Senior Politics Reporter

Josh Koehn

As a supervisor and mayor, Mark Farrell spent thousands at some of the city’s fanciest bars and restaurants—with donors footing the bill.

The mayor wants to cut funding for economic development programs. Can his friends in the business community be trusted to pick up the slack? 

Gratuity-free pricing is growing among Bay Area hairstylists, with an equitable pricing model that promises a better experience for all parties.

Mike Duggan has overseen the Midwestern city's comeback over the past decade. What can SF's leaders learn from his experience?

Goodbye Karl. Hello sun. Twelve cute and covert spots with good cocktails and great vibes.