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The U.S. midterms could be a big swing left. San Francisco is poised to double down on its gilded age.
S.F. voters appear likely to ratify button-down billionaires’ longtime wishlist
Prop A. was written to simplify city government. It could also bring back Aaron Peskin.
The city attorney denies Novemberโs Prop. A will invalidate the term limits measure Prop. B of June. Not everyone is so certain.ย
Guide and reviews
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, November 2026
Dรญa De Los Muertos at SOMArts, lamps at Capp Street, RM’s fabulous collection at SFMOMA and a blockbuster at the Asian Art Museum plus more!โฆ
News by neighborhood
Immigration
Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: Expand work visas and green card access?
Would you support an expansion of work visas? Would you support expanding pathways to obtaining a green card?
Trouble
S.F. police arrest suspect in fatal Saturday morning hit-and-runย
The victim was reportedly riding a motorized scooter during collision near Lower Nob Hill
The Valkyries. AI’s impact on the city. A game-changing election. Mission Local covers it all.
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Elections 2026 โ
It’s a big election year in San Francisco: 30+ candidates, 10 local measures, and more โ the ballots are going to be long in November.
But we’ve got you covered: All our election coverage, and more, in one place.
Arts & Culture
Meet the readers of Dolores Park, Part 4
Finding balance, bites, theater and more.
Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant review: The Old Clam House in Bayview
The Old Clam House has been around longer than any of us and is the oldest operating restaurant in San Francisco.
Restaurant review: The new Missionโs Kitchen on Valencia Street
The new Missionโs Kitchen is bright and cheery, and I was pleased to see that itโs on its way to becoming another institution.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Louie Hammonds, Urban Alchemy street ambassador whoโs friends with everyone
Meet Louie Hammond’s, a longtime Urban Alchemy street ambassador who now oversees the organization’s day to day operations.
People We Meet: Jasper Lee, a big-time transit head all in on the T-Third
When Jasper Lee was hired to work on the T-Third, it felt like a dream come true. Now, he’s committed to making it go faster.โฆ
Covering the Police
Mayorโs โstrongโ policies let SFPD hold Flock data longer than other Bay Area cities
SFPD says its hands are tied by a 2023 city ordinance approved by supervisors โ who can change it again
