S.F. city officials propose 3 propositions to expand executive power
Mayor Daniel Lurie and Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman proposed three November ballot measures Thursday to reform…
SF Chinese seniors use AI translation to flex their political muscle
San Francisco’s Chinese seniors are a power bloc in local politics, legendary for their ability to show up…
Anti-war protesters in San Jose met by Iranian counter protesters grateful to Trump
The Brief Following U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation, there are anti-war demonstrations in the…
Lurie orders elimination of 500 City Hall positions amid budget deficit
Facing a historic budget deficit and continued fiscal threats from the federal government, Mayor Daniel Lurie’s office has…
Former L.A. chief deputy attorney directed fraudulent DWP lawsuit, judge rules
A former high-ranking Los Angeles city attorney authorized a class-action lawsuit against the city in hopes of getting…
Oakland mayor’s city-issued SUV stolen and found in Vallejo
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee’s city-owned SUV was stolen this week after the thief apparently swiped the keys from…
Nithya Raman stunned the L.A. political world in 2020. Now, she wants to do it again
Nithya Raman began her political career by defeating a well-funded incumbent with deep ties to the Democratic Party…
Here’s how many S.F. politicians send their kids to public school
As the San Francisco teachers strike stretches into its fifth day, city officials have voiced strong support for…
Where do SF electeds send their kids?
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Others bow out, Raman jumps in. Allies are now foes in the L.A. mayor’s race
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass was having a really bad week. But then it turned into a pretty good…
Los Angeles spends hundreds of millions on homelessness programs with little to show
Los Angeles isn’t ending homelessness — it’s financing it, spending $418 million in 2025 with just 10% of…
Los Angeles mayor’s race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she…