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Smiling person in glasses and a black jacket sits on a desk in an office with papers, books, and a corkboard in the background.

Entrance Interview: Matthew Goudeau, S.F.’s new leader of arts and culture

by Sarah Hopkins July 27, 2026, 4:00 amJuly 26, 2026, 2:29 pm

A man in a suit sits at a desk with a laptop and nameplate, appearing to listen during a formal meeting. Another person is seated in the background.

Vacant grocery-store tax polls well but may not survive, says Supervisor Mahmood

by Io Yeh Gilman July 13, 2026, 6:25 pmJuly 14, 2026, 10:03 am

A stone government building with columns and a flag flying, seen from below on a sunny day, with green trees framing the view.

S.F. supervisors finalize budget after unusually quick negotiations

by Io Yeh Gilman June 25, 2026, 9:39 pmJune 26, 2026, 12:06 pm

Low-angle view of a neoclassical building with tall columns, ornate gold detailing, and sculpted figures, set against a bright sky with sunlight.

S.F. supervisors will hammer out the city budget tonight. Here’s what’s at stake.

by Kelly Waldron and Io Yeh Gilman June 25, 2026, 4:30 amJune 25, 2026, 2:31 pm

S.F. public utilities boss Dennis Herrera to retire after 25 years at City Hall

by Io Yeh Gilman June 23, 2026, 10:37 amJune 23, 2026, 2:19 pm

A man in a suit and glasses speaks at a desk with a laptop and microphone in a formal wood-paneled setting.

Mayor Lurie’s $5.9M permitting contract broke no rules, but wasn’t done right, report says

by Yujie Zhou June 15, 2026, 6:37 pmJune 16, 2026, 5:52 pm

An older man with short gray hair wears a face mask, eyeglasses resting on his head, and a black jacket while standing indoors.

‘I will represent myself if I have to:’ S.F. judge rejects ex-nonprofit head’s request for court-appointed attorney

by Marina Newman May 29, 2026, 2:51 pmMay 29, 2026, 5:30 pm

Two men sit indoors holding microphones, engaged in conversation. One man in a suit is smiling, while the other holds a notepad and pen. Lamps and decor are visible in the background.

District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter wants an S.F. built for new parents

by Yujie Zhou May 29, 2026, 12:45 pmMay 29, 2026, 1:13 pm

A man in a suit sits at a desk with a laptop in a formal meeting room. Another person sits in the background. A nameplate reads "Bilal Mahmood.

Casting shade on shadows: S.F. supervisor targets a favorite tool for blocking housing

by Io Yeh Gilman May 14, 2026, 6:00 amMay 14, 2026, 12:22 pm

A group of people stand indoors while a woman in a colorful shawl hands papers to a man in a white shirt; others observe and record the scene.

S.F. activists deliver 1,500 postcards to Mayor Lurie, asking him to stop budget cuts

by Nicholas David May 12, 2026, 5:25 pmMay 14, 2026, 11:55 am

Three people sit on a panel stage with AEI branding in the background; one person speaks while the others listen attentively.

At conservative-leaning forum, S.F. leaders love pragmatism, efficiency, and Daniel Lurie

by Yujie Zhou May 7, 2026, 1:56 pmMay 10, 2026, 11:30 pm

An older man with glasses and short gray hair smiles outdoors, wearing a blue sweater over a collared shirt. Trees and a sidewalk are visible in the blurred background.

‘Safety brothers:’ Larry Low tapped for S.F. police commission. He’s the fire commissioner’s brother.

by Yujie Zhou May 6, 2026, 8:25 pmMay 7, 2026, 10:17 am

An older man with short gray hair wears a face mask, eyeglasses resting on his head, and a black jacket while standing indoors.

James Spingola, ex-S.F. nonprofit head charged with financial crimes, loses lawyer

by Marina Newman May 6, 2026, 12:38 pmMay 7, 2026, 11:34 am

Election Coverage

Here’s what’s on the ballot for San Francisco’s June 2 election

by Io Yeh Gilman May 4, 2026, 4:20 pmMay 5, 2026, 11:07 pm

Two men sit on a porch; one drinks from a cup while the other smokes a pipe. A bottle sits on the ground between them. The house has wooden steps and a closed door.

Puff, puff … past: S.F. supervisor proposes ban on smoking in outdoor patios

by Nicholas David April 15, 2026, 12:25 pmApril 17, 2026, 10:07 am

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