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Reports on the picket held by anti-tobacco activists in front of the alternative paper `San Francisco Bay Guardian,' after it accepted advertising from tobacco companies following an editorial urging a California state pension fund to sell its tobacco stocks. Comments raised by activitists; Background on the editorial published in the paper over the California Public Employees Retirement System's tobacco stocks.

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 an investigation being conducted by the `San Francisco Independent' on the alleged links between the theft of an artwork from the San Francisco, Calif. War Memorial and a taped telephone conversation involving its associate editor Susan Herbert. District Attorney's Office and U.S. Attorney General to conduct investigation.

Reports on an investigative story published by the Lowell high school paper in San Francisco, California, wherein class ring manufacturer Jostens Inc. was accused of failing to offer students its least-expensive rings. Local newspapers' coverage of the story; Move by the city's Board of Supervisors to conduct an investigation into the allegations.

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 that the San Francisco State University in California is replacing its semiweekly student newspaper with an online version. Cessation of publication of the `Golden Gater' on September 2000.

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.

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.

Focuses on the police complaint filed by Kevin Livingston, editor of newspaper `Golden Gater' at San Francisco State University, against the Pan Afrikan Student Union (PASU) in connection with a theft of 6,000 copies of the paper. Objection to headline over a letter to the editor; PASU president Troy Nkrumah's denial of responsibility for the missing papers.

Reports on the publication of a photo of convicted killer Richard Allen Davis' obscene gesture by five newspapers in the San Francisco, California area. Reader response to the photograph; Reason for the publication of the photograph.

Reports that a district judge has permitted the release of secret Police Commission transcripts of its 1993 probe into allegations that Police Chief Tony Ribera repeatedly harassed Police Officer Joan Welsh. Lawsuit filed by Welsh against Ribera; San Francisco newspapers' support on the lawsuit; Opposition of Mayor Frank Jordan and the Police Commission on the opening of the transcripts.

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 `San Francisco Bay Guardian's lawsuit against the city and county of San Francisco, California because a contractor allegedly removed nearly 50 ads from municipal buses. Seeking of reimbursement for money spent on the campaign; Alleged violation of the paper's rights and breaking of its contract for leasing advertising space.

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 San Francisco, California Board of Supervisors' passing of an ordinance making rack thefts of free newspapers a misdemeanor with fines up to $500 upon conviction. Instances of wholesale stealing of newspapers; Provisions of the ordinance.

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 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 reactions of school authorities in San Francisco, California and journalism adviser Katharine Swan to the selection of Mission High School's `West Wing' paper for the Hugh M. Hefner First Amendment Award. School authorities' rejection of the award; Swan's decision to accept the award; Explanation that the award was meant for Swan and not for the school.

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 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.

Details the problems faced by San Francisco, California, in its plan to replace freestanding news racks with pedmounts. Conflict between the Public Works Department and the newspapers over the composition of committee overseeing the changeover and the enabling ordinance itself; Dissatisfaction of the San Francisco Newspaper Agency over proposed restrictions on what newspapers the multiple racks can display.

Reports the resignation of The Examiner executives in San Francisco. List of names; Emphasis on the ability of the newspaper to compete with San Francisco Chronicle; Voluntary suspension of Audit Bureau of Circulation rules.

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.

Focuses on the class-action lawsuit filed by Walters Furniture Inc. of Pleasanton against the `Oakland Tribune,' and the Hayward `Daily Review' in the San Francisco East Bay area in California. Background on the complaint; Figures cited in the suit; Allegations made in the suit; Demands made by the furniture store in the lawsuit.

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.

Highlights the effect of proposed installation of news kiosks to replace old metal stands on a newsstand operator in San Francisco, California. Reduction of display space of newsstands.

Deals with a program launched by the newspaper "San Franscisco Chronicle" in November 2002 aimed to give readers an avenue to seek redress, city improvements. Key to the newspaper's success; Idea behind the program; Reaction of other newspaper editors to the program.

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.

Reports on newspaper executives' opposition to San Francisco, California mayor Willie Brown's plan to get rid of old newspaper racks and replace them with a new kind of multiple rack. Board of Supervisors' approval of a six-month test of new multiple racks; Need to ensure that people will have access to newspapers under their First Amendment protection; Validity of the city's concern over ugly and badly placed racks.

Reports on a controversy from the construction of a press facility in San Francisco, Calif.'s temporary city hall. Issue of over the space allocation to weekly newspapers and the bill they got for it; Comparison of space allocation given to the daily newspapers.

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 the rally protesting the ending of Stephanie Salter's San Francisco Chronicle column in San Francisco, California. Number of people attending the rally; Indication on the dates of rally; Statement of Joe Brown, Chronicle Director of Public Relations.

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 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 that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors have voted to make it illegal for businesses who advertise home-delivery service to refuse to deliver to people in dangerous neighborhoods. Need for Mayor Wilie Brown's signature in order to for the ordinance to become law; Remarks from newspaper publishers on distribution in high-crime areas.

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 `West County Times' newspaper's membership in the Hilltop Community Association as part of an effort to battle crime in its San Francisco East Bay, California circulation route. Help in raising funds to place a police substation at a crime-ridden shopping mall; Formation of a Richmond Chamber of Commerce task force to develop anti-crime strategies.