Новости за 23.10.2014

Supporters of Prop. A say it will help improve Muni service. It’s looking like the fight over an otherwise hum-drum ballot measure has turned more interesting — and immensely personal. The San Francisco Apartment Association, which represents landlords and usually spends its time fighting City Hall over housing issues, has poured more than $50,000 in recent weeks into the fight against Proposition A. Yes, that Prop. A — the $500 million, nearly universally popular transportation bond that Mayor Ed... Читать дальше...

Fox News host and one-time first lady of San Francisco Kimberly Guilfoyle said young women should be excused from their civic duties so “so they can go back on Tinder or Match.com.” On Tuesday’s edition of “The Five,” a discussion on female voters turned to the question of why young, single women tend to vote for Democrats. When co-host Greg Gutfeld suggested it was an issue of “wisdom,” which young women apparently lack, Guilfoyle — who was married to Gavin Newsom when he was mayor of San Francisco ... Читать дальше...

Photo By Peter Earl McCollough/Special to The ChronicleScreen Shot 2014-10-22 at 5.42.44 PMJoe Tuman speaks to voters in August. Three candidates running for mayor of Oakland who call themselves outsiders are asking voters to list them on their ballot and shun the three insiders favored to win the race. In a joint announcement, Joe Tuman, Bryan Parker and Courtney Ruby say they will hold a news conference on Thursday to “discuss why voters should choose a candidate from outside City Hall.” Currently... Читать дальше...

For the best of both, begin your outing in the Alamo Square Historic District, take in the views and Victorians and then descend downhill to Hayes Valley for the boutiques and cafes. Start with a visit to the modest Divisadero Farmers’ Market (Grove and Divisadero streets), which takes place every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Although this market is small, compared to the more elaborate one at the Ferry Building, it has an excellent array of fresh fruits and vegetables. Park amenities include a dog play area... Читать дальше...

Muni, the city’s beleaguered transit system, and the Municipal Transportation Agency, its Hydra-like parent, may be the favorite punching bag of San Franciscans. But a recent opinion poll found that most of the 620 randomly selected city residents surveyed by professional pollsters gave favorable ratings to both Muni and the agency, which also controls traffic, parking, taxis and other things transportation in the city. Among the key, and perhaps surprising, findings of the survey are that 64 percent... Читать дальше...

sodataxShocker: the same companies that produced these are trying to defeat the soda tax measure. (Credit: Associated Press.) Update: Thursday, the state Fair Political Practices Commission responded that a preliminary investigation found no violation of the Political Reform Act. That means the complain is dead. Ah, late October. Giants baseball, sunny days, jack-o’-lanterns on front stoops. And yes, a barrage of ethics complaints. In the days leading up to the Nov. 4 election, ethics complaints filings are fast and furious. Читать дальше...

Mayor Ed Lee announces his support for David Chiu. Election day must be nigh — the endorsements are rolling in, hot and fast. Mayor Ed Lee on Wednesday threw his weight behind Supervisor David Chiu in the race to represent San Francisco in the state Assembly, one day after his opponent, Supervisor David Campos, was touting the endorsement of California Democratic Party Chairman John Burton. Lee’s endorsement of Chiu comes as something of a surprise, given the mayor’s lukewarm relationship with the... Читать дальше...