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Wily and Elusive Dog Gets Into Muni Tunnel, Disrupts Service and Evades Capture for Hours

San Francisco commuters who use the Muni underground likely encountered some trouble Monday if they were trying to get home after 6 p.m., and it's because of what SFMTA officials said was a "determined and elusive" dog running in the downtown tunnel.

Tuesday Morning Topline: Tonga Room Nixes Ceramic Tiki-ware

A planned condo tower at the base of Telegraph Hill has grown from 16 to 24 stories; the Tonga Room is replacing all of its ceramic mugs with more standard glassware, after many thefts; and Greta Gerwig got snubbed in the Oscar nominations.

Day Around the Bay: Whole Foods Space at Eighth and Market Is Up For Lease

Chunli Zhao, the man accused in last year's mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, was just formally indicted by a grand jury; the short-lived Whole Foods space on mid-Market is up for lease; and Judge Judy is out campaigning for Nikki Haley.

All Four Victims of Half Moon Bay Plane Crash Identified, Two Were Scheduled to Be Married Sunday

Investigators' fears are confirmed that there were indeed four people aboard the homebuilt plane that crashed in Half Moon Bay a week ago Sunday, and heartbreakingly, the pilot and one passenger were actually planning to get married this coming weekend.

Santa Rosa Police Seize Large Amount of Meth Headed Into City In 64-Year-Old Man's Car

The Santa Rosa Police Department just arrested a 64-year-old man who they say is connected to a local drug ring, and in his car they say they found four pounds of methamphetamine intended for sale.

Neo-Nazis Joined the Anti-Abortion March In San Francisco on Saturday, Passed Out Fliers

In the Venn diagram of American voters, there is clearly some overlap between white evangelicals and white supremacists, and so it maybe shouldn't be shocking that Saturday's annual Walk for Life in San Francisco drew some neo-Nazi support.

The Only In-N-Out in Oakland Is Closing ‘Due to Ongoing Issues With Crime’

The Oakland In-N-Out at 8300 Oakport Street has stunningly reported more crimes than any address in the entire city of Oakland over the last five years, so In-N-Out corporate has decided to just shut the place down entirely, even though the location is profitable.

We Should Know the Winning Bidder on Anchor Brewing Co. in the Next Ten Days

We are apparently in the final days of the auction that will determine what (if any) future there is for SF’s Anchor Brewing Co. and popular Anchor Steam beer, as the winning bidder will reportedly be determined by the end of January.

Monday Morning Headlines: Storm Causes Flooding In Guerneville

Last night's rains caused some minor flooding in Guerneville — though the Russian River is not at flood stage; BART's Oakland Airport Connector is having some problems; and there was a vigil marking one year since a deadly mass shooting in Half Moon Bay.

Non-Binary NYC Marathon Winner from SF Denied Prize Money Over Eligibility Rules

SF-based runner Cal Calamia says that they were denied the $5,000 NYC marathon prize over an eligibility rule that was posted late, and now there's some drama.

Bay Area Braces for Rain, Winds, and Potential Flooding As More Storms Hit Sunday

Intense rainfall is expected Sunday night, prompting flooding warnings and wind advisories.

Sunday Links: 49ers Beat Packers 24-21 In Nail-Biter Saturday, Will Head to NFC Championship Game Next Week

The San Francisco 49ers pulled ahead of the Green Bay Packers in the last few minutes of their playoff game to win; anti-abortion advocates marched in rainy downtown SF Saturday; and another Half Moon Bay airplane crash victim was identified.

San Francisco Budget Cuts Trash Plans for City's New Fancy, Expensive Trash Cans

The Department of Public Works has already spent more than half a million dollars on this project to customize and prototype new trash cans, but they said Friday it's on pause amid the city's budget deficit.

Saturday Links: Niners Fans Catch Playoff Fever

Niners' fans' playoff fever is reaching a fever pitch ahead of tonight's game against the Packers; a Google engineer is accused of murdering his wife; and some Muni service changes go into effect today.

Day Around the Bay: Caltrans Wants Your Name Ideas for Its New Snow Plows

Last year's Caltrans snow plow name winners included "Scoop Dog" and "Snowbi Wan Kenobi;" former San Jose Mayor says the cost of the SJ BART project is too high; and $20K of bonsai trees were stolen from Oakland's Bonsai Garden.

Macy’s Will Close Its San Leandro Store at Bayfair Mall as It Lays Off 2,350 Employees Nationwide

A big bloodletting is coming to the franchise department store Macy’s, with a reported 2,350 employees being laid off nationwide, and the San Leandro’s Macy’s at the Bayfair Center will be one of five store casualties.

SFUSD Students Staged Walkout Friday Afternoon Over Multiple Gun Incidents, District’s Safety Response

There were three reported gun incidents in one day last month at SFUSD high schools, and today, some students staged a walkout over what they see as the district’s slow-footed response.

Anti-Abortion Activists to March In San Francisco Saturday, and They're Trying to Pray the Rain Away

The annual Walk for Life is happening on Market Street in San Francisco, and it's all but guaranteed to be a wet one — but the godly among them are praying that rays of sunshine will come through like they apparently did a few years ago.

Both Oakland and SF School Districts Face Federal Investigations, Allegedly Over Antisemitism

While none of the reasons for the investigation have been made public, the U.S. Department of Education has opened investigations after receiving allegations of antisemitism in both the San Francisco and Oakland unified school districts.

The L.A. Innocence Project Is, For Some Reason, Taking Up Scott Peterson's Case

One of the most infamous murder cases in NorCal of the last few decades, that of Laci Peterson in 2002, is getting a fresh look from the L.A. Innocence Project, even though it seems like they could be spending their time and energy on more worthy — and more likely innocent — people in prison.

Nonprofit ‘SF Safe’ Improperly Spent Tens of Thousands of SFPD Money on Limo Rides, Tahoe Trips

A new report from the City Controller says that a long-standing “public safety services” nonprofit has been improperly billing the police department nearly $10,000 a month on limo rides, Vegas and Tahoe trips, and curiously pricey gift boxes.

Pacifica Woman Says Boyfriend Died Trying to Protect Her From Estranged Husband

A Pacifica woman who survived a brutal pre-Christmas attack by her estranged husband, against whom she had a restraining order, is now speaking out about the boyfriend who came to her rescue and gave his life protecting her.

Friday Morning Constitutional: Another Wet Weekend Ahead

The rain is coming any hour now, and will continue on and off through the weekend; Barbara Lee responds to Nikki Haley saying the country has never been racist; and the Apple Mac turns 40.

Day Around the Bay: Statue of Controversial ‘Colonizer’ Removed in Pacifica

Another arrest has been made in the murder of the ex-cop providing security for a KRON4 crew; SF’s former Westfield mall is losing yet another tenant; and the controversial statue of a Spanish explorer has been removed in Pacifica.

Presidio Heights Residents Appear to Get Their Way as Some Pickleball Nets Get Removed From Presidio Wall Courts

Complaining neighbors in Presidio Heights who have been unhappy about the noise caused by pickleball games happening at the Presidio Wall tennis courts are getting their way, at least in part.