Putting the Jinx on John McCain
By Terry Canaan May 9, 2008 In Fiji, if a criminal refused to confess, the chief sent for a scarf with which “to catch away the soul of the rogue.”…
Female Inmate Report Released
Sophie’s Choice: An incarcerated mother at Elmwood Correctional Facility in Santa Clara signs a contract that transfers legal guardianship of her newborn, circa 2004. Photo by Luke Thomas By Laura…
McGoldrick on the Spot with Sunshine Veto
Supervisor Jake McGoldrick Photo by Luke Thomas By Joe Lynn May 8, 2008 Mayor Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation sponsored by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi that would put online audio or video…
Overheard in Fog City:
Nation confirms opposition to Prop 98
Senate District 3 candidate Joe Nation Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas May 8, 2008 Senate District 3 candidate Joe Nation today confirmed his opposition to Proposition 98, a…
Event: Re-elect Ross Mirkarimi Kickoff
Keep District 5’s Favorite Supervisor in office
From the Campaign to re-elect District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi May 8, 2008 What: Board President/Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Assemblymember Fiona Ma, Former Mayor Art Agnos, Public Defender Jeff Adachi, Sheriff…
Bay Area News Briefs
By Maya Strausberg May 8, 2008 Vallejo bankruptcy decision based on the numbers In the end, the Vallejo City Council’s unanimous decision late Tuesday night to file for Chapter 9…
Activist Group Releases Footage
of Farmers Abusing Chickens
By Kamala Kelkar May 8, 2008 An animal rights group yesterday released video footage from a large, shelled-egg distributor in California that shows farm workers kicking, stomping on and breaking…