Archive for November, 2008
San Francisco General Hospital’s ambitious building plans stand in the shadow of an unlucky predecessor.
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
The Mayor looks to approve a plan that would bring local, sustainable food to San Francisco. With the new policy comes discussions of alternative energy use and regional food branding.
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Willie Brown discusses George Moscone’s legend, Dianne Feinstein’s future political plans, and Black Friday’s success in our slumping economy.
Sunday, November 30th, 2008
Mayor Newsom’s Project Homeless Connect was the lastest to hit the chopping block of the Budget Committee’s cuts yesterday.
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
New School Board members will take their seats in January, and will almost immediately face issues such as budget cuts and changes to the school assignment process.
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
As the Valencia Streetscape Improvement Project draws to a close, folks in the neighborhood (along with the $0.02 of a few City officials) weigh in on the pros and cons of the project. The final tally? Yay for trees, boo for construction.
Friday, November 28th, 2008
Everything you ever wanted to know about our iconic public transit vehicles and MORE!
Friday, November 28th, 2008
How will the Mayor and the incoming Board of Supervisors get along? If history is any indication…
Friday, November 28th, 2008
Termed out Supes are busy working to get legislation passed before they lose their titles.
Friday, November 28th, 2008
Newly received federal stimulus dollars will be used to conduct repairs on hundreds of public housing units, and prepare Hunter’s View for reconstruction.
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
With fresh paint for new bicycles lanes on its way, the implementation of the City’s Bicycle Plan has hit the ground pedaling.
Thursday, November 27th, 2008
Potential candidates line up for open supervisoral races in 2010.
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
Supervisor proposes new chain store restrictions for Van Ness Avenue.
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
Bay Guardian writers wonder if San Francisco could benefit from its own New Deal.
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
The Bay Guardian takes a swipe at the Redevelopment Agency and the Planning Department for their decision to give the public only 15 extra days to review the draft environmental impact report for the Candlestick development. If you’re looking for a little light holiday reading, the 4,400 page report is available for public review.
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
Nonprofit directors will not have limits placed on their salaries by legislation.
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
The Board of Supervisors approves a plan to shift oversight of taxis to the Municipal Transportation Authority.
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
Following the lead of public libraries, the Planning Department offers amnesty for a limited time to Eastern Neighborhoods property owners not in compliance with the area’s new zoning laws.
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
As tax revenues lag behind previous projections, the city’s Health Commission asks that its programs be spared some of the pain.
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Mayor Dellums fills five positions left open in Oakland, nominating Dan Lindheim to the key post of city administrator after Deborah Edgerly’s controversy rocked city government.
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
The City files suit against two Public Utilities Commission employees in response to an alleged kickback scheme.
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
A new television drama is slated to begin filming in San Francisco this summer and Supervisor Alioto-Pier attempts to extend the City’s current film-incentive program for another three years.
Monday, November 24th, 2008
The Examiner reports on a Civil Service Commission hearing to review allegations of wrongdoing in the Police Department.
Monday, November 24th, 2008
The lights in San Francisco shine a bit more dimly this morning, as people learn of Barbara Newsom’s passing. Representative to the United Nations, champion of women’s rights, sister-in-law and aunt of a United States Speaker and a San Francisco Mayor, husband to a San Francisco Supervisor, and as Grandma Barbara, founder of the World Explorer’s Club, Barbara strode this earth with confidence, determination, and joie de vivre. Her family is in our thoughts today.
Monday, November 24th, 2008
San Francisco’s schools are feeling the pinch, and considering cutting back on busing to help conserve some cash. A whole new generation of children will now have the opportunity to complain about walking two miles to school, in the cold, uphill… both ways.
Monday, November 24th, 2008
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Yoyo Chan
A San Francisco native, Yoyo is an advocate who works hard to keep San Francisco posted on the political beat. When not updating Usual Suspects, she can be found at the beach, exploring new wine bars, or hiking California's trails.
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