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SF Happy Meal Ban Survives Mayoral Veto

Mary Papenfuss — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:53:20 CST

A McDonald's Happy Meal ban is still on in San Francisco, despite efforts by the mayor to veto the measure. The Board of Supervisors out-voted the veto and saved the law barring all fast-food restaurants from handing out toys with meals—unless they reduce fat and sugar. Mayor Gavin Newsom...

Bill Clinton: Let Obama Finish the Job

Polly Davis Doig — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:50:45 CDT

Bill Clinton gave dazed Democrats a swift kick last night, telling California voters to get out the vote, lest they commit "malpractice on your own future." Stumping for onetime nemesis and would-be governor Jerry Brown, the former president told a UCLA rally to give President Obama and Democrats time to...

SF Pol's Resolution: I'll Drop F-Bomb at Every Meeting

Will McCahill — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:14:01 CST

After being taken to task by a local alt-weekly for his off-color language, a San Francisco city supervisor has made it his New Year’s resolution to use “fuck,” or a variation thereof, at every board meeting this year. Chris Daly, the 37-year-old representative of the city’s oft-tawdry Tenderloin district, warned...

SF Mayor Drops Out of Calif. Governor's Race

Will McCahill — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:20:07 CDT

Citing his responsibilities as San Francisco mayor and as a new father, Democrat Gavin Newsom withdrew today from the race to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger as California governor. Despite the heavyweight endorsement of Bill Clinton, Newsom has had trouble raising money; his departure leaves state attorney general, and former governor, Jerry...

Clinton Boosts Newsom in Calif. Gov Race

Rob Quinn — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 02:52:59 CDT

Bill Clinton's support for Gavin Newsom in the race to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger as California governor has put the spotlight on the San Francisco mayor's campaign, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Clinton's support has given Newsom a much-needed boost. But some analysts believe it has more to do with Clinton's...

Who Replaces Arnold? 'Entertaining' Race Unfolds

Harry Kimball — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:01:01 CDT

Sure, California's going through a little financial Armageddon, but that's not keeping candidates from lining up to replace Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is prevented by term limits from running in 2010. In the New York Times magazine, Mark Leibovitch takes a look at the eclectic field, which includes Jerry Brown ("yes,...

LA Mayor Won't Run for Governor

Jason Farago — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:39:00 CDT

The mayor of Los Angeles said yesterday he will not run for governor of California next year, upending the race to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger. In an interview with the Times, Antonio Villaraigosa said he made the "agonizing" choice to stay at city hall to tackle the fiscal crisis and spiking...

Gay Marriage Debate Key to SF Mayor's Future

Matt Cantor — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:32:25 CDT

As San Francisco’s mayor looks to become California’s next governor, his gay-marriage activism may threaten his success—especially if voters are again asked to decide the issue for themselves, the AP reports. Though all the Democratic candidates support gay marriage, Gavin Newsom has a particularly strong association with the issue:...

SF Smokers May Have to Cough Up for Butt Cleanup

Rob Quinn — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:26:46 CDT

San Francisco's mayor believes non-smokers shouldn't have to cover the costs of cleaning up cigarette butts, the New York Times reports. Gavin Newsom has proposed a 33-cent tax on each pack of cigarettes sold, which he says will cover the $10 million a year it costs to pick up after...