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SF Weekly, Bay Guardian Now Under One Owner
Wow, the SF Weekly and Bay Guardian under one umrella? What's next, Ross Mirkarimi and Ed Lee hug? Voice Media Group announced that it's sold the Weekly to the San Francisco Newspaper Company, which publishes both the Bay Guardian, San … Continue reading
Ross Mirkarimi Discusses the Past Year -- and Next Steps
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About a hundred people turned out last night at San Francisco's Commonwealth Club to hear Ross Mirkarimi discuss the domestic dispute with his wife that embroiled his first year as San Francisco Sheriff in controversy, legal disputes, a suspension from office and — about six weeks ago — reinstatement by the Board of Supervisors. I served as moderator.
San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy's Charged in Bank Robbery Case
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When you see the words "San Francisco sheriff" these days, your mind tends to reflexively go to this topic. Here's something different, though not really better. SF District Attorney George Gascón said of the alleged robbery, "San Franciscans expect the … Continue reading
A.M. Splash: SF Board Caps Micro-Apartments; Mirkarimi Holds Onto Domestic Violence Program; Academy of Art Accused of Landuse Violations
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Mirkarimi refuses to yield oversight (SF Chronicle) San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi will let his undersheriff handle any disciplinary actions involving subordinates accused of domestic violence, but he will not give up oversight of his department's domestic violence prevention programs, … Continue reading
A.M. Splash: Calif. Dems Say They Have Supermajority; Mirkarimi Recall in the Works; Suit Seeks to Block Sex Trafficking Law
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California Democrats say they won supermajority control of Legislature (Sacramento Bee) Democratic legislative leaders declared Wednesday that they had captured a supermajority of each house, the first time in more than 100 years that the party has wielded such power. … Continue reading
A.M. Splash: Schools Drop Bid for US Funds; Top Execs Leave Apple; 49ers Stadium Money Challenged; DA Tries to Limit Mirkarimi
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S.F., Oakland drop bid for U.S. school funds (SF Chronicle) Stuck in a standoff with teachers unions, the San Francisco and Oakland school districts have abandoned efforts to bring in up to $15 million each to develop high-quality math classes … Continue reading
A.M. Splash: Calif. Gas Prices Plunging; S. Bruno Officials Want George Mitchell to Quit PG&E Fine Mediation; Ed Lee in Rift With Mirkarimi Backers
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California gas prices plunging (SJ Mercury News) California gas prices are plunging from record highs set two weeks ago as refineries come back on line, motorists drive less and the cheaper winter blend of fuel reaches neighborhood filling stations. That … Continue reading
A.M. Splash: PG&E Called Pipes Safe W/O Proof; Yahoo CEO Emphasizes Mobile; Sandra Day O'Connor Regales SF Audience
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PG&E called pipes safe without proof (SF Chronicle) Pacific Gas and Electric Co. declared 4 1/2 miles of at-risk natural-gas pipelines in the East Bay and San Jose safe without proof of having carried out the federally mandated inspections needed … Continue reading
Should Domestic Violence Counselors Have 'Reached Out' to Eliana Lopez?
by Laird Harrison and Jon Brooks We fully understand that many San Franciscans would rather repeatedly watch last year's video of Buster Posey getting his leg broken than delve further into the Ross Mirkarimi situation. But it appears, even after … Continue reading
A.M. Splash: Giants Win NLCS Game 2; Yahoo Chief Hire Google Exec; George Mitchell in San Bruno Fire Talks; Monitor Slams OPD Again
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Giants beat Cardinals 7-1 in Game 2 to even NLCS (SF Examiner) Ryan Vogelsong notched his first career postseason win Monday providing exactly what the Giants needed: a quality start. Vogelsong (1-0) threw seven strong innings, allowing four hits and … Continue reading
