May 2010 - Beyond Chron

Glee Breaks New Ground on Gay Rights, But Must Go Further

Posted May 28, 2010 by Paul Hogarth

The FOX TV series Glee broke new ground this week, and it’s not because they had a Lady Gaga episode. As any viewer who watches the show would know, that idea was just painfully predictable. No, the highlight of the Read More »

NUHW Defeats SEIU, Management 393-122 in USC Hospital Election

Posted May 28, 2010 by Randy Shaw

NUHW has overcome a concerted “no-union” campaign from SEIU and hospital management to win bargaining rights for over 600 USC University Hospital workers. NUHW’s 393-122 victory over “no union” followed SEIU’s removal of its name from the ballot last week, Read More »

SFPopfest Comes to the Hotel Utah

Posted May 28, 2010 by E. "Doc" Smith

This Saturday afternoon, two of my favorite pop groups, The Orange Peels and the Corner Laughers will descend on the Hotel Utah as part of the four day, SFPopfest 2010. Joining them will be New York’s Dream Diary and Sweeden’s Read More »

Cloris Leachman – The Interview: “She Still Has Zing!”; Metropolis: Arts Guide

Posted May 28, 2010 by Buzzin' Lee Hartgrave

Cloris Leachman — actress, performer, Academy Award winner at 84 years old is still the trendster, dandy and hipster that she has always been. This is new way to start off an interview. Before I got to ask one question, Read More »

San Francisco Budget Cuts; More on Eliseo Medina …

Posted May 28, 2010 by

To the Editor: The assertion that non profits receive only a few hundred thousand dollars from city contracts per year, is patently false. Non profits receive millions of dollars annually from the city, without any oversight or transparency. Your readers Read More »

Non-Profits Brace for Newsom Budget Cuts

Posted May 27, 2010 by Paul Hogarth

On June 1st, Mayor Gavin Newsom will propose a budget for next year – and like he does every year, health and human services will get cut badly. While the state makes budget cuts to the poor, non-profits who get Read More »

School Beat: A Lawsuit for Adequate Education Funding, Proposition 13 and More

Posted May 27, 2010 by Lisa Schiff

The lawsuit California public school supporters have been waiting for is finally here. Last Thursday a coalition of individuals, school districts (including the San Francisco Unified School District) and educational organizations announced the filing of the California School Finance lawsuit, Read More »

Save the Date: THC 30th Anniversary Party on September 16

Posted May 27, 2010 by

The Tenderloin Housing Clinic will celebrate its 30th Anniversary on September 16 from 5:00-7:00pm with a party at the historic Cadillac Hotel. Enjoy food, music, good times, and the sharing of memories. More details as the celebration nears. To learn Read More »