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More than a man with a van: Guy behind the viral ‘Saikat lives in Maryland’ van has money ties to a pro-Wiener PAC

Conor Johnston has been paid nearly $30,000 by the PAC — but allegedly not for the van

July 22, 2026

Connie Chan is in the driver’s seat

‘There were a lot of people counting us out,’ says the primary winner and D1 supervisor as she downshifts her role as budget chair and kicks her run for Congress into high gear

July 20, 2026

Pedestrian is struck and killed in SoMa on the same day the Board of Supervisors endorse speed cameras

Data shows the 33 cameras placed around the city are working, but advocates demand more to deter reckless drivers

July 15, 2026

Pedestrian advocates say more speeding cameras will save more lives

Dorsey expects his resolution supporting speed cams in SF will be handily adopted by the Board of Supes

July 10, 2026

Bilal Mahmood is reconsidering his Manny Yekutiel endorsement

The District 5 supe’s support of the embattled District 8 candidate rests on the SF Dems’ investigation into sexual assault claim

July 9, 2026

Saikat Chakrabarti is looking ahead

‘I don’t hold grudges,’ the former candidate says as he talks about his losing bid, SF’s political flaws, and what could send Connie Chan to Congress

July 8, 2026

Market Match program secures $15 million in funding 

The program that expands access to locally grown produce for food assistance recipients was nearly wiped out

July 2, 2026

Once again, Pride is a riot

The tension around Pride and who gets to celebrate it boiled over this weekend

July 1, 2026

Lurie rebukes anti-Pride Giants players even as DOJ investigates team over alleged discrimination

‘You represent San Francisco,’ the mayor said during a fundraiser on Pride Sunday

June 29, 2026

Natalie Gee’s exit interview

Her bid to become the Sunset’s next supervisor failed, but Gee’s charismatic campaign has some lessons for her future

June 25, 2026