By J.D. Morris, Aldo Toledo, Staff Writers July 9, 2026 Gift Article (SFChronicle.com) Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, pictured above, said Mayor Daniel Lurie, working with Supervisor Connie Chan, is delaying the proposal he hoped would be on the November ballot. Scott Strazzante/S.F. Chronicle San Francisco Supervisor Bilal Mahmood said Thursday that a major piece… Continue reading
By Madilynne Medina, News ReporterJuly 8, 2026 (SFGate.com) Manny Yekutiel and presidential candidate Tom Steyer during Steyer’s appearance at Manny’s in San Francisco on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.Scott Strazzante/SF Chronicle via Getty Images Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault. If you or someone you know needs help,… Continue reading
In just two years, he went from a progressive to a corporate conservative. There’s a sad lesson here. By Tim Redmond July 8, 2026 (48hills.org) Political ambition can change people, fast. Matt Haney was part of the city’s left until he decided that being a moderate Yimby would get him… Continue reading
Supes, 9-2, put measure before the voters. What is up with Sup. Alan Wong? By Tim Redmond July 7, 2026 (48hills.org) A City Charter amendment that could lead to the creation of a public bank cleared the Board of Supes today—with two members voting against it. That means the voters… Continue reading
(law.cornell.edu) Whoever, being an officer of the Army or Navy, or other person in the civil, military, or naval service of the United States, orders, brings, keeps, or has under his authority or control any troops or armed men at any place where a general or special election is held,… Continue reading
(SF.gov/information) Employers are required to pay no less than the San Francisco minimum wage to employees performing work in San Francisco, including part-time and temporary employees. Office of Labor Standards Enforcement Employees performing work in San Francisco, including part-time and temporary employees, must be paid no less than the San… Continue reading
by Randy Shaw on July 6, 2026 (BeyondChron.org) New Mid-Market housing above vacant retail Progress Made But More Help Needed San Francisco’s Storefront Opportunity Grant program has made grants of $50,000-100,000 to 39 businesses which have opened or will do so by 2027. Restaurant and small business permits are being expedited. Entertainment zones facilitate outdoor… Continue reading
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2 July 2026/SF News/Jay Barmann (SFist.com) The jury in the trial of seven protesters who shut down the Golden Gate Bridge in April 2024 returned to deliberations Monday and on Thursday morning they reportedly told the judge they remain deadlocked on two counts. Disagreement on the jury in the trial… Continue reading
by Randy Shaw on June 29, 2026 (BeyondChron.org) Mayors Don’t Tell Full Story Last week, New York City voters turned the city into Mamdani Land. Longtime incumbent Democrats were defeated by more progressive challengers. The huge DSA-backed election wins offered a sharp contrast with San Francisco, where the left is faltering politically. But… Continue reading
Staffing cuts, a boarding crisis, and an $809 million surplus. To employees, the question isn’t whether UCSF can fix its emergency department — it’s whether it wants to. By Jennifer Wadsworth Additional reporting by Kevin Truong Published Jun. 25, 2026 (SFStandard.com) As a lifelong liver transplant patient, Kelsey M. knows her body the… Continue reading
