Pelosi Announces Retirement
The Facts Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced on November 6, 2025, that she will not seek reelection, ending her nearly four-decade career representing San Francisco in Congress. The 85-year-old…
Isabella Alcaraz Is the New D4 Supervisor
The Facts Isabella "Beya" Alcaraz was appointed to District 4 supervisor on November 6, filling the seat vacated when Joel Engardio was recalled in September. Alcaraz, 29, is a lifelong Sunset…
Muni funding plan takes shape with parcel tax scenarios
The Facts The Lurie administration is reportedly considering two options for parcel taxes on the November 2026 ballot to address Muni's $307 million annual budget deficit , according to an…
Chan and Melgar Add Red Tape, Despite City Objections
The Facts Supervisor Connie Chan's controversial ordinance has moved forward in the Board of Supervisors Land Use Committee, despite opposition from two key city bodies. The legislation would…
Alexandra Shepard is SF's First Inspector General
The Facts A committee including Mayor Daniel Lurie, the City Attorney, and the Controller has selected Alexandra Shepard to be San Francisco's first-ever inspector general, according to Gabe…
SF to Begin RV Parking Ban With Housing Support
The Facts On November 1, San Francisco will begin enforcing a new RV parking ordinance, limiting oversized vehicles to two-hour parking in any single location. The legislation , passed in July…
Sauter Eliminates North Beach Zoning Restrictions
The Facts The Board of Supervisors voted 8-2 on October 28 to eliminate the North Beach Special Use District, passing Supervisor Danny Sauter's ordinance that removes decades-old zoning restrictions…
City Economist Report: Family Zoning Good, but Will Miss State Target
The Facts San Francisco's chief economist Ted Egan released a report Wednesday projecting that the Family Zoning Plan will produce only 14,600 additional homes over the next 20 years—less than half…
SF Taps Reserves to Cover Federal SNAP Cuts
The Facts San Francisco will cover food assistance for its 112,000 SNAP recipients through an $18 million public-private partnership as federal benefits are set to end on November 1 due to the…
