Tap water remains best choice for SF
The water in San Francisco is not only some of the crispest water found on the planet, it’s safe to drink and probably safer than bottled. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,…
Earthquake study warns SF of increasing risk
During the first 10 years of the 21st century, earthquakes around the world claimed the lives of at least 700,000 people, while earthquake-related deaths in the 20th century topped out at 1.5 million….
Controversy looms over potential condo conversion law
The flames of discord rage on between homeowner advocates and tenant rights activists over a new law that, if passed, would allow for a onetime citywide increase in the amount of residential units…
New drug disposal program aims to cut down pollution, abuse
In response to a mounting body of evidence that says pharmaceutical waste is ending up in our drinking water and polluting the environment, San Francisco has instituted a new program offering people safe,…
Norman Yee named District 7 supervisor after close race
Counting ballots took longer than usual in the race for District 7 supervisor, but Norman Yee, president of the San Francisco Board of Education, snagged the open seat left by Supervisor Sean Elsbernd….
Board reinstates Ross Mirkarimi as sheriff
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors rejected charges of official misconduct and reinstated Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi on Oct. 9 in a special meeting that stretched more than nine hours. Four supervisors voted to…
San Francisco election results
Here are the 2011 San Francisco election results as of 10:10 p.m Tuesday. One hundred percent of precincts have been accounted for. San Francisco mayor Ed Lee – 44,451 votes, 31.38 percent John…
Preliminary winners chosen in San Francisco election
Sixteen mayoral candidates have finally been narrowed down and current Interim Mayor Ed Lee is projected to be the first Chinese-American mayor of San Francisco with 31.38 percent of first-choice votes with 100…
PHOTOS: San Francisco mayoral candidates in the final stretch
After weeks of tireless campaigning, the big day for San Francisco mayoral candidates is finally here. Today is Election Day, and candidates will be undoubtedly as busy as the San Franciscans voting for…
VIDEO, PHOTOS: OccupySF continues stakeout of Justin Herman Plaza
A crowd of as many as 1,000 people gathered at Justin Herman Plaza to join the Occupy SF movement as well as to defend the camp that was allegedly set to be raided…
VIDEO: San Francisco mayoral candidates speak at SF State
Associated Students Inc. invited candidates for San Francisco mayor to SF State Thursday, Oct. 20. Students and community members had the opportunity to introduce themselves and ask questions. Candidates who spoke at the…
VIDEO: Mayoral candidates talk education, transit during SF State visit
Malcolm X Plaza filled with students as the mayoral candidates took the stage to speak about the goals of their campaigns. At Thursday’s Mayoral Forum and Voter Registration drive, organized by Associated Students…
PHOTOS: San Francisco mayoral candidates speak at SF State
Associated Students Inc. invited candidates for San Francisco mayor to SF State Thursday, Oct. 20. Students and community members had the opportunity to introduce themselves and ask questions. Candidates who spoke at the…
San Francisco mayoral candidates come to SF State Thursday
While political candidates may often be hard to reach, students and community members will be able to interact with mayoral candidates at SF State Thursday with a little help from Associated Students Inc….
Music and politics come together at mayoral forum at the Fillmore
Drink-clutching music fans gathered like any other night at the historic Fillmore venue – attentive to the stage. But Monday, they were watching Ed Lee, John Avalos and other mayoral candidates. Eight of…
San Francisco mayoral candidates voice their plans for education
While each candidate for mayor of San Francisco has a general idea of how to handle education woes in the city, few candidates have a solid plan of how to deal with the…
San Francisco mayor race heats up at City College
Mayoral candidates appeared at City College of San Francisco Sept. 28 to discuss key city issues ranging from curtailing crime, fighting poverty and preventing police corruption to finding funding for higher education and…
David Chiu visits campus as part of mayoral campaign
In his bid to become the next mayor of San Francisco, Board of Supervisors President David Chiu visited SF State today as a part of a Youth Community Voices Policy Event. Students filled…
Board of Supervisors ban unsolicited Yellow Pages
In an attempt to reduce both its ecological footprint and recycling costs, San Francisco is making efforts to curb the dissemination of unwanted phone directories. The Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance Feb….
