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Chronicle: No on D
May 15, 2026
The Chronicle’s No on D endorsement argues Prop D is being sold as a tax on overpaid CEOs and a way to protect services, but would actually hit businesses and flow into the general fund.
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Prop D Raises Taxes
May 7, 2026
Prop D would sharply increase San Francisco’s gross receipts tax on some large companies. GrowSF recommends no, arguing the measure would likely raise consumer prices on groceries, household basics, and other everyday purchases.
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Westfield mall closes January 26
January 22, 2026
The Westfield mall—downtown’s biggest shopping complex—will shut down on January 26, 2026 after years of decline. The closure creates an urgent opportunity to move fast on a flexible redevelopment that can bring activity back to Market Street.
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Fielder tries, and fails, to ban research labs in the Mission
December 19, 2025
Jackie Fielder's attempt to ban new research labs in the Mission was gutted by more reasonable voices.
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Snapshot of the SF Economy As of May 2025
June 11, 2025
May data shows flat employment, stronger downtown activity, and mixed housing trends.
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Free downtown concerts return this summer
May 6, 2025
San Francisco is bringing back free summer concerts downtown for the second year in a row.
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The first 100 Days of Mayor Daniel Lurie
April 17, 2025
How has Mayor Lurie done in his first 100 days? Pretty well!
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Downtown Development Corp. launched to revitalize SF
April 8, 2025
The newly formed San Francisco Downtown Development Corp. aims to raise private funds to rejuvenate the city's struggling downtown area.
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Downtown First Thursdays will continue through December 2025
April 7, 2025
San Francisco’s always-fun monthly block party, Downtown First Thursdays, has been extended through = December 2025
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City Controller: Recovery is underway, but SF's finances aren't out of danger
April 4, 2025
New numbers from the SF City Controller show that housing permits are slowly rising, and downtown is starting to regain a lively rhythm. But it's not enough to solve our larger concerns with office vacancies and budget deficit.
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