In a world where BART can spend hundreds of thousands talking about the need for a new seismic bond as long as it doesn’t use word like “vote for,” the Chronicle today decided to try and show Supervisor Chris Daly who’s boss by pushing the “taxpayers dime” issue in covering his new blog. …

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Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi is kicking off his “Third Friday” series of monthly art shows on March 18 with a month-long exhibit of photographer Teresa Norris’ “The Depth of Water” installation. The 5-8 p.m. event at Ross’ office at City Hall is free and open to the public. …

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Outsourcing voter verification to India? OK, this is sick. …

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And then Mike Nevin shows up at Mayor Gavin Newsom’s emergency siren press conference. …

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Former San Mateo County Supervisor Mike Nevin doesn’t think much of Assemblyman Leland Yee’s new bill package. Nevin campaign spokesman PJ Johnston called up to say Yee’s just trying to erase the memory of his landmark Feng Shui resolution, his missed votes, and his failed legislation. They’ve even got a nickname for Yee’s 40 bills:

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Looks like trouble for Muni. ABC 7 is fishing on Craigslist: “Got tape? I’ve heard that people have documented problems with Muni on video — rude drivers, sleeping staff, busses with passengers on board that were abandoned. If you have any tape or compelling stories I can document, please e-mail me. Thanks, Dan Noyes at

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Farewell column in The Ex today: Joe Caruso out as Mayor’s Director of Neighborhood Services, trashing the litter plan, whacks at Mike Garcia, and Joe O’Donoghue’s plans for the ballot. Plus, my goodbye. Apply for my job here. …

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Supervisor Chris Daly joins the blogger ranks with a piece linking the Chronicle to the budget crisis. …

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District 4 Supervisor Fiona Ma celebrated her birthday last night at Butterfly on the Embarcadero (the hot spot both for political fundraisers and newspaper Christmas parties), talking up her 2006 District 12 Assembly bid with the likes of state schools chief Jack O’Connell, Congressman Mike Honda, former boss and former State Sen. John Burton, PUC

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In what commercial areas could San Franciscans benefit from free wireless? Check in here. …

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