The progressive case for Scott Wiener
Published Oct. 15, 2026at6:00am The race to replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Congress has become a nail-biter, thanks…
Bass and Raman to appear at downtown LA forum
Topline The Downtown Los Angeles Residents Association will host a mayoral forum Thursday night. It’s open to the…
Lashinsky: Lurie’s Muni bailout is a flawed deal. I’m voting for it anyway
Published Oct. 14, 2026at6:00am “This city has money.” So said Mayor Daniel Lurie in response to one of…
SF school board race fractures political alliances
San Francisco’s most influential political groups have fractured over who should fill three school board seats in next…
The kid-forward campaign to keep the Great Highway closed to cars
For six years, the fight over the Great Highway has been about traffic, safety, and who gets a…
Lashinsky: Yes, we need less democracy in SF. Why I like Lurie’s charter reform props
On Nov. 3, San Francisco voters will be asked to pass judgment on no fewer than 25 ballot…
Lurie’s allies ditched Manny Yekutiel. Now they’re polling his comeback odds
There’s some striking polling circulating about the District 8 race and Manny Yekutiel, who dropped out Thursday after…
Pelosi’s pick for SF supervisor gets a sudden turn of fortune, and so does her legacy
When Rep. Nancy Pelosi walked down Guerrero Street in District 8 on Tuesday, pedestrians and drivers quickly swiveled…
Let’s vote, San Francisco: Introducing The Standard’s 2026 Voter Guide
Voting in San Francisco isn’t just a civic duty — it’s a law school entrance exam. No fewer…
Bernie Sanders rallies local crowd for Democratic challenger Randy Villegas
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders visited Bakersfield Sunday night, drawing a large crowd inside Harvey…
LA voters could give huge power to a city role that hasn’t really existed for 20 years
Angelenos are being asked in the November election to make a big change to one of L.A.’s most…
Mike Johnson rallies in Bakersfield to support Congressman Valadao
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — House Speaker Mike Johnson came to Bakersfield to support Congressman David Valadao in his…