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Politics & Policy

Fearing tall buildings, westside homeowners look to Aaron Peskin

Peskin, a progressive candidate for mayor, is winning some support from westside homeowners, who are typically some of the city’s most conservative voters.

Senate approves junk fee carveout for restaurants, bill heads to Newsom

State lawmakers introduced the bill this month after backlash from the restaurant industry over a new law that bans service fees starting July 1.

Dean Preston accused of lying about housing record in lawsuit

The head of a pro-housing nonprofit claims the city supervisor lied about bringing in 30,000 new housing units.

Oakland Mayor refuses to resign after FBI raids. Her attorney, comms chief, just quit

Mayor Sheng Thao spoke publicly for the first time since the FBI raid on her home.