Jul 31st, 2008 · While the special effects in movies like The Matrix and Transformers caused more than a few jaws to drop, Peter Hartlaub, a film reviewer for The San Francisco Chronicle, wonders whether studios have gone too far. He says movies have become an "all-you-can-eat buffet" and action scenes now "feel like an assault."
Jul 29th, 2008 · A computer engineer in San Francisco faces multiple charges for allegedly holding the city's computer network hostage. Jaxon Van Derbeken of the San Francisco Chronicle says Terry Childs is also accused of plotting to destroy the city's computer network.
Nov 6th, 2007 · Tim Goodman, TV critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, gives an update on the picket lines in Hollywood, as members of the Writers Guild of America remain on strike. The silver lining? It's a perfect opportunity to catch up on your favorite reruns.
Feb 15th, 2007 · Two San Francisco Chronicle reporters may no longer face jail time for failing to reveal the name of a confidential source. The source, who provided sealed grand jury transcripts to the reporters, has admitted his leak in court documents.
Dec 29th, 2006 · Two San Francisco Chronicle reporters are facing up to 18 months in jail for refusing to testify about who leaked to them secret grand jury testimony from a steroids investigation. Chronicle lawyers have argued that making journalists identify their sources would hurt their ability to report on government wrongdoing.
Sep 22nd, 2006 · A federal judge has sentenced two San Francisco Chronicle reporters to prison for up to 18 months, unless they reveal who leaked grand jury testimony from the BALCO steroids scandal. The reporters remain free while the ruling is appealed.
Aug 28th, 2006 · Israel's bombing last month of a Lebanese power plant has caused the largest oil spill ever recorded in the eastern Mediterranean. The Lebanese government, aid agencies and volunteers are now trying to clean it up. But the spill of more than 10,000 tons of fuel oil has already killed birds, blackened the sand -- and settled onto the sea bottom. Robert Siegel talks with Christopher Albritton, a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle.
Jul 25th, 2006 · Oscar Villalon, book critic for the San Francisco Chronicle, offers his appreciation of Bill Buford's new memoir Heat. Inspired by Italian star chef Mario Batali, Buford experiences a trial by fire in the kitchen of one of New York's top restaurants.