Yee Announces Chinatown Revitalization Plan
The subtext of Yee’s move is viewed as an unsaid challenge to Chinatown powerbroker Rose Pak’s grip on the Chinese-American community in an attempt to weaken her base of support…
Adachi Declares Candidacy for Mayor
Adachi's candidature, whose pension reform initiative was certified August 2 for the November ballot, is expected to sharpen the focus on the issue of unsustainable city pension costs and the…
Joanna Rees: A Refreshing Alternative
to Politicians as Usual?
In an interview Monday following a mayoral debate at the Castro Theater in which interim Mayor Ed Lee was booed, hissed and air horned for breaking his promise to not…
Lee Files for Mayor, Candidates Respond,
Protester Calls for Lee to “Step Down”
If this morning’s announcement of interim Mayor Ed Lee’s official candidacy in the race for mayor, which included a protester calling for Lee to step down and fellow candidates lobbing…
“Lie, Ed, Lie” Video Surfaces
"I stand before you to announce my candidacy for mayor," the video, posted by "RunRosePakRun," begins. "I did not make this decision lightly. After much pressure from Rose Pak, Willie…
Ed Lee to Announce Candidacy for Mayor
"Mayor Ed Lee to make announcement about the San Francisco mayor's race," wrote former Mayor Gavin Newsom spokesperson Tony Winnicker in an email. "City Hall, Department of Elections, Room 48."
Matt Gonzalez Interview: Races for Mayor,
District Attorney and Sheriff Discussed
I like Ross (Mirkarimi) obviously. I supported him in his race to replace me as District 5 supervisor, but I will not be supporting him in this race. I don't…