The Totescast is ready to burn rubber, as Richard Whittaker makes a pit stop to talk Formula 1 racing — what it is, why it’s coming here, and the so-called concerns of those worried about its entrance.

Next up, City Council discusses potentially wide-ranging changes to the way the city handles social service contracts. And lastly, reporting on the city’s curious reaction to the Chronicle‘s reporting of Fleet Services failures. Jordan Smith and Wells Dunbar have the car up on blocks.

This article appears in July 2 • 2010.

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