Not Dead Yet

Not Dead Yet

February 23, 2008 | No Comments

District 6 Supervisor Chris Daly Photo by Luke Thomas By Chris Daly February 23, 2008 A quick read of this morning’s Chronicle might lead you to believe that the Bayview Affordable Housing Initiative is dead…

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Bay Area News Briefs

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

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…

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The CrackBerry Chronicles

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…

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Supreme Court rejects restaurant group bidto suspend City health care mandate

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

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”

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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