This week in the Ocean Beach news roundup: backlash against SF’s dog-friendly practices; crime on campus; ‘Millionaire Meadow’; Richmond SFPD toy drive; Balboa Theater benefit

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• San Francisco’s high population of dogs could be generating a backlash against pets, including rules at Ocean Beach and other popular off-leash areas. – Bay Citizen
• Lucky supermarket chain warns customers of possible problems from compromised self-checkout machines, including at Sloat Boulevard location. – SF Examiner
• Sex crimes up at San Francisco State University, as are thefts — primarily of bicycles, laptops and backpacks. – Golden Gate Xpress
• Should Golden Gate Park’s Speedway Meadow be renamed after San Francisco millionaire (and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass patron) Warren Hellman? – SF Examiner
• Outerlands on Judah Street has no shortage of neighborhood fans, but SF Weekly says the brunch is good enough to draw patrons from east of the Peaks. – SF Weekly
• Occupy SFSU protesters still aren’t sure if they will camp out through winter break. – Golden Gate Xpress
• Richmond Police Station is collecting toys for kids in SF public housing. – Richmond SF Blog
• More SFSU students seeking employment help in rough economy. – Golden Gate Xpress
•  The Balboa Theater is gearing up for a benefit Dec. 13 to keep the neighborhood theater operating. – Balboa Theater
• Christmas carnival at St. Monica’s and Christmas tea in the Richmond Sunday. – Richmond SF Blog