- Pro-carnival, Anti-saloon: Hayes Valley was a pretty bustling neighborhood in 1911. [Hayeswire]
- The rad motorized Santa sleigh that's been delivering joy through the Mission is apparently not street legal. [UptownAlmanac]
- As Bar Bambino closes, its owner (inaccurately) lays the blame on the Valencia Street restaurant boom. [MissionLocal]
- Central Valley teen arrested for bringing a handgun and 50 rounds of ammo to school. [KTVU]
- Bay Area Blues legend Jimmy McCracklin has died after a 65-year career. [Chron]
- Dianne Feinstein's daughter, Judge Katherine Feinstein is stepping down from her S.F. superior court post. [SFEx]
