San Francisco Democrats propose voluntary age limit for politicians
San Francisco Democrats are proposing a voluntary age limit for elected officials, aiming to encourage leadership renewal and address concerns over aging politicians. But a non-binding voluntary limit…
City workers’ return-to-office mandate delayed to August after union pushback
After pushback from local labor unions, Mayor Lurie has delayed his return-to-office mandate to August 18. The new plan calls for 4 days in-office per week — a small ask as City Hall works to restore…
Barbara Lee wins Oakland mayoral race, defeating Loren Taylor
Barbara Lee has won Oakland’s special mayoral election , edging out former City Councilmember Loren Taylor. Lee secured 52.69% of the vote to Taylor’s 47.31%, a margin of roughly 5,000 votes. The…
Mayor Lurie Orders Deeper Budget Cuts Amid Federal Funding Threat
Mayor Daniel Lurie has directed city departments to identify additional budget cuts to address an $818 million two-year deficit and prepare for a larger deficit due to cuts in federal funding. The…
The first 100 Days of Mayor Daniel Lurie
100 days into Mayor Daniel Lurie’s first term, San Francisco is cleaner, safer, and more hopeful. Crime is at a 23-year low, tents are disappearing, and businesses are reinvesting in the city. The…
Supervisor Fielder wants to extend homeless shelter stays
San Francisco's homeless shelters are intended for short-term stays, and are capped at 3 months with optional extensions as necessary. Shelters help people stabilize, get back on their feet, find help…
SF homeless tents reach lowest level since 2019
The number of tents on San Francisco streets continues to decline, with a 62% drop since this time last year, and an 80% drop since the COVID peak. It's the lowest level the city has recorded since…
Crime is down, way down
Citywide crime in San Francisco is now at its lowest point in 23 years . And in the past year, San Francisco saw one of the biggest drops in crime among major U.S. cities, including a 45% drop in…
Chan to Explore Ballot Measure to Reopen Great Highway
Supervisor Connie Chan is contemplating introducing a ballot measure to reopen the Upper Great Highway to cars, aligning with the potential recall election of Supervisor Joel Engardio. This…
