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Vol. IIINo. 184
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The Algebra Hypocrisy: SF's Political Groups Backed the Very Board Members They Now Blame

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Here's a fun exercise in San Francisco political accountability: trace who actually moved Algebra to 9th grade in…

May 17, 2026

The Governor's Race Has an AI Problem — and It's Not the Robots

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Every candidate running to replace Gavin Newsom wants you to know they have thoughts about AI.

May 17, 2026

D4's Candidate Carousel: When 'Law and Order' Only Applies When It's Convenient

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District 4 voters are gearing up for another election cycle, and if the early returns on candidate quality are any…

Sunset DistrictMay 16, 2026

London Breed's Scandal Sheet: A Refresher for Anyone Who Forgot

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London Breed has been out of the mayor's office for over a year now, and yet her administration keeps finding ways to…

May 16, 2026

The Self-Appointed Country Club Squatting on Your Public Tennis Courts

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Here's a fun civics question: What do you call it when a private group charges membership fees, sells merch, runs a…

Inner RichmondMay 16, 2026

SF's Economy Hits an 'Inflection Point' — But Let's Not Pop the Champagne Yet

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San Francisco's economy may have finally turned a corner.

May 16, 2026

SF Commission Finds Urgent New Priority: Banning Hamster Sales

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In a city where open-air drug markets operate with impunity and small businesses are fleeing at record pace, an SF…

May 16, 2026

San Quentin's Rehab Rebrand: Will This Time Actually Be Different?

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San Quentin is getting a makeover — at least on the inside.

May 16, 2026

The Feds Come Knocking: FBI Probing London Breed Corruption Allegations

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Federal investigators are reportedly asking questions about whether former San Francisco Mayor London Breed traded a…

May 16, 2026

Ex-City Planner Says They Were Intimidated for Questioning a Lurie-Linked Permit Deal. Color Us Unsurprised.

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Here's a story that should make every San Franciscan's ears perk up: a former city planner is alleging they faced…

May 15, 2026

SF School Board Candidates Face the Ethnic Studies Question — And Most Dodge It

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The San Francisco school board race is heating up, and one of the litmus tests for candidates this cycle is a…

May 15, 2026

The Presidio's New Board: MAGA Donors' Club or Business as Usual?

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The Trump administration has restacked the Presidio Trust board with a roster heavy on tech-world connections…

PresidioMay 15, 2026

SF's Economy Hits an 'Inflection Point' — But Let's Not Break Out the Champagne Yet

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The San Francisco Controller's office is signaling something city residents haven't heard in a while: cautious optimism.

May 15, 2026

Walgreens Allegedly Tried to Stiff Workers on Back Pay During SF Layoffs

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Here's a fun look at corporate accountability — or the lack thereof.

May 15, 2026

State Supreme Court May Have Just Blown Up SF's Fireworks Murder Case

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Here's a question that cuts to the heart of criminal accountability: If someone dies because of illegal fireworks, and…

May 15, 2026

Matt Mahan Wants to Regulate Big Tech — With Big Tech's Money

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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is running for governor, and he's got a pitch that requires some serious cognitive…

May 15, 2026

SFUSD Had One Job: Launch a Mandarin Immersion School. They Couldn't Even Do That Right.

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San Francisco Unified School District was supposed to debut its first Mandarin-language immersion school next year with…

May 15, 2026

Seven Candidates Walk Into a San Francisco Debate. Nobody Walks Out the Winner.

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Seven candidates for California governor crowded onto a San Francisco stage Thursday night for the final debate before…

May 15, 2026

The Presidio Trust Gets Six New Board Members. Does It Even Matter?

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The White House just named six new members to the Presidio Trust Board of Directors, and the lineup reads like a…

PresidioMay 14, 2026

Five Repeat Retail Thieves Arrested — Again. Guess What Happens Next.

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San Francisco police arrested five individuals tied to repeated retail theft — and when you look at their rap sheets…

May 14, 2026

Measure B: When Everyone From Left to Right Agrees Something Stinks

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Here's something you don't see every day in San Francisco politics: a broad coalition — spanning the ideological…

May 14, 2026

SF Schools Chief Gets Her Congressional Close-Up

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San Francisco's Department of Children, Youth and Their Families chief Maria Su has been called to testify before…

May 14, 2026

A Good Nurse Almost Lost Everything Because Washington Can't Get Its Act Together

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A Kaiser nurse right here in San Francisco — someone who shows up every day to take care of patients, pays her taxes…

May 14, 2026

Lowell's Black Enrollment Crisis Isn't About Lowell — It's About Everything Before It

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Just seven Black students plan to enroll as freshmen at Lowell High School this fall.

May 14, 2026