Christine Pelosi Launches SF State Senate Bid Amid Power Scramble
Christine Pelosi announced a campaign for the California State Senate on Monday, reshaping San Francisco’s political map as local leaders eye new opportunities. The move could prompt a cascade of contests if state and congressional candidates shift seats.
South SF Taps Ex-Calistoga Boss Laura Snideman As City Manager, Severance Spat Lingers
South San Francisco has tapped Laura Snideman as its next city manager, but her Calistoga exit includes a severance dispute and a withdrawn waiver. The council will consider her contract next Wednesday.
Pelosi Out: Speaker Emerita Ends 38-Year Run as SF's Voice in Washington
The woman who shattered the marble ceiling and became Congress's most powerful fundraiser is stepping aside after nearly four decades—and the battle to succeed her is already shaping up to be one of San Francisco's nastiest political fights in memory.
Latino Voters in California Fear ICE at the Polls as Trump Threats Stoke Tension
Latino voters across California are rethinking how they cast ballots amid new fears of ICE agents showing up at polling places and Trump’s immigration threats. Organizers are scrambling to keep turnout from collapsing in swing regions.
California State Senator Scott Wiener Announces Run for Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco Congressional Seat in 2026
State Senator Scott Wiener announces his campaign for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, emphasizing his record on housing, healthcare, and civil rights. He aims to counter Trump's "extremist agenda" and represent San Francisco's values in Congress.
San Francisco Mayor Lurie Opposes National Guard Deployment for Fentanyl Crisis, Seeks Collaboration Over Federal Overreach
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie opposes National Guard deployment to tackle the city's fentanyl crisis, favoring stronger coordination with federal law enforcement instead.
Benioff's National Guard Apology Lands Flat as ICE Software Deal & San Franciscans' Beef Pile On
Marc Benioff thought his apology would end the controversy over wanting federal troops in San Francisco. Then documents surfaced showing Salesforce pitched AI tools to help ICE triple its deportation workforce.












