People We Meet: Frank Maldonado, the boxing coach
Maldonado, 85, began coaching young men to box in the 1980s out of a garage he converted on his block on Cordova Street in the Excelsior.
Updated election results in San Francisco →
‘We’re living in Daniel Lurie’s America,’ and most San Franciscans are content
Landslide election results favoring Mayor Lurie’s allies and picks point to a changed San Francisco.
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, June 2026
Shiota at the Asian Art Museum, the Fauves at SFMOMA and Monet at the de Young. See our guide and reviews here.
News by neighborhood
Immigration
In bad budget year, Mayor Lurie to maintain immigrant legal-services funding
Mayor Lurie to maintain $20 million for legal services despite $600 million deficit. But will last year’s emergency funds be renewed?
Trouble
Two found dead on San Francisco streets Wednesday morning, one killed by car
The two people were found dead within an hour. One died after being hit by a car in SoMa while the other incident is under…
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Elections 2026 ➔
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Arts & Culture
Q&A: How to get to know your unhoused neighbors, and take on City Hall
“Wood Street,” a documentary directed by Caron Creighton, documents the tumultuous final year of the largest homeless encampment in Oakland.
Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant review: Brenda’s Meat & Three, old favorite in Western Addition
Brenda’s Meat and Three has a warm, diner-like ambience, with a giant horseshoe counter dominating the space.
Restaurant review: Side A, just the hits!
The ambience at Side A is cool and lively another real neighborhood spot with some outstanding dishes.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Rafael Quintanar and the taco truck of his dreams
For 30 years, Rafael Quintanar has been selling tacos across from the Hall of Justice. He’s served attorneys, judges and even some politicos.
People We Meet: For Arieann Harrison, eco-activism is in her DNA
Daughter of renowned S.F. environmental activist said she didn’t want to be like her parents. Years on, she’s entered the ring.
Covering the Police
‘Just like Cops:’ 20 women sue S.F. sheriff for alleged mass jail strip search
20 women detained in a San Francisco jail filed a federal class action lawsuit Friday against the city over an alleged mass strip search.
