Politics Reporter

Han Li

GrowSF rated Mark Farrell the best mayoral candidate on crime, but London Breed was tops on housing. 

The appointment of Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz, a political novice, comes two months after voters recalled her predecessor, Joel Engardio.

She's the front-runner for California governor without even launching a campaign, but her candidacy would come with risks. 

Her rumored appointee to the Board of Supervisors may work against Lurie.

Crime is down and there are more cops, according to the mayor, but the president says the city is a “mess.”