Heather Knight

Heather Knight is an American journalist and columnist for the *San Francisco Chronicle*. Based in San Francisco, she is known for reporting and commentary on the city and on California politics and culture. Her work has covered local government, elections, and the everyday life of the Bay Area, often blending political reporting with observations about civic identity and change. As a Chronicle columnist, Knight writes about issues shaping San Francisco, including housing, public safety, transportation, and the region’s shifting economy. She has also been recognized for narrative features that highlight distinctive people and neighborhoods, bringing a close, on-the-ground perspective to public debates.