Articles Posted by Luke Thomas

Luke Thomas is a former software developer and computer consultant who proudly hails from London, England. In 2001, Thomas took a yearlong sabbatical to travel and develop a photographic portfolio. Upon his return to the US, Thomas studied photojournalism to pursue a career in journalism. In 2004, Thomas worked for several neighborhood newspapers in San Francisco before accepting a partnership agreement with the SanFranciscoSentinel.com, a news website formerly covering local, state and national politics. In September 2006, Thomas launched FogCityJournal.com. The BBC, CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, New York Times, Der Spiegel, San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Magazine, 7x7, San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco Bay Guardian and the San Francisco Weekly, among other publications and news outlets, have published his work. Thomas is a member of the Freelance Unit of the Pacific Media Workers Guild, TNG-CWA Local 39521 and is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.

  • Mayor Bates Shoves Protester During PG&E Prop 16 Advisory Meeting

    Mayor Bates Shoves Protester
    During PG&E Prop 16 Advisory Meeting

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 19, 2010 | 6 Comments

    The physical altercation ensued following opening remarks by Mayor Bates when Mark Toney, Executive Director of The Utility Reform Network (TURN), interrupted the meeting to make a statement of protest against Proposition 16, a PG&E-sponsored measure on the June, California ballot, intended to protect PG&E’s monopoly against energy competition from municipalities and community choice aggregators.

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  • Man Jumps to his Death at Powell and Market

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    Man Jumps to his Death at Powell and Market

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 17, 2010 | 57 Comments

    According to police, the man leapt to his death from a loft apartment at approximately 3:25 pm in full view of shoppers and tourists lined up to take the Powell Street cable car.

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  • Johnson Announces College Board, DCCC Candidacies

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    Johnson Announces College Board, DCCC Candidacies

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 16, 2010 | 12 Comments

    In a statement released to FCJ, Johnson said she will file her declarations of intent later today at the San Francisco Department of Elections to run for trustee membership on the San Francisco Community College Board (SFCCB) as well as the Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC) in Assembly District 13.

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    Jane Kim Announces D6 Candidacy

    by Luke Thomas on Jan 19, 2010 | 11 Comments

    Ending months of speculation and rumor, San Francisco Board of Education President Jane Kim today confirmed her candidacy in the 2010 race for District 6 Supervisor.

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  • Ammiano Endorses Mandelman

    Ammiano Endorses Mandelman

    by Luke Thomas on Jan 05, 2010 | 3 Comments

    Assemblymember and former San Francisco Supervisor Tom Ammiano. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas January 5, 2010 Assemblymember Tom Ammiano today endorsed San Francisco Board of Appeals Commissioner Rafael Mandelman in the 2010 race for…

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  • Authors Discuss Genesis of Marriage Equality Book

    Authors Discuss Genesis of Marriage Equality Book

    by Luke Thomas on Dec 21, 2009 | 3 Comments

    Authors Geoffrey King (left) and Sunny Angulo, with City Attorney Dennis Herrera, pose for a picture during a release party event for their new book, Such a Bitter Sweet Day: Marriage Equality in the Wake…

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    Radulovich Opts Out of D8 Race

    by Luke Thomas on Dec 17, 2009 | 22 Comments

    BART Director Tom Radulovich. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas December 17, 2009 FCJ reported in October BART Board Director Tom Radulovich is considering throwing his hat into the 2010 race for District 8…

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