While on his way out, Gavin Newsom influenced the Board of Supervisors to name Ed Lee the interim mayor.

San Francisco voters will decide the future of the controversial “Civil Sidewalks” or sit-lie ordinance, Mayor Gavin Newsom is using his executive privilege to place the item on the November ballot.

Luisa Ezquerro was a lifelong educator, community activist, leader and mentor.

Attempts to modify San Francisco’s sanctuary ordinance, which would allow for greater protection from deportation of undocumented youth accused of criminal conduct, has stalled due to a conflict between the Board of Supervisors and the mayor’s office.