Politics Reporter

Gabe Greschler

Assemblymember Catherine Stefani is proposing $10,000 fines for selling or manufacturing the toll-evading gadgets.

The assemblymember used a little-known political committee to fund trips, fancy meals, and tickets to pro sporting events. Did he go too far?

"It's egregious," said one ex-lawmaker of Haney's excursion to a luxurious Irish castle. 

The state’s political watchdog is investigating Matt Haney’s campaign after he spent tens of thousands on 49ers, Giants and Warriors tickets.

While San Francisco bartenders praised the new law’s purpose, several took issue with its signage requirements and language. 