DA Chesa Boudin recalled, leaving behind a disgraceful legacy

Last night San Francisco residents overwhelmingly voted to recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin. Running on a platform of “decarceration,” Boudin was elected by razor thin ma... Read More

A Tenderloin fentanyl dealer was constructing a mansion in Honduras with marbled bathroom walls and a porch held up by Roman columns.

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The mansion that fentanyl built

The Feds arrested a family of Tenderloin drug dealers. One was building a lavish home in Honduras.

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

“A significant percentage of people selling drugs in San Francisco, perhaps as many as half, are from Honduras … we need to be mindful of the impact our interventions have. So... Read More

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Yes, sir, it’s time for you to go

Why I support Yes on H and the recall of District Attorney Chesa Boudin

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

If this case happened anywhere else in the State of California, or the Bay Area for that matter, you likely would be midterm on a prison sentence. Today, you are given a gift. You... Read More

Hanako Abe before her death on New Year’s Eve, 2020. Photo: instagram.com/hanako_abe

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Victimizers over victims

Chesa Boudin didn’t need a crystal ball to see Troy McAlister would reoffend — so why did the district attorney release him?

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Let’s give credit where it’s due. There are a few things San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin does very well — like dodging questions, blaming others, and making exc... Read More

Congressional candidate Shahid Buttar at a rally. Photo: courtesy shahidforchange.us

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Smear campaign against Shahid Buttar smacks of racism

Far left Democrats are dying on Hypocrite Hill

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

“The Democratic Socialists of America San Francisco are about to ruin the political career of a Brown Muslim man based on no evidence at all because a bunch of mediocre Karens c... Read More

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Despite years of ethical missteps and ties to corruption, the city keeps giving him millions

Among SPPUC friends with community benefits, Dwayne Jones is the bestie

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

“If you are going to have an operation where you’re buying political support in the Southeast part of the town, Dwayne Jones is the guy.” — Chris Daly, former San Fra... Read More

OpinioThe Abe family at their home in Japan. Photo: Courtesy of Hiroko Abe

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‘Hanako loved San Francisco’

On the one-year anniversary of her daughter’s tragic death, Hiroko Abe waits for justice — and hopes for change

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

When Hiroko Abe got a Zoom call from San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, she found herself in a virtual room full of strangers speaking a language she didn’t understan... Read More

Simple to make, Yorkshire pudding is the perfect accompaniment to soak up gravy, Photo: Susan Dyer Reynolds

La Deliziosa Vita

Impress your guests with prime rib and Yorkshire pudding

It’s easier than you think

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

My dad loved the House of Prime Rib, a San Francisco classic located on Van Ness Avenue. He started going when he was in the Navy, and became friends with the host, Gus, who was a... Read More

Sisters Annette Traverso and Angela “Angel” Cincotta. Photo: SUSAN DYER REYNOLDS

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Is the Port of San Francisco trying to put an 80-year-old crab company out of business?

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

The Alioto-Lazio Fish Company, opened in the 1940s on San Francisco’s iconic Fisherman’s Wharf, is the last of five fishing businesses started by Tom Lazio. Opened with relati... Read More

Roasted game hen with wild rice and mushroom stuffing. Photo: Susan Dyer Reynolds

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Small birds for small gatherings

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and this year as always, we’re planning the traditional feast. But several friends told me that they’re not feeling the postpandemic lockd... Read More

David DeYoe with Emma and baby Angelika in the Tenderloin. Photo: ourtesy DeYoe family

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In the wake of a killing

Nearly two years after their daughter’s brutal murder, the DeYoe family still waits for justice

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Sentayo was just 6 years old when her mother died of starvation, but she had no time to grieve. She took her infant sister, Hoptami, and ventured into Addis Ababa, the capital and... Read More

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All in the City Family: Dennis Herrera chosen to head SFPUC

Is Mayor London Breed having a fox guard the henhouse?

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Much has changed since I exposed the blatant pay-to-play scheme at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission disguised as a social impact program (“Friends with Community Be... Read More

Grandpa Lorenzo's arancini with marinara sauce. Photo: Susan Dyer Reynolds

La Deliziosa Vita

Turn leftover rice into arancini, a comforting Sicilian snack

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

Arancini (stuffed rice balls) is a beloved street food in Sicily, and it was one of my favorite childhood snacks. My grandfather made them using leftover Arborio rice from risotto... Read More

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Cronyism is still alive and well at City Hall

And Mayor London Breed’s friends are making a killing

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

The Booker T. Washington Community Service Center was created under the name Victory Club during World War I as a gathering spot for Black soldiers. It closed after the war and re... Read More

Lemon ricotta pancake with simple blueberry compote. Photo: susan DYer Reynolds

La Deliziosa Vita

Have brunch in your pajamas with easy lemon ricotta pancakes and skillet-fried potatoes

By Susan Dyer Reynolds

One of my mom’s go-to weekend dishes was her lemon ricotta pancakes: fluffy and light with just a touch of sweetness offset by lemon zest. I make them about once a month, especi... Read More

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