The Latest Fight Over a Large, Upzoned Housing Development Comes to West Portal
A proposed apartment building in West Portal has grown to 172 units and 12 stories, nearly triple its original size. The project would replace the former Empire Theater at 85 West Portal Avenue and include an adjacent property. The developer cites Mayor Daniel Lurie's family zoning changes as a reason for the expansion, according to SFist.
Housing & Land Use
City Hall
3 stories, 2 outletsSan Francisco Democrats made a mockery of policing sexual misconduct
Mission Local reports that the San Francisco Democratic Party's process for addressing sexual misconduct has not lived up to promises made two years ago. The article examines how the party has handled such complaints.
Rare alliance backs SF supervisor after board president boots him from committees
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman removed Supervisor Bilal Mahmood from his committee seats, prompting an unusual coalition including GrowSF and SEIU to defend Mahmood. The groups say the move amounts to political retaliation, according to The San Francisco Standard.
How SF’s most powerful mom became a political force
Meredith Dodson, who built a parent organization from a push to reopen schools during the pandemic, is stepping down. The San Francisco Standard looks at how she became one of the city's most influential figures and the allies and critics she leaves behind.
Public Safety
1 story, 1 outletSF Jail Survey Finds Injuries, Bad Food and Barriers to Medical and Legal Aid
A new report from the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability found poor conditions across nearly every aspect of daily life in the county jail, including nutrition, safety, medical care and access to attorneys. Nearly one-third of jailed people surveyed said they were seriously injured while in custody.
Homelessness
1 story, 1 outletMayor moves to overhaul $500M in homelessness contracts
Mayor Daniel Lurie's administration is moving to overhaul $500 million in homelessness services contracts. The administration had aimed to begin the process in September 2025, according to The San Francisco Standard.
Business & Tech
1 story, 1 outletAnthropic employees are pouring cash into an unexpected political race
Employees of Anthropic, the San Francisco AI company, are contributing to an Alaska Democratic candidate who wants to regulate the AI industry, according to The San Francisco Standard. The article looks at why the race has attracted their support.
Arts & Culture
1 story, 1 outletBack in a flash: SF Camerawork to reopen weeks after shuttering
SF Camerawork, the photography nonprofit, will reopen weeks after announcing it would close. Photographer Hal Fischer, one of its founders, took over the board and led the rescue, his third time saving the organization, according to Mission Local.
Around Town
2 stories, 1 outletInside the 49ers’ changing power structure: Here’s who’s calling the shots
The 49ers' front office has undergone shifts in power, including Al Guido's promotion in February and Paraag Marathe's decision to focus on European soccer operations, according to The San Francisco Standard. The article explains who now holds influence in the franchise.
49ers roster gymnastics: How they’re building as much depth as possible before Australia
The 49ers signed 14 players to their practice squad Monday, after acquiring offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson ahead of the roster cutdown. The moves are part of an effort to add depth before the team's trip to Australia.