Court Jester reviews Peskin committee assignments

Court Jester reviews Peskin committee assignments

February 29, 2008 | No Comments

h. “Court Jester” brown. Photo by Luke Thomas By h. brown February 29, 2008 Alioto-Pier banished, Daly re-armed – Let the games begin! I love crunching numbers and reading the entrails of recently eviscerated politicians…

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Man jailed for alleged arson of fire chief’s homeasks bail be lowered

Man jailed for alleged arson of fire chief’s home
asks bail be lowered

February 29, 2008 | No Comments

By Ari Burack February 29, 2008 A man jailed on $1 million bail for allegedly setting fire to and vandalizing the historic residence of the San Francisco fire chief will argue his case to reduce…

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Trial scheduledfor injured former zookeeper’s lawsuit against zoo

Trial scheduled
for injured former zookeeper’s lawsuit against zoo

February 29, 2008 | No Comments

By Ari Burack February 29, 2008 A trial could begin in September in the case of a former San Francisco Zoo zookeeper suing the city after being severely injured in 2006 by the same tiger…

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Nader picks “no illusions” Gonzalezas presidential running mate

Nader picks “no illusions” Gonzalez
as presidential running mate

February 28, 2008 | 5 Comments

Matt Gonzalez and Ralph Nader Photo by Luke Thomas By Luke Thomas February 28, 2008 Groundhog Day presidential candidate Ralph Nader pried the rusting nails out of Matt Gonzalez’ political coffin today, announcing he has…

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Newsom announces ordinanceto improve nightclub safety

Newsom announces ordinance
to improve nightclub safety

February 28, 2008 | No Comments

By Ashley Wright February 28, 2008 City leaders crowded into a South of Market nightclub this afternoon to announce proposed ordinances aimed at curbing violence in and around San Francisco clubs and entertainment venues. Mayor…

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Google gifts free voicemail to city homeless

Google gifts free voicemail to city homeless

February 28, 2008 | 8 Comments

Google product manager Craig Walker with Mayor Gavin Newsom and Alex Tourk announced plans yesterday to extend free voicemail to homeless clients during the 21st installment of San Francisco’s Project Homeless Connect. Photos by Luke…

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San Francisco – Inside City Hall With Nicholas Olczak

San Francisco – Inside City Hall
With Nicholas Olczak

February 27, 2008 | 2 Comments

Nicholas Olczak Photos by Luke Thomas By Nicholas Olczak February 27, 2008 One small step, one giant leap…. An atmosphere often hangs over the legislative chambers at the start of the Board of Supervisors meetings,…

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