Archive for July, 2008

 Mayor Newsom revises his proposal to implement fines for failing to recycle properly.

Graffiti proponents promote a new documentary about graffiti through, well, graffiti.

A law that require larger businesses to provide community benefits for their employee is on the verge of being strengthened in San Francisco.

The Weekly investigates renters in San Francisco who intentionally get evicted from their residences in order to acquire free rent.

While being forced to sit out this week’s Democratic National Convention as a result of an injury, Dianne Feinstein openly discusses the possibility of making the transition from being the state’s senior US Senator to the next Governor.

BART board member is concerned that construction of the
Central Subway could damage BART’s Powell Station.

Former Department of Building Inspections employee sues the City for $30 million and his job back.

 As violence haunts North Beach nightlife, the Board of Supervisors and local property owners cast their votes for a new tax to increase law enforcement presence.

A report by the Legislative Analyst’s Office has determined that the Board of Supervisors should be permitted to confirm Mayoral appointments when selecting a police chief but they should not be granted appointment power.

Polling indicates that a San Francisco politician (who isn’t the Mayor) would win the Governor’s race if it were held today, the Giants may come to a resolution with the group that plans to develop the Seawall Lot, and the strained relationship between Assemblymember Ma and Mayor Newsom seems to have had a direct impact on the recent DCCC chair vote.

The Chron’s CW Nevius talks with folks who are paying the new prices.

In the Sunday edition, our political investigators discuss presidential fundraisers, a particular wedding in Montana, drama at Rec and Park, the reemergence of Oakland’s former City Administrator, and why our computer whiz gone bad is still locked up.

After 18-months on the job, the director of the City’s Department of Building Inspection resigns.

The Planning Commission is set to review the Upper Market Community Design Plan next month.

The candidates running for district 9 Supervisor meet for the first time in a candidate forum to discuss the top issues in the area.

The Board of Supervisors approves legislation to place caps on the amount of overtime city workers can earn.

A year ago today was not a good day on the Bay.

In efforts to assist parolees and probationers, San Francisco is implementing two programs, the Superior Court Parole Reentry Court and the Probation Accountability Court.  While the parolee program is expected to be up and running by the end of October, the probation program awaits the Board of Supes’ decision.

New toll lane network would be phased in over the next two decades and cover a majority of Bay Area highways.

The BAR reports on the involvement of Susan Leal in the recent vote for head of the DCCC.

Our two cherished weekly papers trade salvos in the latest decision regarding their courtroom drama.

The Guardian comments on the divisive actions of the Human Rights Campaign and their upcoming dinner in San Francisco.

The Guardian outlines what positions candidates should take in order to get progressive vote in the Fall.