Last week your editor -- by no fault of his own -- found the telescopic lens permanently disconnected from the body of the camera it was formerly affixed to.Fortunately he had the foresight to predict his own irresponsibility with the care and protection of previous point-n-clicks. Meaning that he had purchased "no questions asked" insurance from the dealer one year prior.Long story short, he repla...

The OvalIn 1891, Stanford University opened its doors following 6 years of construction and a $20 million grant. The campus was gift to the city of Palo Alto from railroad magnate Leland Stanford and his wife Jane in honor of their son Leeland, Jr. who died at the age of 15.Tresidder Memorial UnionOne of eight children, Leland Stanford, Sr. was born in 1924 in Albany, New York. After a brief career...

Skrach-n-Sniff Banana spotted by reader Tomatoe Farcie on Kearny in the Chinatown sector.Seen some low hanging fruit lurking in an area near you? Drop the cross-streets off in the comments section or hit us up on the tipline....

Summer Solstice, Dolores Park style. Activities included hipsters drinking beer, cardboard tube fighting, hipsters drinking beer, Critical Mass, hipsters drinking beer, a Flash Mob swing band, hipsters drinking beer, and pleasant weather....

Safety Requires Avoiding Unnecessary Conversation...Loyal reader Zack submitted these MUNI carnage pics via the tipline last week.Seen near 3rd and Channle St: the crippled N-Judah which was head butted by cousin T-Third last weekend near Pac Bell Park. 12 passengers were dropped off at SFGH due to excessive speeds most likely caused by a distracted conductor talking on his/her cellular phone....