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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.

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.

Reports on former San Francisco, California mayoral candidate Clint Reilly's plans to buy the `San Francisco Examiner' (SFE) newspaper. Suit filed in 1993 by Reilly against SFE editor Phil Bronsein and New York City-based Hearst Corp.; Establishment of SFE in 1988; Backgrounder on Reilly. INSET: Living the life of Reilly.

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 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.

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.

Focuses on the purchase of the newspaper `San Francisco Examiner,' by Ted Fang. Impact of the purchase on the status of the newspaper; Description of Fang's background and introduction to the newspaper business; Details of his administrative plans for publishing the newspaper.

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 dispute between the `San Francisco Examiner' and the `San Francisco Independent' on the publication of the legal notice advertisements of San Francisco, California. Delay in settlement of dispute due to political wrangling; Bid offers of newspapers; Accusation against the `Examiner's' of redlining black neighborhoods; Proposal for legislation abolishing the low-bidder requirement.

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 criticisms against the `San Francisco Examiner' newspaper for launching a political gossip column that relies on reporters for column items. Northern California Newspaper Guild's grievance against the newspaper claiming that the column is a violation of the Guild contract; Column's inclusion of an editor's note explaining the venture; Other insider-type reporting techniques used by the newspaper.

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.

Reports on the departure of top editors from the editorial staff of San Francisco, California's 'San Francisco Examiner' newspaper. List of newspaper editors who have recently left the publication's editorial staff; Comments from publisher Ted Fang regarding such editor departures; Publication's commitment to keep newspaper competition alive within the city.

Reports on the hiring of two veteran news executives to run the Fang-owned 'San Francisco Examiner.' Martha Steffens' appointment as executive editor/vice president of content; Robert McCray's selection as vice president and general manager.

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.

Reports on the `San Francisco Examiner' newspaper's refusal to turn over to federal investigators documents and reporters' notes used to prepare a story on possible cronyism in construction projects at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, California. Statement made by executive editor Phil Bronstein about the issue; Content of the article.

Reports on the expected retrial of the `San Francisco Independent' newspaper's accusation that the `San Francisco Examiner' newspaper engaged in predatory pricing. Claim that the Examiner underbid on a city contract to publish official notices; Evidence favoring the Examiner as excluded from the first trial.

Cites an article published in the San Francisco `Examiner' about the San Francisco Housing Authority's (SFHA) issuance of a gag order to its staff which forbid them to talk to the media. Housing Authority's issuance of a gag order following the `Examiner's series about families in public housing projects being terrorized by other tenants; SFHA executive director Ronnie Davis' denial of any closed-door policy.

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 progress of the federal antitrust lawsuit filed by San Francisco, California real estate developer Clint Reilly against the Hearst Corp. Opening-day testimony of `San Francisco Examiner' newspaper publisher Timothy White; Revelation of favorable editorial treatment for San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown; Cross-examination conducted by Reilly lead attorney Joseph Alioto.