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1. Hearst Plans To Slash, Sell Or Shut Paper In Bay Area.

Author

Ovide, Shira, Adams, Russell, and Karnitschnig, Matthew

Subjects
*NEWSPAPER publishing, *DOWNSIZING of organizations, *LAYOFFS, *MANAGEMENT, *FINANCE, *NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

The article reports that the Hearst Corp. said it would sell or close the "San Francisco Chronicle" newspaper if it cannot make steep cuts in costs which would include large layoffs among its 1500 employees. The company said the newspaper lost $50 million in 2008. The announcement makes it possible San Francisco, California could become the first major U.S. city without a daily newspaper.

Published
2009

2. S.F. papers' court case in a U.S. judge's hands.

Author

Davis, Joel

Subjects
*NEWSPAPER publishing, *NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

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.

Published
2000

3. San Francisco Bay Area Papers Are in Price War.

Subjects
*NEWSPAPERS, *PRICES, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reports on the prices of newspapers in San Francisco, California, as of May 2000. Decline in the circulation of the `San Francisco Chronicle'; Plans to cut the price of the newspaper; Reason for reducing the price of the newspaper; Lawsuits filed against Hearst Corp. and the `San Francisco Chronicle.'

Published
2000

4. Hearst Corp. Reports `Indications of Interest' In San Francisco Paper.

Subjects
*NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

Reports that Hearst Corp. said it received several indications of interest regarding the possible purchase of the `San Francisco Examiner' newspaper of San Francisco, California. Alleged expression of interest from newspaper publisher Ted Fang; New York bank in charge of the evaluation of the bids; Reason for the efforts of Hearst to sell the newspaper.

Published
2000

5. Mock paper not so 'chomical'.

Author

Fitzgerald, Mark

Subjects
*NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

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.

Published
1999

6. SF Catholic paper stirs controversy.

Author

Strupp, Joe

Subjects
*CATHOLIC dioceses, *NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

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.

Published
1999

7. Labor peace hits S.F. papers.

Subjects
*COLLECTIVE bargaining, *NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

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.

Published
1997

8. Multiple suits racked up in San Francisco.

Author

Stein, M.L.

Subjects
*PUBLISHING, *NEWSPAPERS, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

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.

Published
1999

9. Tug of war and words.

Author

Peterson, Iver

Subjects
*NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

Reports on the joint operating agreement between the two San Francisco (Calif.) newspapers, `San Francisco Examiner' and `San Francisco Chronicle.' Possibility that the split could lead to the death of the weaker paper, the `Examiner'; History of the relationship between the two newspapers; Possibility that the two newspapers could survive.

Published
1998

10. Newspaper workers are expected to end San Francisco strike.

Subjects
*NEWSPAPER employees, *LABOR unions, *COLLECTIVE bargaining, *NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

Reports on the expectations of news paper workers of San Francisco's two dailies to end their strike against the management. Ratification of the agreement by the striking workers; Information on the settlement between the unions and the management.

Published
1994

11. Uneasy times in S.F.

Author

Moses, Lucia

Subjects
*ANTITRUST law, *NEWSPAPERS
Abstract

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.

Published
1999

12. Ex-police chief ordered to pay newspaper.

Author

AP

Subjects
*NEWSPAPERS, *FEDERAL court decisions, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

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.

Published
1994