$450 Million Bond
Mayor Newsom voices his concerns over the school bond. Chron 0805
HALLOWEEN COMMUNITY MEETING
The City will proceed with a scaled back version of the usual Halloween events in the Castro. Chron 0805 Ex 0804 BAR 0803 SFBG 0802 Chron 0728 KCBS 0728 Ex 0727
rent control deal
Planning Commission approves residential towers with rent control stipulation. Chron 0804
OK, A LITTLE MORE TIME
Board committee votes to give pot clubs in residential areas a grace period before they have to shut down. Chron 0803 Ex 0803
SUPE MONEY RACE
Ex covers dough raised thus far. One candidate over the $100K mark. Ex 0802
SF MINIMUM WAGE IN JEOPARDY
Fed law to lower SF wages? Ex 0802
WALKIN' ON SUNSHINE?
SFBG discusses the Mayor and the Sunshine Ordinance. SFBG 0802 SFBG Opinion 0802
POLITICS, PROMISES IN THE SOUTHEAST
SF Weekly examines Mayor's initiatives in the Bayview. SF Weekly 0802
PENDULUM REMAINS SHUTTERED
Popular African-American gay bar swathed in controversy. SFBG 0802
AND NOW IN EAST TIMOR...
Weekly covers Supes' fixation on foreign policy. SF Weekly 0802
DISTRICT SIX: NEWSOM WEIGHS IN
Chron, Ex cover Mayor's endorsement of Rob Black, reaction. Chron 0801 Ex 0731
matier and ross
The duo fills us in on the Fourth Street Bridge project. Chron 0731
newsom vs. villaraigosa
The LA Times makes a comparison. LATimes 0731
matier and ross
Did you wonder how much it costs for Tony Blair to visit? Chron 0730
$5.7 Bizzillion
Mayor Newsom and the Board of Supervisors sign a record budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Chron 0729
advertisements on bart
BART considers a policy for advertisements. Chron 0729
MAJOR OVERHAUL FOR GEARY BOULEVARD
KCBS 0729 ABC 7 0713 ABC 7 0713
if only i had 1,000 signatures
Supervisor Daly submits signatures for re-election and saves himself $500 by doing so. Chron 0728
SECOND CHANCE?
Acting Taxicab Commission Director steps down. Mayor Newsom looks to reappoint former director. Chron 0727 Ex 0727 Ex 0726 ABC7 0725 Chron 0717 Chron 0712 Ex 0712 Chron 0711 Ex 0706 SFBG Opinion 0705 Ex 0704 Chron 0630 Ex Opinion 0630 Chron 0629 Ex Opinion 0629
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTION
The FBI seizes documents related to a residential building project in the City. Chron 0727 Ex 0727
NATIVE PLANTS?
Rec and Park Commission hear public comment against space for native plants in the city and postpone their vote. Chron 0727
GREEN CROSS STILL HOPES FOR GREEN LIGHT
Pot Club says NIMBYs put all medical marijuana clubs at risk. ABC Nightline 0725 Ex 0714 Chron 0714 Ex 0713 Chron 0709
NOISE & NUISANCES
SFBG discusses legislation that would limit legal action against industrial activity. SFBG Opinion 0726
MATIER & ROSS
The duo discuss the Mayor's no-show at Schwarzenegger's health summit. Chron 0726
A FITTING TRIBUTE
St. Brigid Church opens its doors to honor Joe Dignan. SFBG 0726
TEAMWORK + $10,000 = COMMUNITY LAND TRUST!
21 Chinatown families band together to buy their housing unit at 53 Columbus Avenue. Chron 0725
49ers stadium
The proposed 49ers stadium plan may go to the ballot. Chron 0724 Ex 0720 Chron 0719 Chron 0719 Ex 0719 Ex 0718 Chron 0718 Ex 0718
caltrain tunnel
Funding sources unclear for proposed transportation hub. Ex 0724
FOOD + SUN = YUM
Mirkarimi suggests that laws that prohibit eating outside should be clarified. Chron 0724 ABC7 0718
more eyes for big brother
Reliance on surveillance cameras for crime deterrence vary by cities' philosophy on privacy. Chron 0723 Ex 0719
matier and ross
Gavin v. Anthony, lawyers working with Bonds, and Angelides around California. Chron 0723
hotel union negotiations still ongoing
Contract negotiators between union hotel workers and their employers are still without agreement. Chron 0722 Archives Page
Proposition I enforcement
Judge rules Board of Supervisors can't remove legislation from analysis before Board votes on an EIR. Chron 0721
two libraries get a makeover
SF Library Commission accommodates for increased cost of renovation. Chron 0721
united airlines HQ remains in chicago
After a series of talks about making the move to SF, officials question why United keeps headquarters in Chicago. Chron 0721
$5.7B BUDGET GETS THE THUMBS UP
Biggest City budget ever moves through the Board. Chron 0719 CBS5 0718
THE VALUE OF AT&T PARK
Giants and City officials finally agree. East Bay BizTimes 0717
"I CAME IN TO MOURN"
A quote from a customer who, like most of us, is feeling lousy that A
Clean Well-Lighted Place For Books is closing its doors. Today.
(Damnit.) Chron 0719
TAXED TO DEATH?
Committee on Jobs puts out a report showing the high tax burden on businesses in SF. Ex 0718
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
How some neighbors fixed Quesada Avenue. Bravo! Chron 0718
CLEARLY, THE NURSES ARE RESPONSIBLE
City goes after BNE sticker vandal. But who are they? Chron 0718
MATIER AND ROSS
The 49ers' stadium, Bonds' lawyer, and new dwellings for politicans in Oakland. Chron 0716
an unveiling
Mayor Newsom unveils the logo for the 2007 All-Star game. The game is expected to be a hit for SF tourism. Ex 0715 Chron 0715
Solution to Graffiti?
Despite the City’s efforts to clean and prevent graffiti, the problem
has reached $30 million a year in damage. Ex 0714 KGO 7 0714
WHAT ARE THEY PLANNING ON BUILDING?
Neighbors are not happy with the quiet plans to build biotech labs at the VA hospital site. Ex 0713
decades of potholes
Concrete contractor faces charges of faking quality of concrete. Chron 0712 Chron 0709
MAYORAL MOUTHPIECES
Guardian City Editor Steven T. Jones comments on the Mayor's press staff. SFBG 0712
HIDE THE CHILDREN - MATIER AND ROSS ARE BACK!
The scribes return from a brief hiatus and write about the Mayor's Olympic plans - as does the Ex. Chron 0711 Ex 0711
FIREHOUSE BRAWL --> SUSPENSIONS?
Disciplinary action is underway. Chron 0711
TENS OF MILLIONS OF $$$ IN THE BALANCE
Will our City's status as a sanctuary city for immigrants jeopardize federal funding? Ex 0711
KEN GARCIA ON ALL THE KILLINGS
The Ex columnist asks us to put things in perspective. Ex Opinion 0711
GREEN POWER FOR CRUISE SHIPS?
We can only imagine the size of the plug needed for THIS plan. Chron 0711
THE WORD IS OUT
The SPUR Urban Center may be years away, but interest in it is already far-reaching. Ex 0710
A NEW CHAPTER
Mission Bay Branch Library is much more than just a facility with books. Chron 0708
COOL should be ENOUGH
BART ridership to SFO is not as high as was projected. Ride BART to SFO, please. Chron 0708
REDRAWING POLICE BOUNDARIES
Supervisor proposes redistricting police stations. Ex 0707
JAZZ FEST troubles continue
Organizers irked by costly police bill. Ex 0707 Chron 0615 Chron 0608 Ex 0603 Chron 0603 Chron 0601 Chron 0531 Ex 0531
A PUBLIC GRILLING?
Supervisor Daly calls for the Mayor to stand for a form of the British spectacle called Question Time. Chron opinion 0706 Chron 0701
KEN GARCIA ENCOURAGES A SUPERVISOR TO RUN FOR MAYOR
Though we get the sneaking suspicion that he doesn't really want him to win. Ex Opinion 0706
WHO WILL WIN?
Dozens of hopefuls announce they are running for a spot on the Board of
Supervisors, some against supervisors seeking re-election. Ex 0705
STEVE VETTEL MAKES A MOVE
Veteran land use attorney moves to Farella from MoFo; takes extremely large brain with him. BizTimes 0630
WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE
Chris Martin is selling the Cannery, as a major tenant defaulted. Booooo! Biz Times 0703
LUNCH ANYONE?
Lunch with super-investor Warren Buffett auctioned off - winning bid is a $621,000 donation to Glide Memorial. Chron 0630
MOVE AROUND SOME COPS?
Sup. Dufty asks for a reassignment of officers from the Airport to City streets be considered. Ex 0629
WAGE LAW ENFORCEmeNT
Funding for enforcement of the San Francisco minimum wage law is still up for grabs. Ex 0628 Ex 0623 Ex Editorial 0623
honey CALL THE POLICE, I SEE A BLUE RECEPTACLE
Supes tentatively approve ordinance requiring trash and recycling bins to be out of sight. Chron 0628
THE TIDE IS HIGH
Tidal energy is the latest new idea. SFBG Editorial 0628 Chron 0625
A CONVENTIONAL MAN
John Marks retires after 19 years from Convention and Visitors Bureau. Chron 0628
ANTI-VIOLENCE MEASURE REVISITED
Thoughtful opinion piece on reducing violence in SF. SFBG Opinion 0628
MATIER AND ROSS
The duo discuss the cooling housing market in Oakland, housing
inspector positions in San Francisco, and a very close race in Alameda
County. Chron 0626
A NEW TOLL
Officials are considering charging a toll to motorists driving on and off Treasure Island during peak hours. Chron 0626
MATIER AND ROSS
The duo discuss the idea of using underwater turbines under the Golden
Gate Bridge to produce energy. Hey, Mayor Newsom brought it up. Ex 0625
HEALTH CARE
City Controller’s report shows small businesses would be most affected if new worker health care legislation is passed. Ex 0624
SUMMERTIME FUN
Ocean Beach bonfires: legal. Chron 0623
NEW LEASE ON LIFE
Decade-old city drug program stays alive due to additional funding. Ex 0623
MATIER AND ROSS
Pink Bricks, Oaktown transitions, and the Stars and Stripes. Chron 0621
FOREIGN ID ACCEPTED HERE
Supevisor introduces legislation to protect those carrying foreign identification cards. Chron 0621
BART TO SFO
Three year anniversary of BART extension. Ex Opinion 0621
LOCAL BOY MAKES GOOD
(Though he has to travel north to do so.) Jim Ross will be in Portland
for the rest of the year, honchoing the Re-elect Ted Kulongoski
Governor campaign in Oregon. Go get 'em, Jim... Willamette Week 0621
WE FOUND IT IN THE COUCH CUSHIONS
City identifies unexpected $8M in revenues; Supes decide how to spend it. Ex 0620
MATIER AND ROSS
The duo discuss how the Dellums victory will change Oakland politics,
the new enrollment at UC Merced, and the cost of lighting a San
Francisco street. Chron 0619
A REAL OPPORTUNITY
School supoorters help to reinvigorate the idea of moving the School of the Arts to a more central location. Ex 0619
TOWERING RINCON
We are working on this, so we won't comment. Chron 0614
EXPANDED HEALTHCARE
Some of city's temp workers to receive health benefits. Chron 0614 Ex 0614 CBS 5 0614
SUPERVISOR RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT WI-FI PLAN FOR THE CITY
Ex 0610
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
One alternative weekly recommends a key ouster. SFBG Editorial 0531 Chron 0526 KGO 0526 Chron 0523 Ex 0523 Chron 0518 Ex 0518 ABC 7 0518 Sac Bee 0518 Chron 0517 Chron 0516 Ex 0516 NY Times 0516 Chron 0514 Chron 0513 Ex 0513 Chron 0512 ABC 7 0512 KCBS 0512 ABC 7 0511
S.F. IS FOCUS OF 2016 OLYMPIC BID
USOC checks out the City for the 2016 Summer Games. Chron 0519 Ex 0519 Chron 0518 CBS 5 0518 Washington Post 0518
BIZTIMES, EX, CHRON: TRANSBAY PROPOSAL INCLUDES POSSIBLE TALLEST BUILDING ON WEST COAST
Ex 0603 Biz Times 0602 Ex Opinion 0530 Chron 0526 BizTimes 0526 KCBS 0526
NINERS look at alternatives
Football team looks at using non public monies. Chron 0420 Ex 0420 Ex 0412 Matier and Ross 0409 Ex Opinion 0408 Chron 0406 Chron 0405 Chron 0405 Beyond Chron 0405 Chron 0404
BAYVIEW REDEVELOPMENT PASSES
Board votes 7-4 in final vote. CBS 5 0524 Chron 0517 Ex 0517 SFBG Editorial 0517 SFBG 0517
PARK CLOSURE veto survives
Supes one vote short on overturning veto. Chron 0524 SFBG 0524 SFBG Opinion 0524 SFBG Editorial 0517 Chron 0516 Ex 0516 BCN 0516 Chron 0510 Ex 0510 SJ Merc 0510 KTVU 0510 NBC 11 0510 Chron Editorial 0509 Chron 0503 Ex 0503 SFBG 0503 SFBG Editorial 0503 Chron 0501 Chron 0426 Ex 0426 CBS 5 0426 Ex Opinion 0425 SF Weekly 0419 SFBG 0419 Chron 0415 Ex 0414 BCN 0413 SFBG Editorial 0412 Chron 0410
SPECIAL USE DISTRICT LEGISLATION FOR JAPANTOWN GOES TO PLANNING
Task force board backs legislation to create a special use district. Nichi Bei Times 0519 Nichi Bei Times 0428 Ex 0421 Cape Town Independent 0418 Ex 0417 AP 0408 Asianweek 0331 Chron Editorial 0317 Chron 0315 Chron 0314 Chron 0310 Ex 0310 Chron 0304 Chron 0302 Ex 0302 Chron 0222 Ex 0222 Chron 0210 Ex 0209 Ex 0209 |
Starting on time
The Third Street light-rail project is on schedule to begin operating in January 2007. Ex 0805 Chron 0726
a new member
Mayor Newsom appoints Yvonne Y. Lee to the Police Commission. Chron 0805 BCN 0804
bay areA NEWSPAPER CONSOLIDATION
Ken Garcia gives this take on MediaNews' purchase of Bay Area publications. Ex 0805 SFBG Opinion 0802 Chron 0801 Merc 0731 Ex 0729 Chron 0729 Merc 0728 Ex 0728 Chron 0728 Sacbee 0727 Merc 0726 Ex 0725 Merc 0725 SacBee 0725 Denver Business Journal 0725 SFBG 0719 Ex 0714 Chron 0714
a modest addition?
Planning Commission delays plans for an addition to the residence of the consul of China amidst neighbor concerns. Ex 0804
be sure to get my good side
Cameras will be placed in Board of Education meetings to capture proceedings for those not able to attend. Ex 0804
FAJITAGATE, FOUR YEARS LATER
Defendants' argument rejected and disciplinary charges will remain. Ex 0804 Chron 0613 Ex 0613
WHO WILL WIN IT?
Both Mayor Newsom and Supervisor Maxwell will take part in the inaugural Stadium-to-Stadium run along Third Street. Chron 0803
CASTRO DESIGN PLAN
City sets aside $100k to create a design plan for the Castro with input from neighborhood residents. BAR 0803
BUMPY ROAD
Ken Garcia discusses the political side of potholes in San Francisco. Ex Opinion 0803
KICKOFF OF SF CONNECT
The Mayor's voluntarism program draws attention - and controversy. Chron 0802 Chron 0801
POST NO BILLS
Board of Supes bans political signs on utility poles and lampposts. Chron 0802 Ex 0802
MATIER & ROSS
The duo give us a dose of state politics and discuss the Homeland Security czar's SF visit. Chron 0802
"PARDON ME. HOW DO I GET TO ALCATRAZ?"
Local organization challenges ferry owner's contract to deliver folks to the island. Chron 0801
$450 million bond for schools
San Francisco School Board votes to put an initiative on November's ballot to improve 60 schools. Chron 0731 Chron 0728
Parking in SF?
No new parking spaces are planned for downtown. Chron 0731
HEALTH CARE PLAN ON THE MOVE
Universal health care legislation hits the Mayor's desk. ContraCosta 0729 Chron 0726 Ex 0726 NBC11 0725 CBS5 0725 SFBG 0725 BAR 0720 Chron 0719 Ex 0718 Chron 0718 Ex 0718 Chron 0712 Ex 0712 SFBG Opinion 0712 KCBS 0711 Chron 0706 Ex 0706 SFBG 0705 SJ Merc Editorial 0705 Chron Opinion 0703 Chron 0702 BAR 0629 SFBG 0628 SFBG Editorial 0628 Chron 0627 Chron 0622 Ex 0622 Chron Opinion 0622 NY Sun 0622 Chron 0621 Ex 0621 Ex 0621 Ex Editorial 0621 SJ Merc 0621 SJ Merc 0621 KGO 7 0621 Chron 0216 Ex 0202 Chron 0201 Ex 0201 Chron Editorial 0130 Chron 0127 Ex Opinion 0125 Chron 0119 Ex 0117 Ex 0110 CBS5 0110 Chron 0105 Chron 1222
Supervisor protests
Supervisor Mirkarimi joins a protest against building owners using Ellis Act evictions. Ex 0728
A NEW PARK?
Judge clears the way to allow 701 Lombard to be acquired by eminent domain. Ex 0728 Chron 0725
TAKE IT TO THE BALLOT BOX
The issue of paid sick days for SF employees may be headed to the voters. SF BizTimes 0728 Ex 0727
San Jose and norcal
Mayor Ron Gonzales and aide Joe Guerra plead not guilty to corruption charges. Chron 0727 SJ Merc 0717 Merc 0629 Chron 0629 AP 0629 Chron 0628 Chron 0627 AP 0626 Merc Editorial 0625 Merc 0624 Merc 0623 Merc 0623 Merc 0623 Chron 0623 Merc Opinion 0623 WashPost 0623 Merc 0622
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Scott Wiener is elected the new Chair. BAR 0727
ALL FREE, ALL THE TIME?
Some members of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission would like to see free public transporation all the time. ABC 7 0727 Chron 0726 Chron 0726
MAYORAL Q&A ON THE BALLOT
Voters will decide if the Mayor should be required to appear before the Board on a monthly basis. Ex 0726 KCBS 0725
BREAKFAST CANCELLED
Planned protests spoil plans for a breakfast with the Attorney General. SFBG 0726
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Board approves new rules on affordability. Chron 0726 Chron 0725 SFBG 0719 SFBG Opinion 0719 Ex 0713
BOOZING OUTDOORS IS OKAY
North Beach Jazz Festival may be on the wagon but Sharon Meadow sure isn't. SFBG 0726 SFBG 0726 Ex 0714
'THE BIG DRAIN'
SFBG says restoring Hetch Hetchy Valley would cost $ and electricity. SFBG Opinion 0726 Chron 0724 Chron 0722 Chron 0720 Ex 0720 Chron 0719
STANFORD PROF WANTS TO FIX ELECTIONS
And by "fix" we mean make better. Chron 0724
muni lags
The Ex considers whether free-market transit is the solution. Ex Opinion 0725 Ex 0724
GOODBYE, GROCERY STORES
The Ex looks at why supermarkets are leaving the City. Ex 0725 Ex 0725
CATASTROPHE PLANNING
How SF, Oakland, San Jose rate themselves for a disaster. Contra Costa Times 0725
d-8 race online
Incumbent and challenger have websites up. Check 'em out on our Upcoming Elections Page.
school closures called unsafe
Parents claim closure of schools puts children in harms way. Chron 0722
relationship strained
Relationship between police officers and a civilian watchdog group goes sour. Ex 0722
real estate conflict?
CBS investigates whether there is a conflict of interest in the development of the 49ers stadium. CBS5 0722
ccsf withdraws
Residents block CCSF from moving into their neighborhood. Chron 0722
downward trend in hate crimes
Reportings of hate crimes based on sexual orientation drop both city and statewide. Chron 0721
$35,000 bike lane stripes
The painting and repainting of bike lanes will cost City $35K. Ex 0721
PRIVACY PLEASE
Judge refuses to dismiss case against AT&T and their cooperation with the NSA. Chron 0721 Chron 0712
ZONING CHANGES
Zoning restriction may affect Scientologists in North Beach. Ex 0720
NEW COMMISSONER
Robert Haaland joins the Board of Appeals. BAR 0720
EXPLORING NEW SPACES
Exploratorium receives approval to relocate to Piers 15-17. Chron 0720
WELCOME!
The Examiner announces James Pimentel as new Executive Editor. Ex 0720
SUPES DEFEND CITY'S SAFE HAVEN
Supes pass a resolution to retain SF's sanctuary status... Homeland Security dollars hang in the balance. CBS5 0718 NBC11 0718 Chron 0712 ABC7 0711
NEW HEIGHTS
The ski jump exhibition heads to AT&T Park in an effort to take the event to the next level. Chron 0719 Ex 0718
10,000 FEET FOR 'FANATICS'
San Francisco welcomes its largest sports bar. Ex 0719
BEING POOR - WELL, IT JUST SUCKS
It's apparently more expensive to be poor than to not be poor. Results
of a study, what local folks are doing to form the Bank of San
Francisco, and more. Chron 0718
SFo security may unionize
Federal decision allows contracted security screeners to unionize. Ex 0717
Historic neighborhoods get recognized
The City receives signs showcasing historical districts. Ex 0717
Eating outdoors
Supervisor Mirkarimi introduces legislation to allow for more outdoor eating areas. Ex 0717
What's the San Francisco Treat?
After seven years, our favorite slogan comes back and everyone has an opinion about it. Chron 0716
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS
Brand new chief of emergency communications shows her expertise. Ex 0715
Whew!
Bomb scares in five different locations had the city's Emergency Operation Center hard at work. Ex 0714
WE’RE LISTENING
The Police Commission listens to recommendations on possible ways to reorganize the SFPD. Ex 0713
TO TAX, OR NOT TO TAX - THAT IS THE QUESTION
Board President Peskin suggests he might postpone the initiative to pave the way for universal health care. Chron 0713 Ex Editorial 0713 Ex 0712 Ex 0616 Chron 0615 Ex Opinion 0615 Chron 0614 Ex 0614
DISTRICT 10 SUPE RACE
Guardian says Harrison may pose a challenge to Maxwell in District 10. SFBG 0712
WISH GRANTED
Police Commission receives funding for additional staff. SFBG 0712
MATIER AND ROSS
Courtroom truancy? Gonzalez & Co. absent from the latest Ackerman hearing. Chron 0712
SAME-SEX UNIONS DEBATE MARATHON
The debate continues in San Francisco's appellate court. Chron 0711 LATimes 0711
Chron 0710
COMBATING A SPECIFIC TYPE OF UNEMPLOYMENT
City budget to include $300K to fund employment initiatives for transgender people. 24/7 Gay 0711
ELSBERND: GET VOTER GUIDES OUT EARLY
Supervisor calls for law requiring that the guides be mailed 29 days before an election. Ex 0711
NEW HOMELESS HOUSING PROGRAM
City partners with Hamilton Family Shelter. KCBS 0711
LOCAL POLITICAL CONSULTANT RUNS PRO-CALIFORNIA CAMPAIGN
Mark Mosher takes on the entire state of Nevada in an effort to attract and retain companies in the Golden State. MSNBC 0710
HOW MUCH IS IT NOW?
Struggling with a budget deficit, Rec and Park Department may raise fees across the city in order to close budget gap. Ex 0708
VISIT FROM A SENATOR
Senator Clinton visits San Francisco, and remains quiet on one issue. Chron 0708
SAME-SEX RULING IN NEW YORK
California impact debated. Chron 0707 Ex 0707 LA Times 0707 Chicago Trib 0707
FOSTER CARE DOLLARS
State leaders give San Francisco more dollars for young population. Chron Editorial 0707 CBS 5 0707
POLICE COMMISSION TENSION
Family of slain man criticizes Commission. Chron 0706 Ex 0706 BCN 0706
SF LAW REQUIRES CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES TO RECYCLE
BCN 0705
DATA DATA DATA FOR POLITICAL JUNKIES!
Genius stat-man David Latterman crunches the numbers from the June election, and tells you What It All Means. The DeLeon and Latterman Page
UP THE PRICETAG
Piers 27-31 look much more expensive than earlier expected, due to seismic issues. Biz Times 0703
WHAT’S THAT IN YOUR POCKET?
Police warn to watch for pickpockets during the holiday celebrations. Ex 0704
ADDITIONAL REVENUE
City social services are benefiting from new revenue. Ex 0630
THE 49ERS STADIUM
Ex 0630 Chron 0630
ONE BUDGET, ONE CITY
A thoughtful piece on prioritizing the city's needs. Chron Opinion 0628
BIG BENEFITS
Editorial critiques the scale of benefits for city workers. Ex Editorial 0628
WHERE’S MY BIKE LANE?
San Francisco judge halts citywide bike plan after a lawsuit is filed against the city. SFBG 0628 Ex 0626 Chron 0624
SOUTHERN WATERFRONT
Mayor Newsom would like to see a connected waterfront from Embarcadero to Candlestick Park. SFBG 0628 Chron 0625
BUDGET FOR OUR SCHOOLS
Board of Ed votes in $356M budget and asks for more money for small schools. Chron 0628 Ex 0628 Chron 0627
STYROFOAM BAN AHEAD?
A supervisor's legislation; reaction from enviros, business advocates. ABC 7 0627 CBS 5 0627 Chron 0627
FREE TRANSIT? IT WORKS!
Spare The Air days are showing that when costs go down, ridership goes up. Chron 0627 Ex 0627
STRIP CLUB CHANGES TO APPEAR?
Ken Garcia looks at the industry, new proposed rules. Ex Opinion 0627
GETTING SMALLER?
Census numbers show San Francisco may be one of the fastest shrinking cities in terms of population. Ex 0626
ANOTHER WAY TO USE YOUR COMPUTER
Cities around the Bay Area are increasingly using new technology to
give residents more ways to interact with local government. Ex 0626
GREENBACKS FOR GREEN TREES?
Board hears about the stat of our City's trees, and what it will take to make things better. Chron 0622
WE HAVE A PLAN
A capital spending plan, that is. CBS 5 0621
SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY
Building next to Human Services Agency causes stir. SFBG 0621
CAMERAS AND CRIME
Are cameras the best way to fight crime or are they just another invasion of privacy? SFBG Editorial 0621
MAYOR OF OAKLAND
Ignacio De La Fuente concedes the Mayor's election in Oakland. SFBG 0621 Chron 0619 Chron 0618 Chron 0617 Chron 0616 Chron 0611 Chron 0610 Chron 0609 Chron 0608 AP 0608 Ex 0608
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL
And the opening of the new Mission Bay branch library is a good thing. Chron 0620
THE LIMITLESS INTERNET
Rachel Gordon helps explain how the Internet is playing an increased role in the political playbook. Chron 0619
NEW TECHNOLOGY
Recent election used touch screen voting stations, and found a varirty of glitches. Chron 0619
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