Archive for June, 2008

Supervisors, Mayor’s office, advocates debate whether the City is hiring too many managers. Ahhhhh, budget season.

Some intrepid San Franciscans are gathering signatures to "honor" President Bush in a unique fashion. They’re well on their way to qualifying for the ballot…

Mayor Newsom leads an effort at the U. S. Conference of Mayors to phase out bottled water in many cities.

The Chronicle reports on the buzz around the guest list for LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s re-election bid fundraiser in San Francisco tonight.

The Examiner reports on the impact San Francisco Unified School District’s decision to slash summer school courses is having on San Francisco families.

The Chron discusses a Supervisor’s plan to cancel two upcoming Police Academy classes, as Newsom’s office and the Police Officers Association weigh in.

A new plan for Fourth Street would line the thoroughfare with new high-rises from downtown to Mission Bay.

Members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) gather to discuss the roles of gays and lesbians in the church.

The development of two new parks in the city help to make the neighborhoods around them come alive.

After the challenge to keep it off the ballot was denied, Californians will vote on a same-sex marriage ban in November.

Our peripatetic mayor’s travel schedule is examined.

MUNI mangement and transit union representatives head back to the negotiating table to hash out a contract.

This free, two day event focusing on community building and sustainability kicks off today near the Children’s Playground in Golden Gate Park.

City officials express frustration with San Francisco’s low homicide clearance rate, which currently stands at 38 percent.

This may be the last day riders receive a free ride on a Spare the Air day.

The Weekly reports on staffing changes at the City’s 311 Customer Service Center.

The Chronicle continues its discussion of the changes proposed for the farmers market at U.N. Plaza.

Looks like 2012 will be the Year Of The Payroll Tax Reform Movement - or at least the PTRM Fight. Different folk, with different oxen in danger of being gored, are staking out ground in advance of the incipient fight. Gooooooooo, team!

The Chron weighs in on an idea that never quite leaves our public consciousness - the SFPD hiring a bunch of civilian investigators to free up armed officers to hit the streets.  It’s in Gascon’s budget - will it come to pass?

After expanding the City’s smoking ban to include outdoor dining areas of restaurants, City officials prepare to launch an ad campaign to spread the word.

Amidst federal budget cuts, the historic Presidio Fire Department may have to rely on a mutual aid agreement with the City to ensure proper support in the case of future fires.