Megan Taros

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Jason Samuels Smith taps from New York to India

Master tap dancer Jason Samuels Smith aspires to create an enriching community of dance. Also: Pandit Chitresh Das

By Megan TarosMarch 1, 20136

Transportation

Muni showing results with all-door boarding

Back-door boarding is proving to be a good idea, with complaints dropping and bus lines speeding up.

By Megan TarosFebruary 19, 20131

Environment

Bay Area freaks out over mild snow predictions

The weather service predicts a winter storm hitting the Bay could bring snow. The East Coast rolls its eyes in response.

By Megan TarosFebruary 19, 20131

Crime

Robber targets grocery store banks

Police are seeking a suspect believed to have hit two banks — possibly three — inside grocery stores in the North Bay.

By Megan TarosFebruary 15, 20135

Transit

BART boots its bike ban for another test run

BART is launching another test run to determine if it will allow bikes on trains during rush hours. Bikers rejoice.

By Megan TarosFebruary 15, 20131

Sports

North v. South: Kings drink from the Stanley Cup

A sloppy start for the Kings could spell trouble, but returning stars can save them if they remember how to play like Stanley ...

By Megan TarosJanuary 29, 20130

Government

Jerry Brown: ‘California is back’

Gov. Jerry Brown gave new hope to California and its future in his State of the State address.

By Megan TarosJanuary 24, 20131

Health

California strongly infected by nasty flu

The flu is serious this season, with officials suggesting everyone get vaccinated in the wake of five deaths statewide.

By Megan TarosJanuary 18, 20131

News

Occupy Oakland protesters fight back with lawsuit

Occupy Oakland protesters are suing over police actions taken during a day of protest last Jan. 28.

By Megan TarosJanuary 16, 20132

News

Feral cat shot by arrow is getting better

A woman brought a cat to a Lafayette vet with an unusual injury — an arrow stuck in its back. Seriously. An arrow.

By Megan TarosJanuary 16, 20131

News

Star Trek gear beams down into the Tenderloin

The mystery behind randomly trendy Star Trek gear sported by homeless in the Tenderloin has been solved.

By Megan TarosJanuary 16, 20134

News

Toll plaza killer convicted of capital murder

An unrepentant and mouthy Nathan Burris was convicted Wednesday for killing a toll-taker and her bus driver friend three years ago.

By Megan TarosNovember 8, 20122

News

San Francisco makes room for shared cars

The SFMTA is proposing more than 100 street parking spots be reserved exclusively for shared cars, hoping to encourage their use.

By Megan TarosNovember 8, 20120

Crime

Police nab suspected San Jose arsonist

Police say a 56-year-old woman was attempting to start a fire near a residential area in San Jose when she was arrested.

By Megan TarosOctober 15, 20120

Environment

Sudden oak death ravaging Bay Area trees

Sudden oak death is on the rise again, with nearly 376,000 dead trees — the highest level since 2007 — found in our region.

By Megan TarosOctober 11, 20121

News

Missing Yosemite worker survives 35-foot plunge

A 23-year-old Yosemite hotel worker missing since Sunday was discovered in steep terrain after surviving a 35-foot tumble.

By Megan TarosOctober 11, 20120

Crime

Robbers zap Mission victim before fleeing

Five assailants forced their way into a Mission District resident's home before zapping him with a stun gun and taking his cash.

By Megan TarosOctober 9, 20120

Crime

Potential arsonist torching San Jose dumpsters

San Jose has been hit with at least eight fires in dumpsters and back alleys, endangering residential neighborhoods.

By Megan TarosOctober 9, 20122

Transportation

Scooter sharing beats traffic, saves planet

San Francisco is now the first city in the country to have a shared electric scooter system to cut around traffic.

By Megan TarosSeptember 27, 20123

Education

City College considers closing campuses

In response to accreditation and financial woes, City College will today consider shuttering its Castro and Presidio campuses.

By Megan TarosSeptember 27, 20123

Health

Warning sounded again over tuna for kids

Researchers say tuna should be a very limited part of children's diets, with light tuna being safer than albacore.

By Megan TarosSeptember 25, 20122

Education

USF associate dean resigns over Chinese students

A USF dean resigned her position over how the university chose to accommodate students recruited from China.

By Megan TarosSeptember 24, 20123

News

Huge downtown tower inches forward

After years of economy-driven delays, a 1,070-foot tower could begin rising into San Francisco skies as soon as 2013.

By Megan TarosSeptember 24, 20121

Crime

SFPD pops dozens in school zone drug busts

San Francisco police made 25 felony arrests over the past two weeks for attempting to sell drugs near schools.

By Megan TarosSeptember 11, 20121

News

Marin invests in unsavory products

Some say Marin County tarnishes its healthy image with investments in hazardous products like tobacco and alcohol.

By Megan TarosSeptember 9, 20122

Environment

Fighting earwigs throw down for science

Some earwigs are better fighters and more aggressive by nature, and SF State researchers think they know why.

By Megan TarosAugust 27, 20123

Crime

New SF archbishop busted for DUI

San Francisco's new archbishop was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in San Diego this weekend.

By Megan TarosAugust 27, 20125

Environment

Co-existing with coyotes in San Jose

Coyotes have so far killed one family pet in a west San Jose community, prompting alarm.

By Megan TarosAugust 27, 20126

Crime

Salvation Army customers nab accused thief

A thrift store manager was allegedly punched and strangled by a man and woman before one assailant was grabbed by store patrons.

By Megan TarosAugust 23, 20123

LGBTQ

Gay rights activists set to school Chick-fil-A

Protesters plan to gather outside the San Jose Chick-fil-A for its grand opening this afternoon to educate patrons about gay rights.

By Megan TarosAugust 23, 20120

Food

Ice Cream Bar adds an actual bar

Cole Valley's Ice Cream Bar heard the prayers of the working class and is adding liquor to the sweet treats on its menu.

By Megan TarosAugust 21, 20122

Crime

Muni camera helps free an innocent man

A man was acquitted of misdemeanor child abuse after a jury saw a Muni surveillance video showing no foul play.

By Megan TarosAugust 21, 20123

Transit

SFMTA eyes parking overhaul

San Francisco's confusing alphabet soup of residential parking zones looks headed for some changes.

By Megan TarosAugust 13, 20121

News

Goats give Presidio Golf Course a manicure

The Presidio Golf Course is tackling its overgrown shrubbery the natural way: Hungry goats.

By Megan TarosAugust 8, 20123

News

Houseboat stranded in Bay no longer funny

A houseboat abandoned in India Basin could cost The City six figures to haul away if it sinks.

By Megan TarosAugust 8, 20122

Economy

Refinery blaze lights a fire under gas prices

Spot gas prices have already gone up 34 cents following Monday night's Chevron refinery fire in Richmond.

By Megan TarosAugust 7, 20123

Jason Samuels Smith taps from New York to India

Muni showing results with all-door boarding

Bay Area freaks out over mild snow predictions

Robber targets grocery store banks

BART boots its bike ban for another test run

North v. South: Kings drink from the Stanley Cup

Jerry Brown: ‘California is back’

California strongly infected by nasty flu

Occupy Oakland protesters fight back with lawsuit

Feral cat shot by arrow is getting better

Star Trek gear beams down into the Tenderloin

Toll plaza killer convicted of capital murder

San Francisco makes room for shared cars

Police nab suspected San Jose arsonist

Sudden oak death ravaging Bay Area trees

Missing Yosemite worker survives 35-foot plunge

Robbers zap Mission victim before fleeing

Potential arsonist torching San Jose dumpsters

Scooter sharing beats traffic, saves planet

City College considers closing campuses

Warning sounded again over tuna for kids

USF associate dean resigns over Chinese students

Huge downtown tower inches forward

SFPD pops dozens in school zone drug busts

Marin invests in unsavory products

Fighting earwigs throw down for science

New SF archbishop busted for DUI

Co-existing with coyotes in San Jose

Salvation Army customers nab accused thief

Gay rights activists set to school Chick-fil-A

Ice Cream Bar adds an actual bar

Muni camera helps free an innocent man

SFMTA eyes parking overhaul

Goats give Presidio Golf Course a manicure

Houseboat stranded in Bay no longer funny

Refinery blaze lights a fire under gas prices

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