Archive for December, 2010

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.

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

In an attempt to prevent proposed construction in the Presidio, the Presidio Historical Association and Sierra Club have joined forces to file a federal lawsuit against the Presidio Trust.

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.

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.