Archive for December, 2008

The Examiner tells the story of one man’s ridiculously difficult time retrieving his car after it had been stolen and then recovered by police in San Francisco. Wait, it gets worse for him. As the man protested the city’s processing fees, the tow company SOLD HIS CAR! The entire episode has caught the attention of Supervisor Scott Wiener, who is looking into the situation.

Folks at the 911 call center and politicians talk about the changes that have led to fewer delays.  Bravo!

The impacts of the declining price of cardboard are felt on the streets of San Francisco.

Matier and Ross tell you everything you need to know about that BART shooting, political maneuvering in Oakland, and a party Mayor Newsom is throwing with an intriguingly broad guest list.

If you are a corporation you may find it harder to sign a lease - legislation unanimously passed at yesterday’s Board of Supervisors meeting that condemns “corporate hotelization.” We also learned that you can add “ization” to the end of any word that you like and, somehow, it is still a word. That’s factization for you!

A Berkeley group sues, saying that Care Not Cash discriminates against the disabled homeless.

Former Mayor Brown comments on the Illinois Governor’s scandal, the party of the year, and his latest conversation with Quincy Jones.

The duo comments on Chief Fong’s retirement, the 2010 gubernatorial race, Ron Dellums’ next possible job, and more…

The Chron looks at the number of murders that took place in 2008, and the challenges facing our next police chief.

The Examiner reports on a legal challenge to Proposition M, and what it all means for renters and their landlords.

The Chronicle discusses the number of people who have yet to buy holiday gifts, and the Mayor and Chamber’s efforts to get them shopping. It’s nice to know that I’m not alone in my procrastination.

Staffers for Supervisors particiapate in the 2nd annual Holiday Treat Throwdown.

Following the recent passage of federal health care and a protest in San Francisco on federal immigration reform earlier this week, Supervisor David Campos weighs in on the importance of modernizing our immigration system and why this should be President Barack Obama’s next agenda item.

Leaders of the local gay community protest the choice of an evangelical pastor known for anti-gay comments to give the inaugural prayer.

The Examiner columnist discusses the governor’s race, the impact of budget cuts on the City’s attorneys, and whether we should change the name of Election Day to Suggestion Day.

A Mission District taco truck is refusing to leave its longtime place of business near O’Connell High School. Can we compromise with daily visits from the Tamale Lady instead?

The overturning of the ban on stem cell research means local research organizations can use their facilties more effectively.

The Examiner reports San Francisco is the third busiest city in the nation when it comes to holding citywide events. I think a street fair is in order to celebrate.

Burnell Holland, former Editor-In-Chief of Usual Suspects, reallyreally wants a job in the Obama administration. You can help him to earn one, just by saying something nice about him. Would you, please? Please please? We invite you to read more about our effort here, and then visit the Burnell For Obama website and do something swell for a guy who has been working his entire life to build up the good karma - and who will work his tail off for the incoming President. Thank you.

The duo reports on an unlikely state Supreme Court Case that kicked off this week, the pay cut for Oakland politicians that never was, and recent inductees into the California Hall of Fame.

The SF Weekly reports that U-visas for non-citizen victims of crimes are being issued with hesitation by the SFPD. After the recent experience of the Juvenile Probation Department in shielding immigrants that eventually went on to commit crimes, some might not blame ‘em.

A hearing on Supervisor Peskin’s proposal to put the kibosh on $35M in planned wage increases for City workers was put on hold yesterday, as the rest of the Board takes some time to marinate in the Mayor’s proposed cuts.

While much of the City is busy counting beans, the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is counting potholes and (un)celebrates the identification of number 1000.

David Latterman brings some needed order to our chaotic little world as Fall Line Analytics delivers its RCV Analysis of the November 2008 election for your reading pleasure.

The Chronicle reports on the few and far between who did their civic duty yesterday and headed to the polls to have their say on several propositions.  And they resoundingly said no.