Migden to run for D10 Supe
Former California Senator Carole Migden. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas April 9, 2009 Former California Senator Carole Migden is “seriously looking” at throwing her hat into the 2010…
Sweatshops on Wheels:
Mayor Gavin Newsom’s Attempt to Pillage the Taxi Industry
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom’s proposal to auction taxi medallions to help close a $576 million budget fiasco will cause more harm than good. Photo by Luke Thomas By Veena…
Stay Tuned: Chiu Mean It?
Board of Supervisors President David Chiu Photos by Luke Thomas By Hope Johnson April 8, 2009 Board of Supes President David Chiu received loud applause, mine included, for his public…
San Francisco Water, Sewage Rates to Skyrocket in July
San Francisco residents can expect to pay a lot more for their water and sewage service beginning in July if a majority of property owners fail to object to new…
Lobbyists – Step Back from the Ethics Commission’s
Proposed Stimulus Package
By Joe Lynn Editor’s Note: While the City and County of San Francisco faces an unprecedented $576 million budget crisis, Ethics Commission staff have submitted a budget for FY 09/10…
Preservation, Public Asset Protection Groups
Prepare to Save Historic Presidio From Privatization
Republican billionaire and Gap Founder, Don Fisher. Photo by Luke Thomas From the Presidio Historical Association, Save the Presidio Editor’s Note: Don’t let Gap founder Don Fisher get away with…
Tasty Words Indeed
strong>By Jill Chapin April 6, 2009 The general meaning of the French phrase “bon mot” is that of a clever remark or a witticism. But the more literal translation is…