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Friday, January 8th, 2010
Last year’s rape case at Richmond High School in the City of Richmond, CA is getting some attention from the solons of Sacramento.
Item 1: Senator Leland Yee doesn’t cotton to the idea of people just standing around when 16-year-olds get raped, so he authored Senate Bill 840. It requires:
“individuals who reasonably believe that they have witnessed a murder, rape or lewd or lascivious act with a child under the age of 18 years to notify law enforcement officials.”
Basically, SB840 would update the David Cash Jr. Law, aka the Sherrie Iverson Child Victim Protection Act that was authored by former Senator, current Assemblyman, and future Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. Tom’s law already covers victims aged up to 14 years - Leland’s proposed law would add in victims aged 15 through 18.
The California Senate’s Assistant President pro Tempore at the helm in Sacramento:
Here’s a brief rundown on non-Samaritan poster-boy David Cash, from Wiki’s entry on murderer Jerry Strohmeyer:
“Sherrice Iverson’s mother demanded that David Cash, Jr., be charged as an accessory, but authorities stated there was not enough evidence connecting him to the actual crime, and Cash was never prosecuted for any offense related to the murder. In the weeks following Strohmeyer’s arrest, Cash told the Los Angeles Timesthat he did not dwell on the murder of Sherrice Iverson. “I’m not going to get upset over somebody else’s life. I just worry about myself first. I’m not going to lose sleep over somebody else’s problems.” He also told the newspaper that the publicity surrounding the case had made it easier for him to “score with women.” Cash also told the Long Beach Press-Telegram: “I’m no idiot … I’ll get my money out of this.”
So that’s Item 1.
Item 2: Assemblyman Pedro Nava has authored AB 984, which would cover victims of any age.
So, those are California’s proposed witness crime reporting bills of 2010, so far.
Here’s Senator Yee’s release from this morning, after the jump
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
Assemblymember Fiona Ma, who represents the interests of San Francisco’s west siiiiide in Sacramento, will be in the bowels of the San Francisco State Building at 455 Golden Gate Ave tonight at 7:oo P.M. to host a special constitutional convention panel being thrown by the San Francisco Young Democrats.
That means that California Forward, the Courage Campaign, Repair California and the New America Foundation will be in the house to discuss l’issue du 2009 a California, our Constitution.
MC FM:
(Attention Republicans: This L. Z. is hot. Repeat: Lima Zulu is Hotel Oscar Tango. Expect to be booed)
All the deets after the jump. See you there!
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Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
There was a buzz of activity today in San Francisco regarding the upcoming furloughs for some employees at the University of California. Senator Leland Yee spoke to a group of U.C. employees and students this morning at 7:00-something A.M. Get his point of view here.
A little later, the same protesters went over to nearby FibroGen, so that prevented Mayor Gavin Newsom from an making appointment he had there today.
The mise-en-scene inside at Mission Bay this morning. Click to expand:
And this was the scene outside, what with a couple hundred U.C. workers milling about.
“I’m UC President Yudof. I get $1 million/yr. I’m not here to save UC.”
Let’s leave the Angel of Death and head back inside to meet University of California President Mark G. Yudof, on the left:
And here’s California Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi, who’s running for Congress these days. He had a few points to make about getting more money for U.C.
First of all, Garamendi called for the end of the two-thirds supermajority requirement to raise taxes in California. Then John called for support of
an oil severance tax, namely
AB656 from Assemblymember Torrico.
Now let’s hear from Sandra Faber, chair of the astronomy and astrophysics department at UC Santa Cruz. She talked about just paying out $150k in retention bonuses for three valued U.C. employees.
We should find out tomorrow how this all pans out.
To Be Continued…
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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
First of all, anybody who thinks 100,000 souls attended the 5th Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration in the Civic Center last weekend needs to put down the crack pipe and come back to Earth. Can you hear me Major Tom? Can you hear me Major Tom? I’m not even sure the Rule of Three could get you to a reasonable estimate. But if you want to chalk that six-figure number up to puffery or mindless boosterism, feel free.
Having said that, it appears that the AHSC has found a good home on Larkin Street betwixt Little Saigon and the Asian Art Museum. Last year’s venue in Japantown was not without controversy, but the clucking NIMBYs of notorious 1600 Webster (seriously, who would want to live with those people – they’re a laughingstock) have uttered nary a peep regarding this go-around in 2009, so they appear to be fine with the AHSC as long as it’s held a mile away from their condos. That’s what makes them NIMBY’s. Fair enough.
Here we go. Everybody seemed to being a good time, under the pouring sun:
There was some kind of parade going on – it was hard to tell. Larkin Street isn’t used to this kind of pageantry.
Hamburgerpanda made the scene. Natch.
And now it’s time for the Import Car Show. Check out this Beast from the East – Brampton, Ontario in Canada to be precise. But look how Brampton Comes Alive! with the scissor doors. Here it is, some kind of Chrysler, the El Diablo SRT-8:
The gritty nitty. Yes, it’s a Hemi:
What happens when the insanely wide rear tires on your Lexus are dialed in with insanely negative camber? What happens is every spring shower results in a vernal pool, ready for the rubber duckies:
Now, speaking of “schlocky souvenirs and mediocre food stands,” you had that in spades last Saturday – but what do you expect? It’s a San Francisco street fair, right? If you don’t want to buy a purse, don’t buy a purse.
Or magnets. Always with the magnets. I asked about snake oil – they were all out but they said they could order some for me.
And who else but The Supreme Master to round out the show?
I missed all the anime stuff, and the Thai kick-boxing and Assemblywoman Fiona Ma’s talk and a bunch of other things as well probably. Oh well. Events like this are part of what makes San Francisco San Francisco. It’s good that the AHSC could find a home this year.
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Sunday, April 19th, 2009
As expected, there was a great turnout for the 42nd Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown today. Sunny skies and the Grand Parade made today the busiest of the four-day festival. Let’s take a look at the staging area this morning.
Its Grand Marshall George Takei! Lieutenant Hikaru Sulu (born in San Francisco) is seen here hanging out with Heidi Cheung, Miss San Francisco’s Outstanding Teen 2009 and Crystal Lee, Miss California’s Outstanding Teen 2008.
Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California President and Mrs. Masaaki Tanaka, Ambassador of Japan to the United States of America, H.E. Ambassador and Mrs. Ichiro Fujisajki, George Takei, and Consul General of Japan and Mrs. Yasumasa Nagamine:
The mise-en-scene in front of City Hall:. Click to expand:
My Melody, Hello Kitty, and Badtz Maru were pleased to be on the scene:
From Hawaii with aloha:
Photographer David Yu was welcomed by all, including this contingent from Los Angeles:
Miss National Asia Dow-An Kou is on the right:
Bevan Dufty chilling with local pageant winners.
Elizabeth Kress, Miss San Francisco:
And Little Miss San Francisco 2009, Alyssa-Marie Muna:
And now on with the parade:
Senator Leland Yee:
Frosty Senator Mark Leno:
Assemblymember Fiona Ma with Bob Twomey:
Assemblymember Tom Ammiano:
Board of Supervisors President David Chiu:
And his ride for today:
Supervisor Bevan Dufty and company:
Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi with the Japanese Ambassador and Consul General:
Supervisor Eric Mar:
Richard Hashimoto, President of the Japantown Merchants Association:
Thought this was an electric Tesla Roadster at first. Actually, it’s the similar (but lighter) gas-powered Lotus Elise. (Horrible Tesla Motors is long on promises, certainly, but just because a toy car is expensive and is powered by electricity, that doesn’t mean it’s a desirable product, that doesn’t mean it represents “the high end.” Just ask Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who ended up giving his Tesla Roadster back. Go ahead and buy one if you want, though. While you’re at it, why not buy an impractical electric Ultra Motor A2B bike and an impractical electric Segway Scooter as well.)
Speaking of cars, here’s part of the NUMMI contingent all the way from Fremont. It’s the only car factory in the West that’s still operating. Union labor, FYI
Nihonmachi Little Friends:
And your reward for making it all the way to J-Town? Yummy chicken and rice balls from O-Izakaya Lounge at 1625 Post Street.
See you next year!
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Saturday, April 4th, 2009
Well this was the scene today at San Francisco’s annual Cesar Chavez Parade and Festival on Mission Street. Read Linda Post’s account here at SF FYI.net and see a slideshow here.
Supervisor David Campos and Assemblymember Tom Ammiano were in the vanguard. Click to expand:
Newly-elected David Campos:
Hey look, it’s David Miles, Jr. and his rollerskating friends.
It’s the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU):
And now, time for some lowriders. Impala:
The Spirit of 76:
415 XOR:
Trunk art:
Buick with external air conditioning unit:
Royal Cruisers NOR CAL:
WIKID 63:
And the Chevy Impala again:
See you next year!
San Francisco
Cesar E. Chavez
Holiday Parade & Festival 2009
Commemorate & Celebrate
the Life and Work of
Labor & Civil Rights Leader
Cesar E. Chavez
March 31, 1927 – April 23, 1993
Saturday, April 4, 2009
11 a.m. – Assemble for Parade
Dolores Park – 19th St. / Dolores
12 noon – Parade
Grand Marshal Jose Montoya
and the Royal Chicano Air Force
Danza Azteca Xitlalli
24th Street Fair
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
24th Street / Harrison-Bryant
Kids Arts & Crafts, Music, Entertainment
Community Service, Information,
Arts & Craft Booths
Classic Car Show
Featuring The Dukes – SF Finest
Music by Louie Romero Y Su Grupo
Mazacote
“Manzo” & Members of Malo
Native Elements
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Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
The full text isn’t available online yet, but it looks like the San Francisco Bay Guardian will be pleased with the latest Assembly Bill to sprout up in Sacramento. AB 312, first proposed last month, will bring changes to the BART police force. Read all about it:
“Following the fatal shooting of Oscar Grant on New Year’s Day by BART police officer Johannes Mehserle, Assemblymember Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) and Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) introduced much anticipated legislation today (AB 312) that would create a civilian oversight body for the BART police force.”
Senator Leland Yee and Assemblymember Tom Ammiano working together once again:
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“The shooting of Oscar Grant is a sad and unfortunate reminder that the BART Police needs additional oversight as exists for other law enforcement agencies. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time a young person has been shot and killed by an on-duty officer with BART. There have been other deaths and untold numbers of cases of brutality”, said Ammiano. “The BART Board’s proposed internal subcommittee to review BART police practices, while appreciated, is simply not enough. A young man was killed and the community is justifiably outraged, it’s long overdue for civilian oversight.”
“BART currently lacks adequate public oversight and accountability of its police department,” said Yee. “Complaints and grievances against BART police officers have been investigated and adjudicated internally without any independent review. This is a classic case of the fox guarding the hen house. Our legislation will finally end this untenable situation.”
Several major police departments in the state, including San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Jose, have civilian oversight bodies, but BART police do not despite the fact that BART covers four Bay Area counties.
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Friday, January 9th, 2009
It was standing room only last night in front of the California State Building in San Francisco as members of the press assembled to hear details of the plan to allow for more oversight of the BART Police.
Read all about it.
Assemblymember Tom Ammiano and Senator Leland Yee said they consulted with public safety expert San Francisco Supervisor David Campos in order to craft new state legislation.
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BART Directors Tom Radulovich and Lynette Sweet were also on hand last night to offer their support for this legislation.
It looks like some changes will be coming soon….
Tags: (BART), assemblymember, bart police, david campos, directors, leland yee, Lynette Sweet, oscar grant, police, San Francisco, Senator, shooting, Supervisor, tom ammiano, Tom Radulovich
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Thursday, January 8th, 2009
Senator Leland Yee and Assemblymember Tom Ammiano are calling for greater accountability and public oversight of the BART Police today.
Here’s the latest on this, below.
Yee and Ammiano working together on public safety last month. They’ll get into it more during a press conference with San Francisco Supervisor David Campos later today:
RELEASE:
San Francisco Officials Announce Legislation to Provide Greater Accountability and Public Oversight of BART Police
SAN FRANCISCO – Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) and Assemblyman Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) issued the following joint statement in response to the New Year’s Day shooting involving a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) police officer:
“BART currently lacks adequate public oversight and accountability of its police department. Complaints and grievances against BART police officers have been investigated and adjudicated internally without any independent review. This is a classic case of the fox guarding the hen house.
The recent incident involving a BART police officer fatally shooting an unarmed man is extremely tragic and disturbing. Although all the evidence surrounding this case is not yet known, the video footage is beyond troubling. While the vast majority of our men and women in uniform serve with dignity and honor, there is an unfortunate reputation that has plagued the BART police force for years.
In 1957, BART was constituted as a result of state legislation with governance granted to an elected Board of Directors. Regrettably, the Board has failed to provide a proper mechanism for public input and comment on BART police policy. Unlike the San Francisco Police Commission, BART lacks any real means for the public to air their grievances regarding police conduct or for an independent body that can propose corrective actions.
The taxpayers of the Bay Area deserve their law enforcement officials, including the 206 BART officers, to be held accountable. As two of the state legislators who represent communities serviced by BART, we plan to immediately introduce joint legislation that will finally ensure an independent oversight body is established, public input is accepted, complaints and grievances are fairly considered, and responsible action is taken.
While serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, together we responded to incidents of government malfeasance by authoring one of the nation’s strongest sunshine ordinances. This latest incident again highlights the need for new legislation to ensure greater accountability and public oversight.”
To be continued…
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