SF Usual Suspects

Archive for December, 2010

Phil Ting declares run for mayor

It’s official: City Assessor Phil Ting has officially announced that he will be joining in the race for mayor.  Keep ‘em coming!

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

Political Chairs & The Daily Show

The Chronicle fills us in on what’s next for Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting. Hint? What connects Phil Ting, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, and Board of Equalization Member Betty Yee? The Capitol Notebook team also fills us in on California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton’s appearance on the Daily Show. Apparently, he’s done us proud, folks. Finally, find out which measures are rumored to be headed to the ballot box next November.

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

Represent

We get a rundown on some of the most powerful political players in the country and state, all hailing from San Francisco.

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

Nudity

Well, that got your attention.  And that’s exactly what’s going on in the Castro neighborhood.  Whether it’s good or bad attention, people are talking about the public nudity movement in the area. The SF Weekly tells us more…

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

Presidio Redevelopment

The future plans of the Presidio will likely be voted on by the Presidio Trust Board in January.  Stayed tuned.

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

The Votes that Count

It’s been decided: the 67 ballots that were stolen by a poll worker and dumped in a pond last month will NOT be counted.  Moral of the story: ballots are meant for the ballot box, not dirty ponds.

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

Making its Mark

Watch out, people, there’s a growing neighborhood making a name for itself and it wants to be known.  Located at the south of the Dogpatch neighborhood, this community is determined to make its mark.

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010