Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez
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By Susan King, special to Fog City Journal
Editor’s Note: Susan King is an elected member of the San Francisco Green Party County Council and a spokesperson for the California Green Party.
February 29, 2008
These past few days, there has been much speculation on what the Nader/Gonzalez campaign ticket […]
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Elaine Santore
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By Elaine Santore
February 29, 2008
Nader picks Gonzales as his running mate, takes SF back to 2003
Just when I started complaining about the end of fun in San Francisco politics, Ralph Nader answers my prayers and announced Matt Gonzalez will be his running mate.
I’d heard the rumors for a couple weeks, […]
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h. “Court Jester” brown.
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By h. brown
February 29, 2008
Alioto-Pier banished, Daly re-armed - Let the games begin!
I love crunching numbers and reading the entrails of recently eviscerated politicians still emitting steam into the chilly air over the gory floor of the Board of Supervisors. You can learn a lot that way and, if […]
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By Ari Burack
February 29, 2008
A man jailed on $1 million bail for allegedly setting fire to and vandalizing the historic residence of the San Francisco fire chief will argue his case to reduce bail next week.
Lance Farber, 47, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felony counts of arson of an inhabited dwelling, arson of property, and […]
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By Ari Burack
February 29, 2008
A trial could begin in September in the case of a former San Francisco Zoo zookeeper suing the city after being severely injured in 2006 by the same tiger that fatally mauled a visitor last December.
Lori Komejan, 47, filed a civil lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court in 2007 for unspecified […]
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Matt Gonzalez and Ralph Nader
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By Luke Thomas
February 28, 2008
Groundhog Day presidential candidate Ralph Nader pried the rusting nails out of Matt Gonzalez’ political coffin today, announcing he has selected the former San Francisco Board President as his running mate.
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By Ashley Wright
February 28, 2008
City leaders crowded into a South of Market nightclub this afternoon to announce proposed ordinances aimed at curbing violence in and around San Francisco clubs and entertainment venues.
Mayor Gavin Newsom introduced four pieces of proposed legislation, three of which address permits and one that focuses on loitering.
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Google product manager Craig Walker with Mayor Gavin Newsom and Alex Tourk
announced plans yesterday to extend free voicemail to homeless clients
during the 21st installment of San Francisco’s Project Homeless Connect.
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By Nicholas Olczak
February 28, 2008
Google yesterday announced plans to extend its provision of free voicemail to homeless people under Project CARE, providing city […]
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Filed under: Homelessness, Politics
Nicholas Olczak
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By Nicholas Olczak
February 27, 2008
One small step, one giant leap….
An atmosphere often hangs over the legislative chambers at the start of the Board of Supervisors meetings, telling you what kind of day it’s likely to be. Two weeks ago, the room felt charged, ready for a dramatic showdown over PUC […]
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