Today from Mission Local

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A former San Francisco sheriff’s deputy has been arrested and charged with two counts of felony sexual assault, reports Oscar Palma. The alleged incident involved a transgender woman at a San Francisco county jail in September 2025.

A new report shows that 15 billionaires put a total of $336 million into state and national politics so far this year—and more than half of them are from the Bay Area. Brandon Pho has the names and breaks down the numbers.

Despite laws intended to make housing easier to build, proposed low-income senior housing on the Great Highway is stalled due to problems with financing, writes Rosina Boehm. For now, the site is still a Motel 6.

Note: The Bayview T-line is out of service this weekend and next for repairs to lighting, signage, and wiring. See Marina Newman‘s story for info on the buses running during the shutdown.

More soon,

Sara

P.S. Who knew Milo was a tree-hugger? Scroll on down.

Latest News

Two modern office buildings with glass and concrete facades are separated by a driveway, lined with parked cars and trees with autumn leaves.

Former S.F. sheriff’s deputy charged with 2 felonies for alleged jail sexual assault 

“Things should be different.”

A group of people stand outdoors holding protest signs, including one with a graphic of Chris Larsen and another in Spanish opposing billionaires buying elections.

Report names the billionaires behind $336M ‘explosion’ of money in state politics

“San Francisco is no stranger to concentrated wealth shaping City Hall.”

Aerial site plan showing two residential buildings, labeled entries for adult daycare and housing, with access paths and streets labeled Great Hwy, Lincoln Way, and La Playa St.

Future low-income senior housing in Sunset on hold

“Changes at the Department of Housing and Urban Development threatened its financing.”

Around the Neighborhoods

A woman waits at a tram stop on an empty street at sunset, with buildings, a tree, and a mural visible in the background.

Bayview T-line out of service for 2 weekends for fixes, replaced by buses

“People in the community have been asking for this for years.”

SNAP

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Soup of the day
By Walter Mackins

Events

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Today: The Femcels, Brick & Mortar Music Hall, July 17, 8-10PM

Tomorrow: Beginning Beekeeping: The Basics and Focus on Urban Beekeeping, Garden for the Environment, July 18, 1-AM-noon.

Tree Reprieve

By Neil Ballard

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