Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DForm AccessibilityAction7 of 9 controls have issuesFIX
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #site-search-2535100-term | text | Site search | for/id |
| #site-search-2535082-term | text | Site search | for/id |
| q | text | (Search...) | placeholder only |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
| logout | submit | (none) | none |
| logout | submit | (none) | none |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
| #g-recaptcha-response-100000 | textarea | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="submit">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit">; <input type="submit" name="logout">; <input type="submit">; <textarea name="g-recaptcha-response" id="g-recaptcha-response-100000">
Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
<input type="text" name="q">
Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.
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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman
F404 Error PageActionHTTP 429, bare pageFIX
FFavicon & BrandingAction2 icon(s) detectedFIX
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
No web manifest found.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
CLandmark StructureAction8 landmarksREVIEW
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.
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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.
Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.
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When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.
Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices
BHeading Hierarchy87 headings, 2 skip(s)REVIEW
- H4 Log In Using Your Account
- H2 Local startup offers promise of clean power for SF
- H5 Troy Wolverton skipped
- H4 Services for SF seniors, disabled people could face budget cuts
- H5 Natalia Gurevich
- H4 'Hamnet' gets Royal Shakespeare Company treatment in SF
- H4 SF tech millionaire's spending laps that of opponents in race for Congress
- H5 Patrick Hoge
- H4 Proposed cuts to health programs spur community outrage
- H5 Natalia Gurevich
- H4 From stage to street: An elite opera singer's addiction struggle in The City
- H4 Why every San Franciscan should know the name Luis Valdez
- H5 OUR PARTNERS
- H4 A Weekend in Luxury: Mother’s Day Brunch at Hotel Nikko
- H4 Foes of changes to Overpaid Executive Tax add $2 million to fight it
- H5 Patrick Hoge
- H4 SF hands reins of street outreach teams to different agency
- H5 Natalia Gurevich
- H4 New state bill aims to cancel medical debt for low-income Californians
- H5 Natalia Gurevich
- H3 From the New York Times
- H4 Virginia passes new map, lifting Democrats' midterm chances
- H4 Rare tornado reported near Fresno as storm moves through California
- H4 Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO
- H3 FORUM
- H3 Arbitrary vetoes of new housing create a true moral crisis
- H3 Our Partners
- H4 A Weekend in Luxury: Mother’s Day Brunch at Hotel Nikko
- H4 Making Progress on Energy Costs Without Compromising Safety
- H4 How Luxury Senior Communities Are Redefining What Comes Next
- H4 A Full-service Health Plan to Empower Seniors’ Independence
- H3 Inspiring Women
- H3 Mary Furlong
- H3 Denise Hale
- H3 Lisa Presta
- H3 Jennifer Murphy-Ellamar
- H3 Public Health
- H4 SF hands reins of street outreach teams to different agency
- H5 Natalia Gurevich
- H4 New state bill aims to cancel medical debt for low-income Californians
- H5 Natalia Gurevich
- H4 San Francisco reports first infant measles case in 7 years
- H5 Natalia Gurevich
- H4 State abortion fund for low-income patients to run out of money this year
- H5 Natalia Gurevich
- H3 Reporter At Large
- H3 In The City with Patrick Hoge
- H4 Foes of changes to Overpaid Executive Tax add $2 million to fight it
- H4 SF tech millionaire's spending laps that of opponents in race for Congress
- H4 Coalition unveils a $25 million fund to fill downtown vacancies
- H3 Marketplace
- H4 Craig Fontaine Ashton: Northern California Personal Injury Lawyer and Podcaster
- H4 Best Dispensaries in Sacramento: 10 Top Picks
- H4 Combating the 2026 Burnout Epidemic: Strategies for San Francisco Professionals
- H4 Critical Training Solution Explains the Training Mindset: Preparation, Clarity, and Controlled Response
- H3 Technology
- H2 Troy Wolverton
- H3 Local startup offers promise of clean power for SF
- H4 New East Bay nonprofit aims to jump-start battery manufacturing in state
- H4 OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX’s IPOs could be a balm for state’s budget woes
- H3 Latest e-Edition
- H4 San Francisco
- H3 Local Events
- H3 CULTURE
- H1 From stage to street: An elite opera singer's addiction struggle in The City
- H4 Why every San Franciscan should know the name Luis Valdez skipped
- H4 'Hamnet' gets Royal Shakespeare Company treatment in SF
- H4 Grateful Dead's vault recordings find new online home
- H3 SIPS IN THE CITY
- H4 With Natalia Gurevich
- H4 The Valley Club is where you can be ‘the star of your own movie’
- H4 Bix continues to ‘throw a party every night’
- H3 The Social Set
- H4 YBCA exhibitions spotlight identity, history and community in San Francisco
- H3 Around the Web
- H4 How Long Does $1 Million Last After 60?
- H4 Should You Buy an Electric Car?
- H4 Test Your Hearing From The Comfort of Your Home
- H4 We've Got Your Eyes Covered - Find Your Perfect Pair!
- H4 Get Personalized Mortgage Advice Close to Home
- H4 Take on a Challenge: Make Pasta Al Limone at Home
- H4 Is My Space a Good Fit for Airbnb?
- H4 Look for Any High School Yearbook, It's Free!
- H4 8 Reasons Your Car Insurance Rate Changes
- H4 Sections
- H4 Services
- H4 Browser Compatibility
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI
CLink & Button QualityAction11 issue(s) across 277 links and 18 buttonsREVIEW
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/sfexaminer/ | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://twitter.com/sfexaminer | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.instagram.com/sfexaminer/ | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.sfexaminer.com/site/advertis… | Advertise | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/h… | Newsletters | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://sfexaminer.newspapers.com/ | Archives | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://homes.sfexaminer.com/search | Homes | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://nobhillgazette.com/ | Nob Hill Gazette | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.sfweekly.com/ | SFWeekly | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.facebook.com/sfexaminer/ | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://twitter.com/sfexaminer | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://bsky.app/profile/sfexaminer.bsky… | Bluesky | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/sfexami… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.instagram.com/sfexaminer/ | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| https://www.sfexaminer.com/site/advertis… | Advertise | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://examiner.legaladstore.com/ | Legal Advertising | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://examiner.dbastore.com/ | File Your DBA | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://sfexaminer.newspapers.com/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label | |
| https://homes.sfexaminer.com | Real Estate | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.sfexaminer.com/site/careers.… | Careers | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.sfexaminer.com/site/advertis… | Advertise | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://sfexaminer.newspapers.com/ | Archives | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.facebook.com/sfexaminer/ | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://twitter.com/sfexaminer | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.instagram.com/sfexaminer/ | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://bloxcms.com | BLOX Content Management System | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://bloxdigital.com/ | BLOX Digital | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://%67%65%74%61dmi%72%61%6c.com/pb/… | Powered By | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
a.dropdown-toggle (#498 on page); https://sfexaminer.newspapers.com/; a.sc-fFSPTT (#1981 on page); a.sc-fFSPTT (#1990 on page); a.sc-fFSPTT (#1999 on page); a.sc-fFSPTT (#2008 on page); a.sc-fFSPTT (#2017 on page); a.sc-fFSPTT (#2026 on page); a.sc-fFSPTT (#2035 on page); a.sc-fFSPTT (#2044 on page) (+1 more)
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://www.facebook.com/sfexaminer/; https://twitter.com/sfexaminer; https://www.instagram.com/sfexaminer/; https://www.sfexaminer.com/site/advertise.html; https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/hjDLUav/ExNewsletter; https://sfexaminer.newspapers.com/; https://homes.sfexaminer.com/search; https://nobhillgazette.com/; https://www.sfweekly.com/; https://www.facebook.com/sfexaminer/ (+17 more)
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 85/100 — 5 failing, 25 passedREVIEW
Accessibility
These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.
ARIA
Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Search div.navbar-header > ul.hidden-md > li.search-form-dropdown > a.dropdown-toggle |
These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Contrast
Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
OUR PARTNERS div.clearfix > div.block-overline > div.block-overline-inner > h5 |
Accept all div.Card-buoy__sc-1s2p2gv-0 > div.Card__CardHeader-buoy__sc-1s2p2gv-1 > div.Frame-buoy__sc-1d4hofp-0 > button.Button__StyledButton-buoy__sc-a1qza5-0 |
PURPOSES div.Card-buoy__sc-1s2p2gv-0 > div.Frame-buoy__sc-1d4hofp-0 > div.Pills__StyledPills-buoy__sc-pti2cl-0 > button.Pills__StyledPill-buoy__sc-pti2cl-1 |
1725 PARTNERS div.Card-buoy__sc-1s2p2gv-0 > div.Frame-buoy__sc-1d4hofp-0 > div.Pills__StyledPills-buoy__sc-pti2cl-0 > button.Pills__StyledPill-buoy__sc-pti2cl-1 |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Navigation
Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Troy Wolverton div.media-list > div.media > div.media-body > h5.media-heading |
Why every San Franciscan should know the name Luis Valdez div.card-container > div.card-body > div.card-headline > h4.tnt-headline |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Names and labels
Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div#tncms-block-2565382 > section#block-2565382 > div.block > a div#tncms-block-2565382 > section#block-2565382 > div.block > a |
These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.
Best practices
Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Technology div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
The City div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Natalia Gurevich div.media > div.media-body > h5.media-heading > a.tnt-user-profile-link |
Culture div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Politics div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Patrick Hoge div.media > div.media-body > h5.media-heading > a.tnt-user-profile-link |
San Francisco News div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Culture div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Culture div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Politics div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Patrick Hoge div.media > div.media-body > h5.media-heading > a.tnt-user-profile-link |
Public Health div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Public Health div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Natalia Gurevich div.media > div.media-body > h5.media-heading > a.tnt-user-profile-link |
Natalia Gurevich div.media > div.media-body > h5.media-heading > a.tnt-user-profile-link |
Natalia Gurevich div.media > div.media-body > h5.media-heading > a.tnt-user-profile-link |
Natalia Gurevich div.media > div.media-body > h5.media-heading > a.tnt-user-profile-link |
Culture div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Culture div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Pop music div.card-body > div.card-labels > div.card-label-section > a.tnt-section-tag |
Politics div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-one-nav > ul#footer-col-one-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Technology div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-one-nav > ul#footer-col-one-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Climate div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-one-nav > ul#footer-col-one-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Housing div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-one-nav > ul#footer-col-one-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Transit div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-one-nav > ul#footer-col-one-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Education div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-one-nav > ul#footer-col-one-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Forum div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-one-nav > ul#footer-col-one-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Sports div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-one-nav > ul#footer-col-one-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Culture div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-one-nav > ul#footer-col-one-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Real Estate div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-one-nav > ul#footer-col-one-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Contact Us div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-two-nav > ul#footer-col-two-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Careers div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-two-nav > ul#footer-col-two-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Advertise div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-two-nav > ul#footer-col-two-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Archives div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-two-nav > ul#footer-col-two-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Events div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-two-nav > ul#footer-col-two-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Newsletters div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-two-nav > ul#footer-col-two-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Our Partners div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-two-nav > ul#footer-col-two-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Search div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-two-nav > ul#footer-col-two-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
Weather div#tncms-region-nav-footer-col-two-nav > ul#footer-col-two-nav_menu > li > a.nav-link |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.
A+Alt Text Quality1 of 111 images have issuesPASS
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| generic | 1 image(s) |
A+Color Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAPASS
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h3 From the New York Ti… | 18.96:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #EDF4FD | Pass |
| h3 Around the Web | 18.96:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #EDF4FD | Pass |
| title San Francisco Examin… | 15.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #D1DFEC | Pass |
| a Skip to main content | 15.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #D1DFEC | Pass |
| label Site search | 15.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #D1DFEC | Pass |
| span Search | 15.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #D1DFEC | Pass |
| a Sign Up | 15.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #D1DFEC | Pass |
| a Log In | 12.57:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #BCCAD7 | Pass |
| a Dashboard | 15.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #D1DFEC | Pass |
| a Logout | 12.57:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #BCCAD7 | Pass |
| li My Account | 17.41:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #E2EBF3 | Pass |
| a Dashboard | 20.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FCFCFD | Pass |
| a Profile | 20.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FCFCFD | Pass |
| a Saved items | 20.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FCFCFD | Pass |
| a Logout | 20.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FCFCFD | Pass |
| span Facebook | 20.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FCFCFD | Pass |
| span Twitter | 20.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FCFCFD | Pass |
| span Instagram | 20.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FCFCFD | Pass |
| a News | 20.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FCFCFD | Pass |
| a Business | 20.48:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FCFCFD | Pass |
Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.