Political Reporter

Mike Ege

Police contract, fentanyl crisis headline San Francisco supervisors’ agenda

Politics

At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Mayor Breed is also expected to make a rain-check appearance to discuss reparations and more.


News Reporter

David Sjostedt

The Q&A: Senator Scott Wiener talks about his bill to create safe drug-use sites in SF, LA, Oakland

News

“I would be surprised if the Biden administration were to crack down on safe consumption sites,” Sen. Wiener told The Standard. “If Trump comes back into office in 2024, god forbid, that could change.”

Business Editor

Kevin Truong

SF’s push to decriminalize psychedelics could unlock a whole new trip for underground merchants

Business

While proponents of the measure have hailed the effort as a turning point, current mushroom merchants aren’t so sure and point to the cannabis market as a cautionary tale. 


Senior Politics Reporter

Josh Koehn

Analysis: Haney dominates Campos by shrewdly following shifting political winds

Matt Haney’s big victory in a special election for one of San Francisco’s state Assembly seats shows his move to the center paid off.

Senior News Editor

Jennifer Wadsworth

A parklet, but for community policing: Mobile ‘peacelet’ idea gains ground in SF

Pitched by a group that includes a retired cop and urban designer, the concept gained momentum thanks to a receptive audience at the Police Commission.

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Police contract, fentanyl crisis headline San Francisco supervisors’ agenda

The Q&A: Senator Scott Wiener talks about his bill to create safe drug-use sites in SF, LA, Oakland

SF’s push to decriminalize psychedelics could unlock a whole new trip for underground merchants

Analysis: Haney dominates Campos by shrewdly following shifting political winds

A parklet, but for community policing: Mobile ‘peacelet’ idea gains ground in SF