Corp. and the Ted Fang-owned 'San Francisco Examiner.'

Reports on the ramifications of a merger between the `San Francisco Chronicle' and the `San Francisco Examiner' newspapers in California. Chronicle's sale to Hearst Corp.; Likelihood that Hearst will fold the Examiner into the Chronicle; Terms of the joint operating agreement; Need for Hearst to try to sell the Examiner to satisfy antitrust regulations; Investigation of legal options to keep both newspapers operating.

Reports on speculations about the possible sale of the `San Francisco Chronicle' newspaper to its rival `San Francisco Examiner.' Hiring by `San Francisco Chronicle' of investment banking firm Donald, Lufkin & Jenrette to evaluate its holdings; Industry analysts' claim that move means a company plans to sell part or all of its assets; Background on founding of the `Chronicle' in 1865.

Reports on the controversial issues involved in Hearst Corp.'s sale of its newspaper `San Francisco Examiner' to its competitor, Ted Chang. Allege monopoly plans of Hearst to merge the `Examiner' with its new acquisition, the `San Francisco Chronicle'; Events leading to Fang's acquisition of `Examiner' and the negative reactions generated by the deal.

Focuses on the impact of antitrust law on the sale of the San Francisco Chronicle in San Francisco, California. Need for a regulatory approval to eliminate a newspaper; Doubts of MediaNews Group and Knight Ridder in buying the paper; Worth of the television stations of Chronicle Publishing; Speculations of the sale of the whole company.

Reports on the violent activities during the San Francisco, Calif. newspaper strike. Death of picketer Kent Wilson who was attempting to cut off electrical power from a newspaper distribution center; Physical attack on a non-union driver of the `San Francisco Chronicle'; Issuance of conflicting reports by strikers and management on the circulation volume of the `Chronicle' and `San Francisco Examiner'; Strike issues.

Reports on the strike of eight unions representing employees of the newspapers `San Francisco Chronicle' and `The San Francisco Examiner' in California. Claim that the employers refused to make reasonable proposals on pay and working conditions; Key issues separating the two sides; Union's production of their own weekly newspaper called `San Francisco Free Press.'

Reports on Senatorial candidate Michael Huffington's newspaper advertisements accusing the California-based `San Francisco Chronicle' newspaper of wrongly criticizing him. Issue of a 1985 `sanctuary resolution' signed by former Mayor Dianne Feinstein; `Chronicle' editorial admitting the paper's mistake in its story about the sanctuary issue.

Reports that `San Francisco Chronicle' has dropped its street-sale price from 50 cents to 25 cents in an effort to make up sales losses from the Major League Baseball strike. Sale of the discounted papers at Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) and at the Municipal Railway (MUNI) stations; Increase in BART and MUNI's sales since the start of the program.

Reports that the sales of the `San Francisco Chronicle' and the `San Francisco Examiner' are troubled by lawsuits and countercharges. Status of the antitrust case brought to block the sale of the `Chronicle' to Hearst Corp.; Suspension of `Examiner' editor and publisher Timothy White; Hearst's denial regarding a `Chronicle' story.

Reports on the controversy over the pending merger between `San Francisco Chronicle' and `San Francisco Examiner' newspapers. District Attorney Terence Hallinan's move to look into whether the sale violated antitrust laws; Implications of the buyout for the Bay Area.

Reports on alternative newspaper `Bay Guardian' publisher Bruce Brugmann's launch of a campaign to stop a merger between `San Francisco Chronicle' and `San Francisco Examiner' newspapers of San Francisco, California. Impact of the merger on the newspaper business; Reason behind Brugmann's opposition to any merger.

Reports on the tentative settlement in the strikes involving `San Francisco Chronicle' and `The San Francisco Examiner' newspapers. Number of employees that participated in the strike; Details of the new contract; Incidents that occurred during the strike.

Reports on the opposition to the decision of the `San Francisco Chronicle' and `San Francisco Examiner' to lay off some youth carriers. Support of the newspapers' unions to the opposition; San Francisco Newspaper Agency's defense of the layoff; Remarks by youth carriers.

Focuses on the heating up of the newspaper war in San Francisco, California. Entry of the `San Jose Mercury News' in the newspaper publishing business; Fight for readers between `San Francisco Chronicle' and the `San Francisco Examiner' newspapers.

Reports on real estate developer Clint Reilly's antitrust suit seeking to block the sale of the `San Francisco Chronicle' and the `San Francisco Examiner' newspapers in California. Testimonies of executives at San Francisco Newspaper Agency, the business arm of the two newspapers; Grievances of the union representing press operators at the newspapers against publisher Hearst Co.

Focuses on the concern by Hearst grandson William Randolph Hearst III over an agreement between the family-owned 'San Francisco Examiner' and 'San Francisco Chronicle' newspapers. Impact of the agreement on employees; Provisions under the deal.

Reports on the executive appointment changes implemented by Hearst Corp. in its San Francisco, California newspaper 'San Francisco Chronicle.' Assigning of columnist scott Ostler from the news to the sports section; New positions and format changes planned to be implemented by the company; Factors which possibly caused such executive appointment changes.

Reports on the start of testimony in connection with former San Francisco, California mayoral candidate Clint Reilly's suit stopping Hearst Corp. from buying the `San Francisco Chronicle' newspaper. Agreement by both sides to proceed to a full nonjury trial on May 1, 2000; Allegation by Reilly that the Hearts acquisition will create a monopoly.

Reports on the criticism of the `San Francisco Chronicle' newspaper's article reviewing the conviction rate of District Attorney Terence Hallinan. Story written by reporter Bill Wallace on September 2, 1999 comparing Terence's record with those of other California counties; `San Francisco Bay Guardian' newspaper's criticism of rival newspaper for basing story on number of convictions instead of number of arrests.