Highlights
"For a small fraction of his fortune, Larsen has essentially created a quasi-governmental department, one allowed to evade oversight." - The Phoenix Project
After a billionaire-backed takeover of the local party, a city that used to be the heart of progressive politics in the state is now represented by a party chair who is willing to work with Donald Trump’s administration on law enforcement. - Tim Redmond via 48 Hills
Tim Redmond
The Complaints Committee of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force voted last week to approve an allegation that Sup. Joel Engardio failed to provide public records of his calendar—particularly, a meeting with a big donor and political consultant around the closure of the Great Highway.
Tim Redmond
City Hall
Sunshine committee hearing shows how truly weird Engardio’s missing calendar entry is
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SFPD’s top cop is supposed to be temporary. He’s not acting like it
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In the Lurie Era, city business is getting done with speed, rigor — and risk
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Politics
How SF Democratic Party has become the right wing of the state party
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The big (GOP) money attacking Newsom’s redistricting plan
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Chris Larsen: The Art of the Deal
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Richmond rallies around Rosie the Riveter as Trump cracks down on ‘inappropriate’ memorials
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Criminal Justice
Why Does Gun Violence Happen? This San Quentin Program Asks the People Behind the Gun
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S.F. is taking lots of misdemeanor cases to trial. But not winning them.
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Public Safety
Crews search for avid swimmer missing in S.F. Aquatic Park water
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S.F. is back to school, so where are the crossing guards?
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Search for missing San Francisco teenager
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Immigration
She wanted to give deported parents a choice. Then California’s Christian right attacked
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Business
Inside the Ferry Building’s plan to own the night
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Housing
San Francisco developer turns stalled housing project into 425 affordable apartments
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Environment
Wildfires expand in Oregon and California, threatening homes and prompting evacuations
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Pickett Fire in Napa County Spreads to 6,800 Acres, 11% Contained as of Sunday Afternoon
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‘Wall of Dust,’ 50 MPH Winds Hit Black Rock City, Potential Flash Floods This Week
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Human Rights
‘A Place for Us, By Us’: San Francisco’s Disability Cultural Center Breaks New Ground
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Education
As school restarts, SFUSD grading debate on hold
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California schools may soon phase out ultra-processed foods. Here’s what that means
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Vote ‘Yes’ on Recall of Engardio
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Letter to the Editor: Against the Recall of Engardio
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Commentary: Engardio Betrayed Voters and Compromised Westside Public Safety
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Our Sunday Read: Monasticism or Marxism?
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Arts and Events
Ukrainians in San Francisco gather for Independence Day celebration, concert
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Madeline Kenney: ‘Scoop’
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When ghosts turn political: Chinatown festival revives scary tradition to resist
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Day 166 at the 16th St. Plaza: Mumblz, Mugzy and Richie
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‘We are still fighting’: Ukrainian Day in S.F. takes on new meaning during brutal war
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Everyone wants Sunset Night Market back. Just don’t mention the ‘R’ word (recall)
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Sports
Bay FC’s Soccer Game At Oracle Park Draws Record-Breaking Crowd Saturday
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Kawakami: The 49ers could place Jauan Jennings on IR if this stalemate isn't resolved soon
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Bay FC got its San Francisco moment. Now, it’s time to find a permanent home
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