The California state primary election is set to take place on June 7. In addition to the local and statewide races, San Francisco voters will decide on eight local ballot measures. These measures include whether or not to recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin, reform the recall process itself, fund Muni improvements and create a new city government office dedicated to victims’ rights. San Francisco ballot measures … Continue reading Xpress’ 2022 primary election voting guide

Mayor London Breed appointed San Francisco Police Department Director of Communications Matt Dorsey to replace former District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney, who joined the state Assembly last week.  The appointment comes only four days after the Board of Supervisors’ Government Audit and Oversight Committee questioned SFPD and the mayor’s office on their strategic communications with the media. District 5 Supervisor Dean Preston voiced his concern on what he called,“an … Continue reading Mayor London Breed appoints SFPD spokesperson to role of District 6 supervisor

By Jensen Giesick and Jocelyn Hernandez Gomez The internal memo obtained by POLITICO of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade sent shockwaves across the country.  Roe v. Wade, decided almost 50 years ago, guarantees federal protections for women regarding reproductive rights and declared that access to legal abortion is a constitutional right.  If the U.S. Supreme Court follows through and issues this opinion, it would cause … Continue reading California reacts in anticipation to Roe v. Wade overturn

San Francisco residents and all veterans will gain free entry to the Conservatory of Flowers and the Japanese Tea Garden, after the Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance on Tuesday. Proposed in January by Mayor London Breed, the legislation waives admission fees for the two attractions for San Francisco residents. The legislation is expected to go into effect in late April, 30 days after it … Continue reading Golden Gate Park Gardens made free for SF Residents

SFUSD continues to require masks for its schools Continue reading California lifts mask mandate for K-12 schools, San Francisco public schools will not

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday to apologize to Chinese immigrants and their descendants, following a spike of Asian hate crimes in the Bay Area.  The resolution apologizes on behalf of the board and the city of San Francisco for systemic discrimination and targeted acts of violence. “It is important that our Board of Supervisors issue this apology, because much of … Continue reading San Francisco to apologize for wrongs to Chinese Immigrants