Sarah Wright

There was a sense of relief and, even jubilance, near City Hall on Friday as the city celebrated the long-anticipated opening of the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit project.&nbsp;

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There was a sense of relief and, even jubilance, near City Hall on Friday as the city celebrated the long-anticipated opening of the Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit project.&nbsp;

To the tune of “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” performed by the San Francisco Symphony Brass Quintet and a performance from the San Francisco Opera—not to mention $346 million and over 20 years—the first bus rolled along a fire-red, transit-only center stripe heading north to Galileo High School, where attendees enjoyed live music and bites from Blocko Vegan Tacos.

To the tune of “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” performed by the San Francisco Symphony Brass Quintet and a performance from the San Francisco Opera—not to mention $346 million and over 20 years—the first bus rolled along a fire-red, transit-only center stripe heading north to Galileo High School, where attendees enjoyed live music and bites from Blocko Vegan Tacos.

The first bus out contained the city’s, and perhaps even the state’s, entire lineup of transit bigwigs, with Mayor London Breed, SF Transit Director Jeffrey Tumlin, California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin, and State Sen. Scott Wiener on the first coach.&nbsp;

The first bus out contained the city’s, and perhaps even the state’s, entire lineup of transit bigwigs, with Mayor London Breed, SF Transit Director Jeffrey Tumlin, California Secretary of Transportation Toks Omishakin, and State Sen. Scott Wiener on the first coach.&nbsp;

“We are rolling out the red carpet,” Breed said. “No, this is not an April Fool’s joke. This is finally done.”

“We are rolling out the red carpet,” Breed said. “No, this is not an April Fool’s joke. This is finally done.”

She wasn’t the only one to crack a joke: It wasn’t lost on the city’s leaders the irony of rolling out the new center lane on April Fool’s Day, after the project has faced almost laughable delays over the last two decades.&nbsp;

She wasn’t the only one to crack a joke: It wasn’t lost on the city’s leaders the irony of rolling out the new center lane on April Fool’s Day, after the project has faced almost laughable delays over the last two decades.&nbsp;

A mapping snafu early on in the project gave incorrect information on the infrastructure underneath the proposed bus lanes, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/transportation/van-ness-brt-bus-rapid-transit-history-timeline/">delaying it by nearly three years and $35 million dollars</a> while leaving <a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/for-struggling-businesses-van-ness-is-a-boulevard-of-broken-promises/">businesses along the corridor with little relief</a>.&nbsp;

A mapping snafu early on in the project gave incorrect information on the infrastructure underneath the proposed bus lanes, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/transportation/van-ness-brt-bus-rapid-transit-history-timeline/">delaying it by nearly three years and $35 million dollars</a> while leaving <a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/for-struggling-businesses-van-ness-is-a-boulevard-of-broken-promises/">businesses along the corridor with little relief</a>.&nbsp;

City and state leaders said Van Ness is a lesson for the future in how to better manage and plan for similar projects—like the initial updates to bus lanes on Geary Boulevard, a project which started 7 years after the Van Ness project but was completed before.&nbsp;

City and state leaders said Van Ness is a lesson for the future in how to better manage and plan for similar projects—like the initial updates to bus lanes on Geary Boulevard, a project which started 7 years after the Van Ness project but was completed before.&nbsp;

A Passenger is seen on board the first Golden Gate transit bus to travel along the new Bus Rapid Transit corridor on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco on Friday, April 1, 2022.  

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Otto_VanNess-BRT-opening_23-2500x1667.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-44438"/><figcaption>A Passenger is seen onboard the first Golden Gate transit bus to travel along the new Bus Rapid Transit corridor on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco on Friday, April 1, 2022. | Nick Otto</figcaption></figure>

Tumlin said future projects won’t include relocating utilities and instead, the agency plans to break projects into smaller chunks to get more competitive bids from contractors. When it comes to coordinating with businesses, he said overcommunication and adjusting work schedules to be less intrusive to businesses are key.&nbsp;

Tumlin said future projects won’t include relocating utilities and instead, the agency plans to break projects into smaller chunks to get more competitive bids from contractors. When it comes to coordinating with businesses, he said overcommunication and adjusting work schedules to be less intrusive to businesses are key.&nbsp;

What Van Ness revealed to the city, Tumlin said, is there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the city’s corridors.

What Van Ness revealed to the city, Tumlin said, is there is no one-size-fits-all solution for the city’s corridors.

“Nothing beats real-world experience and collecting data,” Tumlin said.

“Nothing beats real-world experience and collecting data,” Tumlin said.

Tumlin also lauded <a href="https://sfstandard.com/transportation/wiener-extends-ceqa-exemption-for-green-transit/">Wiener’s work to expedite future projects like Van Ness</a> through streamlining bills at the state level, which SFMTA <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/vision-zero-quick-build-projects">has already leveraged</a> for pedestrian and bike infrastructure.&nbsp;

Tumlin also lauded <a href="https://sfstandard.com/transportation/wiener-extends-ceqa-exemption-for-green-transit/">Wiener’s work to expedite future projects like Van Ness</a> through streamlining bills at the state level, which SFMTA <a href="https://www.sfmta.com/vision-zero-quick-build-projects">has already leveraged</a> for pedestrian and bike infrastructure.&nbsp;

“It will not take this long in the future,” Wiener said.

“It will not take this long in the future,” Wiener said.

No joke: After years of delay, Van Ness BRT opens to fanfare

Julie Zigoris

At a time when leaseholders are pulling out of San Francisco buildings faster than Karl the Fog rolls into town, one could question the sanity of a massive investment in the Downtown-adjacent neighborhood of Jackson Square—a <a href="https://noehill.com/sf/landmarks/sf_jackson_square.asp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">roughly six-block</a> area north of Union Square that has Jackson Street running through its middle and the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/how-a-once-hated-corporate-emblem-became-a-beloved-san-francisco-landmark/">Transamerica Pyramid</a> at its edge.&nbsp;

At a time when leaseholders are pulling out of San Francisco buildings faster than Karl the Fog rolls into town, one could question the sanity of a massive investment in the Downtown-adjacent neighborhood of Jackson Square—a <a href="https://noehill.com/sf/landmarks/sf_jackson_square.asp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">roughly six-block</a> area north of Union Square that has Jackson Street running through its middle and the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/how-a-once-hated-corporate-emblem-became-a-beloved-san-francisco-landmark/">Transamerica Pyramid</a> at its edge.&nbsp;

Why, then, is Michael Shvo betting <a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/transamerica-pyramid-at-50-san-francisco-icon-enters-a-new-era-with-400m-redevelopment/">$400 million</a> on the future of the area?&nbsp;

Why, then, is Michael Shvo betting <a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/transamerica-pyramid-at-50-san-francisco-icon-enters-a-new-era-with-400m-redevelopment/">$400 million</a> on the future of the area?&nbsp;

Perhaps it’s because Shvo foresees a future for a thriving neighborhood built upon the kind of understated wealth that permeates the area in the form of pricey members-only clubs and high-earning employees who spend their salaries on inconspicuously bespoke garments.&nbsp;

Perhaps it’s because Shvo foresees a future for a thriving neighborhood built upon the kind of understated wealth that permeates the area in the form of pricey members-only clubs and high-earning employees who spend their salaries on inconspicuously bespoke garments.&nbsp;

Elegance, simplicity and timelessness are the hallmarks of “quiet luxury,” a fashion world term that has spilled out into popular culture—thanks in large part to the hit show Succession.&nbsp;

Elegance, simplicity and timelessness are the hallmarks of “quiet luxury,” a fashion world term that has spilled out into popular culture—thanks in large part to the hit show Succession.&nbsp;

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/westfield-gives-up-downtown-san-francisco-mall/">Westfield Gives Up Downtown San Francisco Mall</a>

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/westfield-gives-up-downtown-san-francisco-mall/">Westfield Gives Up Downtown San Francisco Mall</a>

The keyword is nearing <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/discover/quiet-luxury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">40 billion views on TikTok</a>, and think pieces about the look are proliferating faster than scandals within the Roy family.&nbsp;

The keyword is nearing <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/discover/quiet-luxury" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">40 billion views on TikTok</a>, and think pieces about the look are proliferating faster than scandals within the Roy family.&nbsp;

Quiet luxury connotes the oxymoronic idea of minimalist wealth. The idea is that you invest in a small number of high-quality pieces that are unique and have enduring appeal.&nbsp;

Quiet luxury connotes the oxymoronic idea of minimalist wealth. The idea is that you invest in a small number of high-quality pieces that are unique and have enduring appeal.&nbsp;

Catherine Conway works from her desk at 11th State Custom Clothiers in San Francisco, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img height="1668" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED01_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168726"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Catherine Conway works from her desk at 11th State Custom Clothiers in San Francisco. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

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It’s the term that Catherine Conway, founder of the 11th State custom clothing company, uses to describe not only her Jackson Square business but also the neighborhood itself.&nbsp;

It’s the term that Catherine Conway, founder of the 11th State custom clothing company, uses to describe not only her Jackson Square business but also the neighborhood itself.&nbsp;

“Quiet luxury 100% describes the area,” Conway said. “You just feel it.”&nbsp;

“Quiet luxury 100% describes the area,” Conway said. “You just feel it.”&nbsp;

Eschewing the banality of big-box department stores for customized, catered experiences might be the answer for retail and office space’s survival—and not just a solution, but the solution.&nbsp;

Eschewing the banality of big-box department stores for customized, catered experiences might be the answer for retail and office space’s survival—and not just a solution, but the solution.&nbsp;

Evan Krow—CEO of Wingtip, the social club that also used to operate the ground-floor shops at the eight-floor former Bank of Italy building on 550 Montgomery St. in the Jackson Square Historic District—believes high-end, unique clothing is the sole reason customers seek out brick-and-mortar stores.&nbsp;

Evan Krow—CEO of Wingtip, the social club that also used to operate the ground-floor shops at the eight-floor former Bank of Italy building on 550 Montgomery St. in the Jackson Square Historic District—believes high-end, unique clothing is the sole reason customers seek out brick-and-mortar stores.&nbsp;

“It’s the reason why people are leaving their house,” Krow said. “Otherwise, they’ll just buy&nbsp; online.”&nbsp;

“It’s the reason why people are leaving their house,” Krow said. “Otherwise, they’ll just buy&nbsp; online.”&nbsp;

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The idea of quiet luxury—what the Jackson Square neighborhood exemplifies with its charming brick buildings and tidy storefronts—is not new.&nbsp;

The idea of quiet luxury—what the Jackson Square neighborhood exemplifies with its charming brick buildings and tidy storefronts—is not new.&nbsp;

Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2023/05/11382578/quiet-luxury-fashion-trend-succession-tiktok" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">have worn hundred-dollar T-shirts for decades</a>, and the neutral colors and simple silhouettes of “<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/biancasalonga/2023/04/12/the-rise-of-quiet-luxury-and-why-it-is-here-to-stay/?sh=122abb5627ed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stealth wealth</a>” have been around for years.&nbsp;

Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2023/05/11382578/quiet-luxury-fashion-trend-succession-tiktok" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">have worn hundred-dollar T-shirts for decades</a>, and the neutral colors and simple silhouettes of “<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/biancasalonga/2023/04/12/the-rise-of-quiet-luxury-and-why-it-is-here-to-stay/?sh=122abb5627ed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stealth wealth</a>” have been around for years.&nbsp;

Yet the idea is having a particular revival, specifically in the tech world, where engineers tend to value high craftsmanship and simplicity—and have the disposable income to pay for it.&nbsp;

Yet the idea is having a particular revival, specifically in the tech world, where engineers tend to value high craftsmanship and simplicity—and have the disposable income to pay for it.&nbsp;

The ultra-minimalist <a href="https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/product/common-projects/shoes/low-top-sneakers/original-achilles-leather-sneakers/3024088872901549?cm_mmc=Google-ProductSearch-US--c-_-GOO:MRP:AM:US:CA:ENG:SEAU:PLA:-_-GOO:MRP:AM:US:CA:ENG:SEAU:PLA:SLR:MXO:NEW:MN:COMMON-PROJECTS:LV0:LV1:LV2:XXX:17:EMPTY:--GOO:MRP:AM:US:CA:ENG:SEAU:PLA:SLR:MXO:NEW:MN:COMMON-PROJECTS:SHOES:SNEAKERS:LUXURY_SNEAKERS:XXX:17:EMPTY:_AM&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;vtp00=GOOGLE&amp;vtp01=SEAU&amp;vtp02=19822006445&amp;vtp03=147730210715&amp;vtp04=&amp;vtp05=&amp;vtp06=pla-938526824304&amp;vtp07=&amp;vtp08=1014221&amp;vtp09=&amp;vtp10=g&amp;vtp11=c&amp;vtp12=651250149241&amp;vtp13=&amp;vtp14=pla&amp;vtp15=689070555&amp;vtp16=3074457345616696258&amp;vtp17=US&amp;vtp18=en&amp;vtp19=938526824304&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwsvujBhAXEiwA_UXnAG7FAxuRoSCUhaJ91GH5qh7naBJiRXQH7jbe8b2gSFtrKxkSbt25_hoCs74QAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Common Projects sneakers on Mr Porter</a>, for example, have achieved cult status with techies, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/tech-bros-are-so-over-sf-they-wont-even-wear-this-shoe-anymore/">taking the place of more affordable, pedestrian footwear</a>. The brand name doesn’t appear on the sneaker; instead, there’s a gold-stamped serial number. The cheapest pair runs $400.

The ultra-minimalist <a href="https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/product/common-projects/shoes/low-top-sneakers/original-achilles-leather-sneakers/3024088872901549?cm_mmc=Google-ProductSearch-US--c-_-GOO:MRP:AM:US:CA:ENG:SEAU:PLA:-_-GOO:MRP:AM:US:CA:ENG:SEAU:PLA:SLR:MXO:NEW:MN:COMMON-PROJECTS:LV0:LV1:LV2:XXX:17:EMPTY:--GOO:MRP:AM:US:CA:ENG:SEAU:PLA:SLR:MXO:NEW:MN:COMMON-PROJECTS:SHOES:SNEAKERS:LUXURY_SNEAKERS:XXX:17:EMPTY:_AM&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;&amp;vtp00=GOOGLE&amp;vtp01=SEAU&amp;vtp02=19822006445&amp;vtp03=147730210715&amp;vtp04=&amp;vtp05=&amp;vtp06=pla-938526824304&amp;vtp07=&amp;vtp08=1014221&amp;vtp09=&amp;vtp10=g&amp;vtp11=c&amp;vtp12=651250149241&amp;vtp13=&amp;vtp14=pla&amp;vtp15=689070555&amp;vtp16=3074457345616696258&amp;vtp17=US&amp;vtp18=en&amp;vtp19=938526824304&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwsvujBhAXEiwA_UXnAG7FAxuRoSCUhaJ91GH5qh7naBJiRXQH7jbe8b2gSFtrKxkSbt25_hoCs74QAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Common Projects sneakers on Mr Porter</a>, for example, have achieved cult status with techies, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/tech-bros-are-so-over-sf-they-wont-even-wear-this-shoe-anymore/">taking the place of more affordable, pedestrian footwear</a>. The brand name doesn’t appear on the sneaker; instead, there’s a gold-stamped serial number. The cheapest pair runs $400.

Niche fashion line Isabel Marant—a French designer known for luxe, high-quality pieces—opened a 2,300-square-foot boutique in Jackson Square in 2015, what was then only the brand’s third U.S. location.&nbsp;

Niche fashion line Isabel Marant—a French designer known for luxe, high-quality pieces—opened a 2,300-square-foot boutique in Jackson Square in 2015, what was then only the brand’s third U.S. location.&nbsp;

Karl Theobald works on an item for a customer at his Little Prince Customs shop in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img height="1668" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED02_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168729"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Karl Theobald works on an item for a customer at his Little Prince Customs shop. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED02_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168729"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Karl Theobald works on an item for a customer at his Little Prince Customs shop. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

The <a href="http://store.wingtip.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shops at Wingtip</a>, which became a separate entity from the social club six years ago, stand across the street from the Transamerica Pyramid and embody the kind of customized and unique look that goes hand-in-hand with quiet luxury. There’s the handmade head covers of <a href="https://littleprincecustoms.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little Prince Customs</a> that start around $100, the high-end <a href="https://bbmenswear.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">menswear shop B&amp;B</a> selling shirts in the $150-$300 range and the <a href="https://www.eleventhstate.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">all-custom clothier 11th State</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The <a href="http://store.wingtip.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">shops at Wingtip</a>, which became a separate entity from the social club six years ago, stand across the street from the Transamerica Pyramid and embody the kind of customized and unique look that goes hand-in-hand with quiet luxury. There’s the handmade head covers of <a href="https://littleprincecustoms.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little Prince Customs</a> that start around $100, the high-end <a href="https://bbmenswear.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">menswear shop B&amp;B</a> selling shirts in the $150-$300 range and the <a href="https://www.eleventhstate.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">all-custom clothier 11th State</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The setting of the Wingtip is anything but understated—the bank building opened in 1908 with Amadeo Peter Giannini at the helm, the financier who’s responsible for the predecessor to Bank of America—but its decadence makes it a destination. Positively dripping with marble and gilt, there are cabochon stones set into the walls and ornate molding. It’s a space that makes one feel elevated.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The setting of the Wingtip is anything but understated—the bank building opened in 1908 with Amadeo Peter Giannini at the helm, the financier who’s responsible for the predecessor to Bank of America—but its decadence makes it a destination. Positively dripping with marble and gilt, there are cabochon stones set into the walls and ornate molding. It’s a space that makes one feel elevated.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Business is uniformly good, according to the shopkeepers inside. Conway has officially turned the corner on the pandemic-caused downslope, Little Prince Customs is filling big orders thanks to Instagram fame and B&amp;B is relying on its loyal clientele to keep sales humming.&nbsp;

Business is uniformly good, according to the shopkeepers inside. Conway has officially turned the corner on the pandemic-caused downslope, Little Prince Customs is filling big orders thanks to Instagram fame and B&amp;B is relying on its loyal clientele to keep sales humming.&nbsp;

“Millennials don’t want to shop at big-box stores,” Krow said. “They want something unique.”&nbsp;

“Millennials don’t want to shop at big-box stores,” Krow said. “They want something unique.”&nbsp;

The cluster of niche, high-end businesses together in one space also has the advantage of cross-pollination. Gone may be the era of the department store, but there’s something else much more special to replace it—individual lines with individual personalities that can work alongside one another, offering what customers want without a one-size-fits-all approach.&nbsp;

The cluster of niche, high-end businesses together in one space also has the advantage of cross-pollination. Gone may be the era of the department store, but there’s something else much more special to replace it—individual lines with individual personalities that can work alongside one another, offering what customers want without a one-size-fits-all approach.&nbsp;

This may be the blueprint for retail’s survival, and even ongoing layoffs and bank failures could be good for the kind of shopping experience quiet luxury provides.&nbsp;

This may be the blueprint for retail’s survival, and even ongoing layoffs and bank failures could be good for the kind of shopping experience quiet luxury provides.&nbsp;

“When times are hard, people dress up,” Conway said. “They’ve got to show up when they go to work.”&nbsp;

“When times are hard, people dress up,” Conway said. “They’ve got to show up when they go to work.”&nbsp;

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<h2 id="h-the-connective-tissue-of-social-clubs">The Connective Tissue of Social Clubs</h2>

The bespoke nature of the businesses around Jackson Square echoes the proliferation of private social clubs in the area, all of which cater to a distinctive clientele looking for unique and personalized experiences.&nbsp;

The bespoke nature of the businesses around Jackson Square echoes the proliferation of private social clubs in the area, all of which cater to a distinctive clientele looking for unique and personalized experiences.&nbsp;

While Union Square retail anchors might be shuttering, the <a href="https://wingtip.club/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wingtip social club</a>, which has a $250 per month membership fee, is expanding. It currently occupies the top two floors of 550 Montgomery and plans to open a members-only bar on the first floor within a year (the move will push out the existing businesses, but most hope to move to a second-floor retail space in the same building).&nbsp;

While Union Square retail anchors might be shuttering, the <a href="https://wingtip.club/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wingtip social club</a>, which has a $250 per month membership fee, is expanding. It currently occupies the top two floors of 550 Montgomery and plans to open a members-only bar on the first floor within a year (the move will push out the existing businesses, but most hope to move to a second-floor retail space in the same building).&nbsp;

Pedestrians pass below The Shops at Wingtip at 550 Montgomery Street in San Francisco’s Jackson Square neighborhood. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img height="1668" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED03_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168732"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pedestrians pass below the shops at Wingtip at 550 Montgomery St. in San Francisco’s Jackson Square neighborhood. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

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“It’s going to be phenomenal,” Krow said, showing off designs that include a back bar set against ornate plastered walls and modern chandeliers dropping from the ceiling. Unlike the upper level club, the ground floor will offer on-the-spot memberships for a yet-to-be-determined cost.

“It’s going to be phenomenal,” Krow said, showing off designs that include a back bar set against ornate plastered walls and modern chandeliers dropping from the ceiling. Unlike the upper level club, the ground floor will offer on-the-spot memberships for a yet-to-be-determined cost.

Across from the Wingtip Club—which will be rebranded as Club Corbeaux in the hope of bringing in more female members—the <a href="https://thecoreclub.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Core Club</a> will open in three floors of the renovated Transamerica Pyramid. The exclusive club has initiation fees as high as $100,000 and an $18,000-per-year membership fee, which will be out of reach for all but the very few.

Across from the Wingtip Club—which will be rebranded as Club Corbeaux in the hope of bringing in more female members—the <a href="https://thecoreclub.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Core Club</a> will open in three floors of the renovated Transamerica Pyramid. The exclusive club has initiation fees as high as $100,000 and an $18,000-per-year membership fee, which will be out of reach for all but the very few.

Across the street in the other direction is <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/the-only-private-club-for-women-executives-just-opened-in-sf/">Chief</a>, a women’s executive club for networking and socializing, and a few blocks toward the waterfront is the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/the-worlds-largest-cheese-cart-lives-in-this-exclusive-sf-club/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">uber-posh club the Battery</a>. Even tiny alleyway Hotaling Place has a members-only joint: an invite-required dining establishment called the <a href="https://villataverna.org/welcome/?redirect_to=https://villataverna.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Villa Taverna</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Across the street in the other direction is <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/the-only-private-club-for-women-executives-just-opened-in-sf/">Chief</a>, a women’s executive club for networking and socializing, and a few blocks toward the waterfront is the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/the-worlds-largest-cheese-cart-lives-in-this-exclusive-sf-club/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">uber-posh club the Battery</a>. Even tiny alleyway Hotaling Place has a members-only joint: an invite-required dining establishment called the <a href="https://villataverna.org/welcome/?redirect_to=https://villataverna.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Villa Taverna</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Krow is not concerned about the competition—he argues all of these clubs have different appeals. And while he acknowledges a potential impact on nearby watering holes, he believes the clubs bring more people to the area to frequent them, noting that Wingtip organizes excursions to local restaurants even though it has its own on-site kitchen.&nbsp;

Krow is not concerned about the competition—he argues all of these clubs have different appeals. And while he acknowledges a potential impact on nearby watering holes, he believes the clubs bring more people to the area to frequent them, noting that Wingtip organizes excursions to local restaurants even though it has its own on-site kitchen.&nbsp;

Evan Crow, the CEO of The Club at Wingtip, poses for a portrait at the bar at Wingtip at 550 Montgomery St. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img height="1668" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED04_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168735"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Evan Krow, the CEO of the Club at Wingtip, poses for a portrait at the bar at Wingtip. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED04_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168735"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Evan Krow, the CEO of the Club at Wingtip, poses for a portrait at the bar at Wingtip. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

But it’s hard not to worry about what will happen to the mom and pop bars that are open to everyone and have no fee to join, especially since businesses have already been struggling so much post-pandemic.&nbsp;

But it’s hard not to worry about what will happen to the mom and pop bars that are open to everyone and have no fee to join, especially since businesses have already been struggling so much post-pandemic.&nbsp;

Scott Jeffery, a spirit buyer for Maison Corbeaux, which is also owned by Krow (corbeaux is the plural for “crow” in French), pointed to changes in the neighborhood, like the whiskey joint Hard Water that closed in 2022. It makes Jeffery concerned about the future of other local bars, like Irish Times. “I walk by Irish Times looking empty, and it’s such a great bar.”&nbsp;

Scott Jeffery, a spirit buyer for Maison Corbeaux, which is also owned by Krow (corbeaux is the plural for “crow” in French), pointed to changes in the neighborhood, like the whiskey joint Hard Water that closed in 2022. It makes Jeffery concerned about the future of other local bars, like Irish Times. “I walk by Irish Times looking empty, and it’s such a great bar.”&nbsp;

“Business has been up and down, and we haven’t had much luck this year,” said Jack O’Toole manager and partner of Irish Times. But O’Toole doesn’t blame his business’s struggles on the many social clubs in the neighborhood. “They bring in more people into the area, which is better for us,” he said, noting that a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/san-francisco-pge-blackouts-board-supervisors-residents-outage/">recent multiday blackout due to a PG&amp;E transformer fire</a> slammed the business.&nbsp;

“Business has been up and down, and we haven’t had much luck this year,” said Jack O’Toole manager and partner of Irish Times. But O’Toole doesn’t blame his business’s struggles on the many social clubs in the neighborhood. “They bring in more people into the area, which is better for us,” he said, noting that a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/san-francisco-pge-blackouts-board-supervisors-residents-outage/">recent multiday blackout due to a PG&amp;E transformer fire</a> slammed the business.&nbsp;

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/san-francisco-friendship-clubs-coworking-office-space/">The many social clubs</a> also offer something—with a price—that more traditional places can’t always provide. They’re a way to ease the pandemic- and remote work-fueled loneliness, with a guarantee you’ll see the same set of faces and begin to develop deeper bonds and community.

<a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/san-francisco-friendship-clubs-coworking-office-space/">The many social clubs</a> also offer something—with a price—that more traditional places can’t always provide. They’re a way to ease the pandemic- and remote work-fueled loneliness, with a guarantee you’ll see the same set of faces and begin to develop deeper bonds and community.

“People still want to go out,” Krow said. “They just want something different.”&nbsp;

“People still want to go out,” Krow said. “They just want something different.”&nbsp;

<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-devil-s-acre-to-destination">Devil’s Acre to Destination&nbsp;</h2>

<h2 id="h-devil-s-acre-to-destination">Devil’s Acre to Destination&nbsp;</h2>

Strolling by the charming brick buildings around the Jackson Square Historic District couldn’t be a more distinct experience from seeing Union Square’s big-box brands and gaping holes of empty office space. At the juncture of three historic neighborhoods—Chinatown, North Beach and the Financial District—Jackson Square also benefits from overflow charm.&nbsp;

Strolling by the charming brick buildings around the Jackson Square Historic District couldn’t be a more distinct experience from seeing Union Square’s big-box brands and gaping holes of empty office space. At the juncture of three historic neighborhoods—Chinatown, North Beach and the Financial District—Jackson Square also benefits from overflow charm.&nbsp;

Small business owners sip rosé at coral-colored sidewalk tables tucked along the sidewalk in front of the gourmet patisserie <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/move-over-arsicault-i-have-a-new-favorite-san-francisco-croissant/">Maison Nico</a>. Senreve offers luxury <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/san-francisco-is-a-fashion-incubator-yes-you-read-that-right/">handbags for the eco-conscious</a> on Jackson in a sizable storefront, while a two-floor luxury bridal store stands across the street.&nbsp;

Small business owners sip rosé at coral-colored sidewalk tables tucked along the sidewalk in front of the gourmet patisserie <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/move-over-arsicault-i-have-a-new-favorite-san-francisco-croissant/">Maison Nico</a>. Senreve offers luxury <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/san-francisco-is-a-fashion-incubator-yes-you-read-that-right/">handbags for the eco-conscious</a> on Jackson in a sizable storefront, while a two-floor luxury bridal store stands across the street.&nbsp;

Nathalie Greutmann, center, reads a book outside Maison Nico in San Francisco, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img height="1941" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED06_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1941.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168741"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nathalie Greutmann, center, reads a book outside Maison Nico in San Francisco. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED06_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1941.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168741"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nathalie Greutmann, center, reads a book outside Maison Nico in San Francisco. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

A dinner venue featuring live entertainment that changes nightly, <a href="https://www.lyonandswan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lyon &amp; Swan</a> promises “food and debauchery” in a space once run by the famed <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/san-franciscos-first-queer-neighborhood/">Mona Sargeant</a>. The sensual supper club occupies hallowed ground as the former site of a “black and tan” club named the Jupiter, owned by Jelly Roll Morton, and Mona’s, one of the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/san-franciscos-first-queer-neighborhood/">first lesbian bars in the country</a>.&nbsp;

A dinner venue featuring live entertainment that changes nightly, <a href="https://www.lyonandswan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lyon &amp; Swan</a> promises “food and debauchery” in a space once run by the famed <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/san-franciscos-first-queer-neighborhood/">Mona Sargeant</a>. The sensual supper club occupies hallowed ground as the former site of a “black and tan” club named the Jupiter, owned by Jelly Roll Morton, and Mona’s, one of the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/san-franciscos-first-queer-neighborhood/">first lesbian bars in the country</a>.&nbsp;

Smoky aromas from Cotogna lace the air, and the Italian restaurant embodies effortful-yet-effortless fine dining: wooden, rough-hewn tables are placed on the sidewalk between potted olive trees and oatmeal-hued blankets wrapped with twine rest on stools—just in case diners get a chill. Across the street, blonde wood furniture and plate glass windows beckon from a Blue Bottle shop naked of decorations.&nbsp;

Smoky aromas from Cotogna lace the air, and the Italian restaurant embodies effortful-yet-effortless fine dining: wooden, rough-hewn tables are placed on the sidewalk between potted olive trees and oatmeal-hued blankets wrapped with twine rest on stools—just in case diners get a chill. Across the street, blonde wood furniture and plate glass windows beckon from a Blue Bottle shop naked of decorations.&nbsp;

“If you like whisky or chocolate, you’re in the right part of town,” said a guide giving a walking tour, explaining that the famed cluster of drinking establishments was also the site of the first Ghirardelli factory.&nbsp;

“If you like whisky or chocolate, you’re in the right part of town,” said a guide giving a walking tour, explaining that the famed cluster of drinking establishments was also the site of the first Ghirardelli factory.&nbsp;

A composite image of patrons sitting at tables at The Club at Wingtip in San Francisco, left, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 and a Wingtip staff member pouring a drink from a flask, right, also at The Club. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img height="1221" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED05_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1221.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168738"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A composite image shows patrons sitting at tables at the Club at Wingtip and a Wingtip staff member pouring a drink from a flask, also at the Club. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED05_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1221.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168738"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A composite image shows patrons sitting at tables at the Club at Wingtip and a Wingtip staff member pouring a drink from a flask, also at the Club. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

Walking tours are another thing that have picked up since the pandemic—and not only daytime strolls, but evening Barbary Coast-themed excursions that fill the neighborhood by night with thirsty tourists. While the neighborhood might today connote luxury with its brick buildings reminiscent of Brooklyn brownstones, it used to be ground zero for the obscene.&nbsp;

Walking tours are another thing that have picked up since the pandemic—and not only daytime strolls, but evening Barbary Coast-themed excursions that fill the neighborhood by night with thirsty tourists. While the neighborhood might today connote luxury with its brick buildings reminiscent of Brooklyn brownstones, it used to be ground zero for the obscene.&nbsp;

Historically referred to as the “Devil’s Acre” for its vice-filled bars and brothels—a phrase that today lends its name to a nearby bar on Columbus Avenue—this used to be the heart of the Barbary Coast, known as the center of sin in an already salacious city.&nbsp;

Historically referred to as the “Devil’s Acre” for its vice-filled bars and brothels—a phrase that today lends its name to a nearby bar on Columbus Avenue—this used to be the heart of the Barbary Coast, known as the center of sin in an already salacious city.&nbsp;

Employees at Maison Nico prepare orders for customers in San Francisco, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Businesses including restaurants and retail stores surround Jackson Square making it a popular location for local and visitors alike. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img height="1668" width="2500" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED07_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168744"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Employees at Maison Nico prepare orders for customers. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED07_PositiveDowntown05192023_0841-2500x1668.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-168744"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Employees at Maison Nico prepare orders for customers. | Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

And while the poise of today’s luxury may be the inverse of the drinking of yore, it’s also decadence by another name: soft instead of loud, understated instead of in-your-face.

And while the poise of today’s luxury may be the inverse of the drinking of yore, it’s also decadence by another name: soft instead of loud, understated instead of in-your-face.

But not everyone is experiencing the boon of quiet luxury in Jackson Square. Employees at the relatively empty outposts of larger brands like Allbirds and Shinola wonder if brick-and-mortar retail will ever completely return.

But not everyone is experiencing the boon of quiet luxury in Jackson Square. Employees at the relatively empty outposts of larger brands like Allbirds and Shinola wonder if brick-and-mortar retail will ever completely return.

“To think it will is living in a dream world,” said Rodrick Alexander, who works at Shinola. He is skeptical that the renovations at the Transamerica Pyramid will contribute greatly to reviving the neighborhood and wonders if they’ll even be completed.&nbsp;

“To think it will is living in a dream world,” said Rodrick Alexander, who works at Shinola. He is skeptical that the renovations at the Transamerica Pyramid will contribute greatly to reviving the neighborhood and wonders if they’ll even be completed.&nbsp;

As if to prove his point, “Wishing on a Star” starts playing on the store’s loudspeakers. Nextdoor at Allbirds, Delbrina Mumphrey is similarly pessimistic.&nbsp;

As if to prove his point, “Wishing on a Star” starts playing on the store’s loudspeakers. Nextdoor at Allbirds, Delbrina Mumphrey is similarly pessimistic.&nbsp;

“Normally, the store would be full of people at this time,” Mumphrey said, gesturing to the small number of customers in the shop on a Wednesday afternoon. “We’ve never recovered from the pandemic.”

“Normally, the store would be full of people at this time,” Mumphrey said, gesturing to the small number of customers in the shop on a Wednesday afternoon. “We’ve never recovered from the pandemic.”

There are also the challenges of operating any business in the city, big or small, an issue that Mayor London Breed has tried to alleviate with a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/breaking-the-doom-loop-san-francisco-lawmakers-back-sweeping-changes-for-small-business/">recent overhaul of the planning code</a>.&nbsp;

There are also the challenges of operating any business in the city, big or small, an issue that Mayor London Breed has tried to alleviate with a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/breaking-the-doom-loop-san-francisco-lawmakers-back-sweeping-changes-for-small-business/">recent overhaul of the planning code</a>.&nbsp;

“Things are coming back,” said Megan Gorman, a small business owner in the neighborhood. “But this is not a business-friendly city.”&nbsp;

“Things are coming back,” said Megan Gorman, a small business owner in the neighborhood. “But this is not a business-friendly city.”&nbsp;

It’s telling that the bigger brands—despite being household names—appear to be struggling, whereas the smaller, custom lines see their businesses surging. It’s perhaps another indication that quiet luxury is here to stay.&nbsp;

It’s telling that the bigger brands—despite being household names—appear to be struggling, whereas the smaller, custom lines see their businesses surging. It’s perhaps another indication that quiet luxury is here to stay.&nbsp;

Next door to San Francisco’s flailing downtown, this neighborhood thrives on ‘quiet luxury’

Michael Barba

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has a very substantial lead in the DA race on election night with results revealing that her tough talk on crime and public safety is resonating with San Francisco voters.

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has a very substantial lead in the DA race on election night with results revealing that her tough talk on crime and public safety is resonating with San Francisco voters.

Results show Jenkins far ahead in the contest to keep her job over opponents John Hamasaki and Joe Alioto Veronese, both attorneys and former members of San Francisco’s Police Commission, and Maurice Chenier, a lawyer who bills himself as a “pro-police” candidate.

Results show Jenkins far ahead in the contest to keep her job over opponents John Hamasaki and Joe Alioto Veronese, both attorneys and former members of San Francisco’s Police Commission, and Maurice Chenier, a lawyer who bills himself as a “pro-police” candidate.

Jenkins has 48% of first-choice votes as of midnight, compared with Hamasaki at 34% and Alioto Veronese at 13%. Chenier is trailing far behind at 5%.

Jenkins has 48% of first-choice votes as of midnight, compared with Hamasaki at 34% and Alioto Veronese at 13%. Chenier is trailing far behind at 5%.

Because no candidate has received over 50% of the vote, it looks like ranked choice voting (RCV) will kick in. This is a system where the candidates with the fewest votes are eliminated and their votes go to the next highest-ranked candidate of their choice.

Because no candidate has received over 50% of the vote, it looks like ranked choice voting (RCV) will kick in. This is a system where the candidates with the fewest votes are eliminated and their votes go to the next highest-ranked candidate of their choice.

After the ranked-choice votes were tallied, Jenkins is still in the lead with 56% of the vote and Hamasaki at 44%.

After the ranked-choice votes were tallied, Jenkins is still in the lead with 56% of the vote and Hamasaki at 44%.

Jenkins stopped short of declaring victory but was clearly celebrating. “I feel very thrilled about where these results are at at this point,” Jenkins told the crowd at Harborview Restaurant &amp; Bar&nbsp;on the Embarcadero.

Jenkins stopped short of declaring victory but was clearly celebrating. “I feel very thrilled about where these results are at at this point,” Jenkins told the crowd at Harborview Restaurant &amp; Bar&nbsp;on the Embarcadero.

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins interacts with the crowd in a celebratory mood after seeing first results at her Election Night party at Harborview Restaurant &amp; Bar on Nov. 8, 2022. | Camille Cohen/The Standard

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ElectionNight-Jenkins11.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-91540"/><figcaption>District Attorney Brooke Jenkins interacts with the crowd in a celebratory mood after seeing first results at her election night party at Harborview Restaurant &amp; Bar on Nov. 8, 2022. | Camille Cohen/The Standard</figcaption></figure>

A victory would cap off a swift rise to power for Jenkins, 41, a political newcomer who quit her job as a rank-and-file prosecutor under progressive firebrand <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/recall-election-sf-district-attorney-chesa-boudin/">Chesa Boudin</a> last October to help lead the successful recall against him. By July, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/sfs-new-da-brooke-jenkins-ex-prosecutor-who-led-chesa-boudin-recall-named-his-successor/">Mayor London Breed had appointed Jenkins</a> as his replacement.

A victory would cap off a swift rise to power for Jenkins, 41, a political newcomer who quit her job as a rank-and-file prosecutor under progressive firebrand <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/recall-election-sf-district-attorney-chesa-boudin/">Chesa Boudin</a> last October to help lead the successful recall against him. By July, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/sfs-new-da-brooke-jenkins-ex-prosecutor-who-led-chesa-boudin-recall-named-his-successor/">Mayor London Breed had appointed Jenkins</a> as his replacement.

Stopping by her election party after results showed Jenkins with a huge lead, the mayor told reporters that San Francisco felt safer “the day I swore in Brooke Jenkins.”

Stopping by her election party after results showed Jenkins with a huge lead, the mayor told reporters that San Francisco felt safer “the day I swore in Brooke Jenkins.”

“I want this city to be safe,” Breed said. “I want seniors to walk down the street and not be afraid. I want families to feel comfortable walking their children to the park. I want San Francisco to be a better safer place for all of us, and she is an important part of that.”

“I want this city to be safe,” Breed said. “I want seniors to walk down the street and not be afraid. I want families to feel comfortable walking their children to the park. I want San Francisco to be a better safer place for all of us, and she is an important part of that.”

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<figure class="wp-block-video"><video controls muted poster="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ElectionNight-Jenkins17.jpg" src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MayorBreedJenkinsParty.mp4"></video><figcaption>Mayor Breed speaks to reporters about the role Brooke Jenkins plays in San Francisco feeling safer. | Video by Michael Barba</figcaption></figure>

Early in the night, Mary Jung, a Jenkins ally who chaired the recall campaign against Boudin, was cautiously optimistic about a Jenkins&#8217; victory.

Early in the night, Mary Jung, a Jenkins ally who chaired the recall campaign against Boudin, was cautiously optimistic about a Jenkins' victory.

Early in the night, Mary Jung, a Jenkins ally who chaired the recall campaign against Boudin, was cautiously optimistic about a Jenkins&#8217; victory.

Jung said that it would show San Francisco voters are “doubling down” on the need for a district attorney who can balance crime, victim’s rights and “social justice.”

Jung said that it would show San Francisco voters are “doubling down” on the need for a district attorney who can balance crime, victim’s rights and “social justice.”

“We believe that Brooke Jenkins delivers it all,” Jung said.

“We believe that Brooke Jenkins delivers it all,” Jung said.

Jenkins&#8217; primary opponent, Hamasaki, gathered with supporters at El Rio, where he said he was heartened by the support the campaign received from progressives in a short amount of time.

Jenkins' primary opponent, Hamasaki, gathered with supporters at El Rio, where he said he was heartened by the support the campaign received from progressives in a short amount of time.

Jenkins&#8217; primary opponent, Hamasaki, gathered with supporters at El Rio, where he said he was heartened by the support the campaign received from progressives in a short amount of time.

“It&#8217;s about what we were expecting,” said Hamasaki of the results. “In under three months, we built an amazing campaign.”

“It's about what we were expecting,” said Hamasaki of the results. “In under three months, we built an amazing campaign.”

“It&#8217;s about what we were expecting,” said Hamasaki of the results. “In under three months, we built an amazing campaign.”

The votes counted Tuesday appear to show that voters are responding to the aggressive stance on public safety issues that Jenkins and other allies of the mayor adopted as the pandemic gave way to fears of rising crime.

The votes counted Tuesday appear to show that voters are responding to the aggressive stance on public safety issues that Jenkins and other allies of the mayor adopted as the pandemic gave way to fears of rising crime.

If Jenkins is ultimately victorious, voters will expect that she lives up to the same high standards she held for Boudin and follow through on aspirational campaign promises that included ending highly visible drug-dealing Downtown and cleaning up the streets so that people can walk without fear.

If Jenkins is ultimately victorious, voters will expect that she lives up to the same high standards she held for Boudin and follow through on aspirational campaign promises that included ending highly visible drug-dealing Downtown and cleaning up the streets so that people can walk without fear.

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