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We are diminished

alexclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:54:22 +0000

William Wilson III, a giant in the realm of the physical transformation of our region, has passed away.

Damnit

alexclemens — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:37:56 +0000

A legend ends, as Tosca closes. (Though “Tosca” will still be there, in its place, and may even turn out to be fantastic.)

Park It

rossguehring — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:53:07 +0000

A new park! Hooray, right? Well, yes. Kinda… The recent approval of a SoMa park has initiated a debate over the rationale of creating new open spaces when we’re having trouble caring for our existing ones. Now, point me to the monkey bars.

zoo pricing

katiekincaid — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:48:35 +0000

A trip to the San Francisco Zoo is about to cost you a bit more - $2, to be exact.

bike rental expansion

katiekincaid — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:43:32 +0000

The Board of Supervisors is set to vote on an amendment that would allow a bike rental company to expand into a location in Golden Gate Park.

Peanuts and Hot Dogs

jaimerossi — Sun, 12 May 2013 15:35:05 +0000

The Examiner brings us up to date about the contract negotiations and strike authorization at AT&T Park.

making muni efficient

katiekincaid — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:52:55 +0000

The SFMTA is examining ways to make Muni more time efficient. (Oh thank you, thank you, thank you.)

monster smack down

katiekincaid — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:37:47 +0000

The SF Weekly argues that the legal battle between the City and the Monster Beverage Corporation may end up having “the forbidden fruit effect” on the youngsters City Attorney Dennis Herrera is trying to protect.

Rent? Controlled.

alexclemens — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:16:43 +0000

The Business Times has published an editorial with the headline “Few benefit from S.F.’s blind faith in rent control.” I take issue with this… I really enjoy my blind faith in most things in this world. I don’t really have time to learn about “facts” and research “issues.” At almost any time of day I could be watching reality TV instead. This is 2013, I am in my 20’s, and I grew up with the internet! I completely support blind faith.

Then again, I know nothing about this rent control stuff.

Arts Expansion

jaimerossi — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:43:51 +0000

The San Francisco Planning Commission gave approval to the California College of Arts to create a special-use district so that it could grow in the coming years.