Stories about Public Defender
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.
The local TV news coverage of Jeff Adachi’s death is a disgrace
Plus: Letting developers drive Port land use decisions, cracking down on vacant storefronts, and telling the cops not to interrogate minors ... that's The Agenda for Feb. 25- March 3.
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.
Arts Forecast: Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore confronts queer assimilation in ‘Sketchtasy’
Plus: Mozart's birthday, SF Movement Arts Fest, Jasmine Infiniti, and coastal light sculptures
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.
Mayor Breed’s brother should be released from prison
And so should thousands of other Black and Latino men serving unjust sentences due to racist criminal justice policies.
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
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?