FCJ Interview: Reggae Greats Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare
When the Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakepeare tour roared through San Francisco last month, FCJ was graciously granted access to the famous and prolific rhythm section and production team.
Latest Alioto-Pier Rumor Triggers Rally for Dave Jones
Assemblymember Dave Jones was joined Wednesday by a phalanx of Progressive electeds in support of his candidacy for California Insurance Commissioner. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas July 16,…
Thanks for the Memories
By Jill Chapin July 16, 2009 Every so often I come across a book that merits exposure to a larger audience. Hail Hail to U City High, by Alan Spector,…
Public Defender Outlines Impact
of $1.6 Million Budget Cut
San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi and SFPD Lt. Mike Slade joined forces yesterday on the steps of City Hall to draw attention to budget cuts that are threatening the…
Newsom’s Empty Promises
Mayor Gavin Newsom Photo by Luke Thomas By Chris Carlsson, SFStreetsBlog Editor’s Note: Mr. Carlsson assesses political ladder climber Gavin Newsom’s sudden embrace of environmental values, exposing a deceptive branding…
Leigh Responds to Henderson
G. Whitney Leigh By G. Whitney Leigh July 13, 2009 In responding to our post, Defending the Public Defender, Assistant District Attorney Paul Henderson suggests that by exposing the political…
What’s Really “Progressive”?
 San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris. Photos by Luke Thomas By Paul Henderson, Chief of Administration, San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, special to FCJ July 10, 2009 Never let…