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US Navy Transfers Treasure Island
An undated aerial photo of Treasure Island, purchased by the US Navy in 1942 for $1. Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas December 17, 2009 The US Navy in 1942 seized Treasure Island from…
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Daly to Host Holiday Party
Benefiting Homeless San FranciscansSupervisor Chris Daly will host a holiday party Thursday benefiting the Coalition on Homelessness. File photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas December 16, 2009 A festive party to benefit homeless San Franciscans will be…
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Newsom Names New Press Secretary
Mayor Gavin Newsom today named SFPUC Information Officer Tony Winnicker as his new press secretary. Photo via Facebook By Luke Thomas December 11, 2009 Following a string of high-profile departures from his administration, Mayor Gavin…
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Board Passes Holiday Layoff Reprieve Appropriation
Newsom Refuses to SpendThe Grinch who stole Christmas? San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said he will not spend a veto-proof appropriation passed by the Board of Supervisors intended to prevent layoffs during the holiday season. Photos by Luke…
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Budget Appropriation Sparks Daly, Maxwell Feud
A miffed Supervisor Sophie Maxwell responds to Supervisor Chris Daly’s suggestion that she “flipped” her vote against an appropriation ordinance following a meeting with Newsom Chief of Staff Steve Kawa. Photos by Luke Thomas By…
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Campos Wins Due Process for Undocumented Youth
By Luke Thomas November 13, 2009 San Francisco Supervisor David Campos won an historic veto-proof victory Tuesday for undocumented youth arrested on suspicion of committing a crime. The due process amendment to the city’s Sanctuary…
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Hammer Wins Police Commission Nomination
Attorney James Hammer won the nomination for the open seat on the San Francisco Police Commission yesterday. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas November 6, 2009 Attorney James Hammer won the backing of the…
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