Democratic activist Hene Kelly has crusaded for 50+ years | Politics
During recent hearings over proposed budget cuts at San Francisco City Hall, a diminutive 84-year old woman dressed…
Jackie Fielder, citing a mental health condition, will take leave of absence
This article is from Power Play, a twice-weekly newsletter rounding up the latest City Hall and local politics…
A San Francisco Democrat running to succeed Nancy Pelosi is known for tough policy fights
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The California state lawmaker favored to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House has…
In fiery interview, former Gov. Jerry Brown blasts SF term-limit ballot measure
Former Gov. Jerry Brown doesn’t often speak up about local issues these days. But something spurred him to…
Supervisor pushes 2026 measure barring ex-lawmakers from running again … and again
A San Francisco supervisor wants to permanently lock the doors to City Hall for termed-out colleagues who boomerang…
Stop recycling San Francisco politicians
By Ruth Ferguson and Adrianna Zhang San Francisco stands for progress. But our city charter stands for something…
Scott Wiener housing laws at center of San Francisco debates | Politics
Early in his career as a California state senator, Scott Wiener got a law passed that overhauled the…
Daniel Lurie gets props, faces doubt in Beya Alcaraz fallout | Politics
Interviews with west-side residents, business leaders and local politicians suggest that many accept San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s…
S.F. lifts regulations on North Beach businesses
Change is coming to San Francisco’s historic North Beach and Nob Hill, after the Board of Supervisors on…
She won the city’s biggest corruption case. Now she’ll be its most powerful watchdog
San Francisco, no stranger to public corruption, now has an official whose job is to eliminate it. The…