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President Barack Obama today praised the City of San Francisco for providing universal health care coverage to uninsured residents, an effort spearheaded by then Supervisor Tom Ammiano and supported by…
Mayor Gavin Newsom Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas February 19, 2009, 6:10 pm Just received notice of Mayor Gavin Newsom’s schedule tomorrow – he’s heading to the White…
Mayor Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Newsom Siebel Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas February 18, 2009, 4:00 pm Mayor Gavin Newsom spokesperson Nathan Ballard today confirmed Jennifer Siebel Newsom…
Supervisor Chris Daly sent a Letter of Inquiry to City Attorney Dennis Herrera yesterday asking the question: “Is there a conflict of interest?” with Newsom administration Planning Advisor Michael Yarne.…
A defiant House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed yesterday to fight a Senate Republican economic stimulus bill that calls for a $40 billion reduction in state funding over a House bill…
Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth Director NTanya Lee led a rally on the steps of City Hall yesterday to protest $11 million in budget cuts to the Department of…
Supervisor Sean Elsbernd Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas February 4, 2009 Following Public Defender Jeff Adachi’s request for $50,000 to fund the replacement of two former paralegals, Supervisor…