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Voters deserve to know where their candidates stand, and from the school board to Congress, we’re covering races up and down the ballot. And itโs all here, for free.
Scott Wiener, Connie Chan spar over AI at debate โ and then make nice
AI was again at the center of the heated contest over who will next represent San Francisco in Congress.
The cynical, selective outrage over Gary McCoyโs troubled past
McCoyโs admitted history of long-ago drug-use and crime is fair game, politically โ but only if you apply the same standards to the politicians you like
A 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
Held for days at SFO, detained immigrants are cut off from their lawyers
Immigrants detained at SFO are held for days with no contact with their attorneys, leaving them unable to file for release.
Trouble
SUV crashes into lesbian bar Jolene’s in Mission District, injuring one
The facade of the bar Jolene’s was caved in on Monday after a two-car crash that left one injured. Owner estimates heavy repair costs.
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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
Six decades of duende with Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco
The nationโs oldest flamenco company celebrates its anniversary at Herbst Theatre Oct. 17.
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
For todayโs Mary Poppins, itโs un poco de azucarย
Rosa Medrano is among the legions of San Francisco babysitters caring for the city’s kids.
People We Meet: The mayor of Caselli Avenue
Torr Melling, 59, was facing a home renovation quandary.ย He had just received four pallets of building materials, dropped off by a Home Depot employeeโฆ
Covering the Police
Suspect fleeing on scooter killed in S.F. police chase on Mission St.
Police say suspect struck his head on โstreet fixture.โ Witnesses say he was tackled into a bus shelter by police.
