After failing to reach a budget deal with Republicans, Governor Jerry Brown unveiled a new tactic today to deal with the Grand Old Party. Namely, hugs. On Tuesday he encouraged state workers to take a Republican to lunch -- which is a good idea since they're prone to dining somewhere fancy -- but today Brown "asked the California Hospital Association and a group of law enforcement officials to hug them." more ›

Yesterday was Hug a Journalist Day. Yes, we know, we are a bit late getting back to you all on this. Forgive us. Anyway, we have decided to nix the poll because, as most of your comments made clear, you already picked a favorite. Tim Kingston, freelance East Bay Express and SF Bay Guardian scribe, is the winner. So, yeah, there you have it. Congratulations, Tim. SFist would also like to give A.C. Thompson an honorary tip of the hat for being a rad reporter and all-around swell guy. more ›