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Coffers filling up with gas-tax revenues
Gas prices may have people fuming, but the steep prices are contributing funds to save jobs at fire departments, fix cracks in the sidewalk and support youth sports programs.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Gas prices may have people fuming, but the steep prices are contributing funds to save jobs at fire departments, fix cracks in the sidewalk and support youth sports programs.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Many employees spared city's chopping block
Although Mayor Gavin Newsom proposed layoffs for nearly 500 workers when he unveiled his $6.5 million budget last month, hundreds of positions have since been restored, leaving the number of city employees expected to wind up jobless at less than 200.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Although Mayor Gavin Newsom proposed layoffs for nearly 500 workers when he unveiled his $6.5 million budget last month, hundreds of positions have since been restored, leaving the number of city employees expected to wind up jobless at less than 200.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Project to slow cars is rolling into action
Motorists accustomed to putting the pedal to the metal on Cesar Chavez Street will be forced to start tapping their brakes under plans to rebuild the six-lane arterial to make room for pedestrians, cyclists, neighbors and trees.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Motorists accustomed to putting the pedal to the metal on Cesar Chavez Street will be forced to start tapping their brakes under plans to rebuild the six-lane arterial to make room for pedestrians, cyclists, neighbors and trees.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
San Francisco Examiner will offer a Sunday edition
The Examiner is poised to release its Sunday edition.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Examiner is poised to release its Sunday edition.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
'Sorely needed' growth will add jobs, revenue
It's not very common to have a growth spurt at 60, but that's exactly what's in store for Millbrae in the coming months.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
It's not very common to have a growth spurt at 60, but that's exactly what's in store for Millbrae in the coming months.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
3-Minute Interview: Jon Peter Lewis
The season three "American Idol" contestant appears at The City's Rrazz Room in concert today and next week with fellow alumni Anwar Robinson and Lakisha Jones. Tuesday through July 12, Lewis appears with Robinson and Gina Glocksen.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The season three "American Idol" contestant appears at The City's Rrazz Room in concert today and next week with fellow alumni Anwar Robinson and Lakisha Jones. Tuesday through July 12, Lewis appears with Robinson and Gina Glocksen.
Examiner.com – Jul 5, 2008 10:52 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Illegal Fireworks Abound On Oakland, SF Streets
Despite advance efforts by police and firefighters to remind the public how dangerous illegal fireworks are, and that on this Fourth of July, people caught using them in Oakland would be fined $1,000 dollars — plenty of people took to the streets of Oakland and San Francisco to set them off.
cbs5.com – Jul 5, 2008 09:26 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Despite advance efforts by police and firefighters to remind the public how dangerous illegal fireworks are, and that on this Fourth of July, people caught using them in Oakland would be fined $1,000 dollars — plenty of people took to the streets of Oakland and San Francisco to set them off.
cbs5.com – Jul 5, 2008 09:26 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
S.J. schools see schedule crunch
Administrators at some San Jose high schools are trying to find solutions to a new state physical education requirement that could shut some freshmen out of arts classes in the new school year.
San Jose Mercury News – Jul 5, 2008 08:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Administrators at some San Jose high schools are trying to find solutions to a new state physical education requirement that could shut some freshmen out of arts classes in the new school year.
San Jose Mercury News – Jul 5, 2008 08:36 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
San Mateo County owes Genentech $20 million for property tax glitch
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a closed-door session to tackle a $20 million debt that came to light earlier this week.
San Jose Mercury News – Jul 5, 2008 08:35 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a closed-door session to tackle a $20 million debt that came to light earlier this week.
San Jose Mercury News – Jul 5, 2008 08:35 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Egyptian-American documents Coptic Christian life in the Bay Area
Building a bridge between the United States and Egypt would be an impossible endeavor. But Andrew Ishak says bridging the gap between the cultural differences of progressive America and traditional Egypt is more feasible and more important.
San Jose Mercury News – Jul 5, 2008 08:35 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Building a bridge between the United States and Egypt would be an impossible endeavor. But Andrew Ishak says bridging the gap between the cultural differences of progressive America and traditional Egypt is more feasible and more important.
San Jose Mercury News – Jul 5, 2008 08:35 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
