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.

  • Newsom Headed to White House

    Newsom Headed to White House

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 19, 2009 | 3 Comments

    Mayor Gavin Newsom Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas February 19, 2009, 6:10 pm Just received notice of Mayor Gavin Newsom’s schedule tomorrow – he’s heading to the White House to meet with President…

    Posted in News, Opinion, Politics

  • Siebel Newsom Preggas

    Siebel Newsom Preggas

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 18, 2009 | 5 Comments

    Mayor Gavin Newsom and Jennifer Newsom Siebel Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas February 18, 2009, 4:00 pm Mayor Gavin Newsom spokesperson Nathan Ballard today confirmed Jennifer Siebel Newsom is pregnant. “We are pleased…

    Posted in Human Interest, News, Politics

  • Daly Raises Yarne Conflict of Interest Question

    Daly Raises Yarne Conflict of Interest Question

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 11, 2009 | 5 Comments

    Supervisor Chris Daly sent a Letter of Inquiry to City Attorney Dennis Herrera yesterday asking the question: “Is there a conflict of interest?” with Newsom administration Planning Advisor Michael Yarne. Photos by Luke Thomas By…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Stimulus Package: Pelosi Vows to Fight Republican Spending Cuts

    Stimulus Package: Pelosi Vows to Fight Republican Spending Cuts

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 09, 2009 | 1 Comment

    A defiant House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed yesterday to fight a Senate Republican economic stimulus bill that calls for a $40 billion reduction in state funding over a House bill favored by Democrats. Photos by…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Family and Children Advocates Slam Newsom

    Family and Children Advocates Slam Newsom

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 06, 2009 | 4 Comments

    Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth Director NTanya Lee led a rally on the steps of City Hall yesterday to protest $11 million in budget cuts to the Department of Children, Youth and their Families…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Elsbernd Calls for Public Defender Budget Analysis

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    Elsbernd Calls for Public Defender Budget Analysis

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 04, 2009 | 15 Comments

    Supervisor Sean Elsbernd Photos by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas February 4, 2009 Following Public Defender Jeff Adachi’s request for $50,000 to fund the replacement of two former paralegals, Supervisor Sean Elsbernd yesterday responded with…

    Posted in News, Politics

  • Daly to Expose Cronyism, Lackeyism and Corruption

    Daly to Expose Cronyism, Lackeyism and Corruption

    by Luke Thomas on Feb 03, 2009 | 1 Comment

    By Luke Thomas February 3, 2009 Expect things to get really sticky and stinky for Mayor Gavin Newsom and the conservative bloc during today’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Word has it; Supervisor Chris Daly will…

    Posted in Opinion, Politics