Dean: Call Me Mr. Green
Democratic prez hopeful Howard Dean rips Bush environmental policy in SF speech, and offers his own plan. AP
Gephardt commends gays at SF Center

Someone Swiped My Prefab
Berkeley man's prefabricated vacation cabin, located in remote El Dorado County, is stolen by thieves. Chronicle

Senate OKs Energy Bill
New energy policy would increase use of ethanol and increase tax breaks for conservation. Chronicle

Month With No Verdict
Jurors in the Oakland "Riders" case get a 12-day break after deliberating for 31 days. BayCityNews
Trouble dogs SFPD lieutenant

Vatican Skewers Gay Unions
Roman Catholic Church issues stern warning against same-sex marriage. Local pols shrug, scoff. Chronicle
Why did Bush raise gay marriage issue?

Study: Eat Up, Thin Down
Do you eat a low-fat breakfast every day? If so, you're probably thinner than those who skip the meal. Chronicle

Saddam's Daughters Safe
Raghad and Rana Saddam Hussein receive refuge in Jordan on humanitarian grounds. AP
$30M reward for Iraq tipster

Giants Trade For Ponson
SF gives up Ainsworth and Moss for Orioles ace with a 14-6 record. Chronicle
Ratto: Good move for Giants
Giants lose to Cubs on Thursday
A's win, Harden looks awesome

Economy Grows At 2.4%
After months of stubborness, second quarter figures give hope that we're on the mend. AP
Mortgage rates up sharply

You Gotta Be Hoaxing
Suspect in missing child hoax has been involved in crank calls, bad checks, bomb threats and many cons. AP

Poindexter To Resign
Admiral to leave Pentagon after terror futures market project he oversaw was blasted by Congress. AP

Ugly State Of Disrepair
Mark Fiore: Have fun like California with this do-it-yourself democracy kit! (Flash) SFGate Opinion