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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

S.F. unions pledge to fight ‘every one’ Mayor Lurie’s proposed layoffs

by Io Yeh Gilman April 10, 2026, 7:00 amApril 10, 2026, 4:47 pm

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 pleads not guilty, postpones arraignment

by Marina Newman April 2, 2026, 4:50 pmApril 3, 2026, 10:48 am

S.F. on track to shrink deficit by $300M, city controller says

by Io Yeh Gilman March 31, 2026, 4:35 pmApril 2, 2026, 1:53 pm

A man wearing glasses and a gray sweater sits and gestures with his hand while others sit nearby in a room with wooden steps.

Ed Siu, Chinatown’s ‘complaint guy,’ isn’t here to make friends. He’s here to get results.

by Yujie Zhou March 20, 2026, 4:00 amMarch 20, 2026, 11:53 am

Mayor Lurie’s ‘housing’ tax cut also helps big S.F. office landlords. Why?

by Io Yeh Gilman March 17, 2026, 4:00 amMarch 17, 2026, 1:47 pm

Months and millions later, S.F. may make few changes to city commissions after all

by Io Yeh Gilman March 16, 2026, 3:45 pmMarch 17, 2026, 1:56 pm