News in San Francisco

Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races
Despite previously saying he would not make an endorsement, the mayor picked his favorites — and weighs in on 10 local ballot measures. Mayor Lurie endorses Manny Yekutiel, Theo Ellington in S.F. supervisor races

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support strict limits on screen time and use of AI in class?
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked if they support a technology policy like LAUSD's. Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support strict limits on screen time and use of AI in class?

Beauty Network Celebrates 40 Years on Geary Boulevard
In a time where big corporations are the immediate answer for aesthetic needs, Shlomit and David Heller keep things local with the Beauty Network. The two have been providing beauty services for the past 40 years and continue to offer guidance to those who inquire.

Local Artists and Businesses are the Heart of Outside Lands Music Festival
At this year’s Outside Lands Music Festival in Golden Gate Park, internationally known artists like Charlie xcx, The Strokes, Djo and The xx performed, but the real heart of the festival was found in the local artists, businesses and community groups working to make the festival…

Led by Lurie and Wong, Supes Consider Cutting New Trees For Fees
Green dollars may replace new tree leaves for property owners developing lots smaller than 50,000 square feet, if legislation going before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors is passed that will give them this option.

Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend
This year, the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival features its first-ever staging of Shakespeare’s Antony and Ceopatra. Excelsior Buzz: Free Shakespeare in McLaren Park this weekend

For Arch Stanton
On Ocean Beach. Photo by Walter Mackins. For Arch Stanton

Who’s bankrolling San Francisco’s coming election? These 16 donors.
At least $18 million has been raised for the November races overall, and the top 16 donors have contributed some $13 million so far Who’s bankrolling San Francisco’s coming election? These 16 donors.

‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie
MAQUILÁPOLIS, a film about Mexican border factories, is back at the Roxie Theater 20 years after it was first released. ‘They changed the narrative:’ MAQUILÁPOLIS film celebrates 20 years with showing at Roxie

Lurie declares ‘rent emergency’ as S.F. rents spike due to AI boom
Mayor Lurie wants the city's leaders to do something about rapidly rising rents. But a tenant advocate says current efforts are incomplete. Lurie declares ‘rent emergency’ as S.F. rents spike due to AI boom

Sunset Buzz: Oakland Mama’s Boy to bring NY-style slices to Inner Sunset
Meanwhile: Sunset Trinket Trade takes a break, and Flower Piano returns today, bringing live piano performances under the redwoods. Sunset Buzz: Oakland Mama’s Boy to bring NY-style slices to Inner Sunset

Meet the District 10 candidates: Would you put a moratorium on AI data centers?
All candidates are in agreement that the safety risks should be understood — but one takes things a step further Meet the District 10 candidates: Would you put a moratorium on AI data centers?