Belva Davis Host of "This Week in Northern California." Photo by  Greg Habiby

Organizers say the purpose of the forum is to give voters an opportunity to hear from candidates for Mayor, District Attorney and Sheriff of San Francisco. Also the public will hear from the Department of Elections explaining ranked choice voting and volunteers will register people to vote.  Monday, October 24 is the last opportunity to register for the upcoming election.  

The public is invited to Calvary Hill Community Church, 141 Industrial Street in San Francisco, CA 94124, 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 

Confirmed participants to date as of this morning include: Sherriff's candidates: Chris Cunnie, Ross Mirkarimi, and Paul Miyamoto;District Attorney candidates: Sharmin Bock, Bill Fazio, and Trinh Vu Vuong; Mayoral candidates: Jeff Adachi, Michela Alioto-PierMayor, Cesar Ascarrunz, John Avalos,Terry Joan Baum, David Chiu, Paul Currier, Dennis Herrera, Emil Lawrence,Wilma Pang, Joanna Rees, Phil Teng, and Leland Yee.    

"We are honored to have the highly accomplished and compassionate

Rev. Dr. Joseph Bryant, Director S.F. Bay Area Rainbow P.U.S.H. Affiliate

veteran journalist Ms. Belva Davis moderate and we are pleased to be convening this meeting between the community and the candidates " said Reverend Dr. Joseph Bryant, San Francisco Bay Area Rainbow PUSH Affiliate Director and Senior Pastor of Calvary Hill Community Church.  "This will not be a debate. Candidates will each be given ample time to present their platforms to the public in a conversational way," added Dr. Bryant.

After the formal presentations, the public will have an opportunity to speak directly with candidates during at the "meet and greet" that will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served. 

Don Sanchez of ABC 7 gives a report on the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre.  Click image to see the story.

Congratulations to Al Dixon, chairman and the LHT Board of Directors, General Manager Shirley Howard Johnson, Artistic Director Steven Anthony Jones, the actors and artisans of the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre.  The late founders Quentin Easter & Stanley Williams would be proud of the theatre's landing in Union Square at 450 Post Street.   Read Sandra Varner's background on the theatre's season.  Click Here. Sign up for season tickets, www.lhtsf.org .  Have Fun. Throw a Subscription Party.  Churches get your Group Tickets for "Rejoice."  "Rejoice," the December retelling of the Christmas Story sells out quickly.  Contact Jackie Wright at 415 525 0410 for Group Sales.

How Much Is Lunch Worth With Willie L. Brown Jr. and Friends?

Fmr. Mayor Willie Brown at Le Central Restaurant the home of his power lunches  with Wilkes Bashford & Harry De Wildt often written about by the late Herb Caen. Photo by Kelly Armstrong

Former San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brown Jr., and his regular Le Central lunch partners: haberdasher Wilkes Bashford and philanthropist Harry De Wildt have agreed to have a power lunch to benefit San Francisco State University's Hospitality and Tourism Department.

  "Taste of the Bay: Fun, Food, & Friends!"  READ MORE   

SFSU Board Members Karen Kaupke, Kelly Armstrong, Man Kim & Dr. Janet Sim (r) congratulate Presenting Sponsor of Taste of the Bay Nancy Mar (c). Photo by Board Member,Jackie Wright.