One local transportation policy expert called it “ridiculous,” a demographer who studies family planning policy termed it “divisive by intent,” and a Bay Area transit leader described it as “the most significant change in 15 years.”

A proposal by President Trump’s Transportation Department would overhaul how billions of dollars are allocated for infrastructure, drawing sharp criticism from urban planners, demographers and Bay Area transit leaders.

If you're unhoused, you can cast a ballot in this November's election. Read our Q&A to learn how to register and vote, even if you lack a fixed address or physical identification card.

What could proposed changes to Head Start mean for young children who need mental health support? Our new story brings that question into a San Francisco classroom.

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie announced new restrictions on how the police department can access and share data from the city's automated license-plate reader cameras (APLRs). But some laws have been on the books for a decade and failed to prevent hundreds of questionable searches.

Opponents warn that adding friction on already-failing properties could slow downtown's recovery. Analysts also note revenues would fluctuate wildly based on market crashes. However, supporters counter that corporate lenders shouldn't exploit a homeowner protection.

Proposition J aims to close that gap. It applies standard transfer taxes to foreclosed commercial properties and large residential buildings over $10 million, while leaving single-family homes, condos, and small multi-family units completely exempt.

Over 40 years ago, San Francisco created a transfer tax exemption to help everyday homeowners facing foreclosure. Fast forward to today, and giant institutional lenders are using that same loophole to move downtown office towers tax-free.

San Francisco wants to remove a 42-year-old tax loophole for large lenders and office tower titans. Mayor Daniel Lurie and supporters call it a necessary fairness fix, while critics warn it could slow downtown’s economic recovery.

PROPOSITION I: Tenants and anti-displacement organizations want San Francisco to use funds from an existing real estate transfer tax to develop mixed-income social housing and provide rent relief.

Bay Area transit is facing an existential crisis. Without new revenue, BART and Muni operators warn of catastrophic cuts. To prevent a total collapse, transit advocates are asking voters to pass two citizen-led ballot measures this November – each needing just a simple majority to pass.

Proposition G reopens the Great Highway Debate, asking San Francisco voters to once again pick a side in the years-long dispute that created Sunset Dunes Park. Supporters say the measure restores balance. Opponents say it would destroy the Sunset Dunes park.

Mayor Daniel Lurie is asking voters to give him more control over city departments and commissions. Proposition F would give the mayor direct authority to fully reorganize and transfer functions within most city departments, including the hiring and firing of department heads.