Mirkarimi Inauguration Celebratory Despite Cloud
Judge Katherine Feinstein, daughter of US Senator Dianne Feinstein, was originally slated to administer the oath of office to Mirkarimi, Sunday, but declined last week citing a potential conflict of…
Lee Sworn In, Vows to Embrace Innovation
to “Get Things Done”
The well-choreographed proceedings were undertaken below the majestic City Hall rotunda, emceed by Lee's former boss, Willie Brown, and attended by who's who list of luminaries and dignitaries.
Mayor Lee Appoints Olague as D5 Supe
“Christina Olague is my appointment for District 5 Supervisor,” said Mayor Lee. “As a low-income tenant and immigration advocate, she shares my values in making government more fair and responsive…
Olague to be Sworn In as D5 Supe
Olague, who co-chaired the controversial "Run, Ed, Run" campaign, will serve out the remainder of Sheriff-elect and former Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's term on the Board of Supervisors.
Overheard in Fog City: Mar Douses Re-Election Rumor,
Elsbernd Early Endorses in D7?
As chair of the Ethics Commission in 2004, Garcia was instrumental in fast-tracking Elsbernd’s appointment to the Board of Supervisors by then Mayor Gavin Newsom following Newsom’s appointment of former…
Obama’s Broken Promise on Gitmo’s Tenth Anniversary
After the US Department of Justice advised that Guantanamo prison could be considered outside US legal jurisdiction, the first twenty captives arrived at Guantanamo on January 11, 2002. Guantanamo has…
Immigrant High School Dropout Inaugurated as DA of “Greatest City in the World”
Gascón's presenters comprised the political elite. Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, who appointed Gascón following former DA Kamala Harris' election to California Attorney General, introduced Mistress of Ceremonies, US Senator Dianne…