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Letter to the Editor: Why I am Not Following the Sierra Club Endorsements This November

State Sen. Scott Wiener, representing San Francisco, has worked overtime to weaken and limit the CEQA, a state law that requires state and local government agencies to analyze the potential environmental effects of proposed projects and to inform decision-makers and the public about those effects. CEQA also mandates the identification of ways to avoid or lessen environmental damage and the consideration of alternatives to projects. CEQA provides environmental safeguards for the protection of our communities.

Cooking Together: Autumn Soup with Corn and Yukon Gold Potatoes

I aways turn to soup for the evening supper. An easy to prepare, creamy vegetable soup made without adding any cream is my go-to recipe. I have a few favorite creamy soups. However, this is one of the easiest and quickest ones to make. The fresh corn available now is another reason to prepare this soup. So, if you are hungry and want a nourishing and fast dish, this recipe is for you!

Mayor Unveils Tenant Protection Package as Rents Surge to Record Highs

On Thursday, S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled a package of reforms aimed at San Francisco’s “rent emergency,” combining six proposed ordinances with $31 million in new funding. The mayor’s office cited data from Apartment List showing the median rent in San Francisco has climbed 25.6% over the past year, faster than any other major city in the country in 2026. The rise in rents has been mirrored by a rise in evictions, with more than 1,000 notices already filed this year, putting the City on pace for its highest eviction total in nearly a decade and roughly a quarter of those filings tied to nonpayment of rent.

Richmond Neighborhood Center Fights for Lease Extension Amid Development Fears

More than 100 people filled the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) board meeting this evening after rallying outside district headquarters, demanding a public process before any decision is made about 741 30th Ave., the Outer Richmond property that has housed The Richmond Neighborhood Center since 1980. The crowd gathered days after the district told the center it would release a request for proposals (RFP) to gauge developer interest in the site.