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San Francisco tries to fix its schools through magical thinking

Maria Su has been tapped to run the school district, with one overarching goal: stave off state control. But how to do that is anyone’s guess.

Turning the Great Highway into a park will reap millions for business

The city’s walkers and rollers won’t be the only beneficiaries of a permanent highway closure. Nearby businesses will see a spending windfall.

School closures suck. But they’re necessary, and opposing them is wrong

Should San Francisco families really be asked to give up on their small community schools for the sake of the public good? Yes, they should.

Baffled by the mayor’s race? Here’s how to be a tactical ranked-choice voter

Ranked-choice voting is confusing, especially when there are 13 candidates, and you can pick up to 10. But there are simple ways to game the system.