Bay Area News Roundup
Some news items and blogs that caught our eye.
Oakland Budget Showdown – The Oakbook
The time available to deal with Oakland’s $85 million and growing budget is rapidly running out. By law, the City must have a balanced budget by July 1, 2009. The Mayor has proposed a budget that requires layoffs of 250 employees, including 149 police officers. The Oakland City Council has responded with budget cuts and revenue enhancers of its own.
What would bankruptcy mean? From A Better Oakland.
Hidden openings in the DTO – The DTO
In journalism, it’s called burying the lede. In dialogue, it’s an aside. This week, the juiciest information about openings in downtown Oakland came from a careful reading of an article and a blog. In a wide-ranging interview with Bakesale Betty herself, the Trib’s Dave Newhouse reveals the opening date of Uptown’s new Bakesale Betty’s bakery: in September!
San Francisco Zen Center
After the San Francisco Zen Center ordained three new priests last month (check the photos!), Zen Center blogger Greg Fain pointed out that a University of Chicago survey found that clergy had a very high job satisfaction rate, even better than firefighters.
Peninsula Examiner
Political Posts for San Mateo County. Recently this blogger went to a press club event and was unimpressed. Spot.Us is looking for bloggers like this that want to fill the gap of reporting left behind by news organizations struggling.
BayNewser – News of the Bay.
A new local blog from MediaBistro: Baynewser is edited by E.B. Boyd and sportswriter Jason Turbow.
we rise, we rise, we rise
The last of three first hand accounts of folks arrested for protesting Prop 8.
Truth Wins Out – Getting Busted for Marriage
First hand account of another blogger who was arrested at a Prop 8 protests in San Francisco.
Testifying to Love – Why I was arrested
First hand account of somebody who was arrested for protesting Prop 8.
Should You Go To J-School?
Some good comments here. “Should you go to J-school?” – I have no idea.
District 6 Gigantic 3 Recycling Program Event
Make an appointment to drop off your items at the Gigantic 3 Debris Boxes – call 415-330-1300 by June 18th to set an appointment to recycle, compost, and drop off bulky items on Saturday, June 20, 2009 between 8:00 am and Noon at Golden Gate Disposal and Recycling at 900 7th Street at Berry Street.
Firefighters say staff cuts hurt Bay Farm fire response
Alameda’s firefighters are saying they think recent staffing cuts slowed their response to a two-alarm fire Sunday on Bay Farm Island and may have been a factor in injuries two firefighters received while battling the blaze. But Alameda Fire Chief David Kapler said he doesn’t think that’s the case.
Workers Storm City Hall Over Budget
Visitors to Civic Center Plaza around noon yesterday were treated to a bit of social drama, as two public employee unions — SEIU Local 1021 and IAFF Local 798 — faced off across Polk Street.
Gascn leaving to become SF chief
Arizona Central loses a police chief, SF gains one: Mesa Police Chief George Gascan said Tuesday night that he will be San Francisco’s next police chief.
MySpace’s San Francisco Office Remains Open
SF Appeal reports that MySpace’s SF offices may be shutting down. TechCrunch can’t seem to get a straight answer.
In Berkeley
Along with some friends Dave Winer has created site for Berkeley: “News, events and issues in our city.”
Map: Northern California Unemployment
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