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San Francisco death-row dog’s owner fails to reveal financial info

Charlie the dog
The owner of an American Staffordshire terrier that attacked a U.S. Park Patrol police horse in Crissy Field last summer was required to file statements Thursday to determine financial responsibility for the dog’s care, but the documents submitted fail to provide that information. Read More

Charlie the dog's death sentence commuted after agreement between owner, SF

Charlie the dog will live after an agreement reached Friday.
The many fans of Charlie the death row dog were overjoyed with an agreement that will spare the pooch’s life. Charlie, an American Staffordshire terrier, attacked a U.S. Park Patrol officer and horse in an off-leash area of Crissy Field in August. After a vicious dog procedure, the pooch was ordered to be euthanized. Read More

Supervisor David Campos calls for review of the San Francisco Housing Authority

At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, David Campos announced that he is asking the budget and legislative analyst to conduct a performance review of the San Francisco Housing Authority. He repeatedly stated (so you know it’s true) that “the focus is not on individuals or personalities” but “what is happening to address the needs of the residents.” Read More

Nonprofits slapping Muni’s hand out of their pockets

Supervisor Scott Wiener is trying hard to fix Muni, but no one wants to pay for it. With $420 million in deferred maintenance and a $100 million deficit each year, the prospect of getting our public-transportation system on track is getting more remote. Read More
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