“While tax revenue has been increasing along with the improving economy, Lee still had a roughly $100 million deficit to fill citywide, according to the last official projections.”
No social service cuts in Mayor Ed Lee’s upcoming budget, aides say [Chron] [Ex]

“The Super Bowl Village, a temporary theme park and a slew of parties and related events will be in San Francisco for about 10 days leading up to Super Bowl Sunday.”
Silver lining of 49ers move [Chron]

“He said Tuesday he decided to run for office after his wife encouraged him to “stop complaining” and do something about his gripes.”
Tang gains challenger in Sunset [Ex]

“I think it’s a false choice that you have to choose comprehensive immigration reform or leave out same-sex couples. The idea that somehow if the LGBT community is included it will mean the death of immigration reform—I just don’t buy that.”
Conversation With Campos [ML@L]

the author

Eve Batey is the editor and publisher of the San Francisco Appeal. She used to be the San Francisco Chronicle's Deputy Managing Editor for Online, and started at the Chronicle as their blogging and interactive editor. Before that, she was a co-founding writer and the lead editor of SFist. She's been in the city since 1997, presently living in the Outer Sunset with her husband, cat, and dog. You can reach Eve at eve@sfappeal.com.

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