Barbary Coast Consulting
660 Market Street, Fifth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104 (between Montgomery and Kearny)
our phone: (415) FOG-0000
our fax: (415) 655-7497

Our Editors

Editor In Chief: Libby Smiley
Smart, snarky and politically savvy, Libby enjoys regularly waking up before dawn to make sure that San Francisco is only a click away from all the political news fit to (re)print.
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Yoyo Chan
A San Francisco native, Yoyo is an advocate who works hard to keep San Francisco posted on the political beat.  When not updating Usual Suspects, she can be found at the beach, exploring new wine bars, or hiking California’s trails.
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Alex Clemens
Alex is grateful that he’s got a team of brilliant, energetic, and technologically savvy colleagues who update the site along with him each week. While he founded Suspects and updated it every day for almost a decade, he’s actually pretty grumpy in the morning.
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Frieda Edgette
A natural organizer and San Francisco native, Frieda always has her ear to the ground for the Bay Area’s latest and juiciest political happenings. When not filling you in through Suspects, Frieda dances hip hop, keeps up with Bay Area blogs, and works hard to make the kind of change you can believe in.
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Allie Herson
Bright-eyed and eager to stay one step ahead of the top news stories, Allie is a communications strategist who enjoys anticipating the next play in San Francisco’s ever-changing political and social landscape.
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Davidson Lao
Born and raised in San Francisco’s Richmond district, Davidson developed a love for local politics and sports at an early age.  In his free time, you can find him exploring the city for great food and coffee, outdoors playing basketball, or adding to his sneaker collection.
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Jaime Rossi
Like many former 4th grade teachers, Jaime has a keen understanding of San Francisco politics. An avid squash player, he also enjoys reading, traveling, and singing karaoke.
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Alexis Smith
Alexis is a native of the Bay Area and holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. Her interest in San Francisco politics is second only to her passion for Hollywood gossip. In her spare time, Alexis likes to troll local flea markets and work on sudoku puzzles.
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