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Sheryl Davis, the former S.F. Human Rights Commission director accused of misusing funds, was arrested this morning along with James Spignola, writes Marina Newman. Davis failed to disclose her live-in relationship with Spignola, whose nonprofit received $1.5 million from the commission; she was charged with 17 felonies and two misdemeanors.

For back story, see Marina’s revealing 2025 interview with Sheryl Davis.

The ballot measure to rescue BART needs 186,000 signatures by June, and Joe Eskenazi is praying that Hunky Jesus might save it. Read Joe’s point-by-point rebuttal of common misunderstandings about BART and its problems.

Supervisor Jackie Fielder will stay in office, reports Joe Rivano Barros, but take a leave of absence. Read the full statement from her staff, and see what other supervisors have to say.

More soon,

Sara

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Former Human Rights Commission leader arrested, along with alleged collaborator

“We have charged what we believe we had the evidence to prove.”

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BART supporters need 186K signatures by June.

“Anyone happy to let BART fail has to be happy to let downtown San Francisco fail.”

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S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will stay in office, take leave of absence

“As her appointed staff, we remain committed to fulfilling her agenda.”

Back Story

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Sheryl Davis says she’s a โ€˜failed bureaucrat.โ€™ Now sheโ€™s facing a criminal investigation.

“I was too focused on the people, but not on the rules.”

SNAP

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By Junyao Yang

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