Tears and Smiles – Mothers Day at the SF County Jail
May 17, 2013 | No Comments
At the women’s county jail on Mother’s Day, San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi announced the department’s doula program for pregnant inmates, a humanitarian program which aims to improve family-based services for inmates, formerly incarcerated men and women, and their families.
Marketing 101 for Activists
May 16, 2013 | 3 Comments
If you have ever been to Bourbon Street in New Orleans, there is one thing that you would have noticed for sure. No, I am not talking about the babes and the beads. I am referring to a bunch of guys holding signs like “Repent” and “Trust Jesus, He Hates Sin.” Millions of drunk guys and gals have walked by these sincere advocates, but how many people do you think instantly dropped their shots and accepted Jesus into their hearts?
Climate Change Ushers In Early California Fire Season
May 13, 2013 | 5 Comments
California’s wildfire season began early this year as nearly a dozen fires fueled by record high temperatures and extremely low water levels broke out across the state during the first week of May.
Groups Allege California Prison Policies Amount to State-Sanctioned Torture
May 02, 2013 | 1 Comment
Earlier this month during Oakland’s monthly First Fridays/Art Murmur event, a candlelit vigil was held by a couple dozen protesters – many wearing T-shirts with the message “Stop Torture CA” – to bring attention to California state prison solitary confinement policies which they say amounts to state-sanctioned torture.
Syria and Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction
May 01, 2013 | 1 Comment
Evidence of alleged sarin gas use has supposedly come from human tissue samples. A few dozen Syrians are said to have been killed. If true, did Assad forces or the opposition forces use these chemical weapons and why was only a small amount of sarin used?
‘Dead Man Walking’ Author to Speak in SF
April 29, 2013 | No Comments
Author and anti-death penalty activist Sister Helen Prejean, whose bond with a condemned man inspired the Oscar winning film Dead Man Walking, will speak in San Francisco May 9 in a free, community event presented by the San Francisco Public Defender’s office.
Bay Area News Briefs
February 23, 2008 | No Comments
By Mike Aldax February 23, 2008 California courts unanimously approves reforms in handling of domestic violence cases The governing body of California courts Friday recommended major reforms in the handling of domestic violence cases, though…
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Prog pols petty posturing prevents progress
February 22, 2008 | No Comments
h. “Court Jester” brown. Photos by Luke Thomas By h. brown February 22, 2008 Peskin denied entry to Tenderloin SRO “Hey, that’s Aaron Peskin down there in the street!” Luke Thomas was looking out the…
The CrackBerry Chronicles
February 22, 2008 | No Comments
Elaine Santore Photos by Luke Thomas By Elaine Santore February 22, 2008 Daly salutes Bayview Affordable Housing Initiative volunteers Supervisor Chris Daly hosted a thank-you reception at Temple Bar Thursday for all the volunteers who…
Supreme Court rejects restaurant group bid
to suspend City health care mandate
February 22, 2008 | No Comments
By Julia Cheever February 22, 2008 A bid by a restaurant owners’ group to halt a mandate for businesses to help pay for the city of San Francisco’s health plan was turned down by a…
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It’s Not the Economy, Stupid
February 21, 2008 | No Comments
By Jill Chapin February 21, 2008 Republicans don’t get it. Rush Limbaugh doesn’t get it. Even Hillary Clinton doesn’t get it. They can define Barack Obama as an empty suit from now until November, but…
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City officials pledge homeless shelter reform
“This is a moral issue, not a political issue”
February 21, 2008 | No Comments
Supervisor Tom Ammiano led a rally on the steps of City Hall yesterday calling for minimum health and safety standards at San Francisco homeless shelters. Photos by Luke Thomas By Ari Burack February 21, 2008…
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Leal’s contract terminated, cause unknown
Leal releases statement
February 20, 2008 | No Comments
Public Utilities Commission (PUC) manager Susan Leal’s contract was terminated today without cause during a closed session of the mayoral appointed commission. Though no official reason has been provided to explain her termination, insiders point…
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SF Music Listings
February 22 to March 2
February 20, 2008 | No Comments
By Khalida Sarwari February 20, 2008 1015 FOLSOM — Too $hort, Greedy Ent., K. Real, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. $30-$50. 1015 Folsom St., San Francisco. www.1015.com. 12 GALAXIES — The Redwalls, Catfish Heaven, The Scarecrowes,…
SF Event Listings
February 22 to March 2
February 20, 2008 | No Comments
By Khalida Sarwari February 20, 2008 “SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL AND PARADE” – Feb. 23. A celebration of the Year of the Rat. Parade route begins on Market and Second and ends on…
Time for Hillary to Stand Down
and Seek Another Historic First
February 20, 2008 | No Comments
Patrick Goggin By Patrick Goggin February 20, 2008 Watching Hillary Clinton’s Ohio speech after her drubbing in Wisconsin left me feeling a bit uneasy for her. There she was repeating the same tired lines of…
The CrackBerry Chronicles
February 19, 2008 | No Comments
Elaine Santore Photos by Luke Thomas By Elaine Santore February 19, 2008 Mirkarimi honors Fillmore documentary photographer Legendary documentary photographer David Johnson was honored Friday by District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi during Mirkarimi’s monthly art…
Newsom moves to redesign homeless shelter services
“We must accelerate the struggle against homelessness
by redesigning our shelter system”
February 15, 2008 | No Comments
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom held a press conference yesterday at a homeless shelter operated by St. Vincent de Paul Society to announce plans to centralize homeless shelter support services. Photos by Luke Thomas By…
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Supes call for end to Federal ‘harrassment’
of medical cannabis dispensary landlords
February 12, 2008 | No Comments
By Ari Burack February 12, 2008 San Francisco supervisors today will consider a resolution condemning federal authorities for issuing landlords that lease space to pot clubs letters notifying them of the possibility of prison and…
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Rep. Barbara Lee gives annual State of the District address
February 12, 2008 | No Comments
Rep. Barbara Lee, file photo. Photo by Luke Thomas By Maya Strausberg February 12, 2008 Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, gave her annual State of the District address Monday in front of hundreds of Bay Area…
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Court Jester previews BOS agenda
February 12, 2008 | No Comments
h. “Court Jester” brown. Photos by Luke Thomas By h. brown February 12, 2008 Another day of shame for Peskin (4,500 cabbies robbed ‘legally’) Item #19 I’ve seen the Board of Supervisors do lots of…
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The Crackberry Chronicles
February 11, 2008 | No Comments
Photos by Luke Thomas By Elaine Santore February 11, 2008 The party’s over A reporter once told me the rule of thumb for Board President Aaron Peskin quotes, “If you want a regular quote from…
The Battle for Bayview
February 11, 2008 | No Comments
District 6 Supervisor Chris Daly Photos by Luke Thomas By Chris Daly February 11, 2008 The stage is now set for what may be one of the biggest development battles in decades. Last Monday, Bayview…
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