Senior Politics Reporter

Josh Koehn

London Breed weighs run for Congress: ‘This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity’

Politics

The former San Francisco mayor’s potential entry to the race comes as a surprise. Could it threaten Sen. Scott Wiener’s moderate coalition?

Nancy Pelosi’s last win: Walking out the door instead of being carried

As a two-time speaker of the House, she knows how to count votes. She’s also wise enough to know her number was up.

Scott Wiener is done waiting on Nancy Pelosi. He’s running in 2026, sources say

News

San Francisco’s state senator previously said he would wait for Pelosi to retire from Congress, but polling and a progressive challenger changed the game.

The John Burton Files: Politics, drugs, showgirls, and scoring against Bill Russell

The man who covered the wild and crazy times of a legendary San Francisco legislator shares his favorite tales.

The Standard Staff

Congressman John Burton, who championed the poor, dies at 92

Known for his compassion and foul mouth, Burton was a towering figure in California politics since 1974.