Articles Tagged “Gavin Newsom”

  • Groups outline same-sex marriage argumentsahead of California Supreme Court hearing

    Groups outline same-sex marriage arguments
    ahead of California Supreme Court hearing

    By Julia Cheever March 2, 2008 One gay rights group appearing before the California Supreme Court in historic marriage arguments on Tuesday has told the court that “the freedom to marry the person of one’s…

  • The CrackBerry Chronicles

    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…

  • Newsom announces ordinanceto improve nightclub safety

    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…

  • Google gifts free voicemail to city homeless

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    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…

  • Newsom moves to implement Muni study recommendations

    Newsom moves to implement Muni study recommendations

    By Stephen Dorian Miner February 27, 2008 Muni got a potential shot in the arm Tuesday with Mayor Gavin Newsom’s announcement of plans to implement recommendations from a San Francisco Transit Effectiveness Project (SFTEP) study.…

  • San Francisco named second greenest city in U.S.

    San Francisco named second greenest city in U.S.

    An easterly view of San Francisco shows the Moscone Convention Center with rooftop solar panels, one of several qualifications used by Popular Science Magazine to nominate San Francisco as the second greenest city in the…

  • The CrackBerry Chronicles

    The CrackBerry Chronicles

    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…