Han Li

The social media market is being flooded with campaign cash. And a bitter fight over who’s paying whom has exposed how few rules govern it.

Cheng Li-wun’s visit comes amid growing pressure from Beijing on Washington over Taiwan, which China regards as a core national interest and part of its territory.

The measure has become the latest signal of a growing anti-big tech and anti-billionaire narrative emerging nationwide.

Stephen Sherrill and Alan Wong face challengers in special elections that could tip the balance of power on the 11-member board.

The crowded governor’s race left many uninspired and even the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi was little motivation to go to the polls.

Voters overwhelmingly chose to keep the incumbent supervisor, signaling a desire for stability after years of political turmoil.

Former supervisors Fiona Ma, Jane Kim, and Malia Cohen and Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis are front-runners in their state races.

Unlike San Francisco’s Overpaid CEO Tax, which enjoyed broad labor support, the state measure is facing resistance from within organized labor.

Also in today’s Power Play: Steve Hilton’s long-shot odds, a fight over transfer taxes, and a bittersweet note from Han Li.

Taking a cue from the mayor of New York, Bilal Mahmood will introduce ballot measures to address food insecurity in San Francisco.