Peter Magowan Announces His Retirement

Peter Magowan Announces His Retirement

May 17, 2008 | No Comments

San Francisco Giants Managing General Partner Peter Magowan yesterday announced his retirement. Photo by Luke Thomas By Maya Strausberg May 17, 2008 The San Francisco Giants will be losing one of their own at the…

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San Francisco Labor CouncilPens Affordable Housing Agreement with Lennar

San Francisco Labor Council
Pens Affordable Housing Agreement with Lennar

May 16, 2008 | 3 Comments

From the San Francisco Labor Council May 16, 2008. 5:00 p.m. Agreement will create 3,500 units of New Housing Affordable to very low-income and Working Families What: The San Francisco Labor Council, along with its…

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McCain vs. McCain

McCain vs. McCain

May 16, 2008 | No Comments

By Terry Canaan May 16, 2008 John McCain knows the issues inside and out, left to right, top to bottom. There’s a reason for that — on most issues, McCain’s taken both sides of the…

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Bay Area News Briefs

Bay Area News Briefs

May 16, 2008 | No Comments

By Ananda Shorey May 16, 2008 Heat wave expected to end by Sunday At least one Bay Area city is expected to break heat records again today following record-setting temperatures Thursday, but the region should…

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Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Wins Praise and Criticism

Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Wins Praise and Criticism

May 15, 2008 | 1 Comment

A victory for civil rights: San Francisco City Hall was a scene flooded with human jubilation today following a California Supreme Court constitutional decision that ruled same-sex couples have a right to marry. Photos by…

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Bike to Work Day Draws Record-High Participation

Bike to Work Day Draws Record-High Participation

May 15, 2008 | No Comments

A sign of the times: As gas prices continue to rise, a record number of San Francisco bicyclists opted for eco-friendly pedal power to healthily commute to work on Bike to Work Day. Photos by…

The Elephant in West Virginiais not a Republican

The Elephant in West Virginia
is not a Republican

May 15, 2008 | No Comments

By Jill Chapin May 15, 2008 Any obvious but unpleasant truth that people want to avoid acknowledging is usually referred to as the elephant in the room. In West Virginia, the apparent unpleasant elephant is…

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