Political Reporter

Mike Ege

Supporters of Farrell, a businessman who briefly served as mayor in 2018, are urging him to run. 


Recology spent nearly $400,000 on an ill-fated attempt to undercut reform. Now the firm is backing the measure it sought to water down.

The law will expand protections to all SF residential buildings built before 1994 — but only if California voters pass Proposition 33.

The ordinance aims to expedite housing and other new uses for office space.


The revered local institution is known for educating and employing some of the most acclaimed artists in American history.