The campaign to save the Gold Dust Lounge will hold their first "official" event this Thursday (that's tomorrow!) at 4 p.m. The event, which the group posted on Facebook this afternoon, will include both a press conference and an opportunity to pickle your liver at low prices not seen since the early 30s. more ›

Naturally, lots of folks are upset about the prospect of losing one of San Francisco's most historic drinking establishments, Gold Dust Lounge, since the news of its impending eviction broke last Friday. In true San Francisco fashion, the effort to keep the Gold Dust's doors open is well underway. The Bovis family has started a Facebook page, which has gained 250 fans in 24 hours, a Twitter feed, and a website — send them your Gold Dust photos. more ›

There have been four new laws proposed this year that would make it harder for landlords to raise rents and evict tenants. Three of the laws would increase the rights of rent-controlled tenants by allowing them to add roommates and by suspending or limiting rent increases that are a hardship. The fourth law would give eviction protection to tenants in non-rent-controlled units, specifically homes that are being foreclosed. more ›