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Oct 20, 2009 | 0 Comments

Reform Fever!

In short, people are fed up.
by Clint Reilly
Before the progressive movement swept through California in the early 20th century, there was a growing sense throughout the state that Sacramento had ceased working for regular Californians.
Shackled by special interests and rife with corruption, the capitol had become a playground for corporate lobbyists who exerted unfettered control [...]

Jun 22, 2009

Well done, San Francisco

Every now and then, our city officials get something right. At first blush, San Francisco’s new police chief looks like a fantastic choice. George Gascón, a William Bratton protégé, will have his hands full with the City’s eclectic mix of problems. Let’s hope he can deliver.

Apr 14, 2009 | 0 Comments

The PG&E of Newspapers

Clint Reilly
One utility company dominates Northern California. But what if one corporation controlled every daily newspaper?
Newspaper firms argue that monopolies – which streamline production and editorial costs – are the only way for financially beleaguered metropolitan dailies to survive.
The California Public Utilities Commission regulates PG&E for consumers. But who regulates a monopoly newspaper?
If large media [...]

Mar 18, 2009 | 0 Comments

Chronicle gone-icle!

In recent weeks, Hearst has announced that it may sell or close the Chronicle due to headline-making losses.
Two weeks ago, Maitland “Sandy” Zane – a longtime writer at the San Francisco Chronicle – died of cancer at 80 years of age. Sandy never won a Pulitzer.
But, like many of the great characters who passed through [...]

Sep 11, 2008 | 0 Comments

Beyond the Restaurant Robberies

Oakland’s public safety issues won’t disappear with a few high-profile arrests. It will take bigger thinking and interagency cooperation to make a sustainable difference.
by Jayson Landeza (BayPress-Oakland Tribune)
Oakland breathed a long-overdue sigh of relief recently with the arrest of two suspects in connection to the city’s rash of take-over style robberies. Catching the alleged criminals [...]

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Oct 19, 2009

Oakland Local Goes Live!

If you live, work or play in Oakland, do yourself a favor and get over to Oakland Local, the newest, freshest source of Oakland-specific news and commentary on the web. Spearheaded by Susan Mernit and backed by a Knight Foundation grant, Oakland Local is another great addition to the growing community of East Bay news and blog sites.

Sep 14, 2009

Thanks BART

Nothing like paying more and getting less:

Starting at 7pm tonight, the Bay Area Rapid Transit District will cut its service by 25% during non-peak periods (ie, most of the time). This compares unfavorably to AC Transit’s 15% service cut, and was not accompanied by a public input process like the one AC Transit has undertaken in recent weeks. (Full story)