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Mike Ege

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I write about Bay Area government and politics. Editor-in-Chief, The Voice of San Francisco - thevoicesf.org Formerly with The San Francisco Standard, Bay City Beacon Snark Alert. RTs, likes ≠ endorsements. mike@frisko.org muckrack.com/mike-ege-1

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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“There are pictures of them up where I live and in other buildings saying not to let them enter because they’re known for stealing and drugs,” one acquaintance said. Another thing I heard more than once: “They’re like the Bonnie and Clyde of the Tenderloin.” thevoicesf.org/woman-attack...
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Woman attacked by dog in Tenderloin lied to police: sources say she was ‘watching it for a friend’ against her boyfriend’s wishes - The Voice of San Francisco
I have been writing about the lack of enforcement on the homeless and their mistreated, out of control dogs for decades. As a pit bull advocate and rescuer, it pains me to see they are the dog of…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“We’re supporting each other,” Richard said. “I think that you have to team up with others in ranked-choice voting, and I believe that this is the best team that can actually come together to get something done.” thevoicesf.org/three-d10-ca...
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Three D10 candidates signal endorsement pact, echoing D8 alliance - The Voice of San Francisco
Shawn Richard, one of 10 candidates running for San Francisco’s District 10 supervisor seat, told The Voice he plans to endorse fellow candidates DJ Brookter and JR Eppler. Sources close to the other…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Victims deserve to be heard. The accused deserves due process. Voters are entitled to timely information. All three can be true at once. thevoicesf.org/when-sexual-...
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When Sexual Assault Allegations Become Political Ammunition - The Voice of San Francisco
Sexual assault is a grave offense. Allegations of sexual assault demand serious attention, thorough investigation, and accountability when wrongdoing is established. They should never be dismissed…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
San Francisco’s City Hall returns to business this week with a busy agenda that touches on some of the city’s most contentious issues: housing costs, artificial intelligence, historic preservation, police accountability, and sexual assault. thevoicesf.org/this-week-at...
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This week at City Hall: evictions, data centers and another Bruce Lee homecoming - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco’s City Hall returns to business this week with a busy agenda that touches on some of the city’s most contentious issues: housing costs, artificial intelligence, historic preservation,…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Palmer’s colleagues on the commission appointed him president in 2024. He had just evaded rape charges after newly discovered evidence raised questions about the accuser’s credibility, and prosecutors said they could not proceed with the trial. thevoicesf.org/city-hall-hi...
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City Hall highlights: Palmer defenestration begins; Mahmood looks to clean up projects; settling Airline labor gripes; Flower Mart changes - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco supervisors this week will take the first formal steps toward removing Sheriff’s Oversight Board President William Palmer, whose alleged abuses of office, history of violence against…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
NEWSLETTER: How would you like it if your upstairs neighbor converted their home into a soup kitchen? And if you are starting as a resident, how would you feel if your roommate decided to turn YOUR apartment into a soup kitchen?  thevoicesf.org/newsletter/f... #sanfrancisco
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Fielder aids street vendors — frankly, ew | raising the dead in Marin | Muni at risk, flourishing arts - The Voice of San Francisco
THIS WEEK AT THE VOICE FOR THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 2026 To view in browser, get past issues, or subscribe, CLICK HERE by Mike EgeEditor in Chief, The Voice of San Francisco Mission Supervisor Jackie…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
San Francisco supervisors this week will take the first formal steps toward removing Sheriff’s Oversight Board President William Palmer, whose alleged abuses of office, history of violence against women, and criminal record have made him a lightning rod for controversy thevoicesf.org/city-hall-hi...
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City Hall highlights: Palmer defenestration begins; Mahmood looks to clean up projects; settling Airline labor gripes; Flower Mart changes - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco supervisors this week will take the first formal steps toward removing Sheriff’s Oversight Board President William Palmer, whose alleged abuses of office, history of violence against…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
NEWSLETTER: Mayor Lurie does Podcast Damage Control; Ron Conway wants Dems to embrace the P(doom) READ NOW thevoicesf.org/newsletter/a...
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AI doesn't kill people; people do | Unpromising test scores | Bad new drugs - The Voice of San Francisco
THIS WEEK AT THE VOICE FOR THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2026 To view in browser, get past issues, or subscribe, CLICK HERE by Mike EgeEditor in Chief, The Voice of San Francisco In the latest episode of Bay…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
There are 15 applicants for the nine vacancies, giving the Rules Committee the chance to rebuild the task force with some new members. Some former members allege that some Supervisors, like Board President Rafael Mandelman, want to defang the body. thevoicesf.org/sunshine-tas...
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Sunshine Task Force, data center ban, e-bike safety, ambassador pay to be mulled by supervisors this week - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco’s transparency watchdog will get a chance to come back to life Monday, when the Board of Supervisors considers appointments to nine of the 11 voting seats on the Sunshine Ordinance Task…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Newly released San Francisco public school student performance data contradict Superintendent Maria Su’s glowing descriptions and assurances to the school board in June. thevoicesf.org/school-distr...
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School district description of student test scores as ‘very promising results’ called into question - The Voice of San Francisco
Little to no progress found among key student groups
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The arrests and seizure were announced as city officials sought to draw attention to the emergence of cychlorphine. This little-known synthetic opioid, authorities say, is now circulating in San Francisco’s illicit drug supply. thevoicesf.org/s-f-arrests-...
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S.F. arrests four after teen’s death exposes deadly new opioid in counterfeit pills - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco police have arrested four people and seized more than 20,000 counterfeit pills in an investigation launched after the April overdose death of a 16-year-old boy whose autopsy revealed…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“Today’s motion is going to be regarding suspending William Palmer from the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board, on charges of misconduct. It’s a long process, and there will be plenty of chances for everyone to dig in. thevoicesf.org/sherrill-mov...
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Sherrill moves to oust William Palmer from Sheriff’s Oversight Board - The Voice of San Francisco
During the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill moved to begin the formal process of removing William Palmer from the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
People who lose their homes struggle to find somewhere to go,” Lurie said. To address what he calls a housing “emergency,” Lurie highlighted a sweeping package of tenant protections and housing investments. thevoicesf.org/we-are-in-a-...
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‘We are in a housing emergency!’ Mayor declares. - The Voice of San Francisco
Mayor Daniel Lurie opened the full Board of Supervisors meeting with a message about what he calls “a rent emergency.” The good news, he said, is that San Francisco is “finally moving in the right…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Mia Bonta replaced her husband in the assembly when Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed him attorney general, but while he warmed his wife’s seat, Bonta directed campaign funds, foundation money, and fundraising solicitations to nonprofits led by his wife. thevoicesf.org/as-an-assemb...
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As an assemblyman, Rob Bonta funneled money from donors, lobbyists, and his foundation to nonprofits run by his wife - The Voice of San Francisco
Read Part 1 here. It may not be a coincidence that California Assemblywoman Mialisa (Mia) Bonta wants to stop journalists from investigating nonprofits. Along with ties to the Oakland corruption…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Leah Rosenberg’s 18-panel installation transforms a Fort Mason passageway into a vivid meditation on color, time, and the waterfront. Plus a new fall program will feature immersive events. thevoicesf.org/fort-mason-c...
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Fort Mason Center turns historic loading docks into massive sunrise-to-moonrise mural - The Voice of San Francisco
Created in the passageway between Landmark Buildings B and C at Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture is a new 18-panel public mural by artist Leah Rosenberg. The Sea Is But Another Sky transforms…
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Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
So a while ago, I wrote that San Francisco really didn't have a housing crisis. medium.com/b-copy-com-l...
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San Francisco Does Not Have a Housing Crisis
Let’s get something straight: San Francisco does not have a housing crisis.
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“Of course, this month is an important month,” Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman said. “But we know this November is really, really important for our ability to continue to deliver at Muni.” thevoicesf.org/transit-mont...
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Transit Month kicks off in San Francisco as city leaders rally support for transit ballot measures - The Voice of San Francisco
Transit advocates and city elected officials kicked off Transit Month at San Francisco City Hall on Monday morning. But this year’s launch of the month-long celebration of all things transit,…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
It’s awfully late for San Francisco to be asking these questions. The problem was not that San Francisco lacked numbers. It had plenty of them. The problem was figuring out whether those numbers meant anything. thevoicesf.org/san-francisc...
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San Francisco discovers a radical idea: Find out whether its homelessness programs work - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco has finally stumbled upon a concept so revolutionary that Mayor Daniel Lurie says he’s prepared to spend the next three years redoing the city’s homelessness service contracts: If you…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The indictments of Thao and the Duongs span decades of scandals that included political players from the East Bay as well as from San Francisco. Here is a timeline of the events leading up to the Oakland corruption case, which is set for trial this October. thevoicesf.org/the-oakland-...
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The Oakland corruption case has ties to San Francisco figures including Mohammed Nuru and Willie Brown - The Voice of San Francisco
“The day after you won the City of Oakland contract, you were there, paying everyone, everyone was like f—ing piranhas. I was there, I was in your office, $50,000, $100,000, whatever it was, and you…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
His “offenses” are the usual authoritarian garbage thrown at people for daring to suggest that the people should be free. thevoicesf.org/the-best-of-...
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The best of us: Joshua Wong versus the CCP - The Voice of San Francisco
From Hong Kong comes the news that pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to further political charges and is facing anywhere from 3 to 10 additional years — and possibly life. Wong,…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Can Bay Area transit be saved from major service cuts next year without a tax increase by redirecting capital funds to operations? thevoicesf.org/yes-we-can-s...
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Yes, we can save transit with capital funds - The Voice of San Francisco
Can Bay Area transit be saved from major service cuts next year without a tax increase by redirecting capital funds to operations? Advocates of the Bay Area transit sales tax are dismissive, and now…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
D10 candidate Shawn Richard calls on billionaire-funded PAC supporting Theo Ellington to redirect $500,000 to Bayview community - The Voice of San Francisco thevoicesf.org/d10-candidat...
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D10 candidate Shawn Richard calls on billionaire-funded PAC supporting Theo Ellington to redirect $500,000 to Bayview community - The Voice of San Francisco
District 10 supervisor candidate Shawn Richard called on an independent committee backing rival candidate Theo Ellington to redirect a $500,000 contribution from cryptocurrency billionaire Chris…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
SFUSD’s best choice for legal counsel may be City Attorney David Chiu - The Voice of San Francisco thevoicesf.org/sfusds-best-...
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SFUSD’s best choice for legal counsel may be City Attorney David Chiu - The Voice of San Francisco
At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, San Francisco Superintendent of Schools Maria Su is seeking approval of a $90,000 contract with a global lawyer search firm to start the process to find a new…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The pile is hardly unprecedented — voters faced 15 local propositions in 2024 and 25 in 2016 — but this year’s crop makes one thing clear: this ballot is a further test of Mayor Daniel Lurie’s political coattails. thevoicesf.org/governance-h...
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Governance, housing, and transit at stake on local initiative ballot  - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco voters are once again being handed a small novella disguised as a ballot, with 10 local measures and a regional transit measure awaiting them Nov. 3. The pile is hardly unprecedented —…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
California College of the Arts show ‘Closer Reading: Three Bay Area Book Artists’ spotlights the Bay’s vibrant book arts scene - The Voice of San Francisco thevoicesf.org/california-c...
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California College of the Arts show ‘Closer Reading: Three Bay Area Book Artists’ spotlights the Bay’s vibrant book arts scene - The Voice of San Francisco
California College of the Arts (CCA) Campus Gallery presents Closer Reading: Three Bay Area Book Artists, a group exhibition curated by Anthea Black, associate professor of Printmedia, on behalf of…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Plans include new ramps, seating areas, and greenery. But no elevator. thevoicesf.org/san-francisc...
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San Francisco plans $9 million accessibility improvements for Hallidie Plaza - The Voice of San Francisco
As one of San Francisco’s important access points for residents and visitors to shopping destinations and transit, plans are underway to improve access to Hallidie Plaza, especially for individuals…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Cataloging political endorsements is hard. This writer has likened the task to climbing a ladder while carrying a box of glass Christmas ornaments. And the vagaries of San Francisco elections appear to have tripped up Ballotpedia.  thevoicesf.org/newsletter/r...
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[REVISED] Homonymous foes’ endorsement list hell | Mahmood's Mamdani dreams - The Voice of San Francisco
THIS WEEK AT THE VOICE FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2026 To view in browser, get past issues, or subscribe, CLICK HERE by Mike EgeEditor in Chief, The Voice of San Francisco SUPPORT THE VOICE! An…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
State's DUI reform gutted by lawmaker arrested for DUI last year - The Voice of San Francisco thevoicesf.org/cas-dui-refo...
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State's DUI reform gutted by lawmaker arrested for DUI last year - The Voice of San Francisco
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A California Senate committee just gutted one of the state’s most substantial DUI reform bills in years, despite…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Vowing to “use any lever at our disposal to keep the National Archives here,” South San Francisco Congressman Kevin Mullin announced legislation Monday to combat Trump administration plans to shut down the local federal archives facility in San Bruno.   thevoicesf.org/congressman-...
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Congressman Mullin introduces bill to combat closure of National Archives - The Voice of San Francisco
Vowing to “use any lever at our disposal to keep the National Archives here,” South San Francisco Congressman Kevin Mullin announced legislation Monday to combat Trump administration plans to shut…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Governance, housing, and transit at stake on local initiative ballot  - The Voice of San Francisco thevoicesf.org/governance-h...
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Governance, housing, and transit at stake on local initiative ballot  - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco voters are once again being handed a small novella disguised as a ballot, with 10 local measures and a regional transit measure awaiting them Nov. 3. The pile is hardly unprecedented —…
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Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Willie weighs in on D10 race | Wiener and the wormhole legacy - The Voice of San Francisco
THIS WEEK AT THE VOICE FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026 To view in browser, get past issues, or subscribe, CLICK HERE $250,000 Matching Gift Challenge Support award-winning local journalism An anonymous ...
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The PPIC researchers determined Prop. 47 likely led to an estimated increase in street homelessness of about 10% between 2015 and 2019. calmatters.org/housing/home...
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The presiding judge in Wright’s case, Charles Crompton, is known among critics for his leniency and presided over the infamous Patrick Thompson case. thevoicesf.org/after-second...
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After second random elder attack while out on mental health diversion, defense wants more diversion for Zavein Blue Wright - The Voice of San Francisco
On July 22, 2026, after randomly attacking and nearly killing a senior man and a senior woman three years apart, repeat violent predator Zavein Blue Wright was found mentally fit to stand trial in…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The United Democratic Club hosted an open-air forum for District 8 Supervisor hopefuls at the Noe Valley Town Square, serving up political pitches in a manner usually reserved for revenge, as speakers and attendees had to bundle up against the cold toward the end.  thevoicesf.org/newsletter/c...
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Chilled unicorns and rainbows in Noe Valley | Troubling school bond questions | Diversion for Wright ... again?! - The Voice of San Francisco
THIS WEEK AT THE VOICE FOR THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2026 To view in browser, get past issues, or subscribe, CLICK HERE by Mike EgeEditor in chief, The Voice of San Francisco The United Democratic Club…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Pelosi is already making clear that she will be a public force to be reckoned with in the Bay Area for some time, despite her congressional retirement. thevoicesf.org/the-state-of...
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The state of wartime politics - The Voice of San Francisco
The rest of the country is finally noticing what we local political observers have long known: Nancy Pelosi isn’t a fan of Scott Wiener, who is currently ahead in the race to succeed her in Congress.…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Key stakeholders are now raising significant and troubling questions about how bond funds are being spent and whether the school district is interfering with independent citizen oversight of the more than $1.5 billion in bond funding. thevoicesf.org/significant-...
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Significant questions surround S.F. school district’s $1.5 billion bond program - The Voice of San Francisco
Last week, San Francisco public school officials cut the ribbon for Mission Bay Elementary School, fulfilling what they described as “a vision over two decades in the making.” Mission Bay Elementary…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
“Bay Area transit doesn’t have a revenue problem nearly as much as it has a spending problem,” says Debora Allen, who served on the Bay Area Rapid Transit board for eight years thevoicesf.org/transit-agen...
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Transit agencies’ Hail Mary faces skeptics and tax-weary voters - The Voice of San Francisco
This November, San Francisco and four other counties are set to vote on new taxes that promise to solve looming structural operating deficits that plague the region’s transit agencies. Next to the…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Tony is beautifully directed, shot, and acted, evoking one sweet summer of yore when a jerk became a man or at very least, began his journey to manhood and a career of note. thevoicesf.org/learning-lif...
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Learning life lessons on the periphery of fame - The Voice of San Francisco
Success is not always a component of fame, nor is fame a requisite of success — and neither one is easy to achieve. While the late celebrity chef, author, and TV personality Anthony Bourdain earned…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
“Please come back to Chinatown. We have more parking for you,” thevoicesf.org/chinatown-an...
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Chinatown and city leaders celebrate transit improvements and more parking spaces - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco Chinatown merchants and city leaders are sending a message to the public that Chinatown is open for business and more street parking spaces are available for visitors.  Small business…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
“Their message is that the Democratic Party would be making a huge mistake if it keeps catering to social justice warriors and fails to understand, respect and appeal to working-class voters.” Williams told Keith, “”I am tired of losing.” thevoicesf.org/can-wikleris...
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Can ‘Wiklerism’ produce a truce in the Democratic Party wars? - The Voice of San Francisco
Tuesday night, when Representative Nancy Pelosi spoke in front of an audience in San Francisco, she recalled her experience leading the California Democratic Party in the early 1980s and the many…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Johnston urges anyone stopping by the Divisadero 76 to check on the bird’s welfare, adding that “no vans were harmed” in the incident. Maybe Aaron Peskin can help out.  thevoicesf.org/newsletter/w...
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Wayward Waymos, crack on credit, and dangerous diversion - The Voice of San Francisco
THIS WEEK AT THE VOICE FOR THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026 To view in browser, get past issues, or subscribe, CLICK HERE by Mike EgeEditor in Chief, The Voice of San Francisco If you’re reading this…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
New exhibition featuring over 130 artifacts including rare finds from the recently discovered Aten, the golden city, offers insights into the divine rule and daily lives of ancient Egyptians. thevoicesf.org/king-tut-ret...
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'Treasures of the Pharaohs' brings ancient Egypt to the de Young - The Voice of San Francisco
The majesty of ancient Egypt returns to San Francisco with Treasures of the Pharaohs. The exhibition includes an extensive array of over 130 important artifacts, some never before seen in the Bay…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Service cuts on Caltrain could include reducing the frequency on weekdays to hourly service, weekday service would end at 9 p.m., and weekend service would be cut entirely. thevoicesf.org/caltrain-war...
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Caltrain warns of weekday, weekend service cuts if November transit fails - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco officials received a bleak outlook at Caltrain’s future that includes the possibility of service cuts that would start in the fiscal year of 2028. Caltrain officials presented a…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
It’s also a milestone in San Francisco’s struggle to rebuild the agency after years of legislative struggle. thevoicesf.org/s-f-police-b...
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S.F. police boost hiring from other agencies - The Voice of San Francisco
San Francisco Police Chief Derrick Lew swore in 12 new police officers on Monday. Still, they aren’t rookies — they’re what is known as “lateral transfers,” experienced cops who started their careers…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
You may have already heard that Mohammed Nuru, the former SFDPW director who was a central figure in a major city corruption scandal, is back in town, and “was seen at City Hall.” As it turns out, he wasn’t there on business. His niece was getting married.  thevoicesf.org/newsletter/h...
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Hearings and boos and what may haunt Rob Bonta - The Voice of San Francisco
THIS WEEK AT THE VOICE FOR THURSDAY, AUG. 6, 2026 To view in browser, get past issues, or subscribe, CLICK HERE by Mike EgeEditor in Chief, The Voice of San Francisco You may have already heard that…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
District 7 Supervisor Myrna Melgar said she was seeking a “creative solution” to get people from the hospital to the Muni train station and for future residents, as housing units are planned at one of the hospital’s empty parking lots.
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Study: Laguna Honda Hospital, Forest Hill station gondola not ‘cost-effective’ - The Voice of San Francisco
Constructing a gondola to transport people back and forth from Muni Metro’s Forest Hill station and Laguna Honda Hospital would not be cost-effective, a new study from transportation planners said.…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
For what it was, The Future of Us was a beautifully done civic experiment. thevoicesf.org/the-future-o...
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‘The Future of Us' was a visionary civic experiment - The Voice of San Francisco
A multiday, citywide festival recently took place across San Francisco, ringing in the country’s 250th birthday with a forward-thinking, imaginative approach to the future. San Francisco-based civic…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
From ballot wording voters will see in November to the fate of vacant grocery stores, mental health care, and climate resilience, City Hall’s agenda this week touches nearly every corner of San Francisco government.
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Ballot language, budget vote, health hearings, and putting ‘Zombie Grocery Tax’ to bed: City Hall this week - The Voice of San Francisco
From ballot wording voters will see in November to the fate of vacant grocery stores, mental health care, and climate resilience, City Hall’s agenda this week touches nearly every corner of San…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
FOLF argues that history is repeating itself, with procedural shortcuts undermining public trust and parental rights. What would it take for SFUSD to follow the law? They are supposed to serve ALL San Franciscans, not just a preferred group of people.”
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What's behind the new lawsuit against SFUSD over ethnic studies? - The Voice of San Francisco
The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is once again in the legal spotlight, this time over the allegedly hasty implementation of its mandatory “Voices: An Ethnic Studies Survey”…
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The Voice of San Francisco @vosf.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
“Focusing on families is less about prioritizing this group over any other, but rather recognizing that when we make it easier for families to move around the city, we also make it easier for everyone else as a result,” Sauter said at the hearing.
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Supervisors focus on improving transit access for families at hearing - The Voice of San Francisco
Strollers and making Muni more accessible for families with kids were among the topics last week at a Board of Supervisors hearing.  At the board’s July 13 Land Use and Transportation Committee, the…
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