Articles Posted by Luke Thomas

Luke Thomas is a former software developer and computer consultant who proudly hails from London, England. In 2001, Thomas took a yearlong sabbatical to travel and develop a photographic portfolio. Upon his return to the US, Thomas studied photojournalism to pursue a career in journalism. In 2004, Thomas worked for several neighborhood newspapers in San Francisco before accepting a partnership agreement with the SanFranciscoSentinel.com, a news website formerly covering local, state and national politics. In September 2006, Thomas launched FogCityJournal.com. The BBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, New York Times, Der Spiegel, San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Magazine, 7x7, San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco Bay Guardian and the San Francisco Weekly, among other publications and news outlets, have published his work. Thomas is a member of the Freelance Unit of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, TNG-CWA Local 39521 and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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    Radulovich Opts Out of D8 Race

    by Luke Thomas on Dec 17, 2009 | 22 Comments

    BART Director Tom Radulovich. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas December 17, 2009 FCJ reported in October BART Board Director Tom Radulovich is considering throwing his hat into the 2010 race for District 8…

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  • US Navy Transfers Treasure Island

    US Navy Transfers Treasure Island

    by Luke Thomas on Dec 17, 2009 | 2 Comments

    An undated aerial photo of Treasure Island, purchased by the US Navy in 1942 for $1. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas December 17, 2009 The US Navy in 1942 seized Treasure Island from…

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  • Daly to Host Holiday Party Benefiting Homeless San Franciscans

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    Daly to Host Holiday Party
    Benefiting Homeless San Franciscans

    by Luke Thomas on Dec 16, 2009 | 16 Comments

    Supervisor Chris Daly will host a holiday party Thursday benefiting the Coalition on Homelessness. File photo by Luke Thomas  By Luke Thomas December 16, 2009 A festive party to benefit homeless San Franciscans will be…

    Posted in Arts/Entertainment, News, Politics

  • Newsom Names New Press Secretary

    by Luke Thomas on Dec 11, 2009 | No Comments

    Mayor Gavin Newsom today named SFPUC Information Officer Tony Winnicker as his new press secretary. Photo via Facebook By Luke Thomas December 11, 2009 Following a string of high-profile departures from his administration, Mayor Gavin…

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  • Board Passes Holiday Layoff Reprieve Appropriation Newsom Refuses to Spend

    Board Passes Holiday Layoff Reprieve Appropriation
    Newsom Refuses to Spend

    by Luke Thomas on Nov 29, 2009 | 1 Comment

    The Grinch who stole Christmas? San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said he will not spend a veto-proof appropriation passed by the Board of Supervisors intended to prevent layoffs during the holiday season. Photos by Luke…

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  • Budget Appropriation Sparks Daly, Maxwell Feud

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    Budget Appropriation Sparks Daly, Maxwell Feud

    by Luke Thomas on Nov 13, 2009 | 30 Comments

    A miffed Supervisor Sophie Maxwell responds to Supervisor Chris Daly’s suggestion that she “flipped” her vote against an appropriation ordinance following a meeting with Newsom Chief of Staff Steve Kawa. Photos by Luke Thomas By…

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  • Campos Wins Due Process for Undocumented Youth

    Campos Wins Due Process for Undocumented Youth

    by Luke Thomas on Nov 13, 2009 | 3 Comments

    By Luke Thomas November 13, 2009 San Francisco Supervisor David Campos won an historic veto-proof victory Tuesday for undocumented youth arrested on suspicion of committing a crime. The due process amendment to the city’s Sanctuary…

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