Why the city felt it necessary to toss 20 cents onto a settlement of more than $90,000 remains a mysteryThe phrase "And not a penny more!" certainly harks to bargaining scenes in 1930s-era Republic Serial-type pictures. But rarely do you see it actually employed -- and in the 21st century, no less. Still, what is one to make of the city's proposed settlement payment to aggrieved Recreation and Parks department employee Rose Marie Dennis of $90,670.20. My colleague Benjamin Wachs yesterday pon
Back on Monday, my colleague Benjamin Wachs pondered why the city felt the need to toss two extra dimes onto the pile for a proposed settlement of $90,670.20 for former Park and Rec Department Spokeswoman Rose Marie Dennis. We ran a short article yesterday about this -- but most of the folks we reached were very tight-lipped about an unapproved settlement regarding one of the city's most embarrassing recent scandals that doesn't involve the word "Rippey-Tourk." Still, we're wondering why anyo
Justin PageStay classy, San FranciscoWitness intimidation! Religious and sexual harassment! Bacteria-infested sandwiches! If that's the week it was, we're extra glad it's Friday. Also, time for a quiz: 1. Which of the following epithets did Assemblyman Tom Ammiano shout when Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger sauntered into a Democratic event in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel? A. "I wish it was a tumor!" B. "Out, Nazi! Achtung! C. "Kiss my gay ass!" D. "Shit! He is back!" 2. Seven men -- and, later,