After $3.2 million in property damage, SF eyes ban on lighters used to smoke fentanyl
The targeted lighters can be locked so the flame stays on, a preference of some drug users. But officials say the devices are dangerous to people and property.
Maggie Angst
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The San Francisco StandardReportingBy Dustin Gardiner, Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler, Maggie Angst, Omar Rashad
How a Lurie-linked nonprofit is quietly selling the mayor’s agenda Plus: When more unions will vote on their city contracts, Chan campaign fires at Wiener over sheriff’s endorsement and the data center moratorium gets fast-tracked.
SF’s two biggest labor unions take Lurie’s contract deal — but not city nurses
The nurses' bargaining committee rejected the offer unanimously, citing workplace safety concerns, staffing, and a layoff guarantee that didn't go far enough.
More people are falling into SF homelessness than exiting. Can a Medicaid veteran fix it?
The new head of SF’s homelessness department wants to shift money toward prevention and hold nonprofits accountable for results.
PG&E vs. SF: Why the next few weeks matter for a public power takeover
Plus: Cesar Chavez Street renaming, OpenGov software reform, and L.A.’s vote on the wealth tax.
Newsom says he won’t challenge Harris in 2028: ‘I wouldn’t waste everyone’s time’
The governor made the comments while fly-fishing in Montana, amid an expanding DOJ investigation into his finances.
Yekutiel wins Lurie endorsement after assurance sexual assault claim ‘simply was not true’
Lurie also endorsed District 10 candidate Theo Ellington after touting his leadership ability.
The San Francisco StandardReportingBy Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler, Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, Maggie Angst
Lurie strikes early deal with city unions to avoid layoffs through 2029 The arrangement provides a 12% wage increase through 2031 and stands as a victory for Lurie’s dealmaking abilities.
Lurie vowed to add more shelters. A $7M cabin community has sat empty nearly a year
Neighborhood politics, tense lease negotiations, and bureaucratic paralysis has left 60 usable shelter beds in limbo.
New evidence suggests Lurie’s office is concealing or destroying public records
Lurie pledged in 2025 to hand over his work messages. Now his office says it has none in instances where other departments readily produce them.
Mayor moves to overhaul $500M in homelessness contracts
One of the Lurie administration’s goals was to begin the overhaul in September 2025.
California Forever’s new city plan hits local resistance — but lawmakers could forge ahead
Solano County leaders push back on a last-minute legislative deal brokered by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office.
The San Francisco StandardReportingBy Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler, Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez, Maggie Angst
$6M bought Hernandez a dead heat against Wahab. Now the real race begins Plus: Pelosi’s fundraising machine for Chan, YIMBY getting feisty, and endorsement season kicks off.
Inside the little-known political account bankrolling Matt Dorsey
Plus: Scott Wiener’s AI bot impersonating Connie Chan sparks accusations of sexism and racism.
A murdered father, then foster care. Now she’s fighting to replace Eric Swalwell
State Sen. Aisha Wahab is the frontrunner in the race, but a $2 million ad campaign is trying to derail her.
