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San Francisco's Department of Elections will open 501 polling places on March 5, offering in-person voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Services include ballot drop-offs and voting assistance.
Supervisor Aaron Peskin is considering a run for mayor of San Francisco in the 2024 election, potentially adding a highly progressive voice to the field of moderate candidates.
San Francisco's City Attorney David Chiu appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Ninth Circuit ruling that hampers the city's ability to address homelessness issues.
California's AB 12 law will cap security deposits to one month's rent for all rentals from July 1, aiming to make housing more affordable for tenants.
San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu aims to dismiss a lawsuit from U.S. News & World Report while investigating their hospital rankings' potential undisclosed revenue streams.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a $9 million settlement for a bicyclist injured on a hazardous street, leading to potential further litigation.
Three Honduran nationals were extradited to face drug trafficking charges in San Francisco, as part of the "All Hands on Deck" initiative to combat drug flow in the Tenderloin district.
San Francisco nonprofit leaders are barred from city funding following an investigation which uncovered their fraudulent activities involving erroneous invoices and personal expenses.
Judge Donna Ryu issues a temporary stay on San Francisco's homelessness lawsuit pending a Supreme Court decision in a related case. This pause in the legal proceedings may significantly impact the city's approach to homelessness.
San Francisco's City Attorney reached a $2.1 million settlement with Qwick, requiring the gig company to reclassify California workers as employees, thus granting them full employee benefits.
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria inaugurated a new consulate in San Francisco, focusing on tech and clean energy collaboration between California and Sweden.
San Francisco voters are urged to return their mail ballots by March 5 for the Presidential Primary Election, with various options provided for submission.
President Biden continues fundraising in the Bay Area amid scrutiny over his age and potential replacements, engaging with Democratic donors at private events.