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San Francisco’s forever war over the Great Highway is over — probably

San Francisco’s forever war over the Great Highway is over — probably

Voters want to keep Sunset Dunes around. For real this time.

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Steve Hilton conceding defeat in California Governor's race, Garden Grove

'Our fight goes on': Steve Hilton concedes defeat in California Governor's race

As the sun dipped below the horizon in Garden Grove, Steve Hilton stood before a crowd of supporters, his voice steady but heavy with emotion. "Our fight goes on," he declared, acknowledging the end of his campaign for California Governor after the election was decisively called for his opponent,...

Gary McCoy takes big lead to represent Castro in early returns

Gary McCoy takes big lead to represent Castro in early returns

The District 8 race was upended last month after moderate front-runner Manny Yekutiel dropped out.

Lurie’s three-prop effort to rewrite SF charter leading comfortably in early returns

Lurie’s three-prop effort to rewrite SF charter leading comfortably in early returns

Propositions D, E, and F target various aspects of San Francisco’s political machine.

Residents of Atherton discussing the billionaire tax proposal

Billionaire tax trailing in early returns

Atherton resident and local entrepreneur, John Miller, sat at his kitchen table Tuesday night, anxiously refreshing his phone for updates on the election results. As the returns began trickling in, the news was not what he had hoped for. A proposed tax on California billionaires, which he believed...

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Residents of Atherton discuss CEQA reform in a vibrant community setting.

Voters deadlocked over California’s landmark environmental law in early returns

As the sun set on a bustling Atherton neighborhood, residents gathered in small clusters, discussing the early returns of a pivotal vote that could reshape California's environmental landscape. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a law that has been a cornerstone of environmental...

Voters at a polling place in Atherton, California

California Voter ID proposal losing in early voting

On a crisp autumn morning, Atherton resident Laura Martinez stood in line at the local community center, clutching her reusable shopping bag and her voter registration card. She was eager to cast her vote but felt a sense of uncertainty looming over the upcoming election. As she chatted with fellow...

Residents discuss transit tax measure in Atherton coffee shop

Major transit tax measure on ballot for Bay Area voters

On a crisp autumn morning in Atherton, residents gather at the local coffee shop, exchanging pleasantries and discussing the upcoming ballot measure that could shape the future of public transit in the Bay Area. Among them, longtime resident Sarah Thompson shares her concerns about the region's...

Scott Wiener campaign bars news outlet Mission Local from election-night party

Scott Wiener campaign bars news outlet Mission Local from election-night party

Managing editor Joe Eskenazi told The Standard the campaign complained about Mission Local’s coverage of the congressional candidate.

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San Francisco’s forever war over the Great Highway is over — probably

San Francisco’s forever war over the Great Highway is over — probably

The Bay Area has decided public transit is worth saving. Now comes the hard part

The Bay Area has decided public transit is worth saving. Now comes the hard part

Aisha Wahab speaking at a campaign event in Atherton

Incumbent candidate, Rep. Aisha Wahab has sizable lead

Sunset Dunes prevails: Prop. G voted down, Great Highway to remain closed

Sunset Dunes prevails: Prop. G voted down, Great Highway to remain closed

Steve Hilton speaking at an Atherton community event

WATCH LIVE: Steve Hilton speaks

Riding High: A Burroughs & Waits Fable at Mercury Theater — North Bay Bohemian

Riding High: A Burroughs & Waits Fable at Mercury Theater

Paul Pelosi in Napa County courtroom

Paul Pelosi pleads no contest to July hit-and-run in Napa County

A Cool Future: Climate Action Organized Block by Block — North Bay Bohemian

A Cool Future: Climate Action Organized Block by Block

Residents of Atherton gather to discuss election results.

Live election results for 2026 California propositions. Here's where the races stand

Nancy Pelosi retirement announcement in San Francisco

Connie Chan, Scott Wiener vie to replace Nancy Pelosi

Community gathering in Atherton discussing upcoming elections

Balance of power to be decided in 2026 midterm elections

A serene street in Atherton during election season

DOJ sends 1,000 election monitors to cities across the U.S.

Armed robbery incident at Santana Row in San Jose

Suspects arrested in San Jose Santana Row armed robbery; more suspects at large