Saikat Chakrabarti directs campaign staff to back former rival Connie Chan

by Io Yeh Gilman and Joe Rivano Barros June 13, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) Eliminated congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti is redirecting his campaign to canvas for Supervisor Connie Chan, according to an email obtained by Mission Local. “We are currently transitioning campaigning operations into a new entity that will continue field work in support of the… Continue reading

Some hard, factual truth about the needless brutality of the Lurie budget

It’s not about waste. It’s about bad priorities By Tim Redmond June 10, 2026 (48hills.org) On Tuesday, dozens of people gathered on the steps of City Hall to call attention to the Lurie Administration’s moves to criminalize homelessness. The administration is closing shelters, cutting down on Permanent Supportive Housing, and… Continue reading

Saikat Chakrabarti debriefs on his primary results and the trouble with U.S. politics

FIVE MINUTE NEWS Jun 7, 2026 THE WEEKEND SHOW with MeidasTouch Tech entrepreneur and former Congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti joins Anthony Davis to debrief on the primary election results and discuss why running for office might still require tough political gameplay and strong establishment connections – only on The Weekend… Continue reading

Connie Chan moving on to the general election — and Pelosi’s endorsement — is nothing to celebrate

Connie Chan moving on to the general election — and Pelosi’s endorsement — is nothing to celebrate

Opinion//Open Forum By Matt Smith June 3, 2026 (SFChronicle.com) Gift Article Congressional candidate Connie Chan and Rep. Nancy Pelosi attend a rally supporting Chan in San Francisco on Saturday. Pelosi has endorsed Chan to fill her seat representing San Francisco in the House.Benjamin Fanjoy/For the S.F. Chronicle During my 30 years as a… Continue reading

Wiener vs. Chan

Wiener vs. Chan

“Pelosi’s late endorsement of Chan appears to have achieved its immediate goal: helping secure her [Chan’s] place in the top two and preventing Chakrabarti from turning the race into a national proxy battle between Democratic establishment figures and the party’s progressive flank.” By Nadia Lopez June 3, 2026 (Axios.com) Left photo: Tayfun… Continue reading

Tom Steyer On Affordability and PG&E at KQED Governor Town Hall

KQED News May 27, 2026 Political Breakdown With one week until voting ends in California’s June primary, Democratic candidate for governor Tom Steyer sold himself as a populist who will use his experience in finance to squeeze more out of corporations and help average Californians with rising costs. Steyer, one… Continue reading