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San Francisco's economy may have reached an ‘inflection point,’ according to a new report from the city's controller. Yes, that’s good news. via @kellywaldro missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-eco…

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Phoebe Maffei, a prosecutor and candidate San Francisco's judicial race, is on a fundraising tear for a race that usually sees little big money action. She has raised some $150K, outraising her opponent, Deputy Public Defender Alexandra Pray, fivefold. missionlocal.org/2026/05/s-f-ju…

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$8 million is going to four measures on the ballot for the S.F. election on June 2. Most of that is funding dueling business-tax measures: The “overpaid CEO tax,” Prop. D, and a competing measure placed on the ballot in hopes of sinking it, Prop. C.

Controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker was the main attraction at last night’s packed rally for wealthy insurgent congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti. He had plenty to say. via @kellywaldro missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-sai…

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SCOOP: a mysterious van plastered with messages criticizing SF congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti appears to be registered to Conor Johnston, a political provocateur and supporter of state Sen. Scott Wiener. sfchronicle.com/sf/article/mys…

San Francisco's new Board of Supervisors is too deferential to Mayor Daniel Lurie, supervisor Myrna Melgar said. In a conversation with Mission Local managing editor Joe Eskenazi on Wednesday, Melgar explained why. by @junyao98 missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-may…

There is more than $1 million backing Stephen Sherrill’s run for District 2 supervisor, a combination of his own fundraising and three PACs. Lori Brooke, his opponent, has raised just over $362,000 and has no third-party PAC support. via @kellywaldro missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-dis…

When Sam was released from SF jail, he “ran to the dope dealer.” It wasn’t long before he was back in jail. He wasn't the only one. Mission Local’s analysis of jail logs found hundreds of people were booked repeatedly in 2025. Many reported using drugs. missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-jai…

We visited nearly 500 billboards in S.F. and found that nearly half advertised artificial intelligence companies. Our survey shows how AI is reshaping the city. sfchronicle.com/projects/2026/…

Saikat Chakrabarti has already spent $5M running to be S.F.'s next congressperson. Scott Wiener leads direct fundraising with $3.5M and Connie Chan trails with just $459K. via @kellywaldro, @io_y_g, @Yujie_ZZ missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-con…

The feds under President Trump have tried to send more than 1,300 people in San Francisco to 3rd countries to pursue their asylum cases. For many, that has pushed them over the edge: Hundreds here are now choosing to self-deport, & give up seeking refuge. missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-ice…

Michael Moritz and Chris Larsen were on opposite sides of 2024 mayor’s race and sought to defeat Daniel Lurie. They’re now bankrolling Lurie's agenda. via @kellywaldro missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-mon…

We have some news: Joe Rivano Barros is our new executive editor! He will run the newsroom alongside the other editors. “Joe is so goddamn competent he has almost made me rethink my position on Stanford University. Almost,” said Joe Eskenazi, a Cal grad. missionlocal.org/2026/04/missio…

San Francisco police this morning arrested a young suspect accused of tossing a Molotov cocktail at the home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Police recognized the person in this photo and nabbed him, purportedly near OpenAI's HQ From @abineely missionlocal.org/2026/04/sfpd-a…

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Some good news for San Francisco's budget: The projected deficit has shrunk by $300 million. via @io_y_g missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-bud…

NEW: Arrests behind closed doors: How ICE traps immigrants at routine appointments missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-ice…