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The city ethics commission grinds slowly: Today it released an audit showing Mark Farrell’s 2024 mayoral bid had “significant” violations of state and local campaign finance law. Joe Rivano Barros, who covered big money in the 2024 San Francisco races, reports.
The district attorney’s office filed a motion to keep Tony Shervaughn Phillips, the man who scuffled with Mayor Lurie’s security last week, in jail. Eleni Balakrishnan, who broke the original story, has details on Phillips’ past arrests, and the police account of the altercation.
Back story: The DA is criminally charging Phillips and another man they say was involved in the brawl. But videos show that the police officer serving as Lurieโs bodyguard may have gotten physical first, and the police accountability agency is opening an investigation.
What will help S.F. business recover? While politicians mention the need to boost tourism, downtown nightlife, and police presence, the Excelsior has quietly held on post-pandemic, anchored by modest family-owned businesses. Read Xueer Lu‘s report from the “forgotten” neighborhood.
More soon,
Sara
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Latest News
S.F. man who fought Mayor Lurieโs security must stay in jail, DA says
“Bruce Lee I’ll kick your ass.”
Excelsiorโs post-pandemic recovery shows it can pay to shrug off tourism
“Everyday needs didnโt disappear when the cityโs tech workers did.”
S.F. ethics probe flags lapses in Mark Farrellโs 2024 mayor campaign
Farrellย finished in fourth placeย in 2024 but benefited from tremendous fundraising.
Back Story
DA charges man who fought Lurieโs bodyguard after being shoved
“Public safety has been my top priority.”
SNAP
Where did I put my keys?
By Robert Weiner
Events
Don’t forget to reserve your free spot at the Tenderloin Museum for March 19, when Eleni Balakrishnan and a team of experts will host a community conversation on what can be done to create green space in the Tenderloin.
Today: Mitch Wood & His Rocket 88s at the Woodchopper’s Ball, Verdi Club, March 10, 9-11:30PM
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