The San Francisco Police Commission names Paul Henderson, an advisor to the Mayor on criminal justice and law enforcement, the interim head of the San Francisco Department of Police Accountability.

Safety and terrorism concerns are prompting Golden Gate Bridge authorities to consider closing all northbound lanes of the Golden Gate Bridge during the upcoming San Francisco Marathon for the first time ever. As if we needed another incentive to walk and not drive this weekend.

Chief Bill Scott wants to train SFPD with electric stun guns which have previously been denied due to staunch public opposition for over a decade. But will the new Chief win the hearts and minds of the public on this issue?

Caltrain moves closer to financial independence as SB797  is introduced to add a revenue source for the regional transit agency. So far, the multi-district locomotive relied on voluntary capital from three counties it serves: San Mateo, Santa Clara and San Francisco.

For the second year, SF's Pride celebration will amp up security according to police and Pride organizers. Sadly, in 2017, horrific violence aimed at the LGBTQ community is still very real.

Proposed legislation intended to help women achieve equal pay races through a board committee in under 15 minutes. The ordinance will prohibit employers from asking about previous salary in negotiations. If only the timeline of women ACTUALLY achieving equal pay were so speedy!

San Francisco’s Willie Brown Middle School lost its second principal since opening two years ago in the Bayview. The pricey new STEM focused school, which mostly serves black and Latino students has much potential, but needs a strong leader who's in it for the long haul. After all, the kids deserve it!

Bike rental companies fear Ford GoBike’s newest pricing model will destroy them, and bike companies are in tense closed door negotiations to settle the matter. While these battles aren't new, Ford enjoys an exclusive app-based bike share contract with the city.

San Francisco is implementing the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program, also known as LEAD to steer low-level drug offenders away from incarceration and to reduce recidivism. We knew you could do better SF, and we are just so darn proud!

City College of San Francisco’s likely new chancellor, Mark Rocha, will make $310,500 annually before benefits. This is tens of thousands more per year than his predecessors at the fiscally troubled college, which is meanwhile, cancelling classes. #Priorities #BAND$

Visitacion Valley will soon have two medical marijuana dispensaries. This quiet working-class neighborhood has become the latest focus for cannabis entrepreneurs looking to take advantage of the so-called “green rush” after the passage of Proposition 64, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana.

John Burton, now former Democratic Party chairman, has finally acquired the freedom to endorse Gavin Newson in the future Governor's race. As chairman he was unable to give his endorsement to anyone before the pre-election party convention. But he is now free to be John-fucking-Burton and do what he wants.