San Francisco has printed candidate names in Chinese characters since 1999. But now the city is cracking down on ones that some argue go overboard with flattering, flowery phrases.
Tag: San Francisco (Calif)
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To Save San Francisco, a Democrat Wants to Scrap Environmental Reviews
State Senator Scott Wiener hopes to spur redevelopment in the struggling downtown core by eliminating a major environmental hurdle.
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With $60 Million Gift, San Francisco Ballet Plans Focus on New Works
The transformative contribution, from an anonymous donor, is the largest in the company’s 91-year history and one of the biggest ever to an American dance group.
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San Francisco’s Montgomery Street Could Signal a Downtown Revival
From the revamped Transamerica Pyramid to a small public radio station broadcasting from a former copy shop, the street offers hope for recovery in the city.
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Jurors Find San Francisco Homeless Man Not Guilty in Pipe Beating
The case was initially seen as an illustration of the city’s crime and homelessness woes. Further evidence challenged that narrative.