Morning Wrap: 11/8/12

Group says it will push for Ross Mirkarimi’s recall, another arrest in Muni bus burning, UC Berkeley’s top cop “retires” to become chief in Calistoga, more.

• A group considered instrumental in the defeat of Supervisor Christina Olague in the District 5 supervisor’s race announced it will launch a recall effort against Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi. Chronicle
• A second person, Nicholas Hudson, 19, of Daly City, was arrested on arson and vandalism charges in connection with the destruction of that $700,000 Muni bus following the Giants’ World Series victory. Bay City News Service
• The new storm in the northeast continued to play havoc with flights in and out of SFO, with more than 40 canceled on Wednesday. Chronicle
• UC Berkeley’s police chief, Mitch Celaya, 51, announced he’s “retiring,” and will become the new police chief of Calistoga. Weekly Calistogan
• The Richmond man who spent two weeks at trial giggling and belittling his victims while representing himself was convicted in the double murder of his former girlfriend, a toll taker, and her friend at the San Rafael-Richmond Bridge toll plaza. Contra Costa Times
• Rebuilding of one of the South Bay’s most dreaded interchanges, where I-880 and I-280 meet, is set to begin tomorrow. Mercury News
• Apple’s shares plunged to a five-month low during yesterday’s post-election sell-off, sinking 20 percent below the peak of two months ago. Mercury News