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Josh Koehn

San Francisco spent $1.1M on Gwen Stefani for Biden’s $8 million APEC bash

Politics

If San Francisco was a rich girl, would it spend $8 million on a party for the president starring Gwen Stefani? Apparently, it would.

San Francisco spent more than $11M on staff overtime, $7M for parties during APEC

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The city raised $20 million in donations to cover expenses, but the contributions won’t cover the whole bill. 

Mayor Breed throws lavish party at City Hall to kick off APEC

San Francisco officials believe the APEC summit offers a chance to reset the narrative of a city that has become a national punchline.

San Francisco mayor hypes APEC summit after $4.6M casino donation

San Francisco officials struck a confident tone Tuesday ahead of next month’s massive APEC summit, thanks in part to a huge sponsorship from Graton Resort & Casino.

APEC: San Francisco accepts $4.6M from Graton Casino, hits $20M fundraising goal

The tribal casino’s sponsorship of the international summit has raised concerns among some in the Chinese American community.

Graton Casino and Resort

San Francisco spent $1.1M on Gwen Stefani for Biden’s $8 million APEC bash

San Francisco spent more than $11M on staff overtime, $7M for parties during APEC

Mayor Breed throws lavish party at City Hall to kick off APEC

San Francisco mayor hypes APEC summit after $4.6M casino donation

APEC: San Francisco accepts $4.6M from Graton Casino, hits $20M fundraising goal