Mormon H8 Under Investigation

Posted on November 25, 2008 by livinintheloin

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California officials will investigate whether the Mormon church accurately described its role in a campaign to ban gay marriage in the state. The California Fair Political Practices Commission said Monday that a complaint by a gay rights group merits further inquiry… …Fred Karger, founder of Californians Against Hate, accuses the Church [...]

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Stop H8 Rally!!!

Posted on November 15, 2008 by livinintheloin

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Don’t F**K with Granny!

Posted on November 13, 2008 by livinintheloin

On Oct. 29, a suspect attempted to grab money from the hand of an elderly woman on the 500 blk of O’Farrell Street. After a very short struggle, he was able to grab the cash and make a fast getaway. However, the victim deduced that the mugger would flee around the block, so she went [...]

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HEART OF THE CITY, Paintings, drawings and photographs of San Francisco’s Central City.

Posted on November 10, 2008 by livinintheloin

The North of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District, in celebration of their new office space, is pleased to announce an exhibit featuring the work of Patricia Araujo and Mark Ellinger. The show features new work by both artists; a tribute to the stark beauty and splendor of abandoned and decaying urban architecture. The opening will coincide [...]

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Banner Artwork, Call for Entries

Posted on November 8, 2008 by livinintheloin

The North of Market, Tenderloin Community Benefit District is looking for artwork for the neighborhood banner project. The banners will be 3′ w x 6′ tall (think of the banners you see around City Hall, Asian Art Museum etc.). Two designs will be selected, with the artists being awarded $750 — *** and a great [...]

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(Another) Daly Embarrassment!

Posted on November 4, 2008 by livinintheloin

October 21st San Francisco Board of Supervisor’s meeting: Tuesday the BOS voted on Chris Daly‘s proposal to extend the duration of the Human Services Agency’s homeless subsidy from two years, to five years. The current ordinance gives homeless individuals $500/month, for up to a two year period. Notable quotes during the session: Supervisor Jake McGoldrick: [...]

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