San Francisco Labor CouncilPens Affordable Housing Agreement with Lennar

San Francisco Labor Council
Pens Affordable Housing Agreement with Lennar

May 16, 2008 | 3 Comments

From the San Francisco Labor Council May 16, 2008. 5:00 p.m. Agreement will create 3,500 units of New Housing Affordable to very low-income and Working Families What: The San Francisco Labor Council, along with its…

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McCain vs. McCain

McCain vs. McCain

May 16, 2008 | No Comments

By Terry Canaan May 16, 2008 John McCain knows the issues inside and out, left to right, top to bottom. There’s a reason for that — on most issues, McCain’s taken both sides of the…

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Bay Area News Briefs

Bay Area News Briefs

May 16, 2008 | No Comments

By Ananda Shorey May 16, 2008 Heat wave expected to end by Sunday At least one Bay Area city is expected to break heat records again today following record-setting temperatures Thursday, but the region should…

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Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Wins Praise and Criticism

Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Wins Praise and Criticism

May 15, 2008 | 1 Comment

A victory for civil rights: San Francisco City Hall was a scene flooded with human jubilation today following a California Supreme Court constitutional decision that ruled same-sex couples have a right to marry. Photos by…

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Bike to Work Day Draws Record-High Participation

Bike to Work Day Draws Record-High Participation

May 15, 2008 | No Comments

A sign of the times: As gas prices continue to rise, a record number of San Francisco bicyclists opted for eco-friendly pedal power to healthily commute to work on Bike to Work Day. Photos by…

The Elephant in West Virginiais not a Republican

The Elephant in West Virginia
is not a Republican

May 15, 2008 | No Comments

By Jill Chapin May 15, 2008 Any obvious but unpleasant truth that people want to avoid acknowledging is usually referred to as the elephant in the room. In West Virginia, the apparent unpleasant elephant is…

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Herrera Hails California Supreme Court RulingInvalidating Discriminatory Marriage Laws

Herrera Hails California Supreme Court Ruling
Invalidating Discriminatory Marriage Laws

May 15, 2008 | No Comments

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera Photo by Luke Thomas Decision by State’s High Court ‘Has Affirmed Our Constitution’s Promise of Equality for Millions of Californians and Their Families’ From the Office of City Attorney…

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