Archive for December, 2009

So, apparently, here’s how it went: the Christian Legal Society says it’s being unfairly treated by Hastings, based on their religious beliefs.  Hastings says they have a policy barring discrimination on, amongst other things, sexual orientation, and the Society has a policy of barring gays, lesbians, and anyone who “advocates or unrepentantly engages in sexual conduct outside of marriage between a man and a woman.”  My favorite part - they’re at the Supreme Court of the United States of America, and this all started over a $250 travel reimbursement voucher.  SERIOUSLY.

The Chronicle’s urban critic talks about the political obstacles and the practical realities of an expansion for SFMOMA, going as far as to tell us what outcome he’d bet upon…

The gray lady of daily newspapers covers the increasing sharing of government data on the internet.

The Examiner covers the ongoing struggles to contain the costs of workers’ compensation claims in San Francisco.

In more news from the SFPD, the Bay Citizen gives us a complete rundown on a recent report that suggests the department may be a little too generous with their overtime pay.  And by “little too generous,” I mean “millions of dollars.”

… if you are a San Francisco small business.  The Office of Small Business is hosting workshops and facilitating small business owner and accountant match-ups to raise awareness on state and federal tax relief.  With an extensive list of incentives and tax breaks unknown to many, the new program seeks to help small business owners make their list and check it twice.  Thanks, Santa (Small Business) Baby.

SF Weekly takes an in-depth look at the city’s SRO hotels and what some residents are doing to try to clean them up.

The Chronicle takes a look at a new proposal for Hallidie Plaza, the latest in a string of ongoing attempts to clean up the Mid-Market Street area.

Shoppers, just think. This time next year - during the holiday season’s rush to buy gifts that you always put off to the last minute - can be done at Target in the Metreon! The Examiner gives us an early present and reports that Target is set to begin construction in January and open to your dollas in October of next year. Doesn’t solve my current present slacking status though. Better luck next year!

The Chronicle weighs in with their opinion on the possibility of public sex tents in San Francisco.  Their two cents?  Enough is enough.  No more PDA!

The Examiner covers the discussion and debate over using developer fees to pay for transit, pedestrian, and bicycle improvements.

David Latterman, of Fall Line Analytics, is largely responsible for the Progressive Voter Index, a tool campaign junkies can’t live without.  And Latterman has shared with our readers his review of the November election, complete with charts and graphs and Deep Thinking.  Political junkies, Start Your Engines…