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.
Chris Daly for Mayor?
SF Weekly reports that former supervisor and bar-owner Chris Daly may just throw his hat into the mayoral ring. Claiming that there are no other real progressives currently on the ticket, Daly feels compelled to run, if only to shake things up. Say it ain’t so.
Weekend Events
This weekend is chock full of great events. Here are some of the highlights: the Official Twilight Convention, SF Giants Fan Fest 2011, the OK Go Free Rooftop Concert and the Free Museum Weekend.
Renting Out Your Driveway?
Introducing Park Circa – a start-up that “connects people who have empty parking spaces during a set time to people that need them.” Hey, you’re at work all day, you might as well make the most out of your parking spot by helping out a frustrated driver and making some extra cash in return. It’s community crowd-sourcing at its best.
10th Annual SF Sketchfest
Let the laughing begin! Comedy festival SF Sketchfest kicks off its 10th year today with the Upright Citizens Brigade at the Marines’ Memorial Theatre. Running through Saturday, February 5th, the festival is hosted by nine venues and includes talent such as Dan Aykroyd, Candice Bergen, James L. Brooks and David Byrne.
Restored San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts to open
Tomorrow the Palace of Fine Arts reopens after a $21.2 million restoration. SF’s pretty pink lady will now be bright and shiny and ready for the masses to enjoy. The PFA was built in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific Exposition as a temporary structure meant to be dismantled after the fair ended. However, years later, in the immortal words of Sir Elton John – it’s still standing.
Photos: SpaceCraft
SpaceCraft is a one-night-only event featuring visual art, music, and performance from emerging artists. Every first Thursday at CELLspace, SpaceCraft provides an open forum for experimental art and music. SF Station was on the scene, check out our photos from the event, here.
Dumping is Illegal
You know that guy on your street that takes his nasty, bedbug-ridden mattress and brokedown furniture and old pizza boxes and just dumps them all over the sidewalk? Yeah – him and others who illegally dump are costing the city and taxpayers over $4 million a year. They can be fined up to $1000 if caught and now you can make some cash if you turn them in.
Bay to Breakers on New Year’s Day?
Well, not exactly. According to SF Appeal, “Organizers of the annual Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco will be celebrating the event’s 100th anniversary on New Year’s Day with a special ceremonial run.” But don’t get out that caveman costume and keg float out just yet.
The Year in Photos
Our editors picked out their favorite photos from SF Station’s arts, fashion and city events galleries. 2010 was one hell of a year. Check it all out here.
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