NEWSLETTER A victory for student journalism at SFUSD; San Francisco's diversion scandal; and ban Aaron Peskin CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE thevoicesf.org/newsletter/c...

Top picks for San Francisco Super Bowl LX fun: check out the Super Bowl Experience at Moscone, Ferry Building LX projections, a youth Pride flag football clinic, Starter x NFL pop-up, and BÉIS Bowl Weekend in Ghirardelli Square! 🏈✨ More here: thevoicesf.org/my-top-5-pic...

California’s Department of Education is stepping up enforcement against antisemitic discrimination in K–12 schools, warning districts they must protect Jewish students’ civil rights or face state action. Full series, Part 3: thevoicesf.org/california-d...

The future of the Central Subway extension to North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf is now uncertain as the SFMTA grapples with a major budget shortfall, forcing city leaders to rethink timelines and priorities. thevoicesf.org/central-subw...

SF supervisors advanced a measure to impose lifetime term limits on the mayor and Board of Supervisors, stirring debate at City Hall as progressives questioned its need and scope. But the unspoken issue remains behind the curtain. thevoicesf.org/peskin-ban-e...

Five cases show that SF's diversion programs meant to keep people out of jail often fail — with graduates committing new crimes and raising questions about public safety, supervision, and how diversion is used. thevoicesf.org/diversion-gr...

Part One: How the District Attorney’s Office still fails to track recidivism or termination data for defendants in mental health diversion programs, including those charged with violent felonies. thevoicesf.org/san-francisc...

A San Francisco Superior Court judge has ordered the San Francisco Unified School District to reinstate Eric Gustafson as the journalism teacher and faculty advisor to the student newspaper at Lowell High School. thevoicesf.org/lowell-journ...

The @sfchronicle and @joegarofoli ran a prediction today of the obvious: that @Scott_Wiener would garner the state Dem party endorsement. We did that over a month ago. thevoicesf.org/unfinished-b...

Check out Junko Mizuno: Ink, Paper, Plastic at the Haight Street Art Center — a vibrant exhibition blending whimsical, punk-infused visuals with bold colors and surreal storytelling that highlights Mizuno’s unique artistic world. 🎨✨ thevoicesf.org/junko-mizuno...

The Mendocino Coast is a relaxing off-season escape — peaceful beaches, quiet trails, cozy towns, storm watching, and local eats make fall and winter ideal for a low-key getaway. 🌊🍂 thevoicesf.org/the-mendocin...

San Francisco’s housing crisis shows little progress as policies stall, supply lags, and affordability worsens — critics say leadership must shift gears to meaningfully address the city’s deepening housing challenges. thevoicesf.org/going-nowher...

San Francisco vows safer, cleaner streets ahead of the Super Bowl — boosting cleanup crews, more police patrols, and focused efforts on homelessness and quality-of-life issues to improve conditions for residents and visitors. thevoicesf.org/san-francisc...

San Francisco leaders are pushing a statewide crackdown on dangerous sideshows, backing new laws to penalize participants, impound vehicles, and give law enforcement stronger tools to stop illegal stunt-driving events that endanger public safety. thevoicesf.org/san-francisc...

SFUSD let a Beacon program aide accused of raping a 12-year-old remain on leave as the case stalled for nearly two years, raising major questions about district accountability and student safety. Read more: thevoicesf.org/case-of-sfus...

Explore art fairs, ballet, public art, chamber music and more in SF Jan. 21–26 — from late-night at the de Young and new art fair Atrium, to Ballet’s Eugene Onegin, Hearts in SF public art, and contemporary dance MatchGirrl. thevoicesf.org/out-and-abou...

Fall and winter in Mendocino offer hidden charms — quieter trails, storm-watching on dramatic coastlines, cozy local eateries, and seasonal nature that’s rich and peaceful, making it an underrated time to visit. 🍂🌊 thevoicesf.org/fall-and-win...

Bay Area leaders and advocates are launching a signature drive for a regional transit sales tax to avert major BART and Muni service cuts, with Mayors Lurie and Lee and Sen. Scott Wiener backing the November ballot push. thevoicesf.org/bay-area-tra...

SFUSD has failed state immunization requirements for the fourth year in a row, with only 81% of sampled students fully vaccinated, still below safety standards and legal expectations, putting student health and trust at risk.​ thevoicesf.org/for-fourth-s...

Too bad Greenland 2: Migration, which coincidentally has nothing to do with the current disaster of American foreign policy, doesn’t live up to its predecessor. thevoicesf.org/those-januar...

San Francisco’s City Hall is hosting a photo exhibition celebrating the city’s transit history — from streetcars to BART and beyond — showcasing iconic moments and evolution of travel in the Bay Area. 🚋📸 thevoicesf.org/city-hall-ph...

In the House race to succeed Pelosi, Scott Wiener faced criticism for dodging a lightning-round question on whether Israel has committed genocide in Gaza — then later clarified his view — spotlighting a tightrope moderates walk in SF’s Democratic politics. thevoicesf.org/lets-talk-ab...

Challengers have yet to emerge in the 2026 San Francisco Superior Court races, leaving several incumbents with little competition and raising questions about judicial accountability and voter choice. Read more: thevoicesf.org/few-challeng...

Mayor Daniel Lurie claimed SF stopped handing out drug supplies, but videos and community reports suggest the city’s approach hasn’t changed as he said — raising questions about his public statements vs. street-level reality. thevoicesf.org/luries-big-l...

SF is considering a $535M earthquake safety and emergency response bond to strengthen buildings, improve preparedness, and boost disaster response ahead of the “Big One.” Voters could decide on the measure to make the city more resilient. thevoicesf.org/before-the-b...

The People deserve clear answers after the surprising verdict in the Grandpa Vicha case — a result that has shocked many and raised questions about justice in San Francisco. Read more: thevoicesf.org/the-people-d...

🎉 Looking for things to do in San Francisco this week? From history talks and Venezuela discussions to the start of SF Sketchfest, there’s plenty going on Jan. 15-21. Check it out ⬇️ thevoicesf.org/out-and-abou...

Chris McCaw was born in 1971 and lives in Pacifica, Calif. He still builds his own cameras and is currently manipulating the mechanics of how cameras record time. thevoicesf.org/reversals-an...

Learning how to protect and cultivate your own attention is one of the secrets of sanity and success that you can learn in school. thevoicesf.org/learning-to-...

Climate change is no longer distant. It is not a future event or a theoretical debate. It is already reshaping daily life in San Francisco’s Chinatown. thevoicesf.org/san-francisc...

NEWSLETTER: Another hopeful enters race for Congress; plus the pig-butchering scam that derailed a ballot measure, and more thevoicesf.org/newsletter/n...

GREAT HIGHWAY MESASURE: Supervisor Alan Wong will update status this afternoon; Supervisor Chan is on board thevoicesf.org?p=11720&prev...

"When caregivers are not protected, patients are not either." Author Hanley Chan argues that hospital safety must be a core part of healthcare ethics to prevent staff burnout and ensure quality patient care. 🏥💉 thevoicesf.org/protecting-c...

A legal battle is underway in San Francisco over student journalism rights. Lowell High School administrators want to review student-written articles before publication because public reaction to stories on drug use and other issues caused them grief. thevoicesf.org/san-francisc...

BREAKING: While Fleming was prepared to sentence Gathron in late November, today’s ruling will keep Gathron out of prison but in jail for almost the entirety of 2026. thevoicesf.org/judge-flemin...

Pluribus puts a new spin on the archetypal interstellar invasion story, taking a unique and chilling direction and having nothing to do with bug-eyed monsters thevoicesf.org/invasion-of-...

New from Will Durst: The Bay Bridge is San Francisco’s front door, and its newly hiked toll is the cover charge that's still cheap at twice the price thevoicesf.org/our-front-do...

How have the CDE’s rulings advanced our understanding of the laws on antisemitism in California schools? Part 2 of a three-part series thevoicesf.org/the-californ...

We’ve already seen how the city’s AI industry is affecting the local housing market. AI workers are helping drive sales, but not everyone is convinced it’s a sales tsunami in San Francisco. thevoicesf.org/ai-to-expand...

“We’ve had six outages in the Sunset District just this month. That’s six days out of my first 30 days in office. It’s really ridiculous,” Wong told the Voice and listeners during a Sunday Brunch Space held on X this past weekend. thevoicesf.org/is-pges-cult...

At the Monday hearing, Gathron contended that he had been “suffering mentally” and should have been evaluated when he asked to represent himself. In his own words, “You did ask me, and I said I wanted to proceed, but I didn’t understand.” thevoicesf.org/convicted-ki...

It isn’t the first time The Voice has heard about a Kelly sighting — another source revealed he dined “with a former mayor” about a month ago. #sanfrancisco thevoicesf.org/harlan-kelly...

Thinking Big at SFMOMA showcases models of Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen’s giant Pop Art sculptures — from everyday objects turned monumental to San Francisco’s own Cupid’s Span. A behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. thevoicesf.org/claes-oldenb...

Thinking Big at SFMOMA showcases models of Claes Oldenburg & Coosje van Bruggen’s giant Pop Art sculptures — from everyday objects turned monumental to San Francisco’s own Cupid’s Span. A behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. thevoicesf.org/claes-oldenb...

✨ Things to do in SF Dec 30–Jan 7: catch the last nights of Lightscape & City Hall Winter Lights, adopt at SF SPCA’s Holiday Windows, noon New Year’s events & fireworks, ice skate in Union Square, First Fridays in North Beach, free museum days & more! 🎉 thevoicesf.org/out-and-abou...

Bay Area transit riders can also rely on SamTrans, AC Transit, and VTA to provide free rides on New Year’s Eve. thevoicesf.org/bay-area-tra...

To end the year, The Voice highlights articles that especially resonated with our engaged San Francisco community and dedicated supporters. thevoicesf.org/editors-pick...

More holiday seafood ideas! 🦀 This piece shares favorite Dungeness crab dishes — from crab Louie to angel hair lasagna — and tips on where to find fresh local crab for New Year’s feasts. thevoicesf.org/more-holiday...

SF government warns of stormy weather over the holidays and urges residents to prepare for rain, wind, and potential impacts on travel and utilities. Stay safe and ready. 🌧️ thevoicesf.org/sf-gov-warns...

Wrapping up the best movies of 2025 🎬—from standout performances to unforgettable storytelling, this roundup highlights the year’s must-see films and cinematic moments. 🍿 thevoicesf.org/wrapping-up-...