Breaking The Bank

How's this for timing: "The International," starring Clive Owen, casts a bank as the villain. In an unsophisticated but right sort of way, the film strives to be about the modern world. The message: It's a mess. Mick LaSalle reviews.

In Search Of A Sweet Heart?

San Francisco is full of arty hearts, but for Valentine's Day, you may want the strictly chocolate kind. Here's where to find them. And here are other ways ways to say, "Be mine!," some frugal, some with alcoholic content.

D.C. Giveth, Calif. Taketh Away

The $789 billion stimulus package could pump billions into California's economy, helping crumbling schools like West Oakland Middle School (above). But California's own budget woes may blunt much of the benefit.

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Feds: Witness Saw Bonds Injected

Slugger's former assistant will testify that she saw him get a shot from trainer Greg Anderson.

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S.F. Zoo Settles Tiger Mauling Suit

Parents of teen killed by tiger to receive an undisclosed sum; zoo to build memorial bench.

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USF Student Held In Four Rapes

21-year-old arrested in connection with attacks that university police call "acquaintance rapes."

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Today's Daily Dish Where's Gwyneth's hubby on V-Day?; Tori's fears.
Very Superstitious For some athletes with pregame rituals, every day is Friday the 13th.
Starry Night At Image Awards A gallery of celebs at the big NAACP gala.
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Photos: S.F. Weddings

Photos: S.F. Weddings

Same-sex couples celebrating their five-year wedding anniversaries returned today to San Francisco City Hall to commemorate the day that Mayor Gavin Newsom allowed them to say "I do."

Database/Map: Home Sales

Database/Map: Home Sales

Which homes have recently been sold in your neighborhood? Find them here.

Smooth Drinking

Smooth Drinking

A recent addition to downtown Palo Alto, Pampas specializes in Brazilian churrasco and features tasty cocktails like this Gaucho. Bar Bite

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Good Date? Ask Your Dog

When it comes to sniffing out Mr. Right or Ms. Wrong this Valentine's Day, sometimes it's best to trust your pet. Bay Area Pets.


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Despite stimulus, no quick turn for jobs, economy

No, the big stimulus plan won't "save or create 3.5 million jobs," as the president and congressional Democrats claim _ at least not this year. The economy will remain feeble...

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