Stories about Rafael Mandelman

Plus: Ron Conway's friends put big money into Breed superPAC and Newsom's real record on sanctuary

Progressives appear united in endorsing both as Leno holds a festive kickoff featuring a diverse and energetic crowd

Suddenly, everyone's against the Wiener housing bill. Plus: Leno gets quizzed on his dubious endorsements, Kim calls for $1 billion bond at for housing and Alioto loses all possible left credibility

Senior staff at two big developers combined to give Jeff Sheehy $12,500, by far the biggest influence money in the race so far

Plutocrat Ron Conway tried to bully the supervisors to get his way -- and it backfired

Former state senator says the 'status quo' is unacceptable and frames himself as a candidate who will challenge the Lee legacy

Mostly polite discussion still points to where the candidates will take opposing paths

... plus reefer madness at City Hall and the history of local development politics

48 Hills will be streaming the Mon/13 D8 supervisor candidate debate live on our 48 Hills Facebook page.

Both Tom Ammiano and Mark Leno speak in favor of the challenger to Ed Lee appointee Jeff Sheehy