Politics Reporter

Gabe Greschler

John Avalos, a former San Francisco supervisor, confirmed he was put on leave in a phone call Thursday. 

The suspect, booked into jail on assault charges, has 18 prior criminal cases in the city.

The new charges are linked to Victor Makras’ tenure on the San Francisco Port Commission.

Twice as many restaurants closed as opened during 2021 but SF’s food scene is far from finished.

Bridge officials will vote on one of four plans in March to increase tolls to make up for a $220 million budget shortfall.