Articles Tagged “ed lee”

  • Mayor Preparing to Pull Trigger on Sheriff?

    Mayor Preparing to Pull Trigger on Sheriff?

    Mirkarimi was formally charged with alleged domestic violence, child endangerment, and dissuading a witness, stemming from an incident on New Year’s Eve involving Mirkarimi and his wife, Eliana Lopez.

  • Lee Sworn In, Vows to Embrace Innovation to “Get Things Done”

    Lee Sworn In, Vows to Embrace Innovation
    to “Get Things Done”

    The well-choreographed proceedings were undertaken below the majestic City Hall rotunda, emceed by Lee’s former boss, Willie Brown, and attended by who’s who list of luminaries and dignitaries.

  • Immigrant High School Dropout Inaugurated as DA of “Greatest City in the World”

    Immigrant High School Dropout Inaugurated as DA of “Greatest City in the World”

    Gascón’s presenters comprised the political elite. Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, who appointed Gascón following former DA Kamala Harris’ election to California Attorney General, introduced Mistress of Ceremonies, US Senator Dianne Feinstein. DiFi acknowledged over 30 elected officials and judges from Los Angeles to Sonoma County including Senator Mark Leno, Mayor Ed Lee and Police Chief Greg Suhr. Harris introduced Spoken Word poet, Brandon Santiago. Each politico paid homage to former Mayor Willie Brown who introduced retired California Supreme Court Justice Carlos Moreno, who administered the oath of office. Gascon’s wife, Fabiola, held the Bible when Gascón took oath.

  • Overheard in Fog City: Peskin to Name Goldstein Replacement on DCCC

    Overheard in Fog City: Peskin to Name Goldstein Replacement on DCCC

    Mirkarimi’s response stands in contrast to what he said when he was asked about the appointment when it was all but certified Mirkarimi had won election to Sheriff. At that time, Mirkarimi said he was “hopeful” Mayor Lee would contact him to discuss the matter.