Sheriff Bianco Seizes 650,000 Ballots in Riverside County
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized 650,000 November 2025 ballots, alarming state officials who say the move is baseless and politically motivated.
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SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder to Resign Amid Health Crisis
District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder, San Francisco's most progressive board member, announced her resignation from a hospital bed citing a personal health crisis.
Trump Targets San Francisco Again Amid O'Reilly Special
Trump criticized San Francisco's pace of recovery at a Cabinet meeting, possibly influenced by Bill O'Reilly's prime-time special on the city's decline.
SF's $4.75M North Beach Home Faces Illegal Conversion Battle
The Board of Supervisors will decide if a $4.75M North Beach home can remain a single-family property or must be restored to four rental units.
By Nina Alvarez
SF Group Caught Paying $5 Per Signature for Fake Petitions
A video shows paid signature collectors at Sixth and Mission directing people to sign ballot petitions using fake names and addresses for $5 each.
By Nina Alvarez
Ex-SF Fire Marshal Now Consulting on Sprinkler Rules He Wrote
Former SF Fire Marshal Kenneth Cofflin drafted the city's high-rise sprinkler mandate and now runs a consulting firm helping condo associations navigate it.
By Marcus Reed
SF Homelessness Director Shireen McSpadden Steps Down
Shireen McSpadden, San Francisco's homelessness department director, announced she will leave her post on June 30 after five years leading the agency.
Swalwell Leads California Governor's Race in New Poll
Eric Swalwell pulls ahead in California's 2026 gubernatorial race at 17%, edging out Republican Steve Hilton in new Emerson College polling.
By Marcus Reed
SF Ethics Audit: Farrell Campaign Violations, Probe Ongoing
San Francisco's Ethics Commission found Mark Farrell's 2024 mayoral campaign committed significant reporting violations but still substantially complied with law.
By Nina Alvarez
SF Supervisor Wong Launches 'Dumb Laws' Contest in 2026
District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong invites SF residents to submit outdated or pointless city regulations for review, simplification, or repeal.
United Airlines' First Female Most Senior Pilot Is SF-Based
Captain Chresten Wilson made history as United Airlines' most senior pilot after 42 years in the cockpit, plus Bay Area labor and allergy news.
By Marcus Reed
SF Mayor Lurie Pushes Charter Reform Ballot Measures
Mayor Daniel Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman filed three charter reform measures for November's ballot, targeting contracting rules and mayoral authority.
Mayor Lurie Plans to Cut 500 City Hall Jobs as SF Faces Nearly $1 Billion Budget Deficit
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans to eliminate at least 500 San Francisco City Hall positions as the city grapples with a nearly $1 billion budget deficit, marking a significant departure from last year's budget maneuvers that avoided actual layoffs.
Mayor Lurie Plans to Eliminate 500 City Hall Jobs to Address Budget Deficit
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans to eliminate at least 500 San Francisco City Hall positions as the city grapples with a nearly $1 billion budget deficit, marking a shift from previous cost-cutting measures that avoided actual layoffs.