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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 hours ago

Trump fires entire San Francisco Presidio Board of Trustees, report says

President Trump has fired the entire San Francisco Presidio Board of Trustees, which included six members appointed by former President Joe Biden. The trust expressed anticipation for new members and is currently waiting for new appointees.
San Francisco
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
7 hours ago

California Republicans rejoice over Swalwell scandal, but split on best GOP candidate for governor

California Republican party delegates did not endorse a candidate for governor as neither top candidate received 60% support.
California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Saturday Links: Pelosi, Other Leaders Call For Swalwell to Withdraw From Governor's Race

Police shot Joaquin Anthony Pereyra, a schizophrenic man, after he refused to drop a pellet gun mistaken for a real firearm.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

District 8 Supervisor Race Calls for Leadership Grounded in Public Service - San Francisco Bay Times

Leadership in District 8 focuses on community connection, housing stability, and public safety to improve lives and honor the legacy of queer life.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
Mission District

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mission District
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

Why I'm Running for District 8 Supervisor - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco fosters community and resilience, providing support for individuals seeking new beginnings and collective strength to overcome challenges.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

At S.F. congressional debate, candidates go on the attack

Candidates for San Francisco's congressional seat highlighted their differences in approach to legislation and political strategy during a heated debate.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Ro Khanna Says I am Game' to Marjorie Taylor Greene's Offer to Join Forces on New Movement

Ro Khanna and Marjorie Taylor Greene propose a coalition to address political disillusionment and advocate for the working class.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Was Going to Fire Tulsi Gabbard Last Week Until This MAGA Legend Stepped in to Save Her: Axios

Gabbard was loyal, gave congressional testimony in a professional manner and never disputed the president. Firing Gabbard would needlessly create a damaging news cycle for Trump.
US politics
Education
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Meet the S.F. School Board Candidates: What is your #1 priority?

The San Francisco School Board election features incumbent Phil Kim facing challengers Virginia Cheung and Brandee Marckmann after a significant teachers' strike.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

GOP's Bruce Blakeman sues to access millions in NY matching funds for governor's race

Bruce Blakeman is suing to reverse a decision blocking his access to public matching funds for his gubernatorial campaign against Kathy Hochul.
#swalwell
SF politics
fromAxios
4 hours ago

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid misconduct allegations

Swalwell suspends his campaign for Governor, citing past mistakes and false allegations.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats call on Swalwell to end governor campaign

Swalwell denied allegations of misconduct, asserting they are false and politically motivated, while key supporters withdrew their backing amid serious claims.
SF politics
fromAxios
4 hours ago

Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor amid misconduct allegations

Swalwell suspends his campaign for Governor, citing past mistakes and false allegations.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats call on Swalwell to end governor campaign

Swalwell denied allegations of misconduct, asserting they are false and politically motivated, while key supporters withdrew their backing amid serious claims.
#california
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: For more than 30 years - day in, day out - he's chronicled California. One paragraph at a time

Rough & Tumble, founded by Jack Kavanagh, is California's longest-running unbiased news aggregator, focusing on trust and simplicity.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Newsom reluctant to endorse a successor, break gridlock in governor's race

California Democrats risk losing the gubernatorial election due to too many candidates splitting votes and no clear front-runner.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Santa Clara County faces state investigation for Measure A mailers - San Jose Spotlight

California's FPPC investigates Santa Clara County for allegedly using public funds to promote a sales tax increase for hospitals.
#california-governor-race
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
California

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Declares He's Running for Governor, Becomes Zillionth Democrat In the Race

California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

GOP's best shot at California governor's office in decades mired in angry internal debate

The California Republican gubernatorial race has intensified with fierce competition between candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco ahead of the 2026 election.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
California

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Declares He's Running for Governor, Becomes Zillionth Democrat In the Race

National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
1 week ago

Kyle Shanahan drops cold truth Commanders feared in bitter Brandon Aiyuk standoff

The Washington Commanders are focused on the 2026 NFL Draft while navigating trade rumors surrounding Brandon Aiyuk from the San Francisco 49ers.
#eric-swalwell
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago
SF politics

Eric Swalwell Could Face Removal From Congress, Loses Endorsements as More Accusers Come Forward

fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago
SF politics

Mayor Mahan, other Democrat Leaders Say Swalwell Must Quit Governor's Race amid Sexual Assault Claims

SF politics
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

Eric Swalwell Could Face Removal From Congress, Loses Endorsements as More Accusers Come Forward

Eric Swalwell faces multiple sexual misconduct allegations and declining support while insisting on continuing his campaign for California governor.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Inside
1 day ago

Mayor Mahan, other Democrat Leaders Say Swalwell Must Quit Governor's Race amid Sexual Assault Claims

Eric Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the California governor race due to sexual assault allegations from former staffers.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pressure on Swalwell to drop California governor bid amid sexual assault claims

Eric Swalwell faces pressure to withdraw from the gubernatorial race due to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Kyle Shanahan says Niners get no 'benefit' from Australia trip

Kyle Shanahan expresses concerns about the 49ers' long trip to Australia for the 2026 season opener against the Rams.
SF politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

President Mandelman Plans to Remain in Public Service After His Term Ends - San Francisco Bay Times

Rafael Mandelman endorses Manny Yekutiel for District 8 Supervisor while considering a future run for State Assembly.
US Elections
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.
#california-gubernatorial-race
California
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
California
fromIntelligencer
1 week ago

How Democrats Can Avoid Disaster in the California Governor's Race

The California gubernatorial race shows a potential for two Republicans to face off, posing a significant threat to Democrats.
from48 hills
1 week ago

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn't resigned-and doesn't need to - 48 hills

One out of five adults in this country experience some type of mental health symptoms every year. Fielder's situation reflects a common struggle that deserves understanding and respect.
Mission District
US politics
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"It's perfect training": Steve Bannon says ICE airport stunt is a test run for the midterms - Queerty

ICE agents' involvement in airports is seen as a strategy for midterm elections by Steve Bannon.
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Lefty SF Supervisor had been absent for several weeks before her leave of absence was made public

"She wants to regain stable health so she can thoughtfully and responsibly consider her options," her office told ABC7 Eyewitness News in a statement announcing her leave of absence and addressing the condition of her mental health.
Mission District
Fundraising
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. ethics probe flags 'significant' lapses in Mark Farrell's 2024 mayor campaign

Mark Farrell's 2024 San Francisco mayoral campaign violated state and local campaign finance laws through unreported payments, misreported spending, and improper donation documentation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

We can't lose': all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year's midterms

No candidate will be successful in a primary or win a general without Black voters, Smikle said, adding that the conference is a key step in Sharpton's endorsement process.
SF politics
San Francisco 49ers
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Scoping out the free agency market for the 49ers' biggest roster need

The 49ers' NFL-low 20 sacks last season highlight a critical defensive deficiency that management plans to address through free agency and the draft.
#california-politics
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Latest line: A good week for Matt Mahan, a bad week for Ron Galatolo

Matt Mahan is emerging as a viable moderate gubernatorial contender while corruption convictions and wealthy candidates remain influential factors in California politics.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Latest line: A good week for Steve Hilton, a bad week for Barbara Lee

Steve Hilton leads California governor's race; Oakland mayor's city SUV stolen; High Speed Rail CEO Ian Choudri arrested after a domestic disturbance; no charges.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'Revolution' or 'chaos': The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco represent contrasting Republican approaches in California's gubernatorial race, with potential for significant political change.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

Donald Trump Just Gave California Democrats a Big, Fat Gift

California Democrats face a dilemma with multiple candidates diluting their vote, risking a Republican lockout in the primary.
fromABC30 Fresno
1 month ago

California Rep. Kevin Kiley says he's leaving Republican Party and will serve as independent

So I will be the sole independent member of the House of Representatives. With Kiley's move, Republicans will have a 217-214 majority in the House, with one independent. The last independent to serve in the House was Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan, who dropped his Republican affiliation in 2019.
US politics
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: SEIU Pulls Endorsement of Wiener Over Prop D

Kevin Epps was convicted in December of involuntary manslaughter for the 2016 shooting of his former brother-in-law and was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison. Judge Brian Ferrall decided against the maximum sentence of 11 years, despite prosecutors' requests for a longer term based on Epps' previous criminal record.
SF politics
US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Some Gubernatorial Candidates Taking Different Path in Run for Governor | KQED

National media exposure and social media enable congressional members to build widespread voter recognition beyond their districts, fundamentally changing political campaigning strategies.
US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: State's Democrats could sleep better if voters could rank gubernatorial choices

California's top-two primary system risks producing two Republican finalists if Democrats split votes across a crowded field, potentially leaving voters without a Democratic choice for governor.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. D2 supervisor candidates knock on doors hoping for different answers

District 2 residents' feelings of being listened to are central to the campaigns for supervisor between Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke.
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Upstairs, downstairs: On the trail with Saikat Chakrabarti's posse of Chinese-language canvassers

The group practiced a conversation with faux voters, with some new members still getting comfortable reading from the script. They were soon dispatched in pairs to the Sunset District to find actual voters.
SF politics
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Saikat Chakrabarti is flooding the zone with canvassers, paying up to $45/hr for more than 250 of them

Chakrabarti adopts Lurie's campaign strategies, focusing on self-financing, anti-status quo messaging, and a large paid canvasser operation.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Who's the most progressive S.F. congressional candidate? Q&A presses issue.

At Monday night's Q&A at the Mission's Cultura y Arte Nativa de las Americas, State Sen. Scott Wiener, District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan, and former Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez staffer and tech multi-millionaire Saikat Chakrabarti all worked to establish their progressive bona fides. In addition to making it clear they would be most excited to join the Progressive Caucus if elected, the three candidates all called for accountability for fossil fuel companies, abolishing ICE and Medicare for All.
Left-wing politics
SF politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

Obama's support for Prop 50 marks a shift towards a more confrontational Democratic strategy in response to Republican tactics.
SF politics
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Obama urged Newsom on California's Prop 50 redistricting push

Obama's support for Prop 50 marks a shift towards a more confrontational Democratic strategy in response to Republican tactics.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Is Kyle Shanahan deserving of coach of year? NBC analysts weigh in

I would joke with his family, I'd be like, The 49ers aren't even good. You guys aren't even good,' Simms said Tuesday at the network's Super Bowl week media availability. I'd say that to his mom. And his wife. And they'd laugh. The injuries piled up. All-Pros and role players alike landed on injured reserve. The quarterback missed time with turf toe. And the 49ers kept on winning.
San Francisco
California
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

California's Warring GOP Candidates Need Each Other to Win

California's 2026 gubernatorial race features an unusually crowded Democratic field with no clear frontrunner, risking an all-Republican general election due to the state's top-two primary system.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

49ers' Shanahan-Lynch duo enters Year 10 intent on greater playoff success

Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, so naturally by now, sat side by side Wednesday, reviewing the 49ers' ultra-challenging season and peering ahead to their 10th year as a power couple. I love working with Kyle and his staff, Lynch said, and we constantly challenge ourselves, challenge each other, to be better. And that won't stop. Shanahan is a finalist for his first AP NFL Coach of the Year Award, the NFL announced Thursday morning.
National Football League
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SF politics
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Race for Congress takes shape-even as Wiener ducks community groups he doesn't like - 48 hills

State Sen. Scott Wiener avoided a congressional candidate forum, revealing a pattern of refusing to engage with audiences that may challenge him, raising concerns about his readiness to represent San Francisco in Congress.
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

Race for Rep. Pelosi's seat goes to Chinatown where Taiwan takes stage

This is a historical moment for us, for our community to take our voice from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. I understand our pain and I understand our voices. Supervisor Connie Chan emphasized her immigrant experience arriving in Chinatown without speaking English, positioning herself as uniquely qualified to represent the community's interests in Congress.
SF politics
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Democrats must hash out viable candidates for governor

Democrats must coordinate to secure a top-two primary spot and guard against vote-suppression threats; schools should adopt high-expectations, data-driven practices to overcome obstacles.
SF politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

State Democratic Convention: Spring Training for Political Junkies - San Francisco Bay Times

Approximately 3,500 State Delegates attended the California State Democratic Convention in San Francisco February 20-22, with an additional 1,500 attendees participating in events and activities.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

California Democrats host annual convention in SF with hopes of endorsing candidate for governor

California Democrats convened to plan for 2026 and consider endorsing a gubernatorial candidate, but a 60% threshold and crowded field make immediate endorsement unlikely.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Republican Party Continues Eating Its Own

Kevin Kiley, a California Republican congressman, switched to independent status to run for reelection in a Democratic-leaning district, exemplifying the GOP's intolerance of dissenting voices and increasing congressional polarization.
#matt-mahan
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area attorney enters race to replace Swalwell with $1 million war chest

Rakhi Israni, a Fremont lawyer with $1 million raised, is running for the East Bay congressional seat to address housing costs and health care.
SF politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley files to run for reelection as an independent

Rep. Kiley filed for reelection as independent to combat partisan gridlock, creating uncertainty about his continued GOP conference membership.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Latest line: A good week for Shirley Weber, a bad week for Alan Wong

A judge rejected a request for California voter data, a supervisor lost a reopen-Great Highway vote, and a GOP assemblyman will run for LaMalfa's seat.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures to (Of Course) Give Lurie More Power

The three charter reform measures Lurie and Mandelman have proposed are 1) giving the mayor powers currently held by independent City Hall commissions, 2) making it harder to put ballot measures on San Francisco election ballots, and 3) making the City Administrator's term ten years instead of five years, and giving the Administrator more authority over contracts.
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: After Sheng Thao, the last thing Oakland needs is a strong mayor

Oakland should adopt a council-manager system based on the Model City Charter to reduce corruption risk and fix structural governance flaws.
California
from48 hills
2 months ago

Should I sign that petition? A handy guide to the clipboards you are seeing on the streets - 48 hills

Paid signature gatherers indicate deep-pocketed sponsors; checking disclosed funders provides a practical signal for whether to sign ballot petitions.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Where S.F. congressional candidates stand on Israel, China, and foreign policy, part 1

This is the first article in a two-part Q&A series with San Francisco's major congressional candidates about foreign policy. Part one focuses on Congress and the military with questions about Israel and Gaza, Ukraine, Iran and Venezuela. Part two, which will be published Wednesday morning, focuses on trade, foreign aid and the relationship between the U.S, China, and Taiwan.
US politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Trump, California and the multi-front war over the next election

California election officials are preparing contingency plans and training staff for potential federal intervention in local elections following recent federal actions and rhetoric.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's reign of terror must end': California Democrats plot national return to power

On Saturday, Democrats streamed through the Moscone Center convention complex, sporting lanyards emblazoned with Gavin Newsom's name and tote bags adorned with one of Nancy Pelosi's favorite aphorisms: We don't Agonize, we organize symbols of a party in transition as the former speaker approaches retirement and the term-limited governor eyes a presidential campaign.
US politics
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Latest line: A good week for Gavin Newsom, a bad week for Karen Bass

Newsom secures a new election map likely adding Democrats; Los Angeles mayor faces criticism for altering wildfire report; Santa Clara gains Super Bowl benefits.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SJ Mayor Mahan gaining support, criticism early during CA gubernatorial campaign

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan launched a well-funded gubernatorial campaign backed by tech billionaires, prompting local Assemblymembers to criticize his record on homelessness and affordability.
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