Today from Mission Local

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Okay, maybe you don’t like Scott Weiner. But is he really an “Al-Qaeda Linked Jihadist and Pedophile Protector,” as conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer claims? Joe Eskenazi looks at the symbiotic relationship between the congressional candidate and the right-wing “loons” obsessed with him.

Weiner will be running against Supervisor Connie Chan, and the eliminated candidate, centimillionaire Saikat Chakrabarti, told his staffers he’s redirecting his campaign to canvas for Chan—at least for another month.

Don’t miss Meg Shutzer‘s lovely obituary for retired firefighter Ken Jones, who spent 17 years running into burning buildings, driving fire engines, and caring for people in their worst moments. The denial of Jones’ cancer treatment sparked a city reckoning with insurer Blue Shield.

More soon,

Sara

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Right-wing loons can’t quit Scott Wiener

“I am red meat for their base.”

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Saikat Chakrabarti directs campaign staff to back former rival Connie Chan

“A new entity that will continue field work in support of the Connie Chan campaign.”

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Remembering Ken Jones, S.F. firefighter who was a mighty good man

“He’s my rock and he helped me be the rock to other people.”

Around the Neighborhoods

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Richmond Buzz: Pop-ups, a massage spa and the case of two disappearing markets

Body horror film “Tetsuo: The Iron Man,” with live drag, shows at the Balboa Theater June 17

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The 1070
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