Michael Keenan, a 43 year old artist is in critical condition after rushing into a fire to save a dog. The dog isn't doing much better. What makes the story particularly intriguing is that in 2001, Keenan jumped into the Bay to save two people whose car had driven into the water....

...had the server not been down. (Things look a little better now after hours, but expect further delays tomorrow). Update: Hey! Comments are back! Try 'em so we can see if they're still screwed up! They had the cable car bell-ringing contest today. The 4-time champ was unseated by another former champ. Jan Wahl won best celebrity ringer, and donated her $1000 to Pets Unlimited. Our only question -- who else competed? Please say......

Wednesday's not ready to make nice! Today: Do you wish you were in Hawaii instead of here? Well, bring your macadamia nuts and head out to Stern Grove by 2 p.m.and check out the SF Hawaiian dance troupe Halau'o Keikiali'i and the Hawaiian singing group Makaha Sons f/ Barry Kimokeo. Download clips if you can't make it, but want that Hawaiian sound in your office cubicle. (registration required). Thursday: The WestWind summer dance fest showcasing......

Summer is heating up (or cooling down, depending on how close you are to the Pacific) so don’t forget to pack your sunscreen and pooch to take your dog with you on your adventures. You can start this Sunday at the W Hotel’s party for dogs cosponsored by Bark Magazine. Come meet the author of “TAILS OF DEVOTION A Look At The Bond Between People And Their Pets” from 4-6 p.m. This is a......

While we're still drying our tears over the sad passing of Sam, 3 time winner of the World's Ugliest Dog title at the Sonoma-Marin Fair, it's time for the crown to be passed on. Though no one in This year's pack reaches Sam's heights (depths?) of hideousness, we'll freely admit to a bias toward "Munchkin", a proud alumnus of San Francisco's own Pets Unlimited non-profit shelter and vet. He also reminds us more than......