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‘Let a thousand Zohrans bloom:’ Leftists fly in to boost Saikat Chakrabarti as S.F.’s insurgent savior
Saikat Chakrabarti’s “Change the Party” rally drew many hundreds of attendees, as well as Hasan Piker, the left-wing political commentator.
Jerry Brown compares San Francisco’s Prop. B to Trump, Putin
California’s four-time gov says term-limits measure is just a thinly veiled attempt to kneecap Aaron Peskin. It’s hard to argue with him.
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, May 2026
Trina Michelle Robinson at 500 Capp Street and Root Division will close soon. Reimagined: The Fisher Collection at 10 is open at SFMOMA and lots going on elsewhere.…
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Trouble
Driver accused of murder in S.F. hit-and-run to stay in jail – judge cites public threat
A judge dined a motion of release in benefit of Valentino Amil, the man accused of murder in the hit-and-run that killed Dannielle Spillman.
Government
‘Safety brothers:’ Larry Low tapped for S.F. police commission. He’s the fire commissioner’s brother.
Brothers Larry and Allen Low are the sons of Judge Harry Low, who also served on the Police Commission
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Elections 2026 ➔
It’s a big election year — check out Mission Local’s coverage of candidates, measures, and the money behind them.
Arts & Culture
Trina Michelle Robinson at 500 Capp St. and Root Division
History and memory, family and migration, what the hands have made and the body registers are her through lines.
Restaurant Reviews
Restaurant review: Side A, just the hits!
The ambience at Side A is cool and lively another real neighborhood spot with some outstanding dishes.
Review: Kitchen Istanbul brings Turkish delights to the Richmond
The space is spacious and airy and boasts shelves of wine available for purchase.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Nigel Poor’s prison-life podcast is coming to S.F.
The artist-cum-podcast host has spent a lifetime thinking about San Francisco’s discarded objects — and its people.
My Excelsior: Jay Pham knows his dive bars and his late-night burritos
In a first of the series “My Excelsior,” read local bar owner Jay Pham’s take on the Excelsior District, his favorite neighborhood.
Covering the Police
SFPD brings first man, in handcuffs, to RESET sobering center
San Francisco police on Monday police pulled up to the city’s new 24-hour sobering center at 444 Sixth St. and delivered a man in handcuffs.
