Tag: recession
Mission Merchants – Worst Christmas Ever!
Amid small signs of economic recovery, Mission District merchants report poor sales or small gains.
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The Bump at City College—It’s no Dance
City College of San Francisco’s employees feel the stress and anxiety over job displacements.
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City audit reveals San Francisco needs to rethink it’s strategy for reducing prostitution.
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Biotech on a Shoestring
Tiny life sciences resist the recession – a roundup from Mission Bay.
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It Just Got More Expensive to Live in San Francisco
San Franciscans will shell out an additional $117 million this year to fly home, go to the zoo and smoke cigarettes, among other things.
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State Budget Crisis Hits S.F.
Latest round of state cuts hit San Francisco health care workers and patients.
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Furloughs = More Work Less Pay
For City Hall support staff the legislative break meant more work and vacation furlough days.
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As Offices Close, Fewer Janitors Needed
At SEIU Local 87, it’s a day of waiting. By BRIDGET HUBER
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Remittances Short Changed
Local immigrants have less money to send home. BY LILY MIHALIK
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Controller Reduces SF Budget to Ten Slides
The verdict: We’re in a hole, but it could be worse. By ARMAND EMAMDJOMEH
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Recession Brings New Business to Mission Street
More New Stores on Mission St.
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Mission Library’s New Users Up
The unemployed and WiFi seekers are among the new patrons. By SHALWAH EVANS
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The Mission Mouths Off about BART Fare Hike
More hikes, less service, unhappy riders. By SHALWAH EVANS AND AMANDA MARTINEZ
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Job Center Fills With Those Who Once Had Steady Work
Some 80 men and women show up to find only eight job listings. By NICHOLAS KUSNETZ
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Pet Adoptions Up at SPCA, But Fail to Impress Critics
Despite a controversial policy, SPCA pet adoptions are up amid the recession. By MOCH N. KURNIAWAN
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