> Nobody's coming to save SF arts — the scene must save itself

The Examiner — by Max Blue — February 14, 2026

> After MCCLA’s closure, S.F. cultural centers say City Hall is finally listening

Mission Local — by Sarah Hopkins and Oscar Palma — March 26, 2026, 4:00 am

> S.F. has a stunning shuttered museum for sale. Turning it into something new won’t be simple

San Francisco Chronicle — by Laura Waxmann and J.K. Dineen, Staff Writers — March 25, 2026

> Against a Backdrop of Closures, SF Creates a New Top Arts Job

KQED — by Sarah Hotchkiss — January 29, 2026

> Mayor Lurie ‘committed to the future’ of Mission Cultural Center site, but offers few details

Mission Local — by Io Yeh Gilman, Ludia Chavez, and Oscar Palma — January 29, 2026

> Proposed changes to SF commissions draw public outrage

The Examiner — by Patrick Hoge — March 18, 2026

> S.F. supes plan to ignore vast majority of commission streamlining recommendations

Mission Local — by Io Yeh Gilman — March 17, 2026

> Months and millions later, S.F. may make few changes to city commissions after all

Mission Local — by Io Yeh Gilman — March 17, 2026

> Mayor Lurie’s charter reform would enable him to remake City Hall

Mission Local — by Joe Eskenazi — March 16, 2026

Charter amendment would give the mayor the ability to reorganize or consolidate 24 city departments. Yes, that’s a big deal.

> City Hall Scramble: L.A. Council Slaps New Sunlight Rules On Charter Rewrite Panel

Hoodline — Los Angeles, by Juliette Kessler — January 21, 2026

> Mayor Lurie, President Mandelman Launch Effort to Reform Bloated, Outdated City Charter, Improve Services for San Franciscans

Office of the Mayor — December 8, 2025

First comprehensive charter reform effort in three decades will address patchwork and overlap in the city charter.

> Charter reform may spell big impacts for arts funding

The Voice, San Francisco — by Taylor Snowberger — February 28, 2026

Community meetings on Saturday and Wednesday still offer opportunity for public input.

> Group working to reform city charter proposes to cut funding for sports, libraries, arts, and music

The Voice, San Francisco — by Carol Kocivar — February 24, 2026

A proposal to cut funding for sports, libraries, arts, and music in SFUSD is moving through the city bureaucracy.

> Mayor Lurie Signs Legislation Authored by President Mandelman to Bring More Productions to the City and Support San Francisco’s Film and Arts Communities

Office of the Mayor — February 11, 2026

Legislation will expand and update the “Scene in San Francisco” program and support local workers, businesses, and filmmakers.

> Mayor Lurie Advances Reimagined Citywide Arts and Culture Strategy to Support San Francisco’s Recovery

Office of the Mayor — January 28, 2026

Following community meetings, the mayor launched a search for an executive director of arts and culture.

> Mayor Lurie Announces Return of SF Music Week, Celebrates San Francisco as a Music City

Office of the Mayor — January 16, 2026

Second annual SF Music Week highlights San Francisco’s music legacy and role as an arts and culture hub.

> Mayor Lurie Launches Citywide Show Guide To Boost Arts And Entertainment, Drive San Francisco's Comeback

Office of the Mayor — November 8, 2025

SF LIVE will offer a single location to find San Francisco shows and support ticket sales.