• Geek fun: Star Wars character proximity map. [Burrito Justice, via xkcd]
  • Coast Guard responding to runaway fishing vessel off California coast. [Pier System]

  • San Jose police arrest three suspects in Halloween attack on trick-or-treaters. [Oakland Tribune]

  • SkirtChaser 5k is coming. [Richmond Blog]

  • Gentrification, the Mission, and kids who won't take your Halloween candy. Hrumph. [Spotswood]

  • Lawyer describes (alleged) rapist client as "a sensitive 18-year-old man." [SFGate]

  • Six Apart removes anti-gay ads from network. [Appeal]