Mellody Hobson steps down from LA28 committee
The co-founder of the new Lucas Museum had faced pressure from L.A. activists about Olympics concerns.
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Saikat Chakrabarti drops $400K for affordable housing, public bank and transit measures
Saikat Chakrabarti has just spent $400K to support Props I, J and the regional transit tax on the November ballot. Saikat Chakrabarti drops $400K for…
Read full article βCoreyβs Pizza is open and lowriders are coming to town
Also, Jackie Fielder has a new legislative aide and the opening of the Mission library branch is now slated for late fall. Coreyβs Pizza is…
Read full article βMeet the District 8 candidates: Should S.F. arrest more drug users?
The Lurie administration has stepped up arrests of drug users. The District 8 candidates share their thoughts. Meet the District 8 candidates: Should S.F. arrest…
Read full article βDrama Masks: The curtain falls at SF Opera
Plus: A giant cucumber enchants in 'Manning' and 'African Stew' captures Black American and Black African divide. The post Drama Masks: The curtain falls at…
Read full article βBEWARE of DOG
At 23rd and Alabama Streets. Photo by Scott J. Forman. BEWARE of DOG
Read full article βMayor Lurie gets 6 appointments to the Youth Commission. They all hail from private schools
All six of S.F. Mayor Lurie's appointees to the Youth Commission attend private schools, the first mayoral slate with no public school student since at…
Read full article βSan Francisco economy would worsen if Muni measure fails, controller warns
A report from the controller's office San Franciscoβs GDP would grow $310 to $400 million over 15 years by passing the parcel tax measure. San…
Read full article βUp against Palantir: A community forum confronts threats to privacy
Activists from around the country converged in Oakland, strategizing efforts to fight back against the corporate surveillance state The post Up against Palantir: A community…
Read full article βBest of the Bay 2026 Editorsβ Pick:Β Golden Thread Productions
In the shadow of war, company devoted to staging complex MENA stories once again finds its work all too relevant. The post Best of the…
Read full article βYes sir, Steve Kerr: Dubs coach visits Viz Valley Middle School
Warriors coach Steve Kerr makes visit to Visitation Valley Middle School after company does day of community service there. Yes sir, Steve Kerr: Dubs coach…
Read full article βBass is warned βevery toolβ will be used to get her testimony as she skips homeless spending hearing
The mayor declined to appear, calling it a political attack. The U.S. House panelβs chairman says he hasn't ruled out compelling her to speak.
Read full article βSan Francisco supervisors dial back extension to mayorβs controversial OpenGov software
Supes cut a $33M contract extension request to $22M, for three years instead of five. San Francisco supervisors dial back extension to mayorβs controversial OpenGov…
Read full article βTraffic fatalities in LA are outpacing 2025. Advocates are demanding action
The city has seen 8% more fatal traffic collisions this year compared to the same time last year, according to LAPD data from the end…
Read full article βNew LA Olympics report projects at least $20B in economic gains for region
A separate report from L.A. County estimates major economic boost, but warns benefits will be uneven.
Read full article βMeet the District 6 candidate: Does the RESET center contradict Dorseyβs stance on 6th St.?
Dorsey says Sixth Street has a disproportionate share of the cityβs homelessness services. He championed opening the RESET center there. Why? Meet the District 6…
Read full article βFelicia βOpiβ Freeney, daughter of Bayview and juvenile justice advocate, dies at 22Β
Freeney shared her own experiences as an incarcerated young person in the fight to shutter juvenile hall Felicia βOpiβ Freeney, daughter of Bayview and juvenile…
Read full article βLurieβs tenant protection plan wonβt really protect many tenants
But hey: At least he admit there's a crisisβcaused to a great degree by his embrace of the AI industry The post Lurieβs tenant protection…
Read full article βHurricane Marie reshaped Southern Californiaβs coastline last week. El NiΓ±o could be far worse
Scientists say the coastal erosion from the far-off hurricane that destroyed homes and swallowed beaches is a preview of whatβs to come as soon as…
Read full article βBest of the Bay 2026 Editorsβ Pick: SCRAP SF
Beloved 50-year-old "Scroungersβ Center for Reusable Art Parts" has found a giant new homeβand remains a bonanza for crafters and artists. The post Best of…
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