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 Nader/Gonzalez campaign ticket […]

 

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 announces Matt Gonzalez as his running mate.
I’d heard the rumors for a couple weeks, but […]

 

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 lot that way and, if […]

 

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 of property, and […]

 

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 2007 for unspecified […]

 

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 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.

 

Google gifts free voicemail to city homeless

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.
Photos by Luke Thomas
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 […]

 

San Francisco – Inside City Hall
With Nicholas Olczak

Nicholas Olczak
Photos by Luke Thomas
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 […]