In local news...

Wow, lots of weird and scary and just plain *what?* things happening in and around town recently. To highlight a few...

-There was a stabbing incident at Loft11 (not too far from my hood)

-There was a shooting incident near the Mission Bay Safeway, after which a car chase ensued and the suspect was finally arrested on Jessie street...*right around the corner from my apartment* (eek!)

-The SF Opera fired their lead soprano in Don Giovanni just days before opening night, and after the final dress rehearsal. To be fair, her replacement, Adler Fellow Elza van den Heever was spectacular! I think she stole the show from Don Gionvanni himself. ;-)

-They've caught the purse thieves that were preying on unsuspecting foodies around the city!

In more light-hearted news...

-Top Chef is back with season 3 next Wednesday! Ted from Queer Eye is being added to the judging panel!

-Barneys New York announced their SF opening date: September 19th, 2007. Fashionistas beware!