Archive for November, 2008

34 veteran police officers sue the SFPD, charging age discrimination.

Budget cuts for San Francisco city departments are coming, and the Health Department takes another hit.

The Examiner columnist looks at trends in our tourism industry, and isn’t enthused by what he sees ahead.

The Examiner reports on an ordinance in front of the Land Use and Economic Development Committee that will minimize the effects of pollution in the City’s buildings.

The Chronicle columnists take a look at the perks of business junkets, shake-ups at Oakland City Hall, disputes over the high speed train, and the potential of more parking meters in San Francisco.

The BAR adds its two cents to the debate over who is going to be the next President of the Board of Supervisors.

300 people attended last night’s public meeting on the contemporary art museum proposed for the Presidio.

The Recreation and Parks Department is debating possible money-making uses for the Marina District’s historic Fay House. But first, a renovation or two.

The Recreation and Parks Department, the city’s largest single consumer of drinking water, may soon use treated wastewater for irrigation purposes if a plan by Supervisor Mirkarimi is enacted.

The Examiner profiles San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera.

Tom Ammiano moves from San Francisco Supervisor to newly-elected State Assemblyman, bringing his political message with him to Sacramento.

C.W. Nevius looks into the local issue of limos getting into the taxi business.

Two outdoor ice skating rinks open just in time for the heat wave.

In response to the state budget crisis, Muni looks to tighten its belt before considering raising fares or cutting service.

The developer of the old Harding Theatre makes some changes in his plans, and the debate ramps up anew.

…which are closely related to each other. (And one is interim, so don’t start thinking he’s cheating the system.) The head of the Department of the Environment and the interim head of Rec/Parks opines on whether there are enough places for our youth to knock a ball around.

Veteran Jill Wynns retains her seat on the Board of Education.

Officers involved in the Christmas Day tiger attack tell their side of the story as they prepare to recieve medals of valor from the City.

A pilot program launched last year by the Mayor, Supervisor Chu, and SFUSD opened up some of the City’s public school playgrounds on the weekends. Plans to expand the program are underway.

Results still trickling in. Don’t feel bad, Alaska is still counting its ballots too.

Supervisor McGoldrick puts forth a proposal that would limit the compensation of City-funded nonprofit executives to six times that of the lowest paid full-time employee.

C.W. Nevius considers the relationship of the current Board and Mayor and wonders if the incoming class of Supervisors will maintain the status quo.

Bay Guardian and SF Weekly offer different perspectives on the election that just was. Surprise, Surprise.

The Guardian staff discusses what’s next in the ongoing push for clean energy and public power.

The Examiner comments on some potential school bonds that might be put in front of the voters in the near future.