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Officials at the San Francisco Public Utilities music listings 31 / stage listings 33 Commission figure that only on the cheap 33 / film listings 34 about 100,000 residential cus- tomers will pay the premium to buy renewable energy — fewer if this week at Pacific Gas and Electric Company launches a huge marketing effort to drive potential customers away. sfBg.com And PG&E will still control the distribution lines, the billing, the meters — and will make most of FOllOw US ON twItteR: the profit. www.twItteR.COm/SFBG It is, in other words, a long way short of a city-owned public- ON the BlOGS power system. But it’s an important step in that direction, and the supervisors politics should approve the plan. Does sun Moon’s death mean the end San Francisco has been talking of cults as we know them? about community choice aggrega- tion for almost a decade, since the what will be the empty chair state approved legislation allowing of the Democratic Convention? cities and counties to form the Guardian staff weighs in. DeFeNDING RIChARD AOkI equivalent of co-ops to buy electric Caitlin Donohue on being nice power. The idea is that the city can to todd akin’s family. purchase power in bulk — either (Don’t they have enough to deal with?) at low rates or with a cleaner gen- — AND the mOvemeNt eration portfolio — and resell it to local customers. CCA programs noise don’t displace private utilities, “inside-out-echo-laser-garage-psych- By steve Woo and alex t. tom and characterizing him.” The FBI movement. Unfortunately, both which still own the power lines rock” san Francisco band the Mallard cover sheet associates names of men are now deceased and cannot and charge a fee to deliver the elec- In a new book, Bay Area journal- is kind of everywhere right now informants with their “T” codes. defend their claims. tricity to customers. ist Seth Rosenfeld publicly names – check out members’ answers to our All informants’ names have been He also uses testimony of But they do offer consumers Localized appreesh questionnaire. longtime Asian American leftist redacted. a former FBI agent, M. Wesley choice: Right now, PG&E can’t Richard Aoki as an FBI infor- It is astounding to us that Swearington, who had no rela- even meet the weak, limited state Must-see concerts this week: toronto mant during his time as a leader Rosenfeld concluded Richard was tion to Richard Aoki. Despite this, standards for renewable energy, do-good punks Fucked Up, Les sins of the Third World Liberation a.k.a. toro Y Moi, Oakland rapper an informant from that scrap of Swearington claims that Richard so San Franciscans are buying Front movement and as a found- Roach Gigz, Doe eye, and the New York evidence. Later in this document, was a “perfect informant” because power from fossil-fuel and nuclear ing member of the Black Panther Night train soul Clap and Dance Off. Aoki’s name is used again in order he was a Japanese person in an plants. Clean Power SF, as the city Party. As Asian American activ- to name an FBI file location. In organization of Black Americans. program is called, would offer as ists in the movement today, we the few pages available under his That makes no sense because much as 100 percent renewable pixel vision denounce these claims as baseless FBI file, the informant “SF T-2” Richard stuck out while in the electricity — purchased through and false and are shocked at the goes on to inform about the read- Black Panther Party, and again Shell Energy — at what at first will waxing rhapsodic over way Rosenfeld makes such unsub- ings, political thought, and orga- feeds into the divisive stereotypes be a higher price. heat-generating clothing technology stantiated claims while promoting at Union square’s pop-up nizational/party membership of of Asian Americans. But the goal of the program his book release. His allegations Japanese shop Uniqlo. Richard Aoki. It appears to us that Rosenfeld implies that Richard — and after years of wrangling, damage the movement and rein- an informant named “SF T-2” was worked as an instigator, pushing the SFPUC is now entirely on Film editor Cheryl eddy on the week’s force trite “yellow peril” stereo- assigned to inform about Richard. people toward violent action. In board with it — is to use the rev- gotta-watch cinematic screenings. types of Asian Americans. Rosenfeld also cites a former fact, Richard was cautious about enue stream from the early stages The allegations against the Performant takes in the agent named Burney Threadgill, the use of violence and was vigi- of electricity sales to build local Richard come without any cred- Oregon shakespeare Festival. who claims Richard was an infor- lant about it during mass actions. renewable-energy facilities that ible evidence. Rosenfeld provides mant; before his death in 2009, It’s true that Richard armed the can be brought on line to replace one incomplete document that Richard denied that in an inter- Black Panthers; however, he did the power from Shell. Eventually, sex sf he claims identifies Richard as an view. Threadgill is hardly a cred- so in the name of self-defense although it may be a decade informant called “SF T-2.” It reads: askew Festival hits YCBa – ible source and was a major player and protecting the people against or more down the road, San “SF T-2 was designated for [redact- hear from the sex activists themselves at the height of COINTELPRO, police brutality. Francisco can probably generate ed] (Richard M. Aoki) for the on why you need to see their lusty implementing FBI policy that was All in all, Seth Rosenfeld’s enough power from solar, wind, limited purposes of describing his film/performance/diatribe next week. designed to deter and divide the connections with the organization CONTINUES ON PAGE  >> CONTINUES ON PAGE  >>  SAN FRANCISCO BAY GUARDIAN eDItORIAlS NewS FOOD + DRINk pICkS ARtS + CUltURe mUSIC lIStINGS StAGe lIStINGS ON the CheAp FIlm lIStINGS ClASSIFIeDS editorials (cid:89)(cid:89)(cid:89)(cid:16)(cid:85)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:73)(cid:16)(cid:69)(cid:81)(cid:79)(cid:17)(cid:79)(cid:75)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:75)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:15)(cid:73)(cid:87)(cid:75)(cid:70)(cid:71)(cid:2) (cid:43)(cid:80)(cid:2)(cid:67)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:81)(cid:69)(cid:75)(cid:67)(cid:86)(cid:75)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:2)(cid:89)(cid:75)(cid:86)(cid:74)(cid:2)(cid:86)(cid:74)(cid:71)(cid:2)(cid:47)(cid:75)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:75)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:2)(cid:47)(cid:71)(cid:84)(cid:69)(cid:74)(cid:67)(cid:80)(cid:86)(cid:85)(cid:28) approve clean power sf CONT>> and its existing hydroelectric dam to meet around 40 percent of the total power needs. 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JoneS for all low-income people who don’t [email protected] meet these very narrow exemptions.” In fact, the official summary by Mercury Insurance and its bil- the Attorney General’s Office makes lionaire founder George Joseph are it clear that prop. 33 “Will allow trying, for the second time in two insurance companies to increase cost years, to charge infrequent drivers of insurance to drivers who have not more for car insurance. maintained continuous coverage.” Only this time, the measure has Kang disputes that objective the surprising support of a progres- analysis, telling us, “The ballot title sive advocacy group that represents and summary is up for discussion as low-income communities of color far as what it meant.” — and that recently received a sub- Kang admitted that Mercury stantial donation from Mercury. is supporting Greenlining. “They Proposition 33 — which so far gave us $25,000 in anticipation has received fairly little news media of the summit, and we anticipate attention in an election dominated the lateSt they they’ll help us out in the advo- by talk of taxes — is a reprise of a cacy of this measure,” Kang said. similar measure, Prop. 17, that went “Corporations regularly contribute down to defeat in 2010. to us, and it has never guaranteed inSUrance Scam The measure seeks to allow our consent or dissent on anything.” insurance companies to set premi- He defended the approach, tell- ums based in part on whether con- ing us, “Sometimes working with sumers have had continuous cover- Mercury Insurance wants to buy your vote again corporations is the only way to age. In other words, Mercury wants make monumental changes,” citing — this time, with an unusual ally to raise rates on people who take a their successful efforts to improve break from driving for economic, the billing practices of PG&E, which environmental, or other reasons. single company. ers are willing to walk away” from Firefighters President Robert T. Wolf regularly makes six-figure donations The new measure contains a few Court said there are good rea- their current insurance provider and and California Hispanic Chamber of to Greenlining. exemptions targeted at sympathetic sons for that discount, noting that it still keep their continuous coverage Commerce President Julian Canete. Aguilar also strongly defended groups singled out by opponents in costs companies more to market to discount, Kang told us, “that’s how “As you know, we opposed Prop. the organization’s integrity. “To say the last campaign, including active- and administer new customers than it will drive down rates.” 17 and we opposed it quite vigilant- that just because we got a stipend duty soldiers and those unemployed to serve existing ones. Court called it “ridiculous” to ly,” Kang told us. And the main rea- from Mercury Insurance” that due to layoffs. Prop. 33 would allow consumers claim this corporate-sponsored mea- son was the organization didn’t buy bought their support, Aguilar said, And Prop. 33 also has a signifi- to shop around and still keep that sure — Joseph has personally given Mercury’s spin that it would simply is simply wrong. “Money comes cant new backer, the Berkeley-based discount — something that Court almost $8.3 million to the Yes on lower rates for those with continuous from somewhere.” Greenlining Institute. said only makes sense if you want to 33 campaign, the lion’s share of its coverage. “If someone is going to get Greenlining’s allies in various That alliance has drawn the ire give insurance companies the power total funding — would drive down a discount, someone else is going to campaigns to protect low-income of Consumer Watchdog, the non- to divide customers by class and premiums through increased com- pay more,” Kang acknowledges. communities say they’re willing profit group that created California’s punish people who choose to give petition for customers. Yet he is now parroting the to give the group the benefit of regulated car insurance system with up driving for a while. “There’s no dispute on that and Yes on 33 campaign’s rhetoric that the doubt. Joshua Arce, executive Prop. 103 in 1988 and has been “It’s sleight of hand,” Court said. Greenlining is using tactics that are the measure simply rewards driv- director of the SF-based Brightline fighting to defend it ever since. “Some drivers get a discount, every- really reprehensible, and it’s a shame ers who “followed the law” and Defense Project, doesn’t think dona- “It raises rates on the people that body else is going to get a surcharge.” because they are likely to be the cen- maintained continuous insurance tions from Mercury Insurance influ- Greenlining claims to represent,” Two years ago, every single legit- terpiece of Mercury’s campaign,” he coverage, saying the exemptions enced the group’s position, noting Consumer Watchdog President imate consumer group in the state said. “George Joseph is trying to get that Mercury wrote into the new that it has also received contribu- Jamie Court told us. opposed Mercury’s efforts. So why is cover from a group that has no busi- measure actually give those groups tions from PG&E and AT&T, then the prominent Greenlining Institute ness doing this.” — soldiers and the unemployed, subsequently joined campaigns that Golden State Gold changing its tune? Greenlining Executive Director which he notes are disproportion- opposed those companies’ practices. Mercury got its start in the 1960s, Greenlining says the new Orson Aguilar acknowledged the ately poor people of color — more Instead, he said Greenlining was selling insurance to car owners who measure is better. But the group’s organization was divided on this protections than they now enjoy. probably just offering support to had spotty records, charging high staffers also acknowledge that measure, and is still open to being “If you have continuous cover- the measure because Mercury had rates — and aggressively challenging Mercury is now a significant donor convinced it made the wrong call. age for five years, you are eligible for addressed Greenlining’s criticism of claims. About 80 percent of its busi- to Greenlining. Joseph appeared “This was hotly debated. This was a persistency discount,” Kang said, Prop. 17 two years ago. “That’s one ness is in California. as a panelist at Greenlining’s 19th not an easy issue for us,” Aguilar casting the measure as simple and of the things about Greenlining,” And Mercury has been trying for Annual Economic Summit in April, told us. “Frankly, if we’re wrong, straightforward. Arce told us, “they say, ‘If you fix all some time to challenge the landmark and the company donated $25,000 we’re happy to be convinced.” Court and his group strongly the things we laid out, if you address Prop. 103, the 1988 ballot measure at that time. object to that simplistic approach, them, then we’ll support it.” that set tight regulations on what GreenlininG’S campaiGn role Greenlining General Counsel asking why an insurance company Yet Court said the minor chang- car-insurance companies can charge Yet it may be too late for that: The Sam Kang, who pushed for the new would sponsor a measure that low- es made between Props. 17 and 33 — and what they can use to set rates. state voter handbook has already position and is the designated point ers premiums. The reality, consumer shouldn’t have won over such a Under that law, insurance com- been printed, and the Yes on 33 person in defending the stance, told advocates say, is that this is a duplic- potentially influential ally. “I’m told panies can only use three basic rat- campaign has been touting the us the new exemptions make the itous measure that relies on a flawed they’re going to use Greenlining ing factors: how long someone has group’s support. “The Greenlining measure worth supporting. “The pro- premise and is really about giving in the commercial. It’s clearly a been driving, vehicle miles trav- Institute — a consumer group found- tections are what really distinguish insurance companies a new tool to transactional relationship,” Court eled per year, and a driver’s safety ed to fight unfair business practices Prop. 17 from Prop. 33,” Kang said. capture certain customers and bilk said. “When the billionaire behind record. There are 16 more factors — supports Proposition 33 because “It’s better than what we’ve got now.” those who can least afford it. Mercury Insurance says it, it’s hard that the state has allowed to have it protects consumers and allows Kang argues that the increased “These exemptions are bullshit, to believe, but it’s easier to believe a smaller impact on rates, includ- this discount to everyone who has competition it could foster among and they are written to be very nar- coming from an organization called ing the “persistency discount” that followed the law,” says a ballot argu- rewards drivers for staying with a insurance companies might lower ment that signed by Kang and CDF row. 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Event fees and neighborhood, and putting them up permit processes have become so for lease. Nonprofits, some of them onerous that they’ve squeezed out offering expensive programs, took grassroots and free events. exclusive control of public facilities. It’s been enough to infuriate a For Rec-Park, it was more money. long list of neighborhood groups For neighborhood residents, it was who have been complaining about a sign they were being cut off from the San Francisco Recreation and the resources their tax dollars built Park Department for years. and funded. And now those complaints have “They would put a notice on led to a highly unusual coalition of the clubhouse door for a hearing, individuals and groups across the they would have four or five con- political spectrum coming together cerned mothers show up, and they to do what in progressive circles would lease the facility,” said George was once considered unthinkable: Wooding, then-president of the They’re opposing a park bond. West of Twin Peaks Central Council From environmentalists, ten- that got involved in opposing the ant advocates, labor leaders, and clubhouse privatization. Green Party members to West Side The pArk bonD bATTle The J.P. Murphy clubhouse had Republicans and fiscal conservatives, benefitted from the 2008 bond. The activists are campaigning to try to building was renovated at a cost of defeat Proposition B, the Clean and $3.8 million. But when the shiny Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond. Why environmentalists and neighborhood groups are opposing more money for parks new rec center was finished, Rec- The bond would allow the city to borrow $195 million for capital statement saying: “Unfortunately, the case of the airport, most of the also hired six more employees in Park tried to put it up for lease. projects in several parks around the a small group of individuals are money comes from landing fees the Property Management Division, Wooding helped organize city. It comes five years after the vot- opposing Proposition B because paid by airlines. The port charges tasked with leasing out and renting strong opposition to the lease. They ers passed a $185 million park bond. they disapprove of Recreation and ships that dock here, and takes in parks property. had already paid for the clubhouse Environmental groups like San Park Department efforts to improve rent from its real-estate holdings. In 2010, the commission also through taxes and bond money, the Francisco Tomorrow and SF Ocean our parks and better serve San Other departments, like approved a plan to impose a fee for opposition figured—why shouldn’t Edge oppose the bond, and even Francisco’s diverse communities.” Recreation and Parks, provide free non-residents and require residents it be kept open to the public, free? the Sierra Club doesn’t support it The statement refers to Prop B’s services, funded by taxpayer money. to show ID to enter the Arboretum. “I’d had enough. We felt, this because “In recent years, we have opponents as “single issue activists” In theory, the department creates The once-free public garden was is our park, they just spent a ton of had many concerns with manage- So who are these activists, and and maintains open spaces for pub- on its way to becoming a cash cow money. They fired the rec director. ment of the city’s natural places,” why have they come together to lic use. The recreation side offers (operated in part by the private San When Rec-Park came to rent out the as Michelle Meyers, director of the oppose the parks bond? services like classes and after-school Francisco Botanical Society). facility, we just said no way,” Said Sierra Club’s Bay Chapter, told us. Many started with, as Muir activities, many of which are cen- A fledgling group formed to Wooding. Matt Gonzalez, the only Green put it, a single issue. Journalist Rasa tered in recreation centers and club- fight the fees — and its members The department gave up, and J.P. Party member ever to serve as Board Gustaitis didn’t want to see fees to houses in parks throughout the city. soon connected to groups like SF Murphy wasn’t leased. But without a of Supervisors president, is part of enter the Botanical Gardens and These have been staffed in the Ocean Edge and Sunset Parkside lessee, the department simply closed the opposition, as is progressive Arboretum in Golden Gate Park. past by recreation directors, adults Education and Action Committee the center. It’s empty and dark leader Aaron Peskin. Joining them is West of Twin Peaks resident George who coordinated and supervised who were not pleased with a pro- — although it’s available for $90 an retired Judge Quentin Kopp, darling Wooding was upset that Rec-Park play, in many cases becoming posal to install artificial turf and hour rent. of the city’s fiscal conservatives. has been leasing public clubhouses beloved community figures. stadium lights at the Beach Chalet Other similarly frustrating bat- The San Francisco Tenants Union to private interests. Landscape But some city officials want that soccer field and people who opposed tles were going on around the city. wrote a ballot argument opposing Architect Kathy Howard took issue mission to change. In a time of tight the leasing of clubhouses. Muir called the opposition Prop. B. The left-leaning Haight with a plan to renovate Beach budgets (and facing significant cuts Mosgofian, a member of “short-sighted.” Ashbury Neighborhood Council and Chalet soccer fields, complete with to its operating funds), Rec-Park has the Labor Council and worker “This opposition is punishing the more centrist Coalition of San artificial turf and stadium lighting. been looking for ways to increase with Graphic Communications the people who use the facilities Francisco Neighborhoods both want After a few years of fighting revenue by charging fees for what International Union Local 4-N, across the city, children who need the bond defeated. these small battles, people like was once free. helped bring together many dispa- safe parks to play in, seniors, and Many of the people opposing Gustaitis, Wooding, and Howard In fact, in a 2010 Rec-Park rate groups who realized they have a those who are disabled who need Prop. B have never before opposed a started to see a pattern. Park prop- Commission meeting, interim common goal in halting the privati- ADA compliance,” said Muir. city bond act. “This is very difficult erty was being privatized. General Manager Jared Rosenfeld said, zation of the parks system. But Friends of Ethics, another for me,” said labor activist Denis “the sooner we become an enterprise “It started with a number of group opposing the bond, argues The enTerprise Mosgofian. “Some of us always sup- agency, the better off we will be.” different people who were involved that Rec-Park shouldn’t get another port public infrastructure spending.” Some city departments, like the In August 2010, the department in a number of different efforts to cent until the agency cleans up When we called Phil Ginsburg, airport and the port, are so-called fired 48 recreation directors. In get the Rec and Park Department its act. In a paid ballot argument the director of Rec-Park, for com- enterprise agencies. They don’t their place, Rec-Park hired part-time to do the right thing running into against Prop B, the group brought ment, his office referred us to receive allocations from the city’s workers who were paid to put on each other and eventually getting up the controversial process of leas- Maggie Muir, who’s running the general fund, and operate entirely programs but not to staff neighbor- together,” said Mosgofian “People ing out the Stowe Lake Boathouse on money they charge users. In campaign for Yes on B. She sent a hood rec centers. The department from these groups found themselves CONTINUES ON PAGE 12 >> 10 sAn FrAncisco bAy GuArDiAn eDiToriAls news FooD + Drink picks ArTs + culTure music lisTinGs sTAGe lisTinGs on The cheAp Film lisTinGs clAssiFieDs