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Ross Mirkarimi

  • Blogs

    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 hearing​Update: (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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Ross Mirkarimi to Appear in Court This Week

    Luke Thomas​Sheriff 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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Chron Columnist Asks if S.F. 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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Ross Mirkarimi Update: Sheriff Goes "Ballistic" During Fight with Wife, Warrant Says

    ​Police 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 wife, Eliana Lopez, during a reported New Year's Eve domestic dispu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2012

    Ross Mirkarimi Update: Sheriff Charged, Barred from Visiting Family

    ​Newly Elected Sheriff 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, child endangerment, and attempting to dissuade a witness. SF Weekly St ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 12, 2012

    Ross Mirkarimi Update: Domestic Violence Groups Call on Sheriff to Resign

    ​Update 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 her husband to resign as sheriff. Eskenaz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2012

    Ross Mirkarimi Likely to be Charged in Alleged Domestic Violence Incident

    ​It appears the District Attorney's Office is poised to slap misdemeanor charges on 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 the alleged abuse was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2012

    Ross Mirkarimi Shocks Legal Scholars With Claim That Abuse Allegations Are "a Family Matter"

    ​Ross 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 report filed by Mirkarimi's neighbor. Regardless, the language Mirkarimi has used ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    Ross Mirkarimi Update: Neighbor Who Reported Domestic Violence Fundraised for New Sheriff

    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 had ever abused his wife. He even ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 9, 2012

    Ross Mirkarimi Update: Allegations of Abuse "Out of Context." Say What?

    Luke Thomas, Fog City JournalLa famille Mirkarimi​There 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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2011

    Plastic Bag Ban: How Much Outreach Do You Really Need?

    Ross Mirkarimi's bag legislation may have just gotten the sack​Mom. 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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 22, 2011

    Bag Ban: Is San Francisco Scared of Substantive Legislation?

    ​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 much our elected representatives think We the People shoul ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 Mirkarimi​A 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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2011

    What Will It Take for Ross Mirkarimi to Lose the Sheriff's Race?

    Not an easy slide into first place​Barring 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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    DROP Dead: Double-Dipping Police Program to Expire

    Ross Mirkarimi's arguments made sense -- in some world​A 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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    Ross Mirkarimi: Would He be a Cops' Cop?

    Sliding into victory​The 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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    March 9, 2011

    Is the Police Commission Snubbing Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi?

    Sandbox fight​As 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 >>

  • Blogs

    February 22, 2011

    Ross Mirkarimi Running for Sheriff, Not Mayor

    Mirkarimi slides right into the sheriff's race​Supervisor 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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2010

    City Can Sell Booze at SFO. But Can It Advertise It?

    ​A somewhat Kafkaesque situation erupted yesterday at the Board of Supervisors budget and finance committee meeting. No, John Avalos didn't turn into a cockroach. Much of the meeting was tied up with a discussion about whether the airport was entitled to reap additional advertising money -- which ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2010

    State Plastic Bag Ban Fails -- So S.F. Ban May Get Tougher

    ​Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi is able to find a silver lining -- even in a plastic bag. He was surprised and upset to learn that AB 1998 -- a state bill that would have banned single-use plastic grocery bags and put a nickel fee on paper ones -- failed this week. But that means that legislation he's ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 1, 2010

    Plastic Bag Ban Fails in Senate

    Joe EskenaziA reprieve for the plastic bag​In a move held at around the hour you'd expect our elected legislators to be watching The Tonight Show, the state senate voted down a bevy of high-profile bills, including one that would have banned the use of plastic grocery bags. The staff of that bill' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2010

    Can San Francisco Finally Get Plastic Bag Ban Right?

    Joe EskenaziA moment in the hand, eternity in the land...​This afternoon, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi introduces legislation that would finally make the city's plastic bag ban resemble something of a real ban -- and not, say, a ban on smoking marijuana in city parks. Mirkarimi told SF Weekly that th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2010

    Ross Mirkarimi Pushes for Paperless San Francisco

    Your days are numbered, pal...​This morning, while lamenting the demise of his progressive Muni charter amendment, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi couldn't help but tell SF Weekly about the mind-blowing amounts of paper associated with the mind-blowingly long and complicated Hunters Point Naval Shipyard ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2009

    SF Gov InAction: Government Kinda Goes Through the Motions This Week

      Just to be clear: Last week the Supervisors took several days off to celebrate Thanksgiving. But, being the kind of people who have an extraordinary amount to be thankful for, they are also taking three days off this week, too. Normally I give the supes a hard time for things like this, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 21, 2009

    San Francisco's Proposed Grocery Bag Law Is Intriguing -- But Will It Actually *Do* Anything?

    No 10-cent reward for you, Unknown Comic​Lost in the hubbub surrounding yesterday's big-news sanctuary city legislation, Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi introduced an ordinance that would mandate city grocery stores and pharmacies to fork over a dime for every reusable bag customers filled. Mirkarimi di ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2009

    Is LAFCo Getting Ready to Sue PG&E?

    LAFCo Chairman Ross Mirkarimi may not be smiling for long​Lawsuit, anyone? That could be the case, to judge from what took place at the most recent Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) meeting on July 31.LAFCo is a sort of energy task force controlled by supervisors who advocate municipalizin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2009

    Pride Rides: Leno, Mirkarimi Give Shout-Out to City Car Share, Daly Gives Us The Finger

    There's no legal argument Dennis Herrera can make to convince us this car ain't a beaut...Yesterday we began answering the eternal question: If a tree fell in the forest and no one was there to hear it -- what kind of cars would your elected representatives ride in Sunday's Pride Parade? Our persona ... More >>

  • News

    June 3, 2009

    Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi gets the boot for parking in his own spot at City Hall

    There's no legal argument Dennis Herrera can make to convince us this car ain't a beaut...Yesterday we began answering the eternal question: If a tree fell in the forest and no one was there to hear it -- what kind of cars would your elected representatives ride in Sunday's Pride Parade? Our persona ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2009

    Ticket Master: Parking Officers 'Boot' Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi's Car

    Reconsidering your vote on the MTA budget, Mr. Mirkarimi?The truly insidious Us Magazine has a nifty little photo feature titled "Just like us!" featuring famous people caught in the act of jogging, ordering at Del Taco, buying handbags at Prada -- just like us! We're not sure if San Francisco Super ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 6, 2009

    As You Were

    Reconsidering your vote on the MTA budget, Mr. Mirkarimi?The truly insidious Us Magazine has a nifty little photo feature titled "Just like us!" featuring famous people caught in the act of jogging, ordering at Del Taco, buying handbags at Prada -- just like us! We're not sure if San Francisco Super ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2009

    Still Crazy After All These Years: Bay Guardian's Warblings Drown Rational Discussion of Solar Project

    The price is wrongA grumpy minority on the Board of Supervisors tries in vain to put the brakes on a renewable power project that makes bad business sense. This may sound familiar to observers of politics in San Francisco, where left-wing Democrats on the board tend to outflank their more moderate ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    Ross Mirkarimi Becomes What He Hates

    Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi One of the characteristics of Mayor Gavin Newsom that most annoys his critics is the fact that, even outfitted with a small army of spokespeople, advisers, consultants, and other folks skilled in crafting press releases, the man disdains the media and won't return you ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2009

    Mirkarimi Suggests Improvements to Save Bay to Breakers: Outhouse Arsonist Shits His Pants

    Who needs a stationary outhouse when you can have a mobile one? Somewhere in this city is an arsonist with an thirst for Porta-Potties. He -- pardon our stereotyping, but really now, what woman would be entertained by this? -- savors his press coverage each morning while sitting on the john; he soa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2009

    Rookie of the Year: David Chiu Just the Latest Young, Inexperienced Smart Guy to Obtain Presidency

    Chris Daly Twirls His Mustache, Cackles at Ross Mirkarimi as Chiu Ekes Out Win By Joe Eskenazi Watching a man with mutton-chops every bit as stylish as his white overalls engrave the word "President" on Supervisor David Chiu's office door, one couldn't help but recall good ol' Will Shakespea ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 7, 2009

    Baggage

    The city's politicos made the enviros happy by banning plastic bags, but left us with more pollution and cost

  • News

    August 20, 2008

    Plastic bags still in SF stores despite ban

    The city's politicos made the enviros happy by banning plastic bags, but left us with more pollution and cost

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