- It looked like the flailing Giants were going to rally against the Padres back home in AT&T Park last night, but a 3-run 8th inning that tied the game at 5 apiece turned out to be a wash when, "Ramon Ramirez came on to pitch the ninth and immediately surrendered whatever momentum the Giants had gained in the eighth." Great. Ramirez gets the 7-5 loss to San Diego. Tim Lincecum looks for payback tonight at 7:15 p.m. [MLB.com]
- Bryan Stow's condition worsens, Stow family speaks out against Candlestick violence. [BCN/Appeal]
- Here's a picture of Phil Ting enjoying a beverage at the Blackthorn. Just because. [@NJudah]
- Bernal Heights seismologist evaluates last night's earthquake [Bernalwood]
- Intrepid reporter Phil Matier says George Gascón faces a tough DA's race. Thanks for the tip, super sleuth. [CBS5]
- Firefighters rescued a 76-year-old man who accidentally drove off a cliff in the Oakland Hills and ended up stuck in his perch for two days. [KTVU]
- Is Groupon getting desperate? [Gawker]
