San Francisco Board of Supervisors

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors is demanding answers from the SFPD regarding the city’s handling of sexual assault cases following a rape-kit investigation. They have called for a hearing to address concerns about the investigation’s management.

Elaine Forbes' estranged wife, Angela Cavillo, visited her in custody following Forbes' arrest during a yacht incident in Sausalito. Cavillo did not post bail to secure Forbes' release.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved legislation to impose fines and stricter penalties for illegal fireworks, sponsored by Supervisor Alan Wong, following troubling statistics on the issue.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors advanced a measure to allow cannabis dispensaries to serve food, nonalcoholic drinks, and host entertainment, aligning with a state law by Assemblymember Matt Haney. Supporters argue it supports the legal cannabis industry and tourism, while opponents raise health concerns over indoor smoking.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will finalize the city budget Thursday evening. The session is expected to last late into the night, with key decisions about city finances at stake.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors passed legislation to ban the sale of non-certified lithium-ion batteries. Supervisor Bilal Mahmood cited over 100 building fires, hundreds of displaced families, and millions in property damage caused by these batteries.

A San Francisco Democrat, Matt Dorsey, criticized Giants players for writing Bible verses on their caps during Pride Night, arguing the act was politically motivated cherry-picking. MLB warned the players about the messages, citing rule violations. Giants pitcher Landen Roupp defended the expression as a personal faith statement.

San Francisco renamed a Tenderloin street to honor Officer Elia Lewin-Tankel, who sustained life-altering injuries in 2017 while responding to a call for service. The new designation, 'Officer Lewin-Tankel Way,' was approved by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in April to recognize his heroism and sacrifices.