Nader-Gonzalez ticket and the Green Party

Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez Photo by Luke Thomas 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 CrackBerry Chronicles

Elaine Santore Photos by Luke Thomas 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 [...]

 

Court Jester reviews Peskin committee assignments

h. “Court Jester” brown. Photo by Luke Thomas 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 [...]

 

Man jailed for alleged arson of fire chief’s home
asks bail be lowered

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 [...]

 

Trial scheduled
for injured former zookeeper’s lawsuit against zoo

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 [...]

 

Nader picks “no illusions” Gonzalez
as presidential running mate

Matt Gonzalez and Ralph Nader Photo by Luke Thomas 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.

 

Newsom announces ordinance
to improve nightclub safety

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.