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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“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

[Alex Lash @alexlash]

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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My new favorite social account https://t.co/HFtcUkbiuw

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It’s the first time we’ve worked with @alariosjz — and it was a pleasure! Great reporting on the potential impact of #SF transit cuts 🚍

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🚏 NEW, BUS STOP BLUES: Cash-strapped @SFMTA_Muni and @SFBART will have to make more service cuts if voters don't approve two ballot measures. That could hurt SF seniors who need accessible, affordable transportation. @alariosjz reports: https://t.co/jDnCc9A8OQ

[Alex Lash @alexlash]

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

[The Frisc @TheFrisc]

✍️ 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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It’s the first time we’ve worked with @alariosjz — and it was a pleasure! Great reporting on the potential impact of #SF transit cuts 🚍

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🚏 NEW, BUS STOP BLUES: Cash-strapped @SFMTA_Muni and @SFBART will have to make more service cuts if voters don't approve two ballot measures. That could hurt SF seniors who need accessible, affordable transportation. @alariosjz reports: https://t.co/jDnCc9A8OQ

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Join me and a great panel on May 14 to talk about the future of work in SF!

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📣 LIVE EVENT: San Francisco is in the midst of an AI boom and economic recovery — and up against federal threats. What does this mean for jobs in the city's future?

Join us at @welcometomannys on May 14 for a frank discussion. https://t.co/AkQMxl9iWJ

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We celebrate Earth Day with a deep dive into a fascinating #goldengatepark origin story

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🌲 NEW, PANHANDLE ROOTS: The trees on SF's iconic stretch of green have a history dating back to the 1870s when a unsung figure — hint, not John McLaren — conducted a grand experiment to see what would grow there. Kristi Coale has the story and the snaps. https://t.co/BSYyOFJXyc

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More tech, less crime, says this former federal prosecutor.

Got opinions? Of course you do. DM’s open to propose San Francisco-related op-eds

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👀 NEW, EYE ON CRIME: In this guest opinion, former federal prosecutor Joseph Tartakovsky says SF's crime drop, down 54% from 2023, is due to more effective policing through technology: cameras, drones, and AI-assisted data platforms. What do you think?
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@AdamLBrinklow Readers make this reporting possible. Donate today to keep coverage like this going. 💪 https://t.co/ef3cZNW4MI

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Great reporting from @adamlbrinklow showing how something specific — a single development in Potrero Hill — tells us so much about our city.

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⁉️ NEW, 19 HOMES MIA: Potrero Hill was about to get 25 homes (3 affordable) when the developer withdrew the application and put up a new proposal: 6 homes, 0 affordable. @AdamLBrinklow found more weird twists, including a key figure with a checkered past. https://t.co/kLopGKdwy1

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@sfunified knew last summer when it replaced the dreaded EMpower there would still be pension payment problems. No one told the affected workers for months. Taylor Barton with the scoop

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💸 NEW, MISSING MONEY: @SFUnified's new payroll system was supposed to be a big fix. For @seiu1021, it’s been a big pain. Thousands are missing from some retirement accounts. Taylor Barton reports on the district's slow response and what's at stake. https://t.co/IYw391oNmK

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💸 NEW, MISSING MONEY: @SFUnified's new payroll system was supposed to be a big fix. For @seiu1021, it’s been a big pain. Thousands are missing from some retirement accounts. Taylor Barton reports on the district's slow response and what's at stake. https://t.co/IYw391oNmK

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Dare I say Taylor Barton knocked this story out of the park? Yes, I dare 👇

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⚾️ NEW, PLAY BALL! Last week 2 alums of SF Bay Sox, the @RecParkSF girls baseball program, helped their SF high school teams notch big wins. A record 10 alums now play local HS ball & one will go pro when @wbpl_official debuts soon. Taylor Barton has more https://t.co/fw0gawTpyt