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The article focuses on the loss of newspapers in San Francisco, California after the consolidation by Hearst Corp. with the jointly owned service company San Francisco Newspaper Printing Co. It says that the city lost "News-Call Bulletin" (NCB) afternoon paper and "Examiner" and that an estimated one thousand jobs were eliminated. It states that publishers hope to save on operating costs in the consolidation. It adds that the jointly owned firm will print and distribute the papers.

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.

Reports on the controversy stirred by San Francisco, California newspaper `Catholic San Francisco' over articles criticizing a gay organization's plans for an anniversary celebration on Easter Sunday. Distribution of the newspaper by the Archdiocese of San Francisco and published by San Francisco Archbishop William Levada; City Board of Supervisors' approval of street closure for the event.

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 the decision of businessman Philip Anschutz to launch the free daily newspapers "The Examiner" in San Francisco, California and "Examiner" in Washington, D. C. in 2005. Reason for the launch of the newspapers; Profiles of Anschutz; Assets of Anschutz.

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 changes made to departments of 'The San Francisco Examiner' newspaper. Reason for choosing the broadsheet format for Friday movie pullout, Weekend; Initial plan for the newspaper; Overriding objective of the format change.

Reports on the impact of the legal controversy between the `San Francisco Chronicle' and `San Francisco Examiner' on the newspaper publishing industry of San Francisco, California. Accelerated plans of the `San Jose Mercury News' to publish a zoned edition; Joint marketing and distribution deal launched by Knight Ridder and the `Los Angeles Times.'

Reports the launch of a multimedia promotion campaign by the San Francisco Chronicle in California. Implication of Chronicle efforts for a broad-scale campaign; Benefits from the dynamic leadership of John F. Oppedahl; Preparation of coverage upgrade for high-tech and local businesses.

Reports on the launch of a San Francisco, California edition of the `Mercury News' newspaper by Knight Ridder on July 26, 2000. Description of the newspaper; Sales of the newspaper as of March 2000.

Reports on the bidding war for the `San Francisco Examiner' newspaper published in San Francisco, California. Rivalry between former mayoral candidate Clint Reilly and publisher Ted Fang; Partnership between Fang and financier Warren Hellman for the Hearst Corp.-owned daily; Dispute between Fang and the `Examiner' over legal advertisements in San Francisco, California.

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 decision of a federal court jury in San Francisco, Calif. to award a gay and lesbian newspaper `Bay Times,' in its suit against police chief Richard Hongisto. Hongisto's order to seize copies of the paper due to his rage over his caricature; Denials from Hongisto.

Reports that newspaper publishers have filed two separate lawsuits against the city of San Francisco, California to block the installation of multiple news racks to replace the single-paper fixtures the administration considers a street blight. Details on the lawsuits; List of newspapers involved in the lawsuit; Views of publishers on the action of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors.

Reports on the combined efforts of San Francisco, California-based `Richmond Review' and `Sunset Beacon' newspapers to launch the new publication named `City Voice.' Release of the first issue on April 14, 1995; Covered issues; `San Francisco Independent' as the most direct competition of `City Voice.'

Reports the abolition of a Sunday issue by 'The Examiner' newspaper in San Francisco, California. Decrease of the annual subscription rate; Views of circulation director Cheryl Ruiz on the abolition; History of the newspaper company.

Reports on the re-launch of the San Francisco, California newspaper 'San Francisco Examiner,' with lesser number of pages. Comments by editor and publisher Ted Fang; Editorial changes; Comparison with rival 'Chronicle'; Advertising.

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.

Focuses on the alliance of six Knight Ridder newspapers, their Web sites and KPIX-TV to gain market share in San Francisco, California. Threat to the alliance of the Gate Web site, the `San Francisco Chronicle,' `San Francisco Examiner' and the local NBC TV affiliate KRON; Knight Ridder/KPIX partnership's use of the broadcast outlet to preview the newspapers' next day headlines.

Details the agreement between newspaper companies and the city of San Francisco on the installation of pedestal-mounted racks in California. Views of deputy city attorney Wayne Snodgrass on the agreement; Installation of the ped-mounts by Clear Channel Adshel; Reactions of several newspaper companies on the settlement.

Reports that Deal LLC has emblazoned a new tag line for its 'The Daily Deal and Silicon Valley News' newspaper, on the sails of a yacht in San Francisco, California. Intended purpose for the company's move; Details regarding the efforts of the company in growing the number of its readers and subscribers.

Focuses on industry issues raised by newspaper publishers in the United States, during the Newspapers 2000 convention in San Francisco, California. Missed revenue opportunities from front-page advertising; Failure of newspapers to market themselves; Lack of potential employees due to low salaries.

According to authors, its early evening and it's crunch time at 135 Main Street, San Francisco, California where a Universal McCann media planning team is running a special mission. There's no time to enjoy the late-day sun's play on the Bay Bridge, or the San Francisco Bay beyond, for the goal is to devise real-time ad copy for a quick relay to waiting newspapers. Newspaper ads were one part of an $11.5 million campaign to introduce the new service from Microsoft Corp. Because of its unusual, deadline-driven provision of ad copy, the $765,000 component devoted to newspapers was chosen Media Plan of the Year for Best Use of Newspapers.

Reports on the disagreement between the `San Francisco Independent' newspaper and Bill Fazio, candidate for district attorney of the city of San Francisco, California, as of December 11, 1999. Newspaper's criticism of Fazio; Newspaper's publication of Fazio's advertisement attacking the newspaper.