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.

  • Street Life in San Francisco’s TL

    Street Life in San Francisco’s TL

    by Luke Thomas on Aug 02, 2009 | 7 Comments

    A discarded couch rests like a parked car in San Francisco’s Tenderloin District. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas August 2, 2009 The move was only supposed to be temporary, but here I am,…

    Posted in News

  • Daly Wins City Hall Cake Bake Throwdown

    Daly Wins City Hall Cake Bake Throwdown

    by Luke Thomas on Jul 30, 2009 | 9 Comments

    By all accounts it was a perfect event to allay any residual hard feelings between Supervisors Avalos and Daly who were at odds over how best to secure a balanced budget with a mayor who has a sweet tooth for ignoring the will of the Board, and voters.

    Posted in Events, News, Politics

  • Newsom Dumps Jaye?

    Newsom Dumps Jaye?

    by Luke Thomas on Jul 27, 2009 | 2 Comments

    What is clear, Eric Jaye’s campaign style is soooo 2007 and Newsom, who is behind Jerry Brown in the polls, has not been able to raise much in the way of serious campaign funds, prompting insider speculation Newsom’s gubernatorial campaign is DOA.

    Posted in Opinion, Politics

  • City Attorney Visits Daly

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    City Attorney Visits Daly

    by Luke Thomas on Jul 27, 2009 | 16 Comments

    Despite all the media kerfuffle surrounding the purchase of two properties in Fairfied, Daly said he “spends more time in San Francisco than Gavin Newsom.”

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Solidarity Rallies Call For End to Abuses in Iran

    Solidarity Rallies Call For End to Abuses in Iran

    by Luke Thomas on Jul 27, 2009 | 5 Comments

    Several elected officials including California Attorney General Jerry Brown, California Senator Mark Leno, Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, Mayor of Brisbane Sepi Richardson and DCCC Chair Aaron Peskin, joined in unity with the estimated 4,000 protesters in front of San Francisco City Hall.

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Reverend Billy Talen Fundraiser Draws Congregation of San Francisco Supporters

    Reverend Billy Talen Fundraiser
    Draws Congregation of San Francisco Supporters

    by Luke Thomas on Jul 22, 2009 | 4 Comments

    A fundraiser was held yesterday in San Francisco for Reverend Billy Talen of the Church of Life After Shopping. Talen, a Green,  is running against Michael Bloomberg for Mayor of New York City. Photos by…

    Posted in Arts/Entertainment, Culture, Events, News, Politics

  • Latest Alioto-Pier Rumor Triggers Rally for Dave Jones

    Latest Alioto-Pier Rumor Triggers Rally for Dave Jones

    by Luke Thomas on Jul 16, 2009 | 6 Comments

    Assemblymember Dave Jones was joined Wednesday by a phalanx of Progressive electeds in support of his candidacy for California Insurance Commissioner. Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas July 16, 2009 Following an unconfirmed rumor…

    Posted in News, Politics