October 19, 2010 | 8:44 AM | By

The Blotter: Tuesday, October 19

FILED UNDER: Courts, Police, Gangs, Open Government, Proposition 8, Surveillance

Officials Push to Bolster Law on Wiretapping To make cell phone service providers ensure their systems are able to be tapped. (The New York Times)

E-mail resistance by San Joaquin court administrator tests state’s public records provision The new law, designed at shedding light on the court system, faces its first battle in Stockton. (Inside Bay Area)

2 suspected gang members charged in shooting of 16-year-old boy As well as other incidents. It’s not known if the victim is also a gang member-the shooters apparently thought he was. (Inside Bay Area)

Sunset District harassment suspect behind bars After a lengthy Chronicle campaign to draw attention to her alleged violent outbursts. (San Francisco Chronicle)

SF Calls Prop 8 “Peculiarly Irrational” In Appeal Lawyers for the city make their case against those trying to save the same-sex marriage ban. (SF Appeal)