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Boudin edges past Loftus in dramatic DA’s race
The plot thickens Friday over who will become San Francisco’s next district attorney. Chesa Boudin, the criminal justice reformer candidate, has pushed Breed-appointed Interim DA Suzy Loftus back into...Read More
Updated SF proposition results show potential for shift on two measures
San Francisco voters were asked to consider six propositions Tuesday. How ballots were cast have a direct impact on The City’s affordable housing, services for disabled and aging residents,...Read More
SF district attorney’s race tightens, Loftus lead shrinks to 879 votes
The lead for San Francisco’s Interim District Attorney Suzy Loftus in the district attorney’s race has shrunk significantly in the last 24 hours. As of Thursday at 4 p.m.,...Read More
Outcome of SF ride-hailing tax rests in uncounted mail-in ballots
Just five more votes in favor of Proposition D would have pushed the election night total over the two-thirds threshold.Read More
SF district attorney, District 5 supe races neck and neck
Chesa Boudin looks like he’s celebrating Tuesday. Although San Francisco’s progressive candidate for district attorney is leading with less than 2,000 votes, he is so far beating out mayor-appointed...Read More
San Francisco Mayor London Breed wins her first full-term race
San Francisco Mayor London Breed looks like she’s coasted to a victory for her first four-year full term. According to a 10:56 p.m. update, the Department of Elections shows...Read More
Free SF election-day lunch tradition lives on at John’s Grill
A revived tradition continues Tuesday in San Francisco when John’s Grill holds its free election-day lunch. Former Mayor Willie Brown is hosting the non-partisan event starting at 11:30 a.m....Read More
Police association draws wide criticism for ‘ugly, hateful’ Boudin attack ads
San Francisco officials and supporters of district attorney hopeful Chesa Boudin are denouncing TV and mailer attacks led by the San Francisco Police Officers Association. The day before voters...Read More
Marin County voters consider taxes for fire protection, police, schools, Memorial Park
There are three local measures on the Marin County ballot in Tuesday’s election. San Anselmo’s Measure M is an annual tax of $98 per residential unit or per 1,500...Read More
Richmond City Council to consider district boundaries amid legal threat
The Richmond City Council night will conduct the first public hearing Tuesday in their move from at-large elections to a district-based model as part of an effort to avoid...Read More
Supes near deal with mayor over dueling mental health ballot measures
Hillary Ronen and Matt Haney say they are close to reaching a deal with Mayor London Breed.Read More
Supe amendment would curb ‘political favoritism’ in mayoral appointments
San Francisco Mayor London Breed stirred up controversy when she appointed Suzy Loftus to serve as the interim district attorney. As a candidate running for the same elected office,...Read More
Registration deadline nears for San Mateo County November election
The last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 consolidated municipal, school and special district election in San Mateo County is Oct. 21, Chief Elections Officer Mark...Read More
Watch parties gear up for Round 2 of Democratic presidential debates
Democrats across the Bay Area are gearing up for the second round of presidential primary debates this week, and many organizations are hosting watch parties so voters can get...Read More
Supes table homeless commission, move rideshare surcharge to ballot
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors failed to move a charter amendment to the November ballot that would have established a Homelessness Oversight Commission. Supervisor Matt Haney introduced the...Read More
SF debates commission to oversee homeless agency
A proposal to create an oversight commission overseeing San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing moved another step toward the November ballot. The Board of Supervisors Rules Committee...Read More
Supes reject mayor’s amendment to accelerate affordable housing
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors killed a charter amendment by Mayor London Breed that would have streamlined the process of building 100 percent affordable and teacher housing by...Read More
San Mateo heralds new touchscreen voting for November election
San Mateo County will have new voting technology for its Nov. 5 elections.Read More
Supes move $600 million housing bond measure to November ballot
San Francisco voters will decide the fate of a $600 million housing bond measure this November that city officials say will benefit low-income, middle-income and senior housing if approved....Read More