Stories about Dean Preston
Mayor makes smart move with public defender appointment
Manohar Raju is an excellent choice -- and he will almost certainly run unopposed in November.
Breed may not be opposed in November—but her policies will be
In D5, the mayor's appointee faces a serious challenge. Her candidate for district attorney does, too. And if she appoints a political crony as public defender, the allies of Jeff Adachi will almost certainly mount a challenger.
Community celebrates the life of Jeff Adachi
More than 1,000 gather to mourn -- but also to insist that the public defender's legacy will continue.
Preston launches campaign with energetic event
Vallie Brown is the incumbent, but it appears that Preston is the front-runner in the D5 race.
Preston leads in D5 fundraising
Challenger has more money than incumbent, setting the tone for the November race.
Prop. C: The battle for the soul of San Francisco
It's the oligarchy vs. the community and the people as we head to the ballot
Statewide tenant group celebrates ten years of organizing
Friday night event celebrates the first effort to organize California renters since the 1980s
Prop. C kickoff puts politicians in the spotlight: Whose side are you on?
It's the most important effort to address homelessness in SF history; who is with the community and who is running away?
Dean Preston files for D5 supe
Plus: Progressives rally around Gordon Mar -- and a powerful housing measure needs help
Breed now well ahead with only 8,000 to count
It seems likely at this point that Mayor Breed will take office in July -- and the next stage of the battle for the city will begin immediately