Senior Politics Editor

Annie Gaus

Despite a devastating eighteen months, merchants in San Francisco’s downtown are holding out hope for recovery—and calling for help.

The executive order signed Monday gives the state more money and resources to deal with the aftermath of the deadly storms.


The proposed legislation would prioritize enforcement of drug dealing and consumption in areas close to drug treatment facilities. 

The sector’s failure to relaunch after the pandemic has burned a hole in the city’s budget. When will the good times return?

As gym goers gear up for their New Year’s resolutions they may discover a local fitness industry forever changed by the pandemic. 