Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference in the US Capitol on April 14, 2026. (Photo by Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images) “It’s well past time for him to step aside for leaders who actually represent the views of the party’s base.” Jake Johnson… Continue reading
By Joe Garofoli, Political Columnist April 16, 2026 (SFChronicle.com) Gift Article From left: California governor candidates former Rep. Katie Porter, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, former Health Secretary Xavier Bacerra, former state Controller Betty Yee and California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond participate in a forum in Los Angeles last September.Carlin… Continue reading
Things are changing. It’s not a murder charge but it’s some damn important progress. Christopher Armitage Apr 16, 2026 Image: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announces charges. Thank you, Mary Moriarty, for demonstrating the courage to do your job in this challenging moment. Here is what has happened. Gregory Donnell… Continue reading
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) was pictured at a news conference in Washington, DC on July 17, 2025. (Photo by Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images) “It is deeply disappointing that Rep. Golden joined Republicans in opposing efforts to stop further escalation,” said one peace advocate. “Democratic leadership’s handling of… Continue reading
16 April 2026/SF Politics/Jay Barmann (SFist.com) Several Democrats in the race for California governor gained some ground in a new poll conducted just in the last two days, following the swift downfall of Eric Swalwell, but the two Republican candidates still hold a small lead. The new poll, conducted April… Continue reading
Scott Wiener leads direct fundraising with $3.5 million, Connie Chan trails with $459,000 by Kelly Waldron, Io Yeh Gilman and Yujie Zhou April 16, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) Saikat Chakrabarti, a top contender in the race to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th congressional district, has more money fueling his campaign than every other candidate combined — most of… Continue reading
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Troupe is struggling to solidify our favorite Berkeley parks this season — specifically Live Oak, Willard, and Cedar Rose. So far, we haven’t been able to get confirmation from the Parks and Recreation Department that we can book these locations.We are reaching out to you to… Continue reading
The District 11 supervisor aims to bring a charter amendment to voters in November. By Alex Mullaney Published:April 14, 2026 (inglesidelight.com) District 11 Supervisor Chyanne Chen is leading the push to create a public bank. Chen requested that a charter amendment be drafted to create a municipal financial corporation and public… Continue reading
