Ben Christopher at CalMatters

When it comes to law and order, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California voters to know that he feels your pain—no matter what the statistics say.

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<p>When it comes to law and order, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants California voters to know that he feels your pain—no matter what the statistics say.</p>

Newsom&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/2021/12/17/governor-newsom-unveils-public-safety-plan-to-aggressively-fight-and-prevent-crime-in-california/">announced today he will be asking the Legislature</a>&nbsp;to spend more than $350 million to ramp up crime-fighting efforts, with the bulk of that cash set aside to help local law enforcement agencies crack down on “organized retail theft.”

<p>Newsom&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/2021/12/17/governor-newsom-unveils-public-safety-plan-to-aggressively-fight-and-prevent-crime-in-california/">announced today he will be asking the Legislature</a>&nbsp;to spend more than $350 million to ramp up crime-fighting efforts, with the bulk of that cash set aside to help local law enforcement agencies crack down on “organized retail theft.”</p>

The governor is responding to a raft of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/11/27/group-retail-theft-qa-what-we-know-about-the-bay-areas-trending-crime-problem/">flash-mob-style shoplifting incidents</a>&nbsp;that struck retailers in the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas—and that inspired a cascade of headlines about out-of-control crime.&nbsp;

<p>The governor is responding to a raft of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/11/27/group-retail-theft-qa-what-we-know-about-the-bay-areas-trending-crime-problem/">flash-mob-style shoplifting incidents</a>&nbsp;that struck retailers in the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas—and that inspired a cascade of headlines about out-of-control crime.&nbsp;</p>

The announcement is the latest indication that&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/12/california-crime-democrats/">California’s Democratic leaders want to talk tough</a>&nbsp;on crime, even as they defend a decade’s worth of reforms aimed at making the criminal justice system less punitive and discriminatory.&nbsp;

<p>The announcement is the latest indication that&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/12/california-crime-democrats/">California’s Democratic leaders want to talk tough</a>&nbsp;on crime, even as they defend a decade’s worth of reforms aimed at making the criminal justice system less punitive and discriminatory.&nbsp;</p>

“We’re not walking back on our commitment in this state to advance comprehensive reforms,” the governor said at a press conference at a California Highway Patrol post in Dublin. “But we also have to recognize this moment we’re in. We have to recognize people’s fears and anxieties.”

<p>“We’re not walking back on our commitment in this state to advance comprehensive reforms,” the governor said at a press conference at a California Highway Patrol post in Dublin. “But we also have to recognize this moment we’re in. We have to recognize people’s fears and anxieties.”</p>

Indeed, Newsom stressed that his announcement was motivated more by growing public concern about crime than the crime itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<p>Indeed, Newsom stressed that his announcement was motivated more by growing public concern about crime than the crime itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

“I could regale you with facts,” the governor said, noting that despite an apparent increase this year, crime remains at a relative historical low across the state. Earlier this week the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California reported that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ppic.org/blog/after-decreases-in-2020-both-property-and-violent-crimes-are-up-in-2021/">both violent and property crime are up after a dip last year</a>&nbsp;in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Oakland. The rates are now roughly “similar to pre-pandemic levels.”&nbsp;

<p>“I could regale you with facts,” the governor said, noting that despite an apparent increase this year, crime remains at a relative historical low across the state. Earlier this week the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California reported that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ppic.org/blog/after-decreases-in-2020-both-property-and-violent-crimes-are-up-in-2021/">both violent and property crime are up after a dip last year</a>&nbsp;in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Oakland. The rates are now roughly “similar to pre-pandemic levels.”&nbsp;</p>

“Stats mean nothing in terms of your feelings,” the governor said.

<p>“Stats mean nothing in terms of your feelings,” the governor said.</p>

Newsom went to special lengths to defend Proposition 47 in particular. The 2014 voter-backed initiative reduced penalties for certain low-level offenses, including theft and shoplifting of less than $950, from felonies to misdemeanors. For nearly a decade, conservatives have predicted that the loosened rules would result in a crime wave. Last year, tough-on-crime activists, along with California’s retailers, put a measure on the ballot to ratchet some of those penalties back up. The&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/election-2020-guide/proposition-20-crime/">measure failed by 24 percentage points</a>.

<p>Newsom went to special lengths to defend Proposition 47 in particular. The 2014 voter-backed initiative reduced penalties for certain low-level offenses, including theft and shoplifting of less than $950, from felonies to misdemeanors. For nearly a decade, conservatives have predicted that the loosened rules would result in a crime wave. Last year, tough-on-crime activists, along with California’s retailers, put a measure on the ballot to ratchet some of those penalties back up. The&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/election-2020-guide/proposition-20-crime/">measure failed by 24 percentage points</a>.</p>

But the latest series of high-profile shoplifting raids has revived that debate. Today’s announcement was applauded by the California Retailers Association. “We need to send a message to these theft rings that California will not tolerate organized crime,” association president Rachel Michelin said in a press release.

<p>But the latest series of high-profile shoplifting raids has revived that debate. Today’s announcement was applauded by the California Retailers Association. “We need to send a message to these theft rings that California will not tolerate organized crime,” association president Rachel Michelin said in a press release.</p>

Senate Republican leader Scott Wilk of Santa Clarita said in a statement: “It shouldn’t have taken increasing homicide rates, widespread news reports of smash-and-grabs and pleas from Californians for Democrats to come to this realization.”

<p>Senate Republican leader Scott Wilk of Santa Clarita said in a statement: “It shouldn’t have taken increasing homicide rates, widespread news reports of smash-and-grabs and pleas from Californians for Democrats to come to this realization.”</p>

Palmdale Republican Tom Lackey, vice chairperson of the Assembly Public Safety Committee, called the announcement “too little, too late.” He also lambasted the Democrats as “the party of defunding the police.”&nbsp;

<p>Palmdale Republican Tom Lackey, vice chairperson of the Assembly Public Safety Committee, called the announcement “too little, too late.” He also lambasted the Democrats as “the party of defunding the police.”&nbsp;</p>

Heading into an election year, Newsom’s budget proposal, most of which would provide additional funding to police and prosecutors, appears intended to leave voters with the opposite impression. Similarly, earlier this week, elected Democratic leaders in&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/12/california-crime-democrats/">both San Francisco and Los Angeles</a>&nbsp;proposed spending more on police overtime.&nbsp;

<p>Heading into an election year, Newsom’s budget proposal, most of which would provide additional funding to police and prosecutors, appears intended to leave voters with the opposite impression. Similarly, earlier this week, elected Democratic leaders in&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/12/california-crime-democrats/">both San Francisco and Los Angeles</a>&nbsp;proposed spending more on police overtime.&nbsp;</p>

If the Democratic Legislature approves&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Real-Public-Safety-Plan-12.17.21.pdf">the governor’s proposal</a>:

<p>If the Democratic Legislature approves&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Real-Public-Safety-Plan-12.17.21.pdf">the governor’s proposal</a>:</p>


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<li>$255 million in grants would go to local law enforcement agencies over the next three years to combat organized retail crime;</li>



<li>$30 million would go to local district attorneys over three years and $18 million would create a new statewide anti-theft team at the attorney general’s office;</li>



<li>$25 million would fund local gun buy-back programs;</li>



<li>$20 million would assist the National Guard to intercept fentanyl and other drugs at the Mexico border;&nbsp;</li>



<li>Some money would be reserved to cover uninsured losses of small businesses that have been ransacked by thieves. The written plan doesn’t specify an amount, but Newsom pegged it at $20 million.</li>
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$255 million in grants would go to local law enforcement agencies over the next three years to combat organized retail crime;

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<li>$255 million in grants would go to local law enforcement agencies over the next three years to combat organized retail crime;</li>

$30 million would go to local district attorneys over three years and $18 million would create a new statewide anti-theft team at the attorney general’s office;

<li>$30 million would go to local district attorneys over three years and $18 million would create a new statewide anti-theft team at the attorney general’s office;</li>

$25 million would fund local gun buy-back programs;

<li>$25 million would fund local gun buy-back programs;</li>

$20 million would assist the National Guard to intercept fentanyl and other drugs at the Mexico border;&nbsp;

<li>$20 million would assist the National Guard to intercept fentanyl and other drugs at the Mexico border;&nbsp;</li>

Some money would be reserved to cover uninsured losses of small businesses that have been ransacked by thieves. The written plan doesn’t specify an amount, but Newsom pegged it at $20 million.

<li>Some money would be reserved to cover uninsured losses of small businesses that have been ransacked by thieves. The written plan doesn’t specify an amount, but Newsom pegged it at $20 million.</li>

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<ul><li>$255 million in grants would go to local law enforcement agencies over the next three years to combat organized retail crime;</li><li>$30 million would go to local district attorneys over three years and $18 million would create a new statewide anti-theft team at the attorney general’s office;</li><li>$25 million would fund local gun buy-back programs;</li><li>$20 million would assist the National Guard to intercept fentanyl and other drugs at the Mexico border;&nbsp;</li><li>Some money would be reserved to cover uninsured losses of small businesses that have been ransacked by thieves. The written plan doesn’t specify an amount, but Newsom pegged it at $20 million.</li></ul>

The package will be included in the budget proposal that Newsom will unveil early next month.&nbsp;

<p>The package will be included in the budget proposal that Newsom will unveil early next month.&nbsp;</p>

Assembly Budget Chairperson Phil Ting, a San Francisco Democrat, welcomed the package, saying in a press release that looked forward to “teaming up with the Administration and our law enforcement partners on crafting an effective strategy to stop these sophisticated shoplifting rings.”

<p>Assembly Budget Chairperson Phil Ting, a San Francisco Democrat, welcomed the package, saying in a press release that looked forward to “teaming up with the Administration and our law enforcement partners on crafting an effective strategy to stop these sophisticated shoplifting rings.”</p>

Standing beside Newsom at the press conference was Attorney General Rob Bonta. Newsom&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/03/newsom-picks-rob-bonta-as-californias-new-attorney-general/">appointed Bonta</a>&nbsp;as the state’s top law enforcement officer in March, plucking him from the Assembly where he was one of the body’s most liberal members on criminal justice issues.

<p>Standing beside Newsom at the press conference was Attorney General Rob Bonta. Newsom&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/politics/2021/03/newsom-picks-rob-bonta-as-californias-new-attorney-general/">appointed Bonta</a>&nbsp;as the state’s top law enforcement officer in March, plucking him from the Assembly where he was one of the body’s most liberal members on criminal justice issues.</p>

Opposition to crime is a bipartisan instinct, Bonta said today. “I’ve not met anyone who wants to be a victim of crime—Republican, Democrat, it doesn’t matter.”

<p>Opposition to crime is a bipartisan instinct, Bonta said today. “I’ve not met anyone who wants to be a victim of crime—Republican, Democrat, it doesn’t matter.”</p>

Newsom also restated&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/12/texas-abortion-ban-newsom-assault-weapons/">his commitment to crafting a bill</a>&nbsp;that would allow California citizens to sue manufacturers and distributors of&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-gun-laws-policy-explained/">prohibited semi-automatic rifles and build-it-yourself “ghost gun” kits</a>.&nbsp;

<p>Newsom also restated&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/newsletters/whatmatters/2021/12/texas-abortion-ban-newsom-assault-weapons/">his commitment to crafting a bill</a>&nbsp;that would allow California citizens to sue manufacturers and distributors of&nbsp;<a href="https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-gun-laws-policy-explained/">prohibited semi-automatic rifles and build-it-yourself “ghost gun” kits</a>.&nbsp;</p>

That proposal is designed to be a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/12/us/california-gun-control-texas-abortion-legal-tactics/index.html">blue-state rejoinder to a Texas law</a>&nbsp;that gives citizens the right to sue anyone who “<a href="https://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB8/id/2395961">aids and abets</a>” someone in getting an abortion. The U.S. Supreme Court recently&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/05/texas-abortion-law-supreme-court/">allowed that law to stand</a>, effectively permitting a legislative end-run around what was believed to be a constitutionally protected right under its 1973&nbsp;<em>Roe v Wade&nbsp;</em>decision.

<p>That proposal is designed to be a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/12/us/california-gun-control-texas-abortion-legal-tactics/index.html">blue-state rejoinder to a Texas law</a>&nbsp;that gives citizens the right to sue anyone who “<a href="https://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB8/id/2395961">aids and abets</a>” someone in getting an abortion. The U.S. Supreme Court recently&nbsp;<a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2021/11/05/texas-abortion-law-supreme-court/">allowed that law to stand</a>, effectively permitting a legislative end-run around what was believed to be a constitutionally protected right under its 1973&nbsp;<em>Roe v Wade&nbsp;</em>decision.</p>

“It is a Pandora’s box,” Newsom said of the Supreme Court’s decision not to immediately strike down the Texas law. But, he added, “to the extent this decision is used to put womens’ lives at risk, we’re going to use this decision to save people’s lives by addressing the issue of gun violence here in the state of California.”

<p>“It is a Pandora’s box,” Newsom said of the Supreme Court’s decision not to immediately strike down the Texas law. But, he added, “to the extent this decision is used to put womens’ lives at risk, we’re going to use this decision to save people’s lives by addressing the issue of gun violence here in the state of California.”</p>

Newsom announces $350M to battle ‘organized retail theft,’ like Union Square smash-and-grabs

The Standard Staff

Election Day is behind us. Voters nationwide and in San Francisco are processing the results, with many races still up in the air.

<p>Election Day is behind us. Voters nationwide and in San Francisco are processing the results, with many races still up in the air.</p>

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-franciscans-prepare-trump-victory/">Donald Trump</a> will be the next president. Daniel Lurie will be the next mayor. And voters have said yes to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/31/sf-election-2024-prop-k-great-highway/">closing a stretch of the Upper Great Highway</a> to private vehicles.

SF braces for Trump’s return: ‘It’s a little triggering’

Prop. K passes; stretch of Great Highway will close to cars

<p><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-franciscans-prepare-trump-victory/">Donald Trump</a> will be the next president. Daniel Lurie will be the next mayor. And voters have said yes to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/31/sf-election-2024-prop-k-great-highway/">closing a stretch of the Upper Great Highway</a> to private vehicles. </p>

Among the still-undecided races, Prop. D, which aims to dramatically reduce the number of city commissions, is on track to lose.

<p>Among the still-undecided races, Prop. D, which aims to dramatically reduce the number of city commissions, is on track to lose.</p>

And then there is the hotly contested battle for District 5. The supervisor race is one of the most expensive ever. Incumbent Dean Preston holds the slimmest of leads in first-choice votes, but Bilal Mahmood has the edge in ranked-choice results.

<p>And then there is the hotly contested battle for District 5. The supervisor race is one of the most expensive ever. Incumbent Dean Preston holds the slimmest of leads in first-choice votes, but Bilal Mahmood has the edge in ranked-choice results.</p>

<em>This story will be updated with more local and national election results as soon as they are available.</em>

<p><em>This story will be updated with more local and national election results as soon as they are available.</em></p>

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-francisco-election-2024-live-results/#chan-wins">Monday, 4:30 p.m.: Chan wins in D1</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="chan-wins"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-francisco-election-2024-live-results/#chan-wins">Monday, 4:30 p.m.: Chan wins in D1</a></h2>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="chan-wins"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-francisco-election-2024-live-results/#chan-wins">Monday, 4:30 p.m.: Chan wins in D1</a></h2>

Supervisor Connie Chan has won a hotly contested election battle to keep her job representing District 1, which includes the Richmond neighborhood.

<p>Supervisor Connie Chan has won a hotly contested election battle to keep her job representing District 1, which includes the Richmond neighborhood.</p>

Chan beat out Marjan Philhour by 1,167 votes as of Monday’s ranked-choice tally.

<p>Chan beat out Marjan Philhour by 1,167 votes as of Monday’s ranked-choice tally.</p>

Both Chan and Philhour received 11,001 votes (including a ranked-choice tally) in earlier returns, with the incumbent pulling ahead by 976 votes on Sunday.

<p>Both Chan and Philhour received 11,001 votes (including a ranked-choice tally) in earlier returns, with the incumbent pulling ahead by 976 votes on Sunday.</p>

Supe Connie Chan wins tight race to keep her job

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<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-francisco-election-2024-live-results/#preston-concedes-in-d5">Sunday, 6:45 p.m.: Preston concedes in D5</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="preston-concedes-in-d5"><a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-francisco-election-2024-live-results/#preston-concedes-in-d5">Sunday, 6:45 p.m.: Preston concedes in D5</a></h2>


With challenger Bilal Mahmood lead widening over Supervisor Dean Preston, the incumbent conceded the race in District 5 Sunday evening.

<p>With challenger Bilal Mahmood lead widening over Supervisor Dean Preston, the incumbent conceded the race in District 5 Sunday evening.</p>

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Sunday, 4:15 p.m.: Myrna Melgar fends off challenger in D7


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sunday-4-15-p-m-myrna-melgar-fends-off-challenger-in-d7">Sunday, 4:15 p.m.: Myrna Melgar fends off challenger in D7</h2>


Supervisor Myrna Melgar successfully fended off her challenger in District 7, with the incumbent garnering 52.7% of the vote to Matt Boschetto&#8217;s 47.3% in the latest round of returns.

<p>Supervisor Myrna Melgar successfully fended off her challenger in District 7, with the incumbent garnering 52.7% of the vote to Matt Boschetto's 47.3% in the latest round of returns.</p>

<p>Supervisor Myrna Melgar successfully fended off her challenger in District 7, with the incumbent garnering 52.7% of the vote to Matt Boschetto&#8217;s 47.3% in the latest round of returns.</p>

Friday, 4:10 p.m.: Prop. K passes; stretch of Great Highway will close to cars


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-friday-4-10-p-m-prop-k-passes-stretch-of-great-highway-will-close-to-cars">Friday, 4:10 p.m.: Prop. K passes; stretch of Great Highway will close to cars</h2>


Proposition K —&nbsp;the proposal to close a portion of the Upper Great Highway to cars, with the idea that it will eventually become a new park —&nbsp;was <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/02/great-highway-controversy-race-class/">the most controversial</a> of a raft of San Francisco ballot measures, and naturally it came down to the wire. But after three days of tallying the votes, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/31/sf-election-2024-prop-k-great-highway/">it has passed</a> with more than 54% of the vote.

The war over the Great Highway is tearing the Sunset apart

<p>Proposition K —&nbsp;the proposal to close a portion of the Upper Great Highway to cars, with the idea that it will eventually become a new park —&nbsp;was <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/02/great-highway-controversy-race-class/">the most controversial</a> of a raft of San Francisco ballot measures, and naturally it came down to the wire. But after three days of tallying the votes, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/10/31/sf-election-2024-prop-k-great-highway/">it has passed</a> with more than 54% of the vote.</p>

Thursday, 4:13 p.m. | <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-francisco-election-2024-live-results/#lurie-wins">Daniel Lurie wins mayor&#8217;s race</a>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="lurie-wins">Thursday, 4:13 p.m. | <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-francisco-election-2024-live-results/#lurie-wins">Daniel Lurie wins mayor&#8217;s race</a></h2>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="lurie-wins">Thursday, 4:13 p.m. | <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-francisco-election-2024-live-results/#lurie-wins">Daniel Lurie wins mayor's race</a></h2>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="lurie-wins">Thursday, 4:13 p.m. | <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/05/san-francisco-election-2024-live-results/#lurie-wins">Daniel Lurie wins mayor&#8217;s race</a></h2>

Daniel Lurie, the Tipping Point nonprofit founder and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, has succeeded in his bid to upset incumbent London Breed in the San Francisco mayoral race.

<p>Daniel Lurie, the Tipping Point nonprofit founder and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, has succeeded in his bid to upset incumbent London Breed in the San Francisco mayoral race.</p>

With nearly 250,000 votes counted, Lurie has 69,005 first-place votes to Breed&#8217;s 60,818. His advantage in ranked-choice votes, roughly 56% of the total to Breed&#8217;s 44%, hasn&#8217;t budged significantly since initial election-night tallies.

<p>With nearly 250,000 votes counted, Lurie has 69,005 first-place votes to Breed's 60,818. His advantage in ranked-choice votes, roughly 56% of the total to Breed's 44%, hasn't budged significantly since initial election-night tallies.</p>

<p>With nearly 250,000 votes counted, Lurie has 69,005 first-place votes to Breed&#8217;s 60,818. His advantage in ranked-choice votes, roughly 56% of the total to Breed&#8217;s 44%, hasn&#8217;t budged significantly since initial election-night tallies.</p>

Aaron Peskin, president of the Board of Supervisors, remains third in first-place votes with more than 53,000, followed by former Supervisor Mark Farrell at nearly 46,000.

<p>Aaron Peskin, president of the Board of Supervisors, remains third in first-place votes with more than 53,000, followed by former Supervisor Mark Farrell at nearly 46,000.</p>

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Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. | LGBTQ+ community holds rally-vigil


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wednesday-6-45-p-m-lgbtq-community-holds-rally-vigil">Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. | LGBTQ+ community holds rally-vigil</h2>


Alternating between defiance and mournfulness, dozens of LGBTQ+ people and allies gathered Wednesday evening in the Castro in a hybrid rally-vigil. Organized by the Harvey Milk Democratic Club, attendees lit candles, screamed in unison, and took turns speaking about what Donald Trump’s impending second term might mean for an embattled queer community.

<p>Alternating between defiance and mournfulness, dozens of LGBTQ+ people and allies gathered Wednesday evening in the Castro in a hybrid rally-vigil. Organized by the Harvey Milk Democratic Club, attendees lit candles, screamed in unison, and took turns speaking about what Donald Trump’s impending second term might mean for an embattled queer community.</p>

Club president Gary McCoy noted that transgender Americans are particularly at risk, given the national GOP’s hostility to gender-affirming care.

<p>Club president Gary McCoy noted that transgender Americans are particularly at risk, given the national GOP’s hostility to gender-affirming care.</p>

VV Evasco listens to speakers during a post-election vigil hosted by the Harvey Milk Democratic Club at Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The vigil included an open mic, where people discussed their grief and braced for a future under a second Trump presidency.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241106-lgbtqia-post-election-gathering_aar_5.jpg?w=2500" alt="A person with styled hair and makeup holds pink flowers, standing amidst a candlelit gathering. The background has colorful lights and blurred figures." class="wp-image-330304"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">VV Evasco listens to speakers during the vigil at Harvey Milk Plaza.</figcaption></figure>


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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241106-lgbtqia-post-election-gathering_aar_5.jpg?w=2500" alt="A person with styled hair and makeup holds pink flowers, standing amidst a candlelit gathering. The background has colorful lights and blurred figures." class="wp-image-330304"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">VV Evasco listens to speakers during the vigil at Harvey Milk Plaza.</figcaption></figure>

Speaking to The Standard, newly reelected Scott Wiener offered his thoughts on the nation’s sudden rightward lurch. “It’s not surprising, but it’s devastating,” he said, noting that his hopes now rested on the possibility that Democrats might retake the House of Representatives.

<p>Speaking to The Standard, newly reelected Scott Wiener offered his thoughts on the nation’s sudden rightward lurch. “It’s not surprising, but it’s devastating,” he said, noting that his hopes now rested on the possibility that Democrats might retake the House of Representatives.</p>

“This community has been through so much for so many years — severe crisis, on and off again,&#8221; Wiener added. &#8220;It’s very depressing, but it motivates me to do everything in my power to keep fighting.”

<p>“This community has been through so much for so many years — severe crisis, on and off again," Wiener added. "It’s very depressing, but it motivates me to do everything in my power to keep fighting.”</p>

<p>“This community has been through so much for so many years — severe crisis, on and off again,&#8221; Wiener added. &#8220;It’s very depressing, but it motivates me to do everything in my power to keep fighting.”</p>

The crowd, audibly tearful, clutched their candles.

<p>The crowd, audibly tearful, clutched their candles.</p>

Wednesday, 3 p.m. | Women fear life under Trump


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wednesday-3-p-m-women-fear-life-under-trump">Wednesday, 3 p.m. | Women fear life under Trump</h2>


Sitting inside Tempest Bar &amp; Box Kitchen, sniffling, Caitlin Liversidge said that after Donald Trump’s victory, she fears for her 8-month-old daughter, Lola, saying that abortion is a “big issue” for her.

<p>Sitting inside Tempest Bar &amp; Box Kitchen, sniffling, Caitlin Liversidge said that after Donald Trump’s victory, she fears for her 8-month-old daughter, Lola, saying that abortion is a “big issue” for her.</p>

“As a woman, and a mother with a daughter, that she may not have the right to control her body is scary to me,” said the 40-year-old single mother, with tears in her eyes.

<p>“As a woman, and a mother with a daughter, that she may not have the right to control her body is scary to me,” said the 40-year-old single mother, with tears in her eyes.</p>

Caitlin Liversidge, 40, with 8-month-old daughter Lola, at Tempest Bar in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The November 5th election included the highly contested San Francisco Mayoral race, a few local Supervisor races many still to be determine. Early Wednesday morning Donald Trump secured enough Electoral college votes to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris to become the President Elect.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9p3a6809.jpeg?w=2500" alt="A woman holds a sleeping baby in a colorful bar with art on the brick walls. A fluffy dog sleeps on a bench beneath posters advertising trivia night." class="wp-image-330123"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Caitlin Liversidge, 40, worries about reproductive rights and how Trump’s presidency will impact her daughter’s education.</figcaption></figure>


Liversidge, whose infant daughter is Black, said she is also concerned about how Trump’s presidency will impact her daughter’s education. While not part of Trump’s official “Agenda 47” platform, book bans have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/media/right-wing-book-bans-accelerating/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">accelerated</a>&nbsp;across the country in recent months.

<p>Liversidge, whose infant daughter is Black, said she is also concerned about how Trump’s presidency will impact her daughter’s education. While not part of Trump’s official “Agenda 47” platform, book bans have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/17/media/right-wing-book-bans-accelerating/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">accelerated</a>&nbsp;across the country in recent months. </p>

An Australian national who’s lived in the U.S. for 14 years, Liversidge said friends in her home country have texted her saying how “disgusted” they are at the election results and have urged her to return to Australia.

<p>An Australian national who’s lived in the U.S. for 14 years, Liversidge said friends in her home country have texted her saying how “disgusted” they are at the election results and have urged her to return to Australia.</p>

“I want schools to educate her on her heritage. This country was built on the backs of Indigenous and Black people, and I want her to learn that,” she said, her voice breaking.

<p>“I want schools to educate her on her heritage. This country was built on the backs of Indigenous and Black people, and I want her to learn that,” she said, her voice breaking.</p>

Walking past Harris campaign headquarters at the former Nordstrom Rack on Market Street, health nonprofit worker Darla Bratton said she&#8217;s worried about how Trump’s victory will affect her work.

<p>Walking past Harris campaign headquarters at the former Nordstrom Rack on Market Street, health nonprofit worker Darla Bratton said she's worried about how Trump’s victory will affect her work.</p>

<p>Walking past Harris campaign headquarters at the former Nordstrom Rack on Market Street, health nonprofit worker Darla Bratton said she&#8217;s worried about how Trump’s victory will affect her work.</p>

“Unless you’re a white male with privilege, he doesn’t consider you,” said Bratton, who works for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.

<p>“Unless you’re a white male with privilege, he doesn’t consider you,” said Bratton, who works for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.</p>

Darla Bratton, 55, who works for the SF AIDS foundation, outside the SF Democrats Campaign HQ in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The November 5th election included the highly contested San Francisco Mayoral race, a few local Supervisor races many still to be determine. Early Wednesday morning Donald Trump secured enough Electoral college votes to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris to become the President Elect.


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/9p3a6714.jpeg?w=2500" alt="A person with glasses and a cap stands outdoors, wearing a black puffy vest and white shirt. Behind them is a sign reading &quot;VOTE YES&quot; and a partially obscured message on cardboard." class="wp-image-330121"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Darla Bratton is trying to stay positive in the face of a second Trump presidency. </figcaption></figure>


Bratton, 55, who described herself as a vegan and a “tree-hugger,” said the nonprofit is dependent on government grants to carry out its work, which centers on providing sexual health and substance use services, particularly for those with HIV. She’s worried about the foundation’s funding given Trump’s rhetoric about transgender people, who the nonprofit frequently provides services for.

<p>Bratton, 55, who described herself as a vegan and a “tree-hugger,” said the nonprofit is dependent on government grants to carry out its work, which centers on providing sexual health and substance use services, particularly for those with HIV. She’s worried about the foundation’s funding given Trump’s rhetoric about transgender people, who the nonprofit frequently provides services for.</p>

Despite her concerns, Bratton said she’s trying to keep her chin up in the face of a second Trump presidency, noting, “I’m still hopeful. I still believe the good guy will win in the end.”

<p>Despite her concerns, Bratton said she’s trying to keep her chin up in the face of a second Trump presidency, noting, “I’m still hopeful. I still believe the good guy will win in the end.”</p>

Wednesday, 1:33 p.m. | Kamala concedes: &#8220;My heart is full&#8221;


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wednesday-1-33-p-m-kamala-concedes-my-heart-is-full">Wednesday, 1:33 p.m. | Kamala concedes: &#8220;My heart is full&#8221;</h2>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wednesday-1-33-p-m-kamala-concedes-my-heart-is-full">Wednesday, 1:33 p.m. | Kamala concedes: "My heart is full"</h2>

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wednesday-1-33-p-m-kamala-concedes-my-heart-is-full">Wednesday, 1:33 p.m. | Kamala concedes: &#8220;My heart is full&#8221;</h2>

Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she has conceded defeat to former president Donald Trump in an address at Howard University, her alma mater, in Washington, D.C.

<p>Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she has conceded defeat to former president Donald Trump in an address at Howard University, her alma mater, in Washington, D.C.</p>

&#8220;My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. Full of love in our country and full of resolve,&#8221; Harris said. &#8220;The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.&#8221;

<p>"My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. Full of love in our country and full of resolve," Harris said. "The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting."</p>

<p>&#8220;My heart is full today. Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me. Full of love in our country and full of resolve,&#8221; Harris said. &#8220;The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for, but hear me when I say the light of America’s promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting.&#8221;</p>

A supporter gets emotional as she listens to US Vice President Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris deliver her concession speech at Howard University in Washington, DC, November 6, 2024. Donald Trump won a sweeping victory on November 6, 2024 in the US presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris to complete an astonishing political comeback that sent shock waves around the world. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gettyimages-2182590941.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman is speaking at a podium with microphones. She appears thoughtful, with hands clasped in front of her face. A circular light is visible in the background." class="wp-image-330103"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Harris delivers her concession speech.</figcaption></figure>


During her speech, which lasted just under 12 minutes, the vice president struck a gracious yet fiery tone as she committed to a peaceful transition of power and acknowledged the disappointment and fear among her supporters.

<p>During her speech, which lasted just under 12 minutes, the vice president struck a gracious yet fiery tone as she committed to a peaceful transition of power and acknowledged the disappointment and fear among her supporters.</p>

&#8220;While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,&#8221; Harris said. &#8220;The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity for all people. A fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation — the ideals that reflect America at our best. That is a fight I will never give up.

<p>"While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign," Harris said. "The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity for all people. A fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation — the ideals that reflect America at our best. That is a fight I will never give up.</p>

<p>&#8220;While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,&#8221; Harris said. &#8220;The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness, and the dignity for all people. A fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation — the ideals that reflect America at our best. That is a fight I will never give up.</p>

&#8220;I will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions, and aspirations, where the women of America have the freedom to make decisions about their own body and not have their government telling them what to do,&#8221; she continued. &#8220;We will never give up the fight to protect our schools and our streets from gun violence. And America, we will never give up the fight for our democracy, for the rule of law, for equal justice, and for the sacred idea that every one of us, no matter who we are or where we start out, has certain fundamental rights and freedoms that must be respected and upheld.&#8221;

<p>"I will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions, and aspirations, where the women of America have the freedom to make decisions about their own body and not have their government telling them what to do," she continued. "We will never give up the fight to protect our schools and our streets from gun violence. And America, we will never give up the fight for our democracy, for the rule of law, for equal justice, and for the sacred idea that every one of us, no matter who we are or where we start out, has certain fundamental rights and freedoms that must be respected and upheld."</p>

<p>&#8220;I will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions, and aspirations, where the women of America have the freedom to make decisions about their own body and not have their government telling them what to do,&#8221; she continued. &#8220;We will never give up the fight to protect our schools and our streets from gun violence. And America, we will never give up the fight for our democracy, for the rule of law, for equal justice, and for the sacred idea that every one of us, no matter who we are or where we start out, has certain fundamental rights and freedoms that must be respected and upheld.&#8221;</p>

People listen to US Vice President Kamala Harris speak at Howard University in Washington, DC, on November 6, 2024. Donald Trump won a sweeping victory Wednesday in the US presidential election, defeating Kamala Harris to complete an astonishing political comeback that sent shock waves around the world. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gettyimages-2182590781.jpg?w=2500" alt="A diverse crowd attentively watches an event, with people wearing various shirts, holding small American flags, and capturing moments on their phones." class="wp-image-330102"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to Harris&#8217; address at Howard University.</figcaption></figure>


<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gettyimages-2182590781.jpg?w=2500" alt="A diverse crowd attentively watches an event, with people wearing various shirts, holding small American flags, and capturing moments on their phones." class="wp-image-330102"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to Harris' address at Howard University.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/gettyimages-2182590781.jpg?w=2500" alt="A diverse crowd attentively watches an event, with people wearing various shirts, holding small American flags, and capturing moments on their phones." class="wp-image-330102"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">People listen to Harris&#8217; address at Howard University.</figcaption></figure>

Brushing away tears as they looked up from their seats, dozens of people at Manny&#8217;s café in the Mission watched Harris&#8217; address Wednesday afternoon. The crowd applauded amid sniffles and soft shushes as she vowed to continue to fight for the country and urged supporters to do the same.

<p>Brushing away tears as they looked up from their seats, dozens of people at Manny's café in the Mission watched Harris' address Wednesday afternoon. The crowd applauded amid sniffles and soft shushes as she vowed to continue to fight for the country and urged supporters to do the same.</p>

<p>Brushing away tears as they looked up from their seats, dozens of people at Manny&#8217;s café in the Mission watched Harris&#8217; address Wednesday afternoon. The crowd applauded amid sniffles and soft shushes as she vowed to continue to fight for the country and urged supporters to do the same.</p>

&#8220;The important thing is don’t ever give up. Don&#8217;t ever give up. Don&#8217;t ever stop trying to make the world a better place,&#8221; Harris said. &#8220;This is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves. This is a time to organize, to mobilize, and to stay engaged for the sake of freedom and justice and the future that we all know we can build together.&#8221;

<p>"The important thing is don’t ever give up. Don't ever give up. Don't ever stop trying to make the world a better place," Harris said. "This is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves. This is a time to organize, to mobilize, and to stay engaged for the sake of freedom and justice and the future that we all know we can build together."</p>

<p>&#8220;The important thing is don’t ever give up. Don&#8217;t ever give up. Don&#8217;t ever stop trying to make the world a better place,&#8221; Harris said. &#8220;This is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves. This is a time to organize, to mobilize, and to stay engaged for the sake of freedom and justice and the future that we all know we can build together.&#8221;</p>

Café owner Manny Yekutiel told everyone gathered that whatever they&#8217;re feeling — everything they&#8217;re feeling — right now is valid. &#8220;Whether it&#8217;s rage, despondency, confusion, shock — be merciful with yourself,&#8221; he said.

<p>Café owner Manny Yekutiel told everyone gathered that whatever they're feeling — everything they're feeling — right now is valid. "Whether it's rage, despondency, confusion, shock — be merciful with yourself," he said.</p>

<p>Café owner Manny Yekutiel told everyone gathered that whatever they&#8217;re feeling — everything they&#8217;re feeling — right now is valid. &#8220;Whether it&#8217;s rage, despondency, confusion, shock — be merciful with yourself,&#8221; he said.</p>

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