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SF Election Turnout Looking Historically Low, and Why Does No One Vote on Election Day Anymore?

Mid-year special elections and primaries aren't often huge draws when it comes to voter turnout, but San Francisco has a major decision to make about a Congressional seat that could be held by the same person for decades. Was that not enough of a motivator?

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SF Election Turnout Looking Historically Low, and Why Does No One Vote on Election Day Anymore?

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Arrest warrant issued for San Francisco 49er Brandon Aiyuk on street racing charge

He faces a misdemeanor charge related to a January incident, captured on social media, outside Levi’s Stadium.

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Arrest warrant issued for San Francisco 49er Brandon Aiyuk on street racing charge

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Authorities Probe Death of SF Man Found Unresponsive Day After Transfer to Santa Rita Jail

A man from San Francisco died at the hospital two days after he was found unresponsive at Santa Rita Jail, and an autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.

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Authorities Probe Death of SF Man Found Unresponsive Day After Transfer to Santa Rita Jail

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Wiener and Chan Look Likely to Be Headed to November Ballot For SF's Congressional Seat

We will still be getting updated vote counts over the coming days and the final tally is not yet in, but as of election night, state Senator Scott Wiener and SF Supervisor Connie Chan were in solid first and second places in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi.

4 hours ago

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Wiener and Chan Look Likely to Be Headed to November Ballot For SF's Congressional Seat

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Post-Election Headlines: Governor's Race Too Close to Call

Becerra and Hilton hold the leads in the governor's race but Steyer may still be alive with millions of votes still to count; SF's props C and D both look to be failing; and incumbent supervisors Alan Wong and Stephen Sherrill hold solid leads so far in their ranked-choice contests.

4 hours ago

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Post-Election Headlines: Governor's Race Too Close to Call

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The Valkyries built a WNBA winner from scratch. Their blueprint is worth following

Golden State cruised to a win over a Portland team that’s using a similar playbook in its first season.

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The Valkyries built a WNBA winner from scratch. Their blueprint is worth following

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Kyle Harrison reminds the Giants exactly what they’re missing

The left-hander matched a career high with 12 strikeouts, including three against Rafael Devers in a start that added to his All-Star resume.

7 hours ago

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Kyle Harrison reminds the Giants exactly what they’re missing

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Pride Guide: All the best SF events this Pride Month

Celebrate queer joy with film festivals, drag performances, marches, and DJ sets.

7 hours ago

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Pride Guide: All the best SF events this Pride Month

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This group just built affordable housing in SF for half the price and twice as fast

Apartments for formerly homeless seniors at 1633 Valencia St. show what can happen when developers and lenders are aligned from the start.

7 hours ago

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This group just built affordable housing in SF for half the price and twice as fast

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Were the Warriors the NBA’s last dynasty?

The type of dominance Golden State enjoyed at its peak is on the verge of extinction.

7 hours ago

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Were the Warriors the NBA’s last dynasty?

Mission Local

Home advantage

On Bryant Street. Photo by George Sutton. Home advantage

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Home advantage

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Phil Kim keeps seat on San Francisco school board in landslide win

Incumbent Phil Kim celebrated a sweeping victory on Tuesday night, leading by 63 percent. In five months, he will do it all again. Phil Kim keeps seat on San Francisco school board in landslide win

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Phil Kim keeps seat on San Francisco school board in landslide win

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'We're living in Daniel Lurie's America' — and most San Franciscans are content

Landslide election results favoring Mayor Lurie's allies and picks point to a changed San Francisco. 'We're living in Daniel Lurie's America' — and most San Franciscans are content

11 hours ago

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'We're living in Daniel Lurie's America' — and most San Franciscans are content

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San Francisco ‘Overpaid CEO tax’ losing, but rival measure trounced

Labor unions are still clinging to hope that Prop. D, the "Overpaid CEO Tax," will pass. For rival Prop. C, the dream is pretty much dead. San Francisco ‘Overpaid CEO tax’ losing, but rival measure trounced

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San Francisco ‘Overpaid CEO tax’ losing, but rival measure trounced

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Sunset supervisor Alan Wong handily beating opponents to retain seat

Natalie Gee hasn’t conceded, despite 50 percent delta. In November, Sunset voters will weigh in again whether to keep Wong in his seat. Sunset supervisor Alan Wong handily beating opponents to retain seat

12 hours ago

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Sunset supervisor Alan Wong handily beating opponents to retain seat

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Stephen Sherrill declares victory in District 2 supervisor race

Stephen Sherrill is besting Lori Brooke by a 70-30 tilt as of 10:45 p.m. Stephen Sherrill declares victory in District 2 supervisor race

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Stephen Sherrill declares victory in District 2 supervisor race

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Day Around the Bay: San Mateo Couple Drowns at Fresno Waterfall

The SF Giants hired a new third-base coach; a 3.7-magnitude earthquake was detected near Cloverdale; and a local couple died at a waterfall in Fresno when the woman fell in, and her husband tried to save her.

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Day Around the Bay: San Mateo Couple Drowns at Fresno Waterfall

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SF Chinese Hospital Names Wing After Donor Who Paved Way for New Cancer Center

SF Chinese Hospital has renamed its outpatient center after philanthropist Charles Huang, honoring his $7 million donation in 2020 that funded infrastructure upgrades to the wing, which helped pave the way for a forthcoming cancer clinic.

19 hours ago

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SF Chinese Hospital Names Wing After Donor Who Paved Way for New Cancer Center