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Good afternoon!

John Elberling, the longtime leader of TODCO, an affordable housing group, has died. See Sarah Hopkins‘ obituary of the powerful political player who was a hero to San Francisco’s anti-displacement activists and drove moderate pro-housing developers “crazy.”

Clara-Sophia Daly interviews the fired immigration judge Jeremiah Johnson, who traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border to meet with immigrants, local residents, and Border Patrol officers. Read what he learned.

Eleni Balakrishnan reports that Sheryl Davis, the former director of the Human Rights Commission, appeared in court yesterday saying she would plead not guilty to charges of misusing city funds. Davis was accompanied by supporters and James Spingola, her alleged collaborator, who wore a balaclava and a mask and flipped off a photographer.

And in election coverage, Io Yeh Gilman follows Stephen Sherill and Lori Brooke, candidates for D2 supervisor, as they knock on doors and ask voters what they need.

More soon,

Sara

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Come explore housing resources! Self-Help for the Elderly is hosting a Free Affordable Housing Resource Fair on April 18th (11 AM-2PM) at the County Fair Building. Click here to pre-register.

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John Elberling, combative S.F. nonprofit housing leader, dies at 79

“John held the unbending position that everyone in San Francisco had the same rights regardless of status.”

A man wearing a hat and backpack stands on a gravel road next to a tall metal border fence under a cloudy sky.

Fired judge goes to the border to find what he missed on the benchย 

“It can be uncomfortable, but it is incredibly powerful to allow yourself to feel and think about the person and the family.”

A woman with long black hair, wearing pink glasses, hoop earrings, a patterned shirt, and a light coat stands in front of a stone wall, her poised expression hinting at a quiet strength amid whispers of scandal.

S.F. ex-human-rights boss Sheryl Davis to plead not guilty

“Davis failed to disclose to the department that she and Spingola shared a home, a vehicle and multiple bank accounts. “

A man in a suit writes on a clipboard indoors, while a woman in a white cap and glasses stands outside, wearing a "LORI" campaign button.

S.F. D2 supervisor candidates knock on doors hoping for different answersย 

“Oooh, Lurie, nice!”

Around the Neighborhoods

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Tenderloin Buzz:ย New Yemeni cafe, mystery focaccia, and judge rules on safer supplies

Easter egg hunt at Boeddeker Park Saturday April 4, noon

SNAP

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Remnants
By Robin Merrin

Events

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Today: LF System presented by PW & Goldenvoice, Public Works, April 2, 10PM-midnight

Tomorrow: Lost Golden Gate Park, Shaping San Francisco (2-3 mile walk), April 4, 12-2PM

Sunday: ODC Dance Jam 2026 presents Reminiscence, ODC Theater, April 5, 4-5:30PM

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