News the afternoon of April 3rd included Ed Jew’s verdict (5 years in prison), new info on Sandra Cantu, the missing eight-year-old from Tracy, and a reason why you might not want to visit Jamaica anytime soon.

THIS AFTERNOON’S TOP STORIES

Ed Jew sentenced to more than five years in jail. Ex, CBS5, ABC7, Chron

New information about missing eight-year-old Tracy resident Sandra Cantu. ABC7, KRON4, CBS5

FROM THE SF CHRONICLE

Environmentalists delay plans to build SF’s first biodiesel plant. Chron

After a 2008 State Department report concerning high levels of violence against gays in Jamaica came out, SF gay activists called for a boycott of travel to the island. Their protests are gaining ground, with Supervisor Dufty getting in on the action. Chron

FROM THE SF EXAMINER

You could pay more for less Muni Service. Lame. Ex

FROM CBS5

Cracking down on “recycling stealing” is apparently a top priority for the Mission District Station. CBS5

Stanford’s offering a free class on how to create iPhone Apps. CBS5

FROM THE REST OF THE WEB

Gridskipper says they’ve nailed the “quintessential” SF diet. Do you agree? Gridskipper

Off-menu ordering taqueria secrets. Mission Mission

Are the pistachio salmonella recalls keeping you up at night? Okay, maybe not, but stay informed by visiting the FDA’s new FAQ. Consumerist

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