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Mandatory Composting Begins in San Francisco Today
Beginning today, the city of San Francisco will require both businesses and residences to compost food scraps and biodegradable products or risk a fine for not properly sorting their garbage. While other cities require recycling service and participation, the law, which Mayor Gavin Newsom signed into effect in June, is the first nationwide to require the collection of food scraps and other compostables.
A study by the Department of the Environment found that 36 percent of what San Francisco sends to landfills is compostable, primarily food scraps, and 31 percent is recyclable — which is mostly paper.
Get the Look: Gavin Newsom's San Francisco Penthouse
On Tuesday, I gave you all a sneak peek at San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's Russian Hill penthouse, which is on the market for $2.9 million. Several of you seemed to love it, so I thought I'd help you re-create the look of his living room in your home. The space was designed by Agins & Associates, based out of San Francisco.
On the Market: SF Mayor Gavin Newsom's Prime Penthouse
Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom, who recently announced his candidacy for governor of California in the 2010 election, is on the move. Newsom has listed his 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath Russian Hill penthouse for $2.9 million, which he purchased from family friend Peter Getty for $2.35 million in February 2006. The spread sits in the Bellaire Tower, a 20-story, art-deco 1930 highrise, but it's undergone a complete interior Hollywood regency overhaul by Michael Agins Interior Design.
Daily Tech: The Nintendo Gameboy Celebrates Its 20th Birthday
- This beautiful Gameboy timeline shows us the history behind the popular portable gaming device. — Gizmodo
- San Francisco's mayor, Gavin Newsom, used social media sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter to announce his run for Governor of California. — Mashable
- In honor of Earth Day, Switched picked ten of their favorite eco-friendly gadgets.
Briefing Book! SF Mayor Newsom Twitters Pregnancy News
- SF Mayor Gavin Newsom is excited/proud about his wife's pregnancy. — Twitter
- Would you like a vibrator with your Vermont cheddar? Vermont General Store sexes up its inventory.
Tell Mommy: More Likely to Vote For Parent Politicians?
San Francisco's mayor, Gavin Newsom, recently confirmed that he's going to be a daddy. And some are speculating that it will play a role in his run for governor of California. We have a proud family man with President Obama in the White House.
San Francisco Delays Controversial Immigrant ID Cards
Can I see some ID? For immigrants in San Francisco, the answer to that is "not quite yet." Plans to roll out a controversial program providing identification for all residents regardless of legal status is on hold for the moment.
Sugar Bits — Update on Shia LaBeouf's DUI Arrest
- Following Shia LaBeouf's car accident and arrest on suspicion of DUI, his publicist released a statement saying, "Shia is currently recovering from extensive hand surgery with plans to return to work on the set of Transformers 2 within one month." — TMZ
- San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom married actress Jennifer Siebel at a ranch ceremony in Montana this weekend. — CitizenSugar
- The Dark Knight had another record-breaking weekend, taking the top spot at the box office again, followed by Step Brothers with $30 million profit and Mamma Mia!
Marriage Maverick Mayor Weds Mad Men Actress Siebel
San Francisco's marriage-equality lightening rod, Gavin Newsom tied the knot himself over the weekend. In a Montana ranch ceremony he married actress Jennifer Siebel. If you watched last night's Mad Men premiere, you'll know her as Betty's old roommate and pricey prostitute, Juanita.
Should the Military Program JROTC Be in High Schools?
As JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) enters its last (and ninetieth) year in San Francisco, a non-binding measure intended to show support for the program has qualified for the November ballot. Mayor Gavin Newsom backs the efforts to save the high school program. In 2006 the SF school board decided to stop JROTC, even though there were no complaints, mostly because they disagreed with the military's policy on gay and lesbian soldiers.
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