BigMoneySF: How Mayor Lurieโs efforts to reshape City Hall brought in a new donor class
San Francisco’s November ballot measures have drawn in gobs of money โ and a new crop of wealthy individuals.
Darshini Patel wants you to know: GrowSF endorsement came โwithout my consentโ
โI said no in so many different ways,โ says District 8 candidate
Guide and reviews
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, October 2026
Graciela Iturbide at SFMOMA reviewed along with RM and Ha Chong-Hyun at the Asian Art Museum.
News by neighborhood
Immigration
S.F. civil rights group sues for records on โmegaโ immigration hearings
Lawsuit claims immigration courts havenโt released any records explaining why dozens of immigrants are being packed into โmega masterโ hearings.
Trouble
Man shot and killed at Potrero Hill public housing complex
The shooting is the second this year at the Potrero Hill Terrace and Annex housing project, which is currently undergoing redevelopment.
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
A creative free for all at SF Music Day
The cornucopian program features artists exploring chamber music, jazz, new music, bluegrass and various international musical permutations across three stages.
Restaurant Reviews
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.
Restaurant Review: Sungho Korean Soul Food
Chef Seongho features homey, traditional dishes he remembers from his childhood,.
People We Meet
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
People We Meet: Reina Torres, a lifetime making pupusas
Reina Torres has been making pupusas for most of her life. She’s now making pupusas for Mission residents using her grandma’s recipe.
Covering the Police
Man killed by SFPD โfootball tackleโ pursued for not charging ankle monitor, attorneys say
The San Francisco DA is investigating the death of a man after a fatal police pursuit down Mission Street.
