The CrackBerry Chronicles: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Elaine Santore at Oxenrose Salon’s reception for Shu Uemura’s Art of Hair Collection. Photos by Luke Thomas By Elaine Santore June 16, 2008 Because Life Is Too Short For Bad…
Supes Torpedo Newsom Sunshine Veto
Legislation authored by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi intended to expand City Hall sunshine and transparency survived yesterday when the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 to override a veto issued…
The CrackBerry Chronicles:
Mirkarimi draws two former mayors
to re-election campaign kickoff
Elaine Santore Photo by Luke Thomas By Elaine Santore May 12, 2008 If Luke Thomas doesn’t photograph an event, did it really happen? Not to glorify my boss or anything,…
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…
Newsom Vetoes Ordinance
Expanding City Hall Sunshine and Transparency
Mirkarimi: “I think the veto is foolish and misguided”
Mayor Gavin Newsom Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas May 7, 2008 Citing budgetary constraints, Mayor Gavin Newsom announced Friday his veto of legislation that would expand City Hall…
Supes Extend Permit Deadline
for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Compliance
By Ari Burack May 6, 2008 San Francisco supervisors today voted to extend the permitting process for some of the city’s medical marijuana dispensaries, many of whose permit applications are…
Supes pass Greenhouse Gas ordinance
deemed strictest in State
An ordinance sponsored by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi that seeks to establish greenhouse gas reduction targets was given preliminary approval by the Board of Supervisors yesterday. Photo by Luke Thomas By…