Friday, February 6,1976 The snow is gone, but Charles Gain is still Chief of the San Francisco Police Department. I’m sorry, but I can’t take this seriously. Not to be cynical or a Poor Me … but as I read it, … Continue reading
Author Archives: Bill Fox
Snow in San Francisco !!! — BLOG 27
Thursday, February 5, 1976 At midnight, I got off work at Park Station and drove home to my apartment in Diamond Heights. I lit a fire in the fireplace, poured a Jack Daniels, and collapsed in front of the window … Continue reading
A Surreal Morning before San Francisco Becomes a Circus — BLOG 28
Thursday, February 5, 1976, 0800 The old whip-saw of my life is back: Things have been pretty shitty since the strike last August. But this morning is off-the-charts beautiful. I never thought I’d ever see this much snow in San Francisco! … Continue reading
Denny Wayland Dies — BLOG 26
Friday, September 12, 1975 Curious sunrise this morning. Denny Wayland died last night. We worked together a lot when I’d first gotten out on the street. He was a very philosophical guy and probably the sanest, most stable and serene cop … Continue reading
No One’s Happy — BLOG 25
Friday, August 22, 1975 Well, they settled the strike. Mayor Alioto, who’s not up for re-election, stepped in and gave us the 13.5 percent raise that the charter mandated — BUT, we won’t receive it for six months. Meanwhile, everybody … Continue reading
San Francisco Police On Strike — BLOG 24
Tuesday, August 19, 1975 This is fucked-up. We’re on strike! Standing outside of Park Station with a picket sign, I’m watching people drive by and give us the finger. I’m pissed at the city. I’m pissed at the Police Officers’ … Continue reading
What a screwed up day! — BLOG 23
Friday, August 15, 1975 The fog’s in, and I can barely see the street below: Feels like I’m living inside a huge cotton ball. Strike One: I finally saw Gina again yesterday, but it wasn’t good. I’d been calling and leaving … Continue reading
I’m in Love! — BLOG 22
Tuesday, August 5, 1975 God, what an beautiful morning when I woke up. The Bank of America building and the Pyramid were floating atop a white carpet of fog that extended as far as I could see. I got some … Continue reading
The Zebra Trial — BLOG 21
Tuesday, June 3, 1975 I was in court today at the Zebra trial. Morehen, who’s in the SFFD now, was testifying because he wrote the report on the Tana Smith murder. What a freak show that trial is! The four … Continue reading
Shaking Hands with Hank Aaron BLOG 20
Tuesday, May 21, 1974 Had the 3-wheeler at the ball park tonight: Giants played the Atlanta Braves and Hank Aaron, the new Home Run King. When Aaron came out of the his team’s locker room, I was standing in the tunnel, … Continue reading