Archive for September, 2008

The Chronicle weighs in on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Healthy SF program that insures over 53,000 San Franciscans, denying the appeal made by the Golden Gate Restaurant Association that the fee you see on your restaurant receipt is too great.

…but we’re still pretty amazed that yet another class of consumers is dragging down the United States financial system. Read on…

A new working group attempts to take politics out of the homelessness issue by focusing on creating clean and safe streets for city residents and visitors.

The Justice Department finds the December 2006 dismissal of former U.S. Attorney and current head of MOCJ, Kevin Ryan, justified.

Matt Smith of the Weekly presents a cartoon on the presidential race.

Supervisors reject three proposals designed to maintain order outside of nightclubs because they may limit the constitutional rights of club patrons.

The Examiner Editorial team gives its opinion on the wave of new developments planned for 19th Avenue.

The Port of San Francisco explores the idea of importing cars to help bolster their bottom line, but finds that local tunnels may be just inches too small for the job.

Mayor Newsom has a plan to make Civic Center green, Senator Feinstein will emcee the swearing in of the new President of the United States, and Julie Lee might be released early for good behavior.

The ballot measure to rename one of San Francisco’s sewage treatment plants after still-President George Bush makes only a little splash.

On opening day, the Academy of Sciences debuts to long lines and wonder.

Activists leave shoes to mark their losses and advocate for change on the Golden Gate Bridge.

Despite neighborhood opposition and a 20 year long ban, the Planning Department has approved plans to open five new restaurants on Union Street.

A Chinatown gathering kicks off efforts in support of Prop B, which would establish a set-aside for affordable housing in the city.

The Chronicle takes a look at the candidates for the Board of Supervisors in Districts Four, Five, and Seven.

The next leader of the Rec and Parks Department has their work cut out for them.

For the first time in years, the number of students in San Francisco public schools is increasing.

The Examiner looks at the dreams and realities of the Mayor’s latest plans to recreate the Civic Center area.

The City is negotiating with private donors about how to use their money (thank you, donors, by the way), because past bond measures are making things somewhat unclear.

It remains to be seen whether the Examiner’s endorsement of Senator McCain and Governor Palin will be the tipping point that draws millions of formerly rabid Obama voters to the Republican ticket, but rest assured, we’ll track every ounce of political news that this amazing endorsement generates. Honest, we will. Really.

The Examiner explores whether Mayor Newsom and Supervisor Daly are actually best pals. Because, you know, it could happen. You know. Kinda.

Maxwell Wallace, a 17 year old Lowell student, wins election to the San Francisco School Board, where he will get to stay up waaaaaay past his bedtime because of public comment. A lot.

Philip Morris has dropped their lawsuit against San Francisco and its tobacco laws.

A grand jury is investigating allegations of misconduct surrounding public funds, an election, and City College.