Sam Singer

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[Alexei Koseff @akoseff]

Another California race to keep an eye on: CD6, redrawn by Prop 50 as pickup for Democrats, who could get locked out of the top two. Richard Pan narrowly led Michael Stansfield in earlier returns, now trails slightly in third. We'll see if remaining ballots are more Democratic.

[San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle]

Supervisor Stephen Sherrill won the election Tuesday to his District 2 seat in San Francisco. He had 71% of the vote in early results, with ballots left to be counted in ranked-choice voting. https://t.co/4NJ4CkpBzL

[Sam Singer @samsinger]

Update from author and journalist Shawn Cohen’s 2025 New York Times bestseller—College Girl, Missing —about the disappearance of Lauren Spierer

[Shawn Cohen @spccohen]

Revisiting The Disappearance Of Lauren Spierer 15 Years Later https://t.co/nSFYLBSFHJ via @Indianapolis Monthly

[Xavier Becerra @XavierBecerra]

We will not be bought. We will not be bullied. We are never backing down.

Thank you, California. See you in November!

[The Berkeley Scanner @BerkeleyScanner]

SCOOP: Berkeley police have arrested a suspect following a murder investigation that began over the weekend, according to police and public records. A woman was killed. Police have not said how. Here's the latest. MORE: https://t.co/dn36KdedUh

[JuicioCrudo @JuicioCrudo]

En 2013, Fernando Villavicencio reveló correos entre el expresidente Rafael Correa, el exprocurador Diego García y el exsecretario jurídico Alexis Mera por el caso Chevron, que demostraban la intromisión del gobierno en el juicio contra la empresa https://t.co/QqkJNL6evv

[Sam Singer @samsinger]

Flock Found More Stolen Cars Than Oakland Could Chase https://t.co/f6pabc7j0O

[Xavier Becerra @XavierBecerra]

My parents came to this country with $12 in their pockets.

They trusted that this state, more than any other place in America, would give our family a fair shot.

California gave us everything. And for my entire career, I've pledged to give it back.

Today, I'm asking you to let me do that as Governor.

If you haven't voted yet, the polls close at 8PM.

Get out and vote: https://t.co/Rwfvvu8dQI

[RichmonStandard @RichmonStandard]

The San Pablo Cowboys Youth Association is gearing up for the start of its summer and fall seasons and invites the local community to participate in upcoming preseason events. https://t.co/w7gekqFJhH

[Sam Singer @samsinger]

Here is a wonderful address by S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie. This is something that will never happen under the adminisration of @BarbaraLee_CA and the current Oakland City Council. Oakland is sliding into bankruptcy and desolation while S.F. thrives. Why? Leadership. Oakland has none.

[Daniel Lurie 丹尼爾·羅偉 @DanielLurie]

Today, I am proud to submit a balanced budget that is fiscally responsible and strengthens our social safety net—so even in the face of federal cuts, San Franciscans know they can count on this city.

If you walk down the street in San Francisco, you will see a city that’s alive: young people in parks, tourists enjoying our restaurants, and police officers talking to small business owners while walking the beat. 

There’s no doubt our city is moving in the right direction—and we still have so much work left to do. 

When families across San Francisco sit down for dinner at night, the rising cost of rent, healthcare, food, and gas has many asking whether they can afford to stay.

In a region as wealthy as this one, in a moment where the world is looking to San Francisco to define the future, we cannot leave people behind—hard-working San Franciscans who make this city the vibrant, dynamic place we all know and love.

This year’s budget closes a $642 million dollar two-year deficit—moving our city forward for all San Franciscans.   

I presented this budget this afternoon from one of the city’s benefits centers in the Mission, where hundreds of San Franciscans come every day to access healthcare, food assistance, and employment services.

This budget strengthens the work happening right here, using funding from the emergency reserve we established last year to respond to sweeping federal cuts.

It also funds critical public safety improvements, protects legal services for immigrant families, continues support for LGBTQ+ residents, and invests in proven programs that help keep families housed, move young people out of homelessness, and connect people to treatment.

In San Francisco, we are proving that common sense and discipline can drive a broad economic recovery.

In the weeks ahead, I will partner with Board President Mandelman, Budget Chair Chan, and the entire Board of Supervisors to finalize this budget.

Last year, we stabilized the city’s finances. This year, in the face of new challenges, we are continuing to stand together as San Franciscans. 

San Francisco is a city on the rise, and we are not leaving anyone behind.

[Judge Brenda Harbin-Forte (Ret.) @ForteHarbin]

@JoeQPublic24 @samsinger VOTE NO ON MEASURE E! Stop the graft, the corruption and the collusion

[Joe Public @JoeQPublic24]

If you're still a non-believer, check this out: ..."I stood in a photo with you before I knocked doors for Measure E on Saturday." IFTPE Local 21 union members remind council members that the union "worked really hard to help elect" them."

..."representatives from city public employee union IFPTE Local 21 demanded that the city deliver promised pay raises, abandon proposed benefit changes, fill vacant positions (around 25 percent of IFPTE-represented positions are vacant), and agree to the union’s proposed extension of telework policies."

"IFPTE has donated over $120,000 to the Yes on E campaign, and its members have assisted with campaign rallies and door-to-door canvassing efforts."

Just say NO to MEASURE E!

https://t.co/oNrUdC76Qi

[RichmonStandard @RichmonStandard]

If The Lot feels a little like a passport-free food trip through downtown Richmond, that’s by design. Manager Aaron Coleman describes it as an international food court where chefs serve up cuisine from around the world under open-air tents. https://t.co/bDGvL6O5z8

[RichmonStandard @RichmonStandard]

We previewed the major renovations at Shields-Reid Park ahead of its grand reopening.

[Sam Singer @samsinger]

Help Oakland get on a new track: Vote NO on Measure E. Stop the corrputed city hall practices that have led (almost) to bankruptcy for the city

[Oakland Report @oaklandreportca]

City Council wanted $40 million. It workshopped a new tax in committee. Then the measure showed up on the ballot as a "citizen-sponsored" initiative — placed there by the city's public employee unions. 👇

Why does the "citizen-sponsored" label matter? A city-sponsored special tax needs 2/3 voter approval under state law. A citizen initiative needs only a simple majority.

A lawsuit alleges Oakland used its public employee unions, led by SEIU Local 1021 to "front" the measure and clear that lower bar.

SEIU and backers spent upward of a half-million dollars on paid signature-gatherers and over $1 million on the campaign.

The "menu" the council reviewed in Oct. 2025 spelled out the strategy: find a tax that hits $40 million, can pass at the ballot, and won't trigger opposition.

Measure E is what came out of that kitchen — just with a "citizen-sponsored" label slapped on it.

Read the full article at Oakland Report:

[Sam Singer @samsinger]

Paralyzed as a Teen, Brent Poppen Now Helps Kids Find Their Strength at Valley Children's Healthcare @CareForKids https://t.co/5jpZAdV4W4

[Steven Maviglio @stevenmaviglio]

NEW LG POLL in @politico : @fionama with 2-1 lead over Democratic rivals, headed for matchup vs GOP @GloriaJRomero in CA Elections & Policy Poll from @CSULB @USC @CalPoly

[Jonathan Weber @WeberWest]

This is a silly critique, exposition park is a great place for a Star Wars museum and the SF waterfront isn’t.

[San Francisco POA @SanFranciscoPOA]

The San Francisco Police Officers Association is profoundly relieved to learn that the San Francisco police officer who was shot multiple times in the line of duty Sunday night is expected to survive.

Our thoughts and prayers are with this officer, their loved ones, and their fellow officers as they begin what will undoubtedly be a long and difficult recovery. While we are grateful for this positive news, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that police officers face every day while protecting the people of San Francisco.

What began as an effort to stop a robbery suspect quickly escalated into a violent confrontation in which an officer was shot multiple times. Every day, police officers put themselves between danger and the communities they serve, often facing life-threatening situations with little warning.

The SFPOA and its members are deeply grateful to the responding officers whose courage and quick actions helped bring this incident under control, and to the paramedics, emergency medical personnel, doctors, nurses, and hospital staff whose skill and dedication are helping save this officer's life and support their recovery.

As this officer heals, we ask the public to keep them and their family in their thoughts. We also ask the community to remember the sacrifices made every day by the men and women of law enforcement who work tirelessly to keep our neighborhoods safe.

The San Francisco Police Officers Association stands firmly behind this officer and their family and will continue to provide them with our full support throughout their recovery.

Reports said backup officers found the suspect near Bayshore Boulevard and Costa Street and took him into custody without incident. Officers recovered two firearms at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the SFPD at 415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411. Informants may remain anonymous.