Alex Lash

Editor @TheFrisc: independent nonprofit news/analysis for an ever-changing San Francisco (my hometown). Past writing lives include biotech, baseball, and tech.

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Kinda amazing that @RecParkSF's local ⚾️ legend Rocky Henley is 1 of 4 inaugural @wpbl_official managers, along with @MLB vets @KeithFoulke Eric Young Sr and Matt Williams. Also kinda amazing that only 1 of 4 managers in the women's league is a woman.

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🧢 NEW, GOING PRO: San Francisco Bay Sox founder and Bay Area baseball legend Rocky Henley is breaking ground as a manager for the new @wpbl_official. Ahead of tomorrow's opening day, Taylor Barton scored a Q&A. https://t.co/6WKdbtzcHP

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This is really complex and important. Loss of health insurance affects those who lose it (obvi) & the cities that bear the fiscal brunt. Taylor Barton digs deep to show how SF wants to help people (esp. immigrants) at risk of losing Medi-Cal, and where the city could fall short.

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⛑️ NEW: SF SAFETY NET? Under changes from the 'big beautiful bill,' at least 25,000 people in SF could lose Medi-Cal. Some have already lost eligibility. Thousands won't qualify for the alternative health coverage the city promised. Taylor Barton digs in. https://t.co/ea8yI1kvHd

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Eugene Robinson is a writer, punk rocker, dad/granddad, thinker and deep-laugher, totally one of a kind and just had a bad stroke in Spain. If you know him — or want to get to know him, which you will once you hear more about him — please pitch in. https://t.co/6sBcdwAMb8

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⁉️ WHERE IN SF? LAST CHANCE TO PLAY!

We've scoured SF's hidden corners and quirky angles to give you the chance at fun prizes. You have until MIDNIGHT TOMORROW to submit your final guesses.

Catch up on the rules and competition at https://t.co/tpvKukYU3u

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"Tenant advocates say there are more people forced out that aren’t counted or can’t be counted. But how many? Advocates acknowledge they don’t know. 'I couldn't guess how many tenants just leave the property' when a notice arrives, says SF attorney Christina Collins."

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🔒️ NEW, LOCKED OUT: SF has strong tenant protections, but sky-high rents and tight housing supply spell eviction trouble. Of 3 ways to measure evictions in SF, all show numbers going up. But none tell the whole story. Adam Brinklow reports 👇 https://t.co/uLFJgOmNCl

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Our latest city adventure! Even seasoned SF explorers will find new stuff for their bingo cards. (Pro tip: keep an eye on the huge boats anchored mid-bay and how they shift according to the tide.)

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🥾 NEW, WATER WANDER: SF's bayshore attractions are world-famous from the Ferry Building north. But the other direction? Our new Explore! takes you under the Bay Bridge and beyond, where deep maritime history meets 21st c. neighborhoods and art. Join us! https://t.co/j5XT5EyR5r

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At @TheFrisc we love to talk to the passionate people running small businesses. Do you know a business owner whose voice, creativity, and hard work needs a wider audience? Let us know.

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🍷 NEW, HAPPY HOUR: What better read on a summer Friday than a chat with someone who loves to pour a good drink? Sarah Garand of Wine Down SF talks to us about small-biz survival, downtown revival, and what a bar can do as more people say 🚫 to booze https://t.co/z29ccrzcol

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Ooh ooh - I know this one!

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🔍️ WHERE IN SF? We're on Week 5 of our SF-sleuthing photo contest. Can you guess this week's select? Give it a try: https://t.co/YqOVyg73CI

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Since the @FIFAWorldCup began, I've often asked myself: "How many soccer terms can I fit into a headline?" Then this great story by Taylor Barton came along...

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⚽ NEW, ACADEMIC GOAAAALLLLLS: A soccer program at Guadalupe Elementary has helped the school score a few wins — namely dropping its chronic absenteeism rates and giving kids a new reason to stay motivated in class. Taylor Barton reports from the field. https://t.co/kIVPAoL4NM

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Should Mel's Diner on Geary be protected from redevelopment? What about the old bank building (now a Soul Cycle) on Market/Castro? The more sites SF protects, the fewer potential sites to build new homes. Have a look at our list and weigh in 📣

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🔥NEW, HISTORIC HOT TAKES: City Hall has dozens of properties on the landmarking list — a counter to some of the sweeping permissions of the Family Zoning Plan. @AdamLBrinklow takes a beat to report on the changes and assess what’s worthy of designation. https://t.co/SmRiLyvEhN

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On your mark, get set… photo #1! Enter your answer at the link below to join the Where In SF fray

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⁉️ It's time for WHERE IN SF? ⁉️

Our annual photo contest is BACK! Each week, we'll release a new photo. To play, tell us 1. the subject of the photo (1 point) + 2. an interesting fact about it (1 point).

Winners get prizes and glory! Start playing at https://t.co/tpvKukYU3u.

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Taylor Barton caps her first full year covering @sfunified. It’s been a wild ride

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📋️ NEW, PROGRESS REPORT: @SFUnified's year began with ICE raid fears and ended with federal testimoney from @SFUSD_Supe Maria Su. In between, the district faced enrollment and budget woes, curriculum controversies, and more. Taylor Barton reports: https://t.co/gfG87e19h1

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“They’re prioritizing pre-K and [transitional kindergarten] over the newcomer students," says one educator. @sfunified says there are very good reasons to do so

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📚️ NEW, SCHOOL'S OUT: Mission Education Center has hosted @sfunified programs for Spanish-speaking immigrant students for 46 yrs. They'll have to go to other schools next year. It's been rumored for months; SFUSD is only now saying why it's happening https://t.co/1N7FmfCN2Q

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✅ #Election2026 Got your June primary ballot? This is San Francisco: On many issues, there's no daylight between the main candidates. On a few, the differences are subtle. Adam Brinklow digs into arguably the most important difference when it comes to SF's future.

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🏋️ ICYMI, CONGRESSIONAL CLASS: San Francisco has had a powerful rep in @SpeakerPelosi for decades. Can @saikatc, @conniechansf, or @Scott_Wiener carry the torch? @AdamLBrinklow reports on what's at stake and what, realistically, these freshmen can achieve. https://t.co/Ael1NOAbIK

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@SFUSD_Supe: “Kids have got to read, write, and do math. We’ve got to do everything we can to improve academics, and then prove to families that we are their first choice.”

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➕ NEW, MATHLETES SCORE: The hottest SF club is... Mathcounts? Kids love the challenge, while @SFUnified loves the clubs' potential. Taylor Barton reports on the funding math and the thrill of competition + how clubs fit into the algebra equation. https://t.co/jPQwqtKB5M

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➕ NEW, MATHLETES SCORE: The hottest SF club is... Mathcounts? Kids love the challenge, while @SFUnified loves the clubs' potential. Taylor Barton reports on the funding math and the thrill of competition + how clubs fit into the algebra equation. https://t.co/jPQwqtKB5M

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Three @sfunified board candidates, three different takes on the current state of SF public schools. Early voting has begun 👇

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✍️ NEW, SCHOOL BOARD Q&A: @VirginiaC_49, @Brandee4Schools, and Phil Kim are all vying for one @SFUnified Board of Education seat this June. Taylor Barton spoke to each candidate about enrollment, school closures, and more to get you ready to vote. https://t.co/d2L8BhDYGR

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Three @sfunified board candidates, three different takes on the current state of SF public schools. Early voting starts any day now 👇

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✍️ NEW, SCHOOL BOARD Q&A: @VirginiaC_49, @Brandee4Schools, and Phil Kim are all vying for one @SFUnified Board of Education seat this June. Taylor Barton spoke to each candidate about enrollment, school closures, and more to get you ready to vote. https://t.co/d2L8BhDYGR

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Weird behavior is now less of a regular thing at SF school board mtgs, but …

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📖 ICYMI, CONTROVERSY CONTINUES: Shouting and rude behavior against students broke out last night during the Board of Ed vote to officially adopt the "Voices" ethnic studies curriculum. Taylor Barton reports on how @sfunified got here. https://t.co/nk9jVJecNZ

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