The Sunset Beacon
November 2002
The Fang Years: How a Family's
Climb to the Top is Taking a Toll
Enlisting the help of some of the city's most powerful
figures, the influential Fang family has amassed more than $24 million in
real estate and acquired the 135-year-old SF Examiner for only $100
with a $66 million subsidy to run it. But the Examiner is losing money and
opponents are taking aim.
President Derails Parkside School
Rebuild
In what appears to be another setback for supporters of rebuilding the Parkside
Elementary School, the SF Board of Education failed to vote on a controversial
resolution that would have committed the school district to rebuilding the
school. Instead, the board approved a motion sending the matter to the budget
committee for analysis.
Candidates Face-off at Lackluster
Forum
A sparse turnout at a community forum for candidates seeking to replace
Leland Yee as District 4 supervisor may be an indication of the lack of
enthusiasm the current crop of hopefuls is generating among voters in the
Sunset District.
Mercy High School Celebrates 50th
Anniversary
Mercy High School just celebrated its 50th anniversary in November. And
for the 50th year in a row, the entire faculty and student body is comprised
of women.
Columns:
Police Beat: Capt. Denis O'Leary
John M. Lee: John M. Lee: Is Upgrading Your House a Good Move?
Supervisor Leland Yee: Parkside Library