“As they began to swim, the Suskis lost sight of the captain and first mate. Soon after, they lost sight of land amid the rain.”
San Francisco man, sister survive ship sinking near St. Lucia [CBS5] [AP via Ex]

“Their ranks include Latin DJ Chili D, former Supervisor Bevan Dufty, California Attorney General Kamala Harris, and Army Private First Class Bradley Manning.”
Pride Committee Picks Strange Bedfellows for Grand Marshals This Year [Weekly]

“Astronomers are tracking the distant flight of an unusual new comet that is flying toward our inner solar system from the farthest reaches of space.”
Astronomers intrigued by upcoming comet [Chron]

“If there were laws to preserve civility, Chronicle editorials might look more substantial and less like irresponsible tantrums. “
What homeless bill does [Chron]

“We’ve always maintained a gay boner for Dede Wilsey. How could we not? She unironically dresses like a 16-year-old Disney princess. We love it. And we love you, Dede. But not everyone feels that way.”
Don’t Worry, Haters, Dede Wilsey Is Doing Just Fine [SFist]

the author

Eve Batey is the editor and publisher of the San Francisco Appeal. She used to be the San Francisco Chronicle's Deputy Managing Editor for Online, and started at the Chronicle as their blogging and interactive editor. Before that, she was a co-founding writer and the lead editor of SFist. She's been in the city since 1997, presently living in the Outer Sunset with her husband, cat, and dog. You can reach Eve at eve@sfappeal.com.

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