Whistleblowing hasn’t worked at the SF Dept. of Building Inspection

The Department of Building Inspection, at 49 South Van Ness Ave., has been mired in scandal since since its creation by voter referendum under Proposition G in 1994. (Courtesy SF.gov) The Department of Building Inspection, at 49 South Van Ness Ave., has been mired in scandal since its creation by voter referendum under Proposition G in 1994. (Courtesy SF.gov)
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Lowell High School on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner) Former students at San Francisco’s Lowell High School on Saturday said they’re seeking an injunction to force the San Francisco Board of Education to reverse a decision to end the school’s merit-based admissions process. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

Lowell alumni seek court injunction to reverse admissions change

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49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, pictured Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in the 30-18 losing game against the Colts, is coming under growing scrutiny after four straight losses. (Courtesy San Francisco 49ers)

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