News across Greater San Francisco

Richmond mayoral debate: Candidates clash over public safety
Richmond mayoral debate: Candidates clash over public safety Anderson advocates for hiring more police officers while Jimenez doubled down on the city's alternative policing programs.

Newsom sends $7.5 billion science bond to 2028 ballot
Bill signed by Newsom atop the Golden Gate Bridge will support research hit by federal cuts — but missed deadline for this November ballot. Newsom sends $7.5 billion science bond to 2028 ballot
Election Update: Questions About the Town Council Ballot
The Town Clerk’s office has received questions about what happens when a candidate decides to stop campaigning after the legal deadline to withdraw from the race. Because this applies to the Town Council contest on the November 3, 2026 ballot, here is how the process works under…

AI was the hot new topic at San Francisco’s first congressional debate
Connie Chan and Scott Wiener argued about AI regulation and clarified their positions on Israel at Thursday night's debate. AI was the hot new topic at San Francisco’s first congressional debate

RVFD doing vegetation clearance on Fire roads, October 8 and 9
The Ross Valley Fire Department, in partnership with Marin County Parks and the Town of Fairfax, will be conducting vegetation maintenance on the Liile Yomi (Marinda) and MOST trail (Ridgeway) Fire Roads from October 8 and 9. Work is scheduled to take place throughout the day,…
City Council to Consider Application to State Prohousing Designation Program
On Monday October 5th at the City Council meeting starting at 6pm in Council Chambers at San Rafael City Hall, 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, 94901 the City Council will consider authorizing the City to apply to the State of California’s Prohousing Designation Program (PDP). The…

See How They Run: Theo Ellington will choose a game of dominos over a birthday party any day
Theo Ellington invites District 10 residents to his campaign birthday celebration See How They Run: Theo Ellington will choose a game of dominos over a birthday party any day

San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?
San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties.

San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?
San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties.

Manny Yekutiel dropped out of the race. But he’s still on the ballot.
Opponents aren’t worried Yekutiel will still, somehow, win. But his campaign won’t say what he’d do if he does. Manny Yekutiel dropped out of the race. But he’s still on the ballot.

Meet the District 10 candidates: Where do you part from Mayor Lurie?
Two of the candidates agreed with the mayor's policies on low-cost childcare, but some had a bone to pick with others. Meet the District 10 candidates: Where do you part from Mayor Lurie?

S.F. supervisors to subpoena no-show Western Addition housing managers
District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, who represents the Western Addition, held a public hearing in response to residents' complaints. S.F. supervisors to subpoena no-show Western Addition housing managers