SF News Chyanne Chen Claims Victory in District 11, Leads by 190 Votes Chyanne Chen has claimed victory in the race to become the next District 11 Supervisor, in a desperately needed ray of hope for progressives. She will be succeeding the termed-out Ahsha Safai.
SF News Sunday Links: Shen Yun Under Scrutiny Over Child Labor Practices Shen Yun is under investigation for its treatment of its young performers; A Napa County Supervisor says she has been harassed by wine executives; and S.F. State has declared a state of financial emergency.
SF News District 11 Still Too Close To Call, Chen Leads by 90 Votes She has experienced a late surge over Lai thanks to votes transferred to her from third-place finisher Ernest “EJ” Jones. In that area, she leads 2,833 to Lai's 1,566.
SF News Saturday Links: Pamela Price Refuses to Concede Recalled DA Pamela Price is refusing to concede; Gavin Newsom's bought a new house in Marin; and Trump's victory has triggered record high prices for Bitcoin.
day around the bay Day Around The Bay: Oakland Headed Towards Bankruptcy Oakland is apparently on course for bankruptcy; A Victorian-themed fair is headed for the Cow Palace; and a significant amount of rainfall is headed for the North Bay.
SF Politics Dean Preston Concedes SF District 5 Election His loss reflects a recent rightward swing throughout the city, where moderate candidates have found success across the ballot at the expense of progressives.
SF News Peskin-Authored Prop E Passes with 52% of Vote The measure will create a task force to study potential ways San Francisco could cut down its byzantine network of commissions, which will have a study period lasting up to two years.
SF News Struggling 49ers Secure Win Over Buccaneers in Closing Seconds The San Francisco 49ers clinched a 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this afternoon, thanks to a clutch field goal from kicker Jake Moody.
SF News Sunday Links: Prop K Passes, Despite Opposition of Sunset Residents Prop K passed, despite protests from Sunset District residents; Supervisor elections remain tight; and a new state climate regulation could increase gas prices dramatically.
SF News Eight-Hour Standoff in Antioch Ended in Arrest on Friday The Antioch Police Department, in a statement posted on Facebook earlier today, said that officers were initially dispatched in response to a reported domestic incident around 3:45 pm.
SF News Saturday Links: Peskin Lost Mayoral Race, But Scored Victories Elsewhere Aaron Peskin won't be Mayor, but he still has wins from this election; Former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo tried to kill a story critical of a political ally; and the first Biden-Trump transition meeting will happen Monday.
SF News Day Around the Bay: Chan, Mahmood Pull Ahead In SF Supervisor Races Connie Chan took the lead and Bilal Mahmood expanded his lead in their respective races for SF Supervisor; Pleasanton Police seized 11 pounds of marijuana; and President Trump had some harsh words on Truth Social for Gavin Newsom.
SF News Tech Icon's 8,400 Square-Foot Russian Hill Estate Goes on Sale for $22 Million The estate, built at the Gold Rush's height, was most recently owned by Silicon Valley mogul and pioneer Sanford Robertson, who passed away this past August.
SF News Día De Los Muertos Parade Brings Life to Mission District The Mission District was fully decorated and lively on Saturday evening, as hundreds gathered for a parade to celebrate Día De Los Muertos for the 43rd time. The procession, led by traditional Aztec dancers, also included many attendees adorned in attire with a skeletal theme.
SF News Sunday Links: Election Day Draws Near Election Day is just around the corner; Wealthy donors are greatly influencing East Bay elections; and San Jose is getting a large influx of traffic cameras.
SF News BART Knife Attack Leaves Woman Hospitalized, Briefly Closes 24th St. Station A 54-year-old woman's throat was slashed Saturday morning in an apparently random act of violence aboard an Antioch-bound BART train.
SF News Saturday Links: Oakland Homicides Currently Down 33% For The Year Oakland's crime is down significantly this year; Pamela Price is the center of another lawsuit; and a beloved sandwich shop is looking for new ownership.
SF News Day Around The Bay: Ace Drug-Finding K-9 Officer Apparently A Fraud A star K-9 officer has been accused of fraudulence; Oprah really likes a Bay Area-made towel; and even more tech workers are now being laid off.
SF News Wet Weather Potentially on the Way for Bay Area Here comes the rain again, about to fall on our heads like a new emotion. At least, that's according to the National Weather Service's latest weekly forecast.
SF News 49ers Survive Spirited Cowboys Comeback Attempt, Win 30-24 George Kittle was a star out there for the 49ers on National Tight End Day, tallying six catches for 128 yards and a touchdown
SF News Sunday Links: SJSU Women's Volleyball Captain Joins Anti-Trans Lawsuit Against Own Teammate A co-captain of SJSU's women's volleyball team has now joined a lawsuit that primarily targets her own teammate, whom she also lives with; Revered taqueria El Faro will shine on and not close; and "Lotus for POTUS" is uniting South Asian voters behind Kamala Harris.
SF News New BATA Proposal Has Some Bridge Tolls Rising to $11.50 By 2030 Under a recently released proposal from BATA, commuters would begin to see gradual increases to their toll payments starting in 2026 if the plan goes through.
SF News Saturday Links: Starbucks on 4th And Mission To Close In Two Weeks A SoMa Starbucks will soon close; Oakland campaign workers are reporting being chased at gunpoint; and Israel further escalated its conflict with Iran last night.
SF News Day Around The Bay: San Jose Official Caught in Sex Scandal Involving Minors Now Faces Recall Campaign A recall campaign has began against a San Jose official caught sending illicit texts sexualizing minors; S.F.'s credit rating has dropped slightly; and a Sonoma man who played in the MLB's golden age says he's rooting for the Yankees.
SF News Sunday Links: Kamala Harris Is Taking a Solemn Tone As Election Draws Near Kamala Harris has changed her tune in recent weeks; San Jose's Rotary Club has unveiled a new mobile health clinic; and professional skateboarders made an unexpected appearance in Twin Peaks
