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In District 10, the fundraising benchmarks are also far apart. Theo Ellington, like Yekutiel, has brought in more contributions than his two major opponents combined.

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In District 8, supervisor candidate Manny Yekutiel has taken a strong fundraising lead. But the numbers fail to reflect the impact from a June 30 story in the San Francisco Standard detailing a 2020 sexual assault allegation. Yekutiel has denied the allegations.

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Mayor Lurie’s packet of three charter reform measures has drawn more money than anything else on the ballot, a total of $8.6 million. The most recent filings reveal that the committee has already spent $5.5 million, most of that on signature gathering.

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 31/07/2026

Tech companies have made the majority of contributions to support the Muni parcel tax measure on the November ballot. Of note: OpenAI and Anthropic made a first foray into San Francisco election spending by each giving $500,000 in support of the measure.

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Hey! We were the No. 15 most-read nonprofit news site *in the entire country* last month—not bad! Nieman Lab's been keeping up w/nonprofit newsroom traffic month by month, & we've been steadily climbing up the ranks in some very good company...

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 25/07/2026

It was a masterclass in reporting. Everyone on staff, from our youngest intern to our veteran columnist, will take something away from it. He delved deep into storytelling, & spoke to many of our supporters about the importance of having a local nonprofit newsroom like ours.

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 25/07/2026

We just wrapped up a fantastic couple days: Dean Baquet, the former executive editor of The New York Times, spent two days in Mission Local's newsroom. He hosted 1-1 talks with reporters and editors, talking through beats, sourcing, newsroom structure, and much, much more...

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 27/06/2026

TONIGHT Several people were arrested at the end of the Trans March, the kick-off event for San Francisco Pride weekend. Police officers ran into the crowd & handcuffed people, allegedly for earlier acts of vandalism. People were heard yelling "Get off him!" & "What the fuck?!"

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 05/06/2026

STARTING SOON We’re putting on a makers market with a bunch of Bayview partners out at All Good Pizza. Art, crafts, neighborhood nonprofits, pizza, & sun. It’s a beautiful day—come on by! We’re here till 8. 1605 Jerrold Ave.

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Over in San Francisco's Sunset, in District 4, the incumbent Alan Wong leads challenger Natalie Gee. Wong has 72.3% to Gee's 27.7% The two are separated by some 4,100 votes. Full results: missionlocal.org/2026/06/san-...

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In San Francisco's District 2, Stephen Sherrill has a commanding lead over Lori Brooke in early results — 71.3% to 28.7% The incumbent is ahead of his opponent by some 3,700 votes. Full results: missionlocal.org/2026/06/san-...

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CONNIE CHAN besting SAIKAT CHAKRABARTI in initial San Francisco congressional results. Chan is at 28.1% and Chakrabarti has half at 13.5%. SCOTT WIENER, as expected, is over 40%. Chan has a commanding lead over Chakrabarti.

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LIVE: Early results have Democrat Xavier Becerra (26.6%) and Republican Steve Hilton (26.1%) leading the tight race for California governor. Tom Steyer is in 3rd with 20.1%. Only 12.5% of precincts are reporting.

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 02/06/2026

It is a stunning stat: 44% of *all* early ballots returned in San Francisco are from those aged 65 and older. We know older voters come out early, but this is a very strong showing for the senior crowd. And it could bode ill for Prop. D, progressives, and even Prop. A...

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San Francisco is out for Election Day: —Saikat volunteers apparently passed out 20K Post-Its w/his face plastered atop —City turnout is low, but Chinese-language turnout is reportedly 10 points higher —Connie Chan hits the Mission, her canvassers hit Chinatown And more...

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 29/05/2026

Mission Local started in 2008 to cover San Francisco with journalists who actually reflect the city. Now, we cover five neighborhoods and counting. 300+ donors, 74% to goal. A $50K match means your gift doubles now. Donate here: mission-local.donorsupport.co/page/FUNLVDKVMNZNZ

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 28/05/2026

Mission Local now covers five SF neighborhoods—help us cover two more before the end of the year! We need $125K by May 31. $50K in matching funds means your gift goes twice as far. Give now: mission-local.donorsupport.co/page/FUNLVDK...

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 27/05/2026

We're thrilled: Mission Local has been given a special recognition award from the city for our immigration reporting! Last year we dove deep on ICE, courthouse arrests, protests, & much more. And we've hired a full-time immigration reporter to continue this work. Onwards.

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 27/05/2026

With $50,000 in matching funds, your donation is worth TWICE as much right now. Mission Local has expanded. We're raising $125K to keep going—and every gift counts double until we hit the match. Don't leave money on the table. mission-local.donorsupport.co/page/FUNLVDK...

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 22/05/2026

Paywalls don't serve anyone. That's why Mission Local is free—and why we just expanded to the Tenderloin, Bayview, the Sunset & the Richmond. $125K goal. $50K match. Your gift: doubled. Support free local news for all of San Francisco: mission-local.donorsupport.co/page/FUNLVDKVMNZ

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Mission Local @missionlocal.org · 22/05/2026

Chakrabarti has poured $9.9M of his own money into the Congress primary, more than everyone else combined. He and Chan are spending all they can to secure the No. 2 spot. Scott Wiener, the favorite for No. 1, is saving for the general. via @io-y-g.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-c...

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Meanwhile, San Francisco has seen the closure of traditional shelters, which are typically longer-term and low-barrier. The city also plans to shutter multiple permanent supportive housing buildings.

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Lurie has expanded the traditional definition of a shelter “bed:” Many of the new “clinically intensive” beds are designed to provide compulsory treatment or stabilize people in crisis, for periods as short as 24 hours. In some cases, the beds are chairs.

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Mayor Daniel Lurie has added 800+ new shelter beds in San Francisco in his first ~16 months in office. But the city has also closed multiple shelters — meaning the net gain is far less. via @miss-elenius.bsky.social, w/ graphics by @kellywaldron.bsky.social missionlocal.org/2026/05/sf-l...

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