‘Gr8 Debate’ highlights clash over housing, public safety, and political alliances
San Francisco’s District 8 supervisor candidates debated housing, public safety, and homelessness Tuesday evening at the Commonwealth Club, against the backdrop of former front-runner Manny Yekutiel’s withdrawal from the race after multiple allegations of sexual assault. Yekutiel has denied the allegations. The remaining candidates — Gary McCoy, Michael Nguyen, and Darshini Patel — are…
‘Abolish ICE’ rally precedes Mayor Lurie’s Board of Supervisors address
District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder rallied with immigrant rights advocates on the steps of San Francisco City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 20, alongside members of the Democratic Socialists of America,…
Electric rental mobility company Lime opens new San Francisco headquarters
Just a block from Caltrain’s Fourth and King streets station, city leaders and employees from micromobility company Lime celebrated Lime’s new headquarters at 444 Townsend Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
Here’s your quick-and-dirty guide to San Francisco propositions
With the current election, San Franciscans have the opportunity to answer important questions, some new, mostly old: how to tackle the affordability crisis, fund affordable housing, and keep Muni running, all while deciding whether Mayor Daniel Lurie should get more control over City Hall. Other measures would establish a framework…
‘Tenzing’ tells a true tale of courage and daring
Decade after decade, courageous and occasionally foolhardy people trekked to the Himalayas and tried to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world’s tallest mountain. They all failed until 1953, when a British-led entourage took on this brutal test of skill and will. Two members of the group — New…
Supervisors mull labor, land use, and school policy questions this week, but what will Lurie tell them?
Mayor Daniel Lurie returns to the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday for a monthly policy discussion that could provide a chance to defend his response to public drug use after facing criticism for not participating in a hearing on the matter last week. The week’s agenda also includes city labor…
TROY MCALISTER PLEA DEAL UPDATE
Yesterday Judge Eric Fleming once again postponed the plea hearing for Troy McAlister, the man who killed Hanako Abe and Elizabeth Platt in 2020 while…
What to know about the Muni-themed clothes and totes at Uniqlo’s new downtown store
Yes, by now we all know Uniqlo had its grand opening, or re-grand opening, last Friday morning at the former Old Navy spot near Market and Fourth streets. The store opened with Muni-themed T-shirts and…
Out and about, Oct. 15–20
There are a variety of events to choose from in the next few days, whether indoors or outdoors, from theater and dance to a fall festival, a night market, and more. Read on for my…
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by Nomi Kane | @Nomikane
What comes after the data center moratorium?
It felt like a family feud on steroids last week when San Francisco supervisors voted for a 45-day moratorium on approving new data centers. The city that birthed the AI industry was turning on it. Later that day, Oakland passed its own urgency ordinance for a 45-day moratorium on data…
A coup attempt at the DCCC?
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC), the governing body of the local Democratic Party, is in turmoil over its handling of sexual assault allegations against District 8 supervisorial candidate Manny Yekutiel. Now the committee’s chair, prosecutor Nancy Tung, is facing calls to resign. And Mission Local columnist Joe…
Ending the n-word in San Francisco public schools
Led by Rev. Amos Brown, pastor emeritus of San Francisco’s Third Baptist Church and longtime NAACP leader, community leaders called on San Francisco Superintendent of Schools Maria Su and the Board of Education to take swift, concerted action to combat students’ use of the n-word in public schools. “There has…
When sexual assault allegations become political ammunition
Sexual assault is a grave offense. Allegations of sexual assault demand serious attention, thorough investigation, and accountability when wrongdoing is established. They should never be dismissed because the accused is politically connected, popular, or sympathetic to a particular cause. But the seriousness of the allegations surrounding Manny Yekutiel does not…
‘Awakening Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle’ returns to The Walt Disney Family Museum
This fall, the Walt Disney Family Museum is offering the public another opportunity to view one of their most celebrated exhibitions, Awakening Beauty: The Art of…
California Attorney General joins fight to save National Archives in San Bruno
Flanked by Japanese American and Native American community leaders, California Attorney General Rob Bonta escalated a growing national effort to block the Trump administration from…
Pacific Legal Foundation joins lawsuit challenging University of Washington admissions
Stanley Zhong’s lawsuit alleging race-based discrimination in admissions at the University of Washington has secured full pro bono representation from the Pacific Legal Foundation, a…
The beauty of Bruma: S.F.’s elite hotels have brought pride back to the city
O.K., I’m calling it: pride has officially returned to San Francisco. You’ll feel and find it in our finest hotels. Say what you want about…
Triumphantly tripping from movies to TV
Movie stars used to turn to TV roles only when their careers were on the decline, but today it’s common to see major film actors…
‘Lettuce is easy to grow!’
It’s a seductive vision. Photos show raised beds bursting with clusters of heirloom tomatoes, lush, towering basil plants, and rumpled lacinato kale leaves arched in…
‘RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me’ creates a dialogue about art and collecting
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is presenting the first museum exhibition featuring artworks from the personal collection of RM of BTS. RM…
Out and about Oct. 8–14, 2026
In case you didn’t have any plans for the weekend, read on for my suggestions. Mostly all are outdoors, taking benefit of our fall days,…
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