CITY OF SAINT FRANCIS TURNS DEAF EAR TO CATHEDRAL HILL PRIESTS’ CALLS FOR HELP

by Sebastian on April 15, 2024 (BeyondChron.org) Salesian Provincial Office & Priests’ Retirement Home, 1100 Franklin “Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil” I often see Father Jerry walk around the rose garden of the Salesian Provincial office which is also the home of their retired priests at 1100 Franklin and O’Farrell… Continue reading

Federal official tells SF to fix ongoing problems at ‘uninhabitable’ Plaza East public housing

Federal official tells SF to fix ongoing problems at ‘uninhabitable’ Plaza East public housing

But despite successful organizing campaign, repairs haven’t started. By CYDNEY HAYES APRIL 15, 2024 After years of organizing alongside their neighbors and demanding the city make the necessary repairs to their homes, Plaza East Apartments residents could finally have a reason to feel optimistic. Last month, after contacting his office, they were… Continue reading

Squirrel named Furry Boi elected to UC Berkeley student government

Squirrel named Furry Boi elected to UC Berkeley student government

A satirical campaign for UC Berkeley’s student senate was successful, surprising even the squirrel who was elected By Kent German April 15, 2024 (SFGate.com) A view of the UC Berkeley campus.lucentius/Getty Images A lack of affordable housing is such a critical issue at UC Berkeley that even the squirrels roaming the wooded campus are worried… Continue reading

‘ED SCARE’ DEEPENS​ AS 4,000+ BOOKS BANNED IN FIRST HALF OF SCHOOL YEAR

Books banned by the superintendent of Spotsylvania County Public School are seen on display at Riverby Books on August 22, 2023 in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  (Photo: Julia Nikhinson/The Washington Post via Getty Images) “The bans we’re seeing are broad, harsh, and pernicious—and they’re undermining the education of millions of students across… Continue reading

Big Treasure Island developers seek $115 million city bailout

Big Treasure Island developers seek $115 million city bailout

Deal would tie up all of SF’s borrowing authority for three years—and could cost the taxpayers millions. By STEVE STALLONE APRIL 14, 2024 (48hills.org) The Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Island development is in trouble. Don’t take our word for it, see the Stockbridge/Wilson Meany v. Kenwood lawsuit where the members of the development… Continue reading