The SFPD arrested the guy who murdered the anti-crime activist in the Haight, Joe Konopka, in an S&M session gone wrong. They believe Konopka, who was found handcuffed, choked to death on plastic covering his face. After Konopka died, the murderer took his laptop, jewelry, and cell phone before fleeing the scene. more ›

See what happens when you brag too much? A woman in Scotts Valley was jumping up and down in the parking lot of a Safeway, with a scratch-and-win lottery ticket worth $5000, shouting, "I won!" when a man on a bicycle whizzed by and stole the ticket out of her hand. We're sure local anti-bike activist (scroll halfway down) Rob Anderson will be able to turn this anecdote to his advantage as well. more ›

Sure, everyone's talking about the Big Game. But what about the little game? High school football playoffs in the Central Coast Section (Spartan Spirit!) start tonight (maybe) but not without controversy. more ›