Archive for June, 2008

Styrofoam has been banned in City restaurants and eateries since November 2006 and, as a result, the amount of litter caused by the material is down one third from last year.

The duo discusses the do’s and don’ts of "I do," Wilkes Bashford’s new display, a lucky dog, and more.

A Supe hopes voters will decide in November that it should be more difficult to recall a member of the Board.

Efforts by the City to recruit biotech companies to San Francisco seem to be paying off.

World renowned television journalist, author, political operative, father and friend passes away at 58 years old. We are diminished.

Divisadero merchants are not on board with bus-only lane that may remove parking during evening commute.

The Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club prepares to celebrate a 30 year milestone, attentions turn to prospective mayoral candidates, and a Supervisor encounters a stroller incident.

An ordinance that would allow the district attorney to bring charges against people involved in the creation and display of art depicting animal cruelty will be heard by the Animal Control and Welfare Commission today.

The Mayor appoints a new director of the City’s Housing Authority.

The Mayor teams up with Meraki, a wireless provider who is donating devices and free Internet access to San Francisco residents.

The late U.S. Rep Tom Lantos will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his dedication to human rights.

The duo opines on protests at UC animal-lab workers homes, plumbing issues at the ballpark, and some resident burglars.

The Examiner gives a run-down of measures for the November election introduced by Supervisors and the Mayor.

The Weekly profiles a Supervisor and his involvement in last week’s election.

The man who is responsible for damaging the historic fire chief’s residence receives misdemeanor charges.

A Supervisor pulls legislation he proposed that would increase affordable housing on Treasure Island.

Contract negotiations between Muni operators and the MTA management team remain at a standstill.

SFMOMA’s new wing gets a first look by the San Francisco Planning Commission. So far, they like what they see.

With new funding mechanisms in the works, the City is on track with its goal of adding 25,000 new trees by 2010.

Mayor Newsom is expected to start his own radio show on 960 AM this Saturday.

The Oakland PD Motorcycle Division is making noise with its new upgrades, there is a new twist in the fallout of Chief Fong’s failure to complete firearm re-certification, and family matters when running for office - at least in Castro Valley.

The Guardian discusses the ballot measure concerning the JROTC program.

C. W. Nevius talks about the political and budgetary machinations behind the funding for the Community Justice Center.

Former Mayor Brown and former Supervisor Brown appear in this Philly story on the complex process by which the new NAACP head was selected.

An ironic (and easy) punishment, a political palette, gubernatorial appointment follies, and more.