Senior Investigations Reporter

Michael Barba

The Board of Supervisors is considering a proposal to limit the practice of officials soliciting donations from city contractors.

Yoshihiro Sakaguchi has brought a dish that was invented in his grandfather’s kitchen in Japan to the Mission District.


Gavin Escolar wears only onesies, rompers, jumpsuits, and overalls. He’d like you to join him.

The Silicon Valley-backed firm wants to bring supersonic travel to the masses. Can it pull it off?