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Tag Archives: Gavin Newsom
Video: The Daily Show Takes on SF's Happy Meal Toy Ban
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Is there something in the genetic code of all politicians that stops them from turning down any chance to appear on camera, no matter how remote the possibility that they will come out looking good? Watch this clip from last … Continue reading
News Fix Contest: Who Will Be the Next San Francisco Mayor?
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Tomorrow the Board of Supervisors may or may not weigh in on a successor to Gavin Newsom, who takes off to assume those burdensome Lt. Governor duties later in the week, when Chris Daly will be safely ensconced behind a … Continue reading
Interview with SF Supervisor John Avalos on Choosing a Newsom Successor
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Should be some fun tomorrow at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors meeting. Number 25 on the agenda is a "Hearing to discuss the proposed Motion to take nominations and appoint a successor Mayor in the event of a vacancy … Continue reading
Gavin Newsom Says He Will Take Lt Governor Oath This Weekend
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Both John Myers and Scott Shafer of KQED talked to Gavin Newsom at Jerry Brown's inauguration, and he told them that he will take the oath of office for Lieutenant Governor this weekend. The other state officeholders are being sworn … Continue reading
San Francisco to Host 2013 America's Cup
It's official: Oracle CEO Larry Ellison's America's Cup organization has chosen San Francisco as the host city for the 2013 catamaran extravaganza. Here's the announcement (also here, in PDF form): “We sought a venue that fulfills our promise – to … Continue reading
Newsom Announces Lt. Gov Inaugural Date
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Let the San Francisco mayoral-succesionologists interpret this one. From a press release sent out by Gavin Newsom's office: Lieutenant Governor-elect Gavin Newsom today announced plans for an inaugural celebration to be held in the State Capitol Rotunda on Monday, January … Continue reading
Newsom's Hopes for Ocean Power
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Gavin Newsom is about to trade offices, leaving San Francisco City Hall for his new gig with the state. But the soon-to-be-former mayor still has aspirations for the city that played midwife to his political career. Specifically, Newsom is still … Continue reading
America's Cup Update
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And now we turn to the daily weeping and gnashing of teeth over San Francisco's tortured bid to host the 2013 America's Cup sailing regatta. The big news out of Gavin Newsom's confab with the Chronicle editorial board yesterday was … Continue reading
S.F.'s Next Mayor: Puppet Theater Edition
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will have a full plate Tuesday. It's facing a reported ultimatum to give Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, the Bay Area's wealthiest human, to deliver on a package of goodies including long-term waterfront development rights … Continue reading
At the Press Gaggle, a Cheeky Newsom
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In the midst of a press gaggle yesterday, Gavin Newsom engaged in a somewhat cheeky discussion with reporters, who tried to repeatedly pin him down on the timing of his abdication of the mayor's seat and other succession issues. An … Continue reading
