Eric Mar

Mar ignored nonprofit’s overtures to museum workers in contract dispute

Last week, Supervisor Eric Mar took the curious step of publicly standing…

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Museum workers deserve fair pay

The de Young and Legion of Honor museums are crowning jewels of…

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SF Examiner file photoSupervisor Eric Mar says he never felt intimidated by a member of the Richmond Police Community Advisory Board who was dismissed from the volunteer position.

Intimidation accusation rocks SFPD advisory panel

Five volunteer members of the Richmond Community Police Advisory Board resigned in…

SF Examiner file photoSupervisor Eric Mar says he never felt intimidated by a member of the Richmond Police Community Advisory Board who was dismissed from the volunteer position.
SF Examiner file photoThe Entertainment Commission approved Jack in the Box's permit to stay open late at night after controversy erupted over crime in the area.

Late hours approved for Jack in the Box in SF's Richmond district

A Jack in the Box in the Richmond district can resume late-night…

SF Examiner file photoThe Entertainment Commission approved Jack in the Box's permit to stay open late at night after controversy erupted over crime in the area.
Supervisor Eric Mar

San Francisco families given second chance in new homes

The Salesforce.com Foundation is directing a donation of nearly $1 million to…

Supervisor Eric Mar

Supervisor Eric Mar wants public input on Jack in the Box hours

Richmond district Supervisor Eric Mar said Wednesday he hopes concerned neighbors will…

Getty Images file photoArtists based in San Francisco say they feel left out of the planning for America's Cup because only $120

San Francisco artists feel left out of America’s Cup

Despite countless outreach meetings held by organizers of the America’s Cup yacht…

Getty Images file photoArtists based in San Francisco say they feel left out of the planning for America's Cup because only $120
From Mayor Ed Lee on down

Politicos should give their thanks this Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving holiday is here. It has been a tough year for…

From Mayor Ed Lee on down
Supervisor Eric Mar says his proposed self-checkout kiosk legislation will “make it harder for minors and intoxicated persons to get alcohol.” (Getty Images file photo)Supervisor Eric Mar says his proposed self-checkout kiosk legislation will “make it harder for minors and intoxicated persons to get alcohol.” (Getty Images file photo)

San Francisco could ban self-checkout alcohol sales at grocery stores

New self-checkout kiosks in San Francisco grocery stores could soon become alcohol-free.Supervisor…

Supervisor Eric Mar says his proposed self-checkout kiosk legislation will “make it harder for minors and intoxicated persons to get alcohol.” (Getty Images file photo)Supervisor Eric Mar says his proposed self-checkout kiosk legislation will “make it harder for minors and intoxicated persons to get alcohol.” (Getty Images file photo)

Mayor Ed Lee links up with Burning Man

The minds behind Burning Man are melding  with the minds behind City…

Eric Mar takes credit for shaking up fast-food industry after McDonald’s announcement

Supervisor Eric Mar took some heat for carrying legislation that banned toys…

Petco vows legal fight over effort to ban pet-store chains on Geary

In a city famous for its chain-store battles, the national pet store…

Major Parkmerced changes face scrutiny from Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider the future of Parkmerced on Tuesday…

Tsunami risks covered in proposal for Treasure Island redevelopment

San Francisco officials re-examining the proposed Treasure Island redevelopment project in the…

Petco opponents raise stakes in San Francisco land-use battle

Just four weeks after Petco filed a permit to open in the…

Supervisor Eric Mar proposes fee waiver for stair railing replacement

Supervisor Eric Mar wants to eliminate permit fees for a re-installation of…

Saving money on San Francisco sewers would require new mandates for businesses

San Francisco wants to save millions of dollars a year in cleaning…

Supervisor Eric Mar had collaborated with outgoing board President David Chiu on legislation approved Tuesday that requires predictive schedules for chain store retailers.

‘Daily Show’ tapes segment on fast-food legislation

San Francisco’s legislation prohibiting toys from fast-food meals that don’t meet certain…

Supervisor Eric Mar had collaborated with outgoing board President David Chiu on legislation approved Tuesday that requires predictive schedules for chain store retailers.

Richmond neighborhood center receives $20,000 donation

Here is an early Christmas gift for the Richmond District Neighborhood Center:…

Shuttered Alexandria Theater evades upkeep

The long-shuttered, three-screen theater on Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue has become…