Monterey Park

Blogs
February 3, 2011
Examiner's Phil Anschutz Dumps Money into California Politics -- Except San Francisco
No money for you, chumps.San Francisco Examiner owner Phil Anschutz, his companies, and his employees, donated $92,582 to 30 California politicians between 2003 and 2009, according to campaign finance filings compiled by Anschutz's competitor, Bay Area News Group.But the railroad, telecommunicati ... More >>
Blogs
September 1, 2009
Turns Out City *Was* Officially Lobbying at State Level for More Government Secrecy -- Yes, Again
Smile! Yesterday we reported that San Francisco was listed as a "supporter" of an Assembly bill that would, among other things, curtail public access to government data. At the time, we weren't sure exactly what being a "supporter" entailed, but now we are. Paid city lobbyist Steven Wallauch pen ... More >>
Blogs
August 31, 2009
San Francisco Pushing for More Government Secrecy -- Yes, Again
Smile! You're on street-sweeper camera! Last month, SF Weekly reported how government transparency advocates raised red flags when the city of San Francisco was accused of pulling off a dubious trifecta: 1. Using city money to; 2. lobby for state laws restricting public access to government ... More >>
Dining
March 5, 2008
Chinese Import
The best (and cheapest) Shanghai-style food
Dining
April 18, 2007
Palace Feast
Don't miss the suckling pig or the drunken chicken, but skip the dim sum
News
January 12, 2000
Silicon Valley Shakedown
A con man feeds on fear and paranoia in the software business
News
March 22, 1995
Heroes,Villains,Obsessions
The upcoming release of the Beach Boys' legendary "Smile"session ends super-fan Domenic Priore's Journey to the past