Politics Reporter

Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez

All the poking and prodding of Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to have worked — at least in the interim. 

The $750 million would’ve bridged the gap until 2027.

Advocates say the state loan will ward off deep cuts until voters can consider a 2026 ballot measure to shore up funding.

"If we do nothing, we will see massive, devastating service cuts," state Sen. Scott Wiener said. 

AI startups across San Francisco are partnering with local governments around the country—while hoping to make more inroads in City Hall.