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'Friends and Neighbors' Exception Part of Deal on Gun Checks

One of the biggest holdups to new gun legislation centers on universal background checks. A proposal announced today would require checks at gun shows but make an exception for friends and family members who want to transfer ownership.

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By John Myers

Gov. Brown Signs Two Agreements in China

Gov. Brown has already struck two formal agreements during his official trip to China: one to promote economic development and trade, the other to collaborate on environmental protection. Political reporter John Myers is covering Brown's trade mission, and says the governor's style appears to be in sync with the Chinese way of doing business.

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A History of Public Art in San Francisco

A History of Public Art in San Francisco

Today, it is nearly impossible to imagine San Francisco's Telegraph Hill without its landmark Coit Tower. But when the San Francisco Arts Commission approved the tower project in the early 1930s, public opinion was sharply divided. For 80 years, the city's arts commission has been at the center of a lively and often stormy debate over taxpayer-funded art. This commission's pivotal role in shaping public art and design is the subject of a new book, "San Francisco: Arts for the City." We'll talk to the author and to the current director of the commission.

PODCAST: Airbus comes to America, Maine lobster looks for a boost

President Obama unveiled his budget proposal today, which includes tax increases on the wealthy as well as cuts to social security. David Kelly, chief global strategist at JP Morgan Funds, explains Obama's proposed budget and how it differs from House Republican…

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New World Order

Lewis Heathcote sweats SF's tech-driven obsession with new ideas.

Worm's-Eye View

It took a bird to remind Lia Seth that she could live with her disability.

Climate Shame

Mike Newland studies climate change. He has a young family. He's deeply worried.

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