If the sticker-shock of S.F. rent isn't bad enough already, many apartments also require tenants to pay hundreds of dollars of fees. Supervisor Bilal Mahmood is introducing legislation requiring landlords to disclose those costs. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-r...

How would Chakrabarti, Chan or Wiener turn big talk into big deeds? In our latest CA-11 candidate Q&A, the three frontrunners explain how they’d wield power in Congress and what they would consider off-limits. missionlocal.org/2026/05/cong...

All three candidates for Congress say that housing affordability will be a top priority for them. But they have very different plans on how to achieve that. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-c...

Mayor Lurie promises no cuts to immigration legal services in city budget. But will last year’s one-time emergency funds be renewed? missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-b...

Election Extra! Today Chakrabarti picked up an endorsement from another member of the Squad, campaign finance returns dropped, and Mission Local looked at the most creative mailers of this election season. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-e...

Chakrabarti has poured $9.9M of his own money into the Congress primary, more than everyone else combined. He and Chan are spending all they can to secure the No. 2 spot. Scott Wiener, the favorite for No. 1, is saving for the general. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-c...

San Francisco has long let neighbors block new housing by citing building shadows as an "environmental concern." Supervisor Bilal Mahmood's new legislation would end that. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-b...

Should bike lanes be added in District 2? Supervisor candidates Lori Brooke and Stephen Sherrill both say yes, but just one has ideas about where they should go. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-d...

San Francisco congressional candidate Scott Wiener’s tech platform would take his AI safety work federal. It also calls for regulations on social media and internet providers. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-c...

NEW: Queer S.F. leaders blasted Marie Hurabiell—congressional candidate & Mayor Lurie ally—for a video she made attacking rival Scott Wiener. They called her remarks homophobic. It's a bridge too far for Lurie, who also condemned his erstwhile ally. missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-m...

Housing was the main issue District 2 candidates disagreed on at a recent debate. They discussed upzoning, the Marina Safeway, and Stephen Sherrill's YIMBY endorsers. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-d...

As AOC's chief of staff, Saikat Chakrabarti drew backlash for attacking fellow Democrats. After eight months, he left. Now he's running for Congress in S.F. — and if he returns he's promising more of the same. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-c...

Received your ballot but still figuring out who to vote for in San Francisco's June 2 election? Check out our ballot guide: missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-j...

San Francisco is planning to build a lot more housing over the next few years. But where should it be located? District 2 candidates Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke share their thoughts. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-d...

Scott Wiener is attending 4–5 house parties a week as he campaigns to succeed Nancy Pelosi as San Francisco’s congressperson. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-s...

Should more drug users on S.F.'s streets be arrested? Some say arrests help users get connected to treatment. But many end up cycling in and out of jail. District 2 Supervisor candidates Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke weigh in. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-d...

S.F.'s street outreach teams will move from working under the emergency department to under the public health department. It's the latest sign that the Lurie admin sees health as the key to tackling public drug use and homelessness. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-s...

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 @kellywaldron.bsky.social, @io-y-g.bsky.social, @yujie-z.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-c...

SEIU California has un-endorsed Scott Wiener for Congress because he opposes the CEO tax. But San Francisco SEIU members have wanted a sole endorsement for Connie Chan since the beginning. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-c...

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Should people be evicted from permanent supportive housing for using drugs? District 2 supervisor candidates Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke weigh in on legislation that would allow just that. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-d...

When District 2 supervisor candidate Stephen Sherrill goes canvassing, he asks voters what he can do to help them. But challenger Lori Brooke says he isn’t actually hearing residents, particularly on housing. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-d...

The candidates to replace Nancy Pelosi as San Francisco's congressperson took jabs at each other at Tuesday night's debate. Saikat Chakrabarti changed his stance on Taiwan and Scott Wiener brought out his tiny violin. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-c...

Some good news for San Francisco's budget: The projected deficit has shrunk by $300 million. But cuts and layoffs may still happen. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-b...

Should politicians oppose housing that blocks people's views? District 2 candidates Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke share their perspectives. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-d...

A business tax increase is on S.F.'s June ballot. It would raise $300 million to fill the city's deficit. Most city supervisors say they support the tax — but neither of the District 2 supervisor candidates do. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-d...

The Board of Supervisors is not planning to implement controversial recommendations to cut and weaken S.F.'s commissions. At Tuesday's hearing, public commenters made it clear any other choice could have political consequences. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-c...

New polling showed that the 25-story Marina Safeway housing project might not be as unpopular as predicted. 58% of D2 voters support it while 37% oppose. But have the D2 supervisor candidates changed their minds? via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/03/meet...

Mayor Lurie's tax cut has been billed as an effort to kickstart San Francisco's housing production — but the tax cut also goes to big office landlords. Should the tax have been more tailored? via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-l...

After many months and million of dollars spent, the push to cut San Francisco's commissions may not result in much change after all. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-c...

Three measures to expand the power of the city's executive branch may be on November's ballot. They were proposed by S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie and Board President Rafael Mandelman as a part of their charter reform efforts. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-m...

Airbnb settled its $120 million lawsuit against the city of San Francisco for $0. The lawsuit had drawn criticism from the city's elected officials and union. missionlocal.org/2026/03/airb...

Should S.F. increase taxes to help fill Muni's deficit? Mission Local asked the candidates for District 2 supervisor this question — and their answers differed. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-d...

How many S.F. politicians send their kids to public school? via @io-y-g.bsky.social, graphic by @kellywaldron.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-p...

Who's the most progressive S.F. congressional candidate? At Monday night's Q&A, candidates tried to prove their progressive bona fides as they answered questions tailored to areas where their progressive credentials were in question. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-c...

S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie won’t be supporting either of two competing business tax measures going onto June’s ballot. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-l...

Housing was the hottest topic at the first debate for D2 supervisor, with Lori Brooke and Stephen Sherrill trading barbs about upzoning. Candidates also discussed street safety and transportation. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-d...

Supervisor Fielder is proposing a tax on financial institutions to fund the creation of a municipal public bank. The bank would allow the city to issue low-cost loans for affordable housing, small businesses, and green infrastructure. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/02/sf-j...

Should the U.S. use force to defend Taiwan if it is invaded by China? How should the U.S. use tariffs? Read part 2 of our Q&A with S.F.'s congressional candidates to hear Wiener, Chan, and Chakrabarti on China, foreign aid, trade and more. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-c...

Should the U.S. sell weapons to Israel? How large should the defense budget be? Read part 1 of our Q&A with S.F.'s congressional candidates to hear Wiener, Chan, and Chakrabarti's positions on Israel, the military, and more. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-c...

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Mayor Lurie has created a new position to oversee the city’s efforts to raise private funds for public programs. Lurie has already been raising lots of private money, including $100M for homelessness services and downtown revitalization. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-l...

S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie is worried that a proposed business tax will hurt the city's economic recovery. But most supervisors, including many of Lurie's allies, are backing it. They think it’s needed to avoid deep cuts to city services. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-c...

In the first debate to replace Nancy Pelosi, Wiener staked out more moderate positions, including declining to call Israel’s actions in Gaza a genocide. Chan and Chakrabarti held the progressive line but presented distinct visions. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-p...

400 protestors gathered in downtown San Francisco today to condemn the U.S.'s bombing of Venezuela and capture of the country's president, Nicholás Maduro. “Money for jobs and education, not for war and occupation!” protesters chanted. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/01/sf-v...

At the City Hall bakeoff, policy fights became pastries: a shortbread Vaillancourt Fountain, donut holes referencing a spicy text exchange, and the “berried” Marina Dateway cake, inspired by the controversial housing proposal. via Xueer Lu & @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2025/12/2025...

S.F. supervisors just passed a law requiring 3.5 years of rental aid for low income tenants displaced by new housing. The new tenant protections are partially in response to policies like upzoning that encourage new housing development. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-t...

We asked every San Francisco politician for their position on the Marina Safeway development (on the site of Armistead Maupin's "Social Safeway"). Here are all the answers missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-m...

S.F. needs to cut $400M from its budget next year. Today, Mayor Daniel Lurie told city departments that the city will focus on preserving ‘core’ services like public safety, transit, and homelessness. Other programs may be cut. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-b...