Articles Posted in the News Category
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Judge Rules Islamic Group
Must Find Unclassified Evidence
to Continue Spying LawsuitBy Julia Cheever July 3, 2008 A federal judge in San Francisco ruled Wednesday that President Bush cannot use a state secrets argument to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the administration of violating the Foreign Intelligence…
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Newsom Tempers Gubernatorial Bid Expectations
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom File Photo by Luke Thomas By Elaine Santore July 2, 2008 Mayor Gavin Newsom ended speculation about his possible 2010 gubernatorial bid Tuesday when he officially opened an exploratory committee,…
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Peskin Passes the Baton
By Luke Thomas July 2, 2008 District 3 Supervisor and Board President Aaron Peskin yesterday delivered a passing of the baton speech to a new crop of candidates vying to replace him in November. “The…
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Proponents Urge Court to Leave Marriage Initiative
On November BallotBy Julia Cheever July 1, 2008 Five proponents of a ballot initiative that would ban same-sex marriage have asked the California Supreme Court to reject a bid to knock the measure off the Nov. 4…
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Schwarzenegger Scores Tesla Commitment
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger inspects the underside of an all-electric passenger vehicle developed by Tesla Motors in San Carlos following a press conference yesterday. The press conference was held to announce Tesla Motors has chosen California…
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Death Penalty System “Close to Collapse”
By Julia Cheever June 30, 2008 A commission created by the California Senate four years ago released a report today saying the state’s death penalty system is broken and “close to collapse.” The California Commission…
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Moyers on Big Oil
June 30, 2008 Luke ThomasLuke 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…
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