Last night's meeting to discuss new security proposals for San Francisco nightclubs -- which would include ID scanning and face recording of patrons, among other things -- was postponed. Mayor Lee wanted "further analysis and study" before moving forward, reports The Examiner. While the odds of the city seeing each rule put into action are slim, that didn't stop privacy rights groups and members from voicing their concern. more ›

When the Dodgers head to San Francisco for a three-game series tonight, AT&T Park wil ramp up security inside and outside the park 30-40 percent. It's bee almost almost since Dodgers fans critically beat Brian Stow in the parking lot outside Dodgers stadium. While the LAPD continue to investigate a reward of $100,000 $150,000 is being offered up for information leading to the capture and arrest of the attackers. more ›

After beaten Giants fan Bryan Stow brought ballpark violence to the national forefront, curbing unruly behavior at AT&T Park is only a text message away. Now in its third year, Giants fans can send anonymous messages to ballpark security for a two-way conversation. Simply text "80899" followed by "security" in the body of the text, then your seat number (or area of concern) and a detailed message about the problem. (Remember, you must type "security" in the before describing your call for help.) Whether it be out-of-control drunk fans, someone hurling derogatory names, of an outbreak of fisticuffs, you can have a two-way conversation with ballpark security or have a guard dispatched to your seating area. more ›

Hey, did you hear about that "Bikini Traveler" gal who was all over the news last week? Well, we somehow missed it until last night. In an effort to avoid the dreaded pat-down as part of the new heightened airport security measures, Sonoma County-native Corrine Theile, who is apparently a seasoned triathlete, wore a bikini under her coat and boots while going through LAX security en route to the Bay Area on Wednesday. more ›

An American Airlines flight has been grounded at SFO after a bomb threat. According to the Transportation Security Administration, reports CBS 5, "the threat was made against American Airlines Flight No. 24 — which was destined for John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York." The airport police "received a threatening phone call" just before the flight was about to takeoff. more ›

A few weeks after Apple lost an iPhone 4 prototype at a South Bay bar, Valleywag reports that over 114,000 iPad owners have had their security leaked. Gawker's Silicon Valley sister site is calling it "Apple's worst security breach." more ›

A company that provides a service we never even heard of called the Clear Registered Traveler Program has abruptly gone out of business, KCBS reports. Clear operated special security lanes at 20 airports around the country, including all 3 Bay Area airports, purporting to provide (for a $200 annual membership fee) a pre-screening service for frequent travelers that would allow them to scoot through security as if they were trusted government dignitaries. But as the WSJ puts it, "TSA never was comfortable with the notion of 'trusting' any travelers, so the security benefits of a Clear card boiled down to getting a special lane and some staff to help carry plastic tubs for you." Yeah, no wonder it flopped. more ›

Ever since those shiny yet useless crime cameras were installed around the city's areas of concern back in '05, there has "only been one arrest attributed to the $900,000 spy system since they were put up." What's more, they scare no one, it seems, so the "scarecrow strategy," sucks. Awesome. And unlike D.C. and Rochester who have people watching the crime cameras, SF does not Or rather, didn't. See, yesterday the Board of Supes voted to eliminate funding for the cameras, which means that in addition to the security cams NOT working harder than ever before, we cannot afford to pay anyone to take them down. Smile. more ›

As seen in the graphic above (pulled from the LA Times), and because of last week's fatal attacks, tiger security improvement is needed. Soon. In 30 days, according to the Gate, SF Zoo will have a brand spanking new tiger-grotto security system. The architect who created the zoo's Grizzly Gulch exhibit, Sam Singer, will also now design the safer new tiger grotto. Although no details of the new tiger grotto designed have been released, we're sure "more safe" will be a bullet point or four. more ›