Casting Call: Hemingway & Gellhorn
A new HBO Production – “Hemingway & Gellhorn”, about the relationship between Ernest Hemingway (Clive Owens) and Martha Gellhorn (Nicole Kidman) – is underway and they are looking for some extras. But the specifics are, well, pretty specific.
White House Will No Longer Defend Anti Same-Sex Marriage Laws
In a move in support of gay marriage and LGBT equality rights across the country, the Obama Administration has announced that it will no longer be defending the Defense of Marriage Act, a federal law passed 15 years ago that defines marriage as being that between a man and woman. What this means for “laws” like Proposition 8 is yet to be seen.
Apple to Unveil iPad 2 Next Week
Tech fans around the world could be in for more exciting news from Apple, as the company is set to unveil the next generation of its ever-popular tablet computer, with the launch of the iPad 2 in San Francisco next week.
Matt Gonzalez = Public Defender’s New Chief Attorney
Matt Gonzalez, progressive, Green Party poster boy and man-about-town, has been appointed the new Chief Attorney for the SF Public Defender’s Office. He will be in charge of all internal operations for the Public Defender’s Office as well as the budget.
Snow in SF?
Yes, you read that correctly. Some crazy cold front sweeping down from Alaska may (the key word being “may”) bring snow to San Francisco. If we do get the white fluffy stuff, it will be the first time since 1976. Be prepared for mass chaos if it’s anything but light flurries and slush.
Photos: Chinese New Year Community Street Fair
It’s the Year of the Rabbit and amidst blustery winds and relentless downpours, thousands came out to celebrate the lunar new year. Festivities have been going on for weeks and SF Station photographer Casey Holtz was on hand to capture the goings on at the less chaotic Chinese New Year Community Street Fair.
Photos: Candlestick Park Flea Market
The weather cleared up just in time for the monthly Candlestick Park Flea Market yesterday, and there were some great deals and interesting treasures to be found.
Pilot Recycling Project Set to Begin at Golden Gate Park
Starting this spring, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department will be launching a pilot project on the east end of Golden Gate Park, placing 22 recycling cans at some of the area’s more popular spots.
Is Muni Chief Leaving for D.C.?
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Executive Director Nathaniel Ford is a finalist for the position heading Washington D.C.’s airport authority.
Bay to Breakers 100th running could be its last
History is in the making as we approach Bay to Breakers’ Centennial anniversary. While race organizers can’t confirm the May 15th race will be the last, financial uncertainties put the future of this annual San Francisco event up in the air: There is no title sponsor after global financial group ING declined to renew its five-year sponsorship.
