2011 Justice Summit: Justice By The Book
Public Defender Jeff Adachi, Police Chief Greg Suhr and DA George Gascón will join bestselling authors, law professors, prominent defense attorneys and civil rights experts on Wednesday, May 18 for…
Mayor Lee Celebrates Bay to Breakers 100th Anniversary
The 100th running of Bay to Breakers is sponsored by Bay Area micro-retailer Zazzle. Mayor Lee honored race organizers on this historic occasion with a proclamation declaring May 13-15, 2011…
Shultz and Gonzalez Exhibition
Attracts Celebrating Gonzalez Clan
Tom Schultz drew a bevy of beauties as always ranging from Hope Johnson to a gorgeous blonde of a certain age that's my speed ... named Leah ... caught my…
Saint Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick's Day wouldn't exist if not for the man himself. Only two authentic letters from him survive, from which come the only universally accepted details of his life. Much…
Civil Rights Groups Pen Letter
Opposing Tasers in San Francisco
In a February 11 letter sent to the San Francisco Police Commission ahead of a rehearing tomorrow on the use of Tasers, the groups urge commissioners to "vote 'no' on…
Drapetomania: A Disease Called Freedom
According to Dr. Cartwright, the disease of drapetomania -- peculiar to Blacks -- justified the enslavement as a therapeutic necessity for the slaves and as a medical and moral necessity…
Lee Issues Directive to Host 34th America’s Cup
in San Francisco
San Francisco will host the 34th America’s Cup with a focus on enhancing the overall spectator experience. Plans call for Piers 30/32 for the team bases, the public Race Village…