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…
S.F. Mayor Lurie takes no position on competing business taxes
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced today that he won’t be supporting either of two competing business tax measures going…
Lurie used oppo research firm year after winning election
Mayor Daniel Lurie has asked some of San Francisco’s richest residents to write checks to fuel the city’s…
L.A. Councilmember Curren Price taken to hospital after fainting at City Hall
Los Angeles City Councilmember Curren Price was taken to a hospital by paramedics on Wednesday after fainting during…
S.F. housing is hottest topic in first debate for D2 supervisor
In the first debate between the two candidates for San Francisco District 2 supervisor on Tuesday evening, housing…
San Francisco supervisor proposes tax to fund a public bank
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder will introduce a ballot measure on Tuesday that would tax financial institutions to…
Oakland should become a ‘strong mayor’ city, says Mayor Lee’s task forceÂ
Oakland’s mayor should have a lot more power. That’s the vision presented in a report published Friday by…