Supervisor Jackie Fielder is seeking a three-month leave through June after a mental health crisis.

John Elberling’s death closes a major chapter in San Francisco land-use politics. He ran a large subsidized housing portfolio in SoMa, but he also became a leading anti-housing force who fought new development as the city grew less affordable.

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's office has announced that Fielder is on medical leave for mental health matter following news of a City Attorney investigation and her intial statements that she would resign. How long will constituents go without respresentation?

Supervisor Jackie Fielder was hospitalized and may resign. Sources say it's a mental health crisis.

New rape and sexual assault allegations against Cesar Chavez send shockwaves through California.

The SF Standard mapped the 37 labor leaders who can shape City Hall — just as San Francisco heads into a bruising 2026 budget and ballot year. The bigger question: how do we keep worker advocacy strong while restoring clear, democratic accountability for results?

Two forged “press releases” using San Francisco letterhead and the City seal impersonated District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill ahead of the June 2, 2026 special election. Beyond the politics, it’s a basic trust-and-accountability problem City Hall should treat seriously.

California Democrats endorsed state Sen. Scott Wiener in the open race to replace Nancy Pelosi. With a June 2, 2026 top-two primary ahead, endorsements may shape momentum—but voters will decide who advances.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says he’s running for governor, arguing his “build capacity fast + enforce rules with accountability” approach on homelessness and public safety can scale statewide — and positioning himself as a blunt critic of Sacramento’s status quo.

San Francisco’s misnamed “CEO tax” isn't a tax on CEOs; it's a tax on revenue which will likely be passed on directly to consumers. It would raise the top rate by almost 800%, potentially hitting chains like grocery and pharmacy retailers the hardest.

In his Jan. 15, 2026 State of the City, Mayor Daniel Lurie argued his first year delivered real momentum—and laid out a 2026 agenda to lock it in: affordability, faster permitting, and pro-housing reforms, as the city faces a major deficit and seeks durable progress on street conditions.

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood has proposed a 2026 charter amendment to fix San Francisco's term limit loophole, which lets serve unlimited non-consecutive terms.

District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan, a prominent opponent of growth and housing, has launched a 2026 congressional bid to succeed Nancy Pelosi.

Supervisor launches cryptocurrency while holding Teamster-backed rally against autonomous vehicles.

Pelosi will step down after 40 years, opening the first competitive SF congressional race since 1987

Mayor Lurie successfully advocates for the city, leading to the cancellation of planned National Guard deployment.

Former supervisor rallies labor groups against Mayor Lurie’s housing initiative, warning of a potential ballot fight in 2026.

California Democrats respond to Texas Republicans' gerrymandering with a gerrymandering of their own.

Former AOC chief of staff and founding Stripe engineer Saikat Chakrabarti drew 500 supporters at his kickoff for his campaign to replace Nancy Pelosi in 2026.

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

In response to aging leadership, local Democrats suggest a voluntary retirement age for elected officials.

The SF Latinx Democratic Club just quit the local Democratic Party after its leader, Kevin Ortiz, was accused of sexual assault.