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Quiz: Who said it? Match each quote to the right San Francisco candidate.

In the heart of San Francisco, the air is charged with anticipation as the city approaches a pivotal election season. The streets buzz with conversations about candidates, their platforms, and the vision they hold for the future of this iconic city. Among the diverse voices vying for public office,...

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A bustling street scene on Cortland Avenue in San Francisco, showcasing local shops and families.

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Seeing red

The vibrant streets of San Francisco's Cortland Avenue are alive with the hum of daily life. Children play in the nearby parks, while local shopkeepers call out to passersby, inviting them to browse their wares. Yet, beneath this picturesque façade lies a growing concern that has begun to see the...

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Families enjoying a sunset in San Francisco

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We asked every S.F. politician and major candidate: How would you fix housing affordability?

As the sun sets over San Francisco, casting a golden hue on the iconic skyline, families gather in parks, their laughter echoing against the backdrop of soaring rents and housing shortages. For many, these moments of togetherness are overshadowed by the looming crisis of housing affordability. With...

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I have seen the fuchsia

In the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Mission District, a community garden bursts into life with a riot of colors each spring. Amongst the lush greenery, residents gather, sharing stories and laughter, their faces illuminated by the warm California sun. This year, the fuchsia flowers have bloomed...

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Interior of Niebla bookstore with spooky decor and shelves of books

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Marífer Ramírez and David García, owners of Niebla, like their bookstores spooky

As twilight descends over the Tenderloin, the flickering neon lights cast an ethereal glow on Niebla, San Francisco's only bookstore in this eclectic neighborhood. Inside, Marífer Ramírez and David García curate a collection that embraces the eerie and the enchanting. With shelves lined with tales...

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Wiener vs. Chan: Two very different urbanist visions in San Francisco’s congressional race

At a recent community forum in the heart of San Francisco, a palpable tension filled the air as residents gathered to hear from two candidates vying for the congressional seat that represents their diverse and vibrant city. On one side stood Scott Wiener , a state senator known for his progressive...

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Raymond Robinson driving a Muni bus in San Francisco

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People We Meet: Raymond Robinson is behind the wheel all day

Raymond Robinson grips the steering wheel of his Muni bus, navigating the bustling streets of San Francisco with the precision of a seasoned veteran. As he glances in the rearview mirror, he sees a mix of familiar faces and new passengers, each with their own stories and destinations. For Robinson,...

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San Francisco city-owned garage with ICE vehicles parked inside

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ICE vehicles parking in San Francisco-owned garage, possible violation of sanctuary law

On a crisp morning in San Francisco, a concerned mother named Elena Rodriguez walked her children to school, passing the city-owned garage on Mission Street. As she glanced at the vehicles parked inside, she noticed several marked with the insignia of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)....

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Who has it out for Adobe Books?

On a foggy morning in San Francisco's Mission District, the vibrant mural that adorns the façade of Adobe Books stood marred by fresh graffiti. The beloved independent bookstore, a cornerstone of the community, has faced an alarming surge of vandalism, suffering damage for the third time in just...

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Saikat Chakrabarti speaks outside City Hall in San Francisco announcing his FEC complaint.

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Election Extra! Saikat Chakrabarti files illegal coordination complaint about Scott Wiener PAC

On a bustling Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco, Saikat Chakrabarti stood outside City Hall, flanked by supporters and cameras, as he announced a complaint that could shake up the local political landscape. The former chief of staff for Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has filed a formal...

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Gary Locke endorses Chen Shimin at a campaign rally in San Francisco.

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選舉號外！美國首位華裔州長、前美國駐華大使駱家輝支持陳詩敏

On a crisp morning in San Francisco, a crowd gathered at the historic Chinese Cultural Center, where the energy was palpable as supporters awaited a major announcement. Among them was Gary Locke , the first Chinese American U.S. Ambassador to China and former governor of Washington, who stood in...

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Election Extra! Gary Locke, first Chinese-American governor and former U.S.-China ambassador, backing Connie Chan

In a historic moment for San Francisco's political landscape, Gary Locke stood before a crowd at the Chinatown Community Center, his voice steady and resolute as he declared his endorsement of Connie Chan for Congress. The first Chinese-American governor in U.S. history and former ambassador to...

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Street memorial for hit-and-run victim in Lower Nob Hill

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S.F. police arrest suspect in fatal Saturday morning hit-and-run

Early Saturday morning, the streets of Lower Nob Hill were shattered by tragedy as a motorized scooter rider was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident. Witnesses reported hearing the screeching tires and the sickening thud of impact, a scene that will haunt the neighborhood long after the...

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