Today from Mission Local

Good afternoon!

Money is everywhere in this election—even in low-turnout races that usually don’t see a lot of spending. Kelly Waldron looks at the contest for S.F. Superior Court judge, where prosecutor Phoebe Maffei has raised five times more than her opponent, public defender Alexandra Pray. Maffei’s $150K comes mostly from a tech executive and law enforcement unions.

But why are unions, Supervisor Connie Chan‘s most loyal allies, slow to kick in money to her campaign for Congress? Yujie Zhou writes about the challenges local unions grapple with when a hometown ally enters a federal race.

There’s been a lot of controversy around Supervisor Matt Dorsey‘s as-yet theoretical plan to create drug-free supportive housing in San Francisco. Iryna Humenyek explains why Dorsey’s bill was sent back for edits.

And check out the Mission Buzz and Excelsior Buzz for neighborhood news.

More soon,

Sara

Latest News

Two women in business attire; one stands outdoors with greenery in the background, the other stands with arms crossed in front of stone steps and a building.

One S.F. judge candidate is outraising her opponent 5-to-1, boosted by cop unions

“I’m comfortable with how I’m raising money because I don’t feel beholden to anybody.”

A woman speaking into a microphone in front of a group of people.

Labor loves Connie Chan for Congress. But where’s labor’s money?

“Daniel Lurie should endorse her. He gets to appoint a replacement!”

A man in a suit sits at a desk with a microphone and tablet in front of him, smiling, inside a formal meeting room.

S.F. drug-free housing bill sent back to committee after doctors raise concerns

“Recovery isn’t linear, and a setback shouldn’t mean losing everything.”

Around the Neighborhoods

A person on a ladder works on the exterior of a corner building with black-and-white checkered tile and windows covered in brown paper.

Mission Buzz: Baja food coming to Mission, new sushi on Valencia

Dancing Feathers Youth Powwow on Saturday at Mission High School.

Excelsior Buzz: Sign up for a tour of your neighbors’ gardens

Disco Night at the Italian American Social Club on June 5.

SNAP

A food truck with illuminated "OPEN" signs, menu photos, and order windows visible; a pickup area and various signs are also displayed.
Bonita Chilanga
By Angel Mayorga

Events

All Events

Today: Maggie Koerner at Brick & Mortar Music Hall, May 13, 8-10PM

Tomorrow: Mission Action’s Garden Party Fundraiser at the Cohen Residence, May 14, 5:30-7:30PM

Mission Local has a $50K match—help boost our expansion!

Cartoon map of San Francisco with a smiling webcam labeled "Mission Local" hovering above, text reads "Mission Local has expanded!" and "Help us grow—donate today!.

We’ve launched in four new neighborhoods, and want to raise $125,000 by May 31st to fund one neighborhood reporter for the year.

Donate today and double your gift!


This email was sent to *|EMAIL|*
Unsubscribe from this newsletter — Opt out of all emails from *|LIST:COMPANY|*
*|LIST_ADDRESSLINE_TEXT|**|IF:REWARDS|*

*|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

Follow Us

Volunteer and author of the daily newsletter. I'm a writer who’s covered wars, politics, and religion. I’ve lived in the Mission for over 30 years, and have appreciated the work of Mission Local since it began.