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SF Democrats Add Seven GrowSF-Backed Endorsements

SF Democrats Add Seven GrowSF-Backed Endorsements

August 28, 2026

The San Francisco Democratic Party added four GrowSF-backed candidates and joined GrowSF in opposing Propositions G, I, and 40.

Connie Chan Quiet Quits the Board of Supervisors

Connie Chan Quiet Quits the Board of Supervisors

August 28, 2026

Connie Chan left every Board of Supervisors committee as she campaigns full-time for Congress.

San Francisco Democrats Reject Proposition 40 Billionaire Tax

San Francisco Democrats Reject Proposition 40 Billionaire Tax

August 27, 2026

The San Francisco Democratic Party voted overwhelmingly to oppose Proposition 40, breaking with the statewide party over the one-time billionaire wealth tax.

Official Misconduct Shows Why We Need Prop F

Official Misconduct Shows Why We Need Prop F

August 26, 2026

Allegations against Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board President William Palmer show how San Francisco’s Charter protects appointed officials from consequences by making them extraordinarily difficult to remove.

Rents Hit $4,180 as Developers Prepare to Build

Rents Hit $4,180 as Developers Prepare to Build

August 26, 2026

San Francisco’s median one-bedroom asking rent reached $4,180, and developers say further increases could restart housing construction within 12 to 24 months.

Hundreds of 311 Drug-Use Reports Never Reached Police

Hundreds of 311 Drug-Use Reports Never Reached Police

August 21, 2026

At least 8,000 public drug-use reports filed through San Francisco’s 311 system this year were closed without being forwarded to police.

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California home insurance rates could rise - here’s why

California home insurance rates could rise - here’s why

Homeowners across California may see premium changes as regulators allow forward-looking catastrophe models and partial reinsurance pass-through under the Sustainable Insurance Strategy.

Settlement Ends Lawsuit Over SF Homeless Sweeps

Settlement Ends Lawsuit Over SF Homeless Sweeps

SF will pay $2.8 million to settle a 2022 suit alleging unlawful encampment sweeps—but retains its core policies.

City College turns a corner with new leadership

City College turns a corner with new leadership

This summer, CCSF cleared its accreditation warning status, hired a permanent chancellor, and passed a balanced budget.

Grown in SF: Why Notion Chose San Francisco

Grown in SF: Why Notion Chose San Francisco

Here is why Notion chose San Francisco, and how the city shaped the app from the very beginning.

Anonymous benefactor funds new Mandarin immersion k-8 public school

Anonymous benefactor funds new Mandarin immersion k-8 public school

The new K-8 Mandarin immersion school will help meet the growing demand for bilingual education in San Francisco.

SF to charge for Golden Gate Park parking and court reservations

SF to charge for Golden Gate Park parking and court reservations

The Board of Supervisors voted 10–1 to allow the city to implement parking fees in Golden Gate Park.

The Sunset Night Market is dead due to politics

The Sunset Night Market is dead due to politics

The cancellation of the Sunset Night Market is the worst of politics.

Lurie’s 1,500-bed pledge: failure or pivot?

Lurie’s 1,500-bed pledge: failure or pivot?

Mayor Lurie’s administration is pivoting from a specific 1,500-bed goal to a broader strategy focused on improving coordination and addressing root causes of homelessness.

SFPD to hire retired officers for special events

SFPD to hire retired officers for special events

The SFPD is facing a staffing shortage and will hire retired officers to help fill the gap during special events.

Planning Commissioner Kathrin Moore was paid up to $100k per year by architecture firm while approving their projects

Planning Commissioner Kathrin Moore was paid up to $100k per year by architecture firm while approving their projects

Planning Commissioner Vice President Kathrin Moore has earned up to $100K annually from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill while approving their projects, raising ethical concerns.