Stories about Matt Gonzalez
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.
Public Defender Jeff Adachi dies
A fierce advocate, a brilliant lawyer, he built the PD's Office into one of the best in the country. Now the mayor will name a replacement, potentially putting the agency and its critical work at risk.
A progressive candidate files for DA, opening up the 2019 race
Chesa Boudin, a deputy public defender whose life has been shaped by the criminal justice system, offers a new perspective in a campaign dominated by tough-on-crime candidates.
The real stakes in the board president vote
What direction do the progressives want to take in the next two years?
Celebrating the new supes …
... plus transit justice -- and has Willie Brown forgotten his entire political career? That's The Agenda, New Year's Week edition
Behind the battle for board president
Why is it a problem that a progressive woman is openly campaigning for the job?
Gascon will step down — but who will step up?
The district attorney was facing a political squeeze and in serious trouble. So now will the progressives find a candidate?
Fall Arts aflame! The 50+ best things to do this season
Awesome festivals, fantastic concerts, great movies galore, and more must-see nightlife, dance, and visual arts highlights.