Thomas K. Pendergast

CEQA circus swirls to a close

Citizens appealing City decisions about any large building project now have a clear set of rules for filing the paperwork.

11 years ago

Hundreds protest Zimmerman verdict in San Francisco

Several hundred demonstrators in downtown San Francisco joined others in cities across the country.

11 years ago

Why we celebrate indepen­dence on July 4

Why do we celebrate Independence Day on the fourth day of July? History provides a few contenders.

11 years ago

High court backs marriage equality

Advocates of marriage equality scored two historic victories Wednesday morning. UPDATED 5:15 p.m.

11 years ago

Masonic bicycle lanes get green light

Raised bicycle lanes are likely to replace 167 parking spaces along Masonic Avenue between Fell and Geary.

11 years ago

Golden Gate Park fee may become permanent

A $7 entrance fee for non-residents to enter the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park is about to be extended.

11 years ago

CEQA plans sent to full Board of Supervisors

After months of proposals, not one but two versions of CEQA appeal legislation were kicked up to the full Board…

11 years ago

Tamer Bay to Breakers keeps its boozy flavor

Thousands came out for the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco to have a good run, or a party,…

11 years ago

CEQA reform is a bit like herding cats

Supervisor Scott Wiener is trying revise City codes dealing with the California Environmental Quality Act.

11 years ago

Supes flip-flop on condo conversion

Two supervisors withdrew support for their own TIC conversion proposal, yet others sent it out of committee and onto the…

11 years ago

Comp­romise in sight on TIC condo conver­sions

A fragile consensus is emerging about giving TIC homeowners relief while protecting the City’s stock of rental units.

11 years ago

Protests plague Obama’s SF trip

Wherever President Obama appeared around The City this week, protesters made it known they were not happy.

11 years ago

Ordinance could pit renters against home­buyers

Some struggling home buyers in San Francisco could find themselves in a conflict with renters over Tenancy in Common conversions.

11 years ago

Bag scammers target more Chinese victims

More victims of fraud targeting elderly Chinese women have come forward, reporting they were scammed of cash and jewelry.

11 years ago

Closed recycling center shifts collection burden

Last month's closure of the Golden Gate Park recycling center could shift the burden of can and bottle collection to…

11 years ago

Bail reduced for man accused in death of Lowell student

A judge Wednesday reduced the bail of the man accused of driving drunk and killing Lowell High School student Hanren…

11 years ago

‘Forward on Climate’ rallies for change

Thousands of people gathered on the waterfront Sunday demanding the Obama administration confront climate change.

11 years ago

GOP waters down Violence against Women Act

When the Violence Against Women Act came up for renewal last year, changes by the U.S. Senate faced resistance in…

11 years ago

‘One Billion Rising’ draws marchers to Golden Gate Bridge

Hundreds joined Code Pink on Valentine’s Day to dance and march across the Golden Gate Bridge.

11 years ago

San Francisco moves into uncharted waters

The Board of Supervisors' vote last week to reinstate Ross Mirkarimi sent a message across the rotunda about mayoral powers.

12 years ago

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