The Urban Legend

San Francisco votes to tax the rich to benefit the poor with Prop C

November 27, 2018

On Nov. 6, 2018 San Francisco voters passed Proposition C to tax the city’s wealthiest businesses in an effort to increase funding for homelessness prevention. The proposition is projected to raise $300...

As Interim Mayor Mark Farrell’s Term Comes to an End, He Sets Ambitious Goals for the Future of San Francisco

Molley Bradley, Guest Writer • June 6, 2018

The upcoming mayoral election on June 5, 2018, comes at a major turning point for San Francisco. As the city faces widespread criticism on a number of issues such as homelessness, drug use, the rising...

2018 Voter guide

Eli Gordon, Staff Writer • June 4, 2018

While some people believe that voting in local elections is less important than voting for president, local politics can actually have a greater impact on an individual’s life. Because of this, I encourage...

San Francisco mayoral candidates share their visions for the city

Eli Gordon, Staff Writer • March 28, 2018

In the wake of former San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee’s unexpected death in December 2017, a special election for mayor will be held this coming June. With eight candidates, including prominent city politicians...

Ed Lee dead at 65

Diego Lopez, Editor in Chief of Online • December 12, 2017

This morning at 1:11 am Ed Lee passed away from a heart attack at the age of 65. In a statement breaking the news, the mayor's office said, “It is with profound sadness and terrible grief that we...