Archive for January, 2010

The San Francisco Soccer Football League worries about the group’s ability to survive in the wake of increased recreation fees.

Neighborhood groups in the Outer Richmond have transformed a stretch of open space along the Great Highway. For their efforts, the Board of Supes is soon to rename the site Sutro Dunes (Parcel 4 just doesn’t have the same ring to it).

After a recent court decision from our friends down in Los Angeles, Supervisor Chiu introduces legislation to alter how developers pay for affordable housing units in San Francisco.

Yesterday, high speed rail officials announced that all of the fed’s stimulus money allocated for the project will not go to San Francisco but to the Central Valley, where the project will officially start construction.  Dislike.

With all eyes (and ears!) on Supervisor Chris Daly, and with his oh-so-scatological resolution to say a certain word at every Board meeting still fresh in mind, San Francisco’s most controversial Supervisor says … well, not THAT.  Yeah, he said some things, but two hecks, a golly, six darns and a Heavens to Murgatroyd! - they don’t count.  A promise is a f**king promise, Supervisor.

Fans of San Francisco’s famous sea lions, seeking their seal of approval, are throwing a party to honor the mammals’ arrival roughly 20 years ago.  However, the sea lions aren’t here right now.  Rather than leaving a message after the beep, grab your party hat and some fins.  You’re destined to have a splashing good time with or without the guests of honor.

One year ago, the media reported that litter and graffiti are still #1: the Recreation and Parks Department’s #1 problem, that is.  Today, Chron introduces the man who is tasked - almost single handedly - with (re)beautifying the walls, gates, and other hard surfaces of our public parks and spaces from graffiti.

The Examiner takes a look at the power dynamics at the Board of Supervisors and the potential changes coming down the pike in November of this year.  One thing is certain: it promises to be a remarkably exciting election year here in the City by the Bay.

In the wake of the Christmas Day incident in Detroit, San Francisco International Airport is beefing up security to include more machines that scan every passenger from head to toe.  In other words, get ready for some looooong lines at check-in.

Superintendent Carlos Garcia and other Bay Area officials weigh in on the debate about education funding, with some especially sharp words directed at the folks in Sacramento.

After months of fighting at the local level, Governor Schwarzenegger has signed a bill that would make it illegal for violent felons to own body armor.  The debate hinges on what can be defined as body armor.  Hint: think Batman.

And on this bright and cheery Tuesday morning we bring you a down and dirty tale told by our friends in NYC this Sunday, which turns our attention back to the feud between the SF Weekly vs. Bay Guardian and reminds us that in print media, there is still very much something to fight for.

Today, we learn about the record number of families without a home in San Francisco and how we can help and speed up the process to get people under a warm roof this winter.

Because of persistent complaints by neighboring residents, the Recreation and Park Department is enforcing stricter rules and is not issuing permits for some events that have been annual events for years.

For the past year, Ms. Alexis (Ward) Smith has been your able Editor In Chief of Usual Suspects, making sure that San Francisco’s political junkies have daily access to a pointed, one-stop briefing on What’s In The News Today.  This week, Ms. Smith handed over the reins of Suspects to her Barbary Coast colleague, Libby Smiley, who will bring her clever, snarky, and caffeine-fueled talents to bear as Suspects’ fifth EIC. We at Barbary Coast look forward to Libby’s  pre-dawn advice, threats and cajoling, as she ensures that all political news that is fit to (re)print makes it to Suspects every day. Congrats to Alexis for a successful year, and congrats to Libby for her new responsibilities! - Alex Clemens

With Muni facing a large budget shortfall, it requests that outside vendors voluntarily reduce their contracts by 3%.

In an effort to assist residents and tourists alike, the Recreation and Park Department will soon post signs making it easier to navigate Golden Gate Park.

After what some deem a quick jury deliberation in the Mehserle trial, the sentencing of the former BART officer’s involuntary manslaughter verdict is being delayed until November.