Articles Posted in 2009
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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 comment at yesterday’s Municipal Transportation…
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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 rate hikes proposed by the…
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Lobbyists – Step Back from the Ethics Commission’s
Proposed Stimulus PackageBy 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 that includes $32,000 in cuts…
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Preservation, Public Asset Protection Groups
Prepare to Save Historic Presidio From PrivatizationRepublican 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 privatizing an historic public resource…
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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 “good word.” And that’s how…
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An Ear Inside: Replacing Congresswoman Tauscher
of CaliforniaIs Rep. Ellen Tauscher’s replacement being pre-selected? Photo via Closing Velocity From NewsPlink.com April 6, 2009 Nothing warms a patriot’s heart more than when an idealistic newcomer takes a deep breath and runs for office.…
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Pakistani Journalist Criticizes US Foreign Policy
Journalist Hamid Mir discussed US foreign policy in Pakistan with San Francisco Chronicle scribe Jonathon Curiel Wednesday at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Photos by Luke Thomas By Fanny Dassie April 3, 2009 As…
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