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Frank Jordan

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2012

    Circus Finelli and the Black Hats: Clowns Meet Klezmer

    Our city is a political circus. Joshua Norton declared himself emperor of the United States during the Gold Rush. Punk rocker Jello Biafra and comedian Will Durst ran for mayor. District Attorney Terence Hallinan was nicknamed "K.O." because he liked fistfights. Mayor Frank Jordan broadcast himself ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 18, 2012

    Clowns Meet Klezmer

    Our city is a political circus. Joshua Norton declared himself emperor of the United States during the Gold Rush. Punk rocker Jello Biafra and comedian Will Durst ran for mayor. District Attorney Terence Hallinan was nicknamed "K.O." because he liked fistfights. Mayor Frank Jordan broadcast himself ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2010

    Lawsuit Claims SF 911 Dispatchers Ditch Work, Party, Surf Internet, Even Ignore Calls

    Is it time to clock out yet?​San Francisco's Department of Emergency Management, long subject to allegations of maladministration, is described in an employee lawsuit filed last week as a den of dysfunction where 911 dispatchers skip work and cover for each other, spend days surfing the Internet a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2009

    Will Supes Vote to Save $31 million -- Or to Save Their Asses?

    San Francisco likely won't be outsourcing any jobs in the near futureThe issue of contracting out city services to private firms has long been the third-rail of San Francisco politics. Even though outsourcing would save taxpayers a lot of money, the city's supervisors almost never approve a departm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2008

    100 years at John's Grill

    By John Geluardi San Franciscans donned their hats and spats last night to honor the anniversary of John’s Grill, which has been serving up steaks, martinis and literary intrigue for 100 years. Outside the restaurant a jazz band played period tunes while San Franciso’s A-listers arrived t ... More >>

  • News

    December 20, 2006

    She'll Be Back

    By John Geluardi San Franciscans donned their hats and spats last night to honor the anniversary of John’s Grill, which has been serving up steaks, martinis and literary intrigue for 100 years. Outside the restaurant a jazz band played period tunes while San Franciso’s A-listers arrived t ... More >>

  • News

    May 25, 2005

    The Mayor's Quake Insurance Program

    Stop the presses: a column in praise of Gavin Newsom's political courage in support of the public interest

  • News

    February 4, 2004

    A Tale Worth Retelling

    When an elderly man left the city millions to build apartments for homeless old folks, neighbors tried to block the project. Fortunately, they failed.

  • News

    November 12, 2003

    Toothless Wonder

    Why S.F.'s police watchdog agency has never been effective - and why Prop. H won't change that

  • News

    March 27, 2002

    For $5.60, We'll Cab It

    The high price of buying a Muni pass online

  • News

    February 21, 2001

    Who Is Clint Reilly, Really?

    He's running for mayor again, and this time he wants to define himself, before his enemies do it for him

  • News

    November 1, 2000

    Down on Brown

    Many blacks in Bayview/Hunters Point say they feel ignored by the mayor. In this election, they are returning the favor.

  • News

    October 20, 1999

    Mecklin

    Ammiano's Surprise, and Promise

  • News

    September 22, 1999

    Dog Bites

    The Ken Garcia Golden Handshake Countdown!

  • News

    September 8, 1999

    Preaching to Their Choirs

    It's political junkie reunion time at the first mayoral debate

  • News

    August 4, 1999

    Letters

    It's political junkie reunion time at the first mayoral debate

  • Calendar

    November 18, 1998

    Cothran

    It's political junkie reunion time at the first mayoral debate

  • News

    August 19, 1998

    Crime and Patronage

    For more than a decade, three different mayors have let one man dole out government jobs to alleged murderers, crack dealers, and other serious felons. The question, obviously, is why.

  • News

    July 30, 1997

    Dog Bites

    For more than a decade, three different mayors have let one man dole out government jobs to alleged murderers, crack dealers, and other serious felons. The question, obviously, is why.

  • News

    October 30, 1996

    State and National Candidates

    For more than a decade, three different mayors have let one man dole out government jobs to alleged murderers, crack dealers, and other serious felons. The question, obviously, is why.

  • News

    July 24, 1996

    Weak Foundation

    The post of homeless coordinator may be so much window dressing

  • News

    May 1, 1996

    Dog Bites

    The post of homeless coordinator may be so much window dressing

  • News

    April 3, 1996

    The Fire Next Time

    As a civil rights advocate, Bob Demmons called in the federal government to end racism in the Fire Department. Now that he's chief, he has to remove federal control and prove that firefighters can manage race relations on their own.

  • News

    March 27, 1996

    Dog Bites

    As a civil rights advocate, Bob Demmons called in the federal government to end racism in the Fire Department. Now that he's chief, he has to remove federal control and prove that firefighters can manage race relations on their own.

  • News

    March 20, 1996

    Masters of Disaster

    The San Francisco Office of Emergency Services unveils its new post-apocalypse playbook

  • News

    March 13, 1996

    Dog Bites

    The San Francisco Office of Emergency Services unveils its new post-apocalypse playbook

  • News

    January 31, 1996

    Blowing Smoke, Breathing Fire (Part I)

    The Fang family rides tabloid journalism and hardball politics to the winner's circle

  • Calendar

    January 10, 1996

    The Emperors Really Nice Clothes

    The Fang family rides tabloid journalism and hardball politics to the winner's circle

  • Calendar

    January 10, 1996

    Slap Shots

    The Fang family rides tabloid journalism and hardball politics to the winner's circle

  • News

    December 27, 1995

    Willie's Wild Ride

    The Transport Workers Union contract with Muni is up for renewal, and TWU boss Larry Martin says that anybody who wants to roll back the union's cush work rules, lucrative salary structure, and handsome trust fund is a "racist" and can go to hell. Meet t

  • Music

    November 15, 1995

    Recordings

    The Transport Workers Union contract with Muni is up for renewal, and TWU boss Larry Martin says that anybody who wants to roll back the union's cush work rules, lucrative salary structure, and handsome trust fund is a "racist" and can go to hell. Meet t

  • Calendar

    October 18, 1995

    DIY

    The Transport Workers Union contract with Muni is up for renewal, and TWU boss Larry Martin says that anybody who wants to roll back the union's cush work rules, lucrative salary structure, and handsome trust fund is a "racist" and can go to hell. Meet t

  • News

    August 23, 1995

    Chatterbox

    The Transport Workers Union contract with Muni is up for renewal, and TWU boss Larry Martin says that anybody who wants to roll back the union's cush work rules, lucrative salary structure, and handsome trust fund is a "racist" and can go to hell. Meet t

  • News

    August 16, 1995

    Dog Bites

    The Transport Workers Union contract with Muni is up for renewal, and TWU boss Larry Martin says that anybody who wants to roll back the union's cush work rules, lucrative salary structure, and handsome trust fund is a "racist" and can go to hell. Meet t

  • Music

    August 16, 1995

    Samples

    The Transport Workers Union contract with Muni is up for renewal, and TWU boss Larry Martin says that anybody who wants to roll back the union's cush work rules, lucrative salary structure, and handsome trust fund is a "racist" and can go to hell. Meet t

  • News

    August 9, 1995

    Dog Bite

    The Transport Workers Union contract with Muni is up for renewal, and TWU boss Larry Martin says that anybody who wants to roll back the union's cush work rules, lucrative salary structure, and handsome trust fund is a "racist" and can go to hell. Meet t

  • Music

    July 19, 1995

    Night Crawler

    The Transport Workers Union contract with Muni is up for renewal, and TWU boss Larry Martin says that anybody who wants to roll back the union's cush work rules, lucrative salary structure, and handsome trust fund is a "racist" and can go to hell. Meet t

  • Calendar

    July 12, 1995

    Paper Trails

    The Transport Workers Union contract with Muni is up for renewal, and TWU boss Larry Martin says that anybody who wants to roll back the union's cush work rules, lucrative salary structure, and handsome trust fund is a "racist" and can go to hell. Meet t

  • Calendar

    July 12, 1995

    Candidate Promises, Citizen Mayor Delivers?

    The Transport Workers Union contract with Muni is up for renewal, and TWU boss Larry Martin says that anybody who wants to roll back the union's cush work rules, lucrative salary structure, and handsome trust fund is a "racist" and can go to hell. Meet t

  • News

    June 28, 1995

    Conscientious Injectors

    The enforcement of drug laws should be less hurtful than the dangers inherent indrug use itself, say the "harm reductionists" at Prevention Point, who practice what they preach by distributing 1.5 million needles to the city's drug users

  • Calendar

    June 28, 1995

    Paper Trails

    The enforcement of drug laws should be less hurtful than the dangers inherent indrug use itself, say the "harm reductionists" at Prevention Point, who practice what they preach by distributing 1.5 million needles to the city's drug users

  • Calendar

    June 28, 1995

    Candidate Promises, Citizen Mayor Delivers?

    The enforcement of drug laws should be less hurtful than the dangers inherent indrug use itself, say the "harm reductionists" at Prevention Point, who practice what they preach by distributing 1.5 million needles to the city's drug users

  • Calendar

    June 14, 1995

    Paper Trails

    The enforcement of drug laws should be less hurtful than the dangers inherent indrug use itself, say the "harm reductionists" at Prevention Point, who practice what they preach by distributing 1.5 million needles to the city's drug users

  • News

    June 14, 1995

    Cops Watching Cops

    Police watchdog agency the Office of Citizen Complaints braces for its fifth lame director

  • News

    June 7, 1995

    Jack in the (Confessional) Box

    Police watchdog agency the Office of Citizen Complaints braces for its fifth lame director

  • Calendar

    May 24, 1995

    Paper Trails

    Police watchdog agency the Office of Citizen Complaints braces for its fifth lame director

  • Calendar

    May 10, 1995

    Night+Day

    Police watchdog agency the Office of Citizen Complaints braces for its fifth lame director

  • Calendar

    May 3, 1995

    Paper Trails

    Police watchdog agency the Office of Citizen Complaints braces for its fifth lame director

  • News

    March 29, 1995

    Dog Bites

    Police watchdog agency the Office of Citizen Complaints braces for its fifth lame director

  • News

    March 22, 1995

    Dog Bites

    Police watchdog agency the Office of Citizen Complaints braces for its fifth lame director

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