Phil Matier
Phil Matier: Former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado May Challenge Gov. Brown
Former lieutenant governor Abel Maldonado, a republican from Santa Maria, formed a campaign committee on Thursday—which allows him to raise money for the 2014 gubernatorial election, challenging Gov. Jerry Brown.
Phil Matier: Port Of SF Workers Destroy Rare Birds’ Nest At America’s Cup Site
Federal fish and wildlife authorities are trying to figure out whether Port of San Francisco workers violated federal law when they destroyed a birds’ nest on a crane near Pier 80, where Oracle’s America’s Cup yacht-racing team has set up shop.
Phil Matier: Committee Considers Berkeley Lawmaker’s Ammunition Bill
The Assembly Committee on Public Safety was tasked with considering a proposal to require ammunition vendors to be authorized dealers and to get identification from buyers. A hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m.
Phil Matier: Oakland Board Votes To Close Top Charter Schools
The Oakland Unified School District voted 4-3 to close American Indian Model Schools, Wednesday night, despite pleas from parents and students who find its strict teaching and disciplinary style very effective.
Teachers’ Union Criticizes New Report On Oakland Schools
The study by the National Council on Teacher Quality recommends several improvements for attracting and retaining teachers.
Santa Clara To Agree To NFL Revenue Demands To Land Super Bowl
After weeks of closed-door negotiations, Santa Clara city leaders are expected to agree to the NFL’s demands to host the 50th Super Bowl in February 2016.
Alameda County Waste Management Workers Stage Brief Strike
Hundreds of Waste Management employees at cities throughout Alameda County went on strike this morning to protest what they claim is a violation of federal labor laws and abuse of employee rights.
Phil Matier: A Mayoral Tale Of Two Cities
While low approval ratings plague Oakland Mayor Jean Quan, it doesn’t appear she’ll be going anywhere. Meanwhile, San Francisco’s Mayor Ed Lee is leading his city in a period of rapid expansion.
Phil Matier: SF Housing Chief Opening New Restaurant While On Medical Leave
The embattled head of San Francisco’s Housing Authority, who is on paid medical leave, is apparently opening a restaurant in Berkeley with his wife. And, that’s not sitting well with at least one San Francisco lawmaker.
Phil Matier: Parking Meters Near AT&T Park Begin Later Hours, Higher Rates
Drivers parking near AT&T Park in San Francisco now have to feed their meter into the evening hours, the city’s Municipal Transportation Agency is reminder motorists.
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