Things are amiss with San Francisco’s law enforcement leaders — they keep getting busted for domestic violence. In fact, police have arrested both the new SF sheriff and an SF prosecutor in just the last month. The latest of these arrests occurred over the weekend and involved Assistant District Attorney……

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SF Sheriff, Prosecutor Arrested for Domestic Violence

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Class action settlement offers tend to be disappointing.

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When to Opt-Out of Class Action and Go to Small Claims

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There’s a lot of talk about the tax gap — how can someone who earns $42.6 million only pay a 14% tax rate? And what about those big businesses taking advantage of tax loopholes? But the reality is small companies and the self-employed are the are the biggest tax dodgers……

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Small Firms Dodge $198B in Federal Taxes

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A squirrel monkey from the San Francisco Zoo named “Banana-Sam” was stolen last week. The squirrel monkey theft even encouraged zoo officials to ramp up security during the holiday weekend.

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Squirrel Monkey ‘Banana-Sam’ Stolen from SF Zoo

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Attorneys, accountants and small business owners take note: New IRS rules for tax preparers went into effect Jan. 1. The new IRS rules include education requirements, background checks, and competency exams for different classes of tax preparers.

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New IRS Tax Preparer Rules for 2012

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If you’re gearing up for the New Jersey ski season, be aware that the state’s new ski helmet law has gone into effect. New Jersey’s ski helmet law requires all minors to wear helmets while downhill skiing or snowboarding, and while on ski tows, lifts and tramways. Adults — parents,…..

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New New Jersey Law Requires Ski, Snowboard Helmet

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A 99-year-old Italian man is filing for divorce from his wife of 77 years.

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Man, 99, Files for Divorce from 77-year Marriage

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Omar Little is under arrest in Baltimore, but here’s a reality check for fans of HBO’s “The Wire”: It’s just a coincidence. Baltimore police arrested Omar Little Jr., 19, on a handgun charge over New Year’s weekend. It was Little’s first arrest, The Baltimore Sun reports

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Omar Little Arrested in Baltimore, ‘The Wire’ Namesake Hit with Guns Charge

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San Francisco’s minimum wage will top out at $10.24 come January 1st — the highest in the nation.

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SF Minimum Wage Over $10, Highest in U.S.

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Former San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds’ sentencing is set for Friday. The home-run king could be sent to prison for allegedly lying about an alleged steroid scandal. Bonds, 47, was found guilty in April on a single count of obstruction of justice.

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Will Barry Bonds be Sentenced to Prison?

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