SF human-rights chief accused of siphoning public funds for luxury perks

A former head of San Francisco’s Human Rights Commission and her partner face 17 felony charges for allegedly steering about $4.5 million of city funds to a private nonprofit for personal perks—lavish travel, event tickets, book promotions, and other expenses—often evading oversight. Audits describe frivolous, self-serving spending (including luxury hotel stays and large-ticket events) and note weak governance of the Dream Keeper Initiative meant to aid SF’s Black communities, raising questions about accountability for city programs.