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December 1, 2010
Bag Fee Would Sack Legal Challenges, City Says
Joe EskenaziAbout a dollar's worth of bags...City residents upset at the notion of paying for every paper bag they consume can complain all they want; they're free to do so while bags may soon cost 10 cents apiece. But whiners can't say charging for sacks is illegal, claim the legislation's autho ... More >>
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December 10, 2010
Drug Disposal Bill To Be Introduced Tuesday -- Whether Gavin Newsom Likes It or Not
Note: unused pills do not make appropriate Christmas gifts.Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi has called off negotiations with drug manufacturers, and will on Tuesday introduce legislation setting up an industry-funded program encouraging consumers to return unused prescription drugs to pharmacies.With Ma ... More >>
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January 25, 2011
KUSF DJs and Board of Supervisors Rally To Stop Radio Station Sale
Making music outside city hall DJs and supporters wearing "Save KUSF" T-shirts joined Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi for a rally in front of City Hall this afternoon, chanting "Whose station? Our station!" and "Shame on USF!" Afterward, Mirkarimi headed into the board chambers, where he introduced a r ... More >>
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February 1, 2011
Ross Mirkarimi Asks Budget Analyst to Make Sure America's Cup Deal isn't Costing Extra
Making sure the deal is even keeled, to use a nautical term Following the approval of the America's Cup deal, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi pledged to follow up with budget reports that would analyze whether the mayor's office has made any tweaks to the deal that would cost taxpayers extra money.&nbs ... More >>
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February 16, 2011
Ross Mirkarimi Says Talk of Mayoral Run is 'a Leap'
Running for mayor?After reading Willie Brown's column on Sunday, reporters started peppering Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi with calls about whether he plans to run for mayor. Why? In his column, Brown leaves readers to believe that the District 5 supervisor is planning not only a run for sheriff but ... More >>
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February 22, 2011
Ross Mirkarimi Running for Sheriff, Not Mayor
Mirkarimi slides right into the sheriff's raceSupervisor Ross Mirkarimi has declared he will run for San Francisco Sheriff, putting an end to speculation that he might run for mayor. Mirkarimi, who represents District 5, told SF Weekly that he just now pulled papers from the elections department ... More >>
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March 9, 2011
Is the Police Commission Snubbing Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi?
Sandbox fightAs the old adage goes, all politics is personal. Suffice to say that the city's Police Commission is taking Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's recent criticisms of the group hard. Mirkarimi publicly admonished the Police Commission for its process of selecting the new police chief. Last wee ... More >>
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March 18, 2011
America's Cup: Ball Is Now in City Attorney's Court
The material everyone wants to have...What are "material changes?" The answer is not immaterial.In tweaking the America's Cup agreement signed off by the Board of Supervisors, the mayor's office was entitled to make changes -- but not material changes.After analyzing the revamped deal, the board' ... More >>
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May 3, 2011
Ross Mirkarimi: Would He be a Cops' Cop?
Sliding into victoryThe news that Sheriff Michael Hennessey is endorsing Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi as his successor hit hard this morning, mostly among members of the Sheriff's union which are angling for someone who is seemingly more of a cop's cop. Although members of the Deputy Sheriffs' Assoc ... More >>
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June 21, 2011
Will DROP Program Live to Double-Dip Again?
Update: Police Union head Gary Delagnes predicts Ross Mirkarimi will push renewing DROP for one year. Not long ago, SF Weekly wrote a story about the city's Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP). The program allows older police officers to simultaneously earn pensions and salaries -- a tough sce ... More >>
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June 22, 2011
DROP Dead: Double-Dipping Police Program to Expire
Ross Mirkarimi's arguments made sense -- in some worldA program that allowed San Francisco police to simultaneously amass salaries and pensions died yesterday, despite Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's attempts to alter time and space. Readers may recall an April cover story about the Deferred Retireme ... More >>
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July 15, 2011
Supreme Court Ruling Could Encourage More Extensive Plastic Bag Ban in S.F.
There are many things to be proud of, living in San Francisco. Besides being skinnier than the rest of America -- though unfortunately less stylish -- we were the first city to ban single-use plastic bags. (Never mind that the plastic bag ban doesn't actually help the environment. It still makes ... More >>
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August 2, 2011
Ross Mirkarimi and Jazz Mafia Celebrate New Live Music Permit at City Hall
Ross Mirkarimi at City Hall Tuesday afternoon. Ever wonder why San Francisco isn't like New Orleans, or Chicago, or Paris, where every cafe, bar, restaurant, and shoe store seems to feature live music at one point or another? Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi thinks he knows the reason: Getting the ... More >>
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November 1, 2011
Ross Mirkarimi Uses Zombie Costume to Get Out the Vote
With Election Day one week away, most candidates are tripping over themselves to get your vote. And then there's Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, who is choosing to scare people into voting for him for San Francisco sheriff. We're not sure if other pols dressed up for Halloween last night (maybe David Chi ... More >>
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November 8, 2011
Polls Uncrowded on Light Election Day Showing
Maybe this is why people aren't showing up in droves to vote today...In a move that may well have pleased T.S. Eliot, San Francisco's electoral season appears to be ending not with a bang but a whimper. Turnout at the polls thus far has been sluggish, according to the city's Department of Electio ... More >>
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November 9, 2011
Election Money -- Who Gave What in San Francisco
Invest, young man. Invest in politics! As of last night, San Francisco's election season is all over except for the shoutin' -- and recriminatin' and fulminatin' and tabulatin' who bought what. Assuming Mayor Ed Lee does pull it out, a number of observers will note he did so in spite of the actio ... More >>
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November 9, 2011
What Will It Take for Ross Mirkarimi to Lose the Sheriff's Race?
Not an easy slide into first placeBarring a miracle, Ed Lee is on his way to becoming the next mayor --it's now the hotly contested sheriff's race that is the one to watch. As of this morning, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi had a narrow, 10 percent lead over Chris Cunnie, securing 38 percent of the vo ... More >>
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November 15, 2011
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi Has Gary Delagnes to Thank
There were plenty of "Zombie Candidates" in this year's race, but not Ross MirkarimiA favorite old Far Side comic depicts a dying duelist expiring in the arms of the ritual's adjudicator and stating "I could have sworn you said eleven paces..." In other words, failure to comprehend the rules can ... More >>
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November 22, 2011
Bag Ban: Is San Francisco Scared of Substantive Legislation?
Finally, an end to comic book solutions for real problems...Update: See end.This afternoon, the Board of Supervisors has a question to answer: Does this city want to actually solve problems related to single-use takeaway bags or just continue presenting the veneer of doing so? That depends on how ... More >>
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December 9, 2011
Plastic Bag Ban: How Much Outreach Do You Really Need?
Ross Mirkarimi's bag legislation may have just gotten the sackMom. Apple pie. Patriotism. No politician who doesn't wish to receive a crash course in the joys of seeking employment with the private sector will dare find him or herself on the wrong side of these notions -- and the political goals ... More >>
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January 6, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi, Sheriff-Elect, Investigated for Alleged Domestic Violence
Today's news will make for an awkward swearing in for Sheriff-elect Ross Mirkarimi, who is reportedly at the center of a domestic violence police investigation. According to media reports, a neighbor called police over New Year's to report a domestic violence incident between Mirkarimi and his wi ... More >>
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January 9, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Update: Neighbor Who Reported Domestic Violence Helped Get New Sheriff Elected
Yesterday was the first time newly minted Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi talked publicly about allegations that he physically abused his wife, Eliana Lopez, in a New Year's Eve domestic violence dispute. Not surprisingly, Mirkarimi gave a flat-out "no" when asked whether he's ever hit his wife. He even hint ... More >>
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January 9, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Update: Allegations of Abuse "Out of Context." Say What?
Luke Thomas, Fog City JournalLa famille MirkarimiThere was, understandably, much talk about the awkwardness of Ross Mirkarimi's Sunday inauguration as San Francisco sheriff. The progressive stalwart and former supervisor is facing allegations of domestic abuse; if things go badly for him he could ... More >>
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January 10, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Shocks Legal Scholars With Claim That Abuse Allegations Are "a Family Matter"
Luke Thomas, Fog City JournalSheriff Ross Mirkarimi and his wife, Eliana LopezRoss Mirkarimi is innocent. Of course he is -- he is innocent until proven guilty. It remains to be seen if District Attorney George Gascón will even charge the sheriff with domestic abuse following a police repo ... More >>
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January 11, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Likely to be Charged in Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
The happy couple It appears the District Attorney's Office is poised to slap misdemeanor charges against newly minted sheriff, Ross Mirkarimi, who allegedly left a bruise on his wife's arm during a New Year's Eve domestic dispute. Despite the fact that Mirkarimi's wife, Eliana Lopez, has insisted ... More >>
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January 12, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Update: Domestic Violence Groups Call on Sheriff to Resign
So far the gig has been anything but funUpdate 2:25 p.m.: Staff writer Joe Eskenazi was at City Hall and gave us a puzzling detail about this afternoon's press conference: Mirkarimi's wife, Eliana Lopez, stood in the crowd among reporters and anti-domestic violence advocates who were calling on h ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi to Face Three Misdemeanors, Sources Say
Sources tell SF Weekly that elected sheriff Ross Mirkarimi is expected to hold a press conference today, responding to domestic violence charges leveled against him. A source tells SF Weekly that the District Attorney will file three charges against Mirkarimi, including battery and child endange ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Update: Sheriff Charged, Barred from Visiting Family
Investigators are concerned about other possible DV incidents Newly Elected Sheriff Will Be Booked In County Jail Today:A San Francisco judge this afternoon issued a warrant for Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi's arrest, charging the former city supervisor with three misdemeanor counts, including battery, ... More >>
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January 17, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi to Appear in Court This Week
Luke ThomasSheriff Ross Mirkarimi was supposed to appear in court today, but his attorney is now telling reporters he will be arraigned Thursday on domestic violence charges. Mirkarimi was booked into his own county jail on Friday on three misdemeanor counts of battery, child endangerment, and at ... More >>
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January 17, 2012
Chron Columnist Asks if SF Should Be Sanctuary City for Abusive Husbands
As we all know, the Chron pays their "token conservative" Debra J. Saunders to espouse whatever ideals are contrary to those of San Francisco. In her column today, she takes on the issue of whether everyone is being a little too hard on Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, who on Friday was charged with batte ... More >>
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January 17, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Update: Sheriff Goes "Ballistic" During Fight with Wife, Warrant Says
Photo by Luke ThomasThe sheriff and his wife ... in happier timesPolice Interview Second Witness In Domestic Violence Incident A copy of Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi's arrest warrant was released to the media today, painting a disturbing picture of what allegedly took place between Mirkarimi and his wi ... More >>
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January 19, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Update: Prosecutors Read Alleged Text Messages from Wife, Judge Issues Stay Away Order
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi appears in court ... for his own hearingUpdate: (4:41 p.m.): Judge Susan Breall issues stay away order, barring Sheriff from seeing his family. Meanwhile, prosecutors read Eliana Lopez's text messages in court. Read updated story below.Original story: Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi ... More >>
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January 20, 2012
List: Why Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi Should Be Optimistic
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi appeared in court yesterday to defend himself against charges of spousal abuse and child endangerment. But what's the silver lining for Sheriff Mirkarimi? He still has his health He's got great connections at the jail There's no such thing as bad publicity He's an extremely ... More >>
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January 20, 2012
Analysis: Damning Text Messages Emerge in Ross Mirkarimi Spouse Abuse Case
Peter JamisonSheriff Ross Mirkarimi after yesterday's arraignmentOne of the major missing pieces in the domestic-violence case against newly elected Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi emerged during his arraignment on three misdemeanor counts yesterday: Text messages and e-mails, allegedly sent by his wife, ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi: Second Abuse Complaint Lodged Against Sheriff by "Ex-Girlfriend" (Exclusive)
A second woman who claims to have dated Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi in 2008 says he physically abused her while they were in a relationship, according to police records obtained by SF Weekly. The woman filed a police report yesterday afternoon at the Northern District station, where she told police th ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi's Second Alleged Victim Speaks Out in SF Weekly Interview
Ross MirkarimiWe reported today that a second alleged victim of Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi -- the newly elected sheriff and former supervisor who was arraigned last week on misdemeanor counts of domestic violence, child endangerment, and dissuading a witness related to the alleged physical abuse of h ... More >>
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January 23, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi's New Domestic Violence Complaint Could Loom Large in Pending Trial
While Ross Mirkarimi blinked, another accuser filed domestic violence chargesIt's most certainly bad news for Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi that the question "Which one?" now applies to domestic violence complaints filed against him. And though the police report filed over the weekend by a woman ac ... More >>
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January 24, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi's Future Unclear. So Are Mayor's Grounds to Suspend Him.
It's not so easy for the mayor to sack Ross Mirkarimi...If the Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi situation is a mess -- and it is -- the question of whether Mayor Ed Lee has the grounds to suspend the sheriff is even muddier. That's because Lee's ability to force Mirkarimi from office is contingent upon the ... More >>
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January 24, 2012
"Toss Ross" Campaign Launched to Oust Mirkarimi over Domestic Violence Allegations
As Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi fights for his political survival amid allegations that he physically abused his wife and his former girlfriend, some of his critics have taken up the tools of social media in an effort to remove him from office.Two websites have sprung up in recent weeks that urge city ... More >>
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January 24, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Refuses to Step Aside Amid Domestic Violence Charges
Will remain a very powerful manAfter a brief and "cordial" meeting with Mayor Ed Lee today, Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi told reporters that he absolutely refuses to step aside amid allegations that he physically abused his wife during a New Year's Eve dispute. The mayor -- who has the authority to sus ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi's Lawyer: Sheriff Is "Bit of a Tyrant"
If Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi was hoping to recast himself as a loving husband as part of his defense against domestic violence charges, his attorney, Robert Waggener, isn't doing anything to help paint that picture. As the Chron notes today, Waggener, in front of a throng of cameras and report ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi: The Backstory on Being a "Tyrant"
Ross Mirkarimi's former colleagues won't weigh in on his guilt or innocence. But they understand the "tyrant" label. Until this point, this paper -- and, we assume, others -- did not publish stories about Ross Mirkarimi's well-known temper and lengthy history of loudly berating City Hall staffers ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Gets New Lawyer to Fight Domestic Violence Charges
Ross ... in happier times.Yesterday we told you about how Ross Mirkarimi's lawyer, Bob Waggener, wasn't doing the sheriff any favors by calling him a "tyrant" to the press. Apparently, Mirkarimi didn't think so either. Media outlets are reporting this morning that Mirkarimi and Waggener "parted w ... More >>
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January 26, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Loses Fight to Lift Restraining Order, More Texts from His Wife Revealed
Mirkarimi's wife told neighbor about potential child neglect episode in which son was left in the car and not being fed. Mirkarimi has gone to three counseling sessions. A Superior Court judge refused to lift a restraining order Thursday preventing Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi from seeing his wife, Eli ... More >>
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January 31, 2012
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi Isolated His Wife, Prosecutors Say
The sheriff's mug shot The case against Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi is looking more grim today after prosecutors filed a motion in court, claiming the sheriff isolated his wife for more than 18 hours after he allegedly abused her during a domestic dispute. Mirkarimi has been accused of physically abus ... More >>
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February 1, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi's Son "Devastated" by Not Seeing Father, Lawyer Says
Ross is still fighting ... to see his family Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi will return to court again on Friday to try and win back his right to see his 2-year-old son, Theo. Twice, a judge has denied his request to lift the stay-away order, which has barred him from having contact with his wife, Eliana ... More >>
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February 3, 2012
Ross Mirkarimi Update: Court Papers Detail "Damage" to Son from Judge's Stay-Away Order
Sheriff Ross MirkarimiSheriff Ross Mirkarimi's wife, whom he has been charged with physically abusing, appeared in San Francisco Family Court today asking a judge to allow her husband supervised visits with the couple's son, asserting that a court order barring Mirkarimi from seeing his family is ... More >>
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February 7, 2012
Domestic Violence Group to Feature Ross Mirkarimi Quote on Billboard
La Casa De Las MadresWhen Ross Mirkarimi was elected sheriff, he had ambitious plans to influence the criminal justice system, although this billboard to the right probably isn't what he had in mind. However, after being charged with battery, endangering a child, and dissuading a witness, La Casa ... More >>
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February 8, 2012
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi, Alleged Wife Abuser, Wins Right to Visit Son
Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi outside court todaySheriff Ross Mirkarimi regained the right to see his two-year-old son in family court today, overcoming a protective order that a judge had issued after domestic-violence charges were filed against him last month.According to an agreement between Mirkarim ... More >>
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February 10, 2012
Domestic Violence Billboard Featuring Mirkarimi Quote to Go Up Next Week
Tell that Ross!If ever there were a clear indication of how San Franciscans feel about Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi's domestic violence case, this is it. In less than a week, a local domestic violence group was able to rake in the $4,000 it needed for a billboard that will feature Mirkarimi's infamous ... More >>
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