Politics Reporter

Han Li

“It’s not the most special building in the world,” one supervisor said of the old roastery. Local preservationists disagree.

Brown helped the careers of Gavin Newsom, Ed Lee, and London Breed before they became mayor. 

A suspect broke into the facility and manipulated a control panel, according to police.

An ordinance to curb police use of military hardware turns into a debate over killer robots. Also this week: The board takes a stand on Iran. 


Proposition C would create an inspector general position to investigate City Hall misdeeds.