Mike Chen 陳懋華
@mikechensf.com
San Francisco housing, transportation, good government
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Oh no, about this battery safety. I also learned today that Rad Power Bikes might go out of business.
CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Batteries for E-Bikes from Rad Power Bikes Due to Fire Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/202...
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Oh no, about this battery safety. I also learned today that Rad Power Bikes might go out of business.
I am excited to see SFMTA look for new technology for bus lane and bus stop enforcement of illegal stopping/parking. We won't see any installations until Summer 2026 at earliest. #tole #able #transit
www.kqed.org/news/1206457...
www.kqed.org/news/1206457...
After Years of Parking Violations, SF is Stepping Up Enforcement in Transit-Only Lanes | KQED
SFMTA officials say automated systems like bus-mounted license plate readers will help them issue more citations to drivers violating transit-only lane rules.
www.kqed.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I am excited to see SFMTA look for new technology for bus lane and bus stop enforcement of illegal stopping/parking. We won't see any installations until Summer 2026 at earliest. #tole #able #transit
www.kqed.org/news/1206457...
www.kqed.org/news/1206457...
Prediction markets had Spanberger margin of victory at >+14!!! (Virginia governor election) kalshi.com/markets/kxel...
November 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Prediction markets had Spanberger margin of victory at >+14!!! (Virginia governor election) kalshi.com/markets/kxel...
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Decision Desk HQ is already calling for Abigail Spanberger. election-night.decisiondeskhq.com/date/2025-11...
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Decision Desk HQ is already calling for Abigail Spanberger. election-night.decisiondeskhq.com/date/2025-11...
California Proposition 50 special election:
—More than 3.4M ballots returned so far (~15%) out of 23.0M
—At a similar point for 2021 Newsom recall special election, 1 million ballots were returned
—Democratic turnout is higher than Republican or unaffiliated www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
—More than 3.4M ballots returned so far (~15%) out of 23.0M
—At a similar point for 2021 Newsom recall special election, 1 million ballots were returned
—Democratic turnout is higher than Republican or unaffiliated www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
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October 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
California Proposition 50 special election:
—More than 3.4M ballots returned so far (~15%) out of 23.0M
—At a similar point for 2021 Newsom recall special election, 1 million ballots were returned
—Democratic turnout is higher than Republican or unaffiliated www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
—More than 3.4M ballots returned so far (~15%) out of 23.0M
—At a similar point for 2021 Newsom recall special election, 1 million ballots were returned
—Democratic turnout is higher than Republican or unaffiliated www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...
Big hearing right now for the #FamilyZoningPlan at #SanFrancisco Supervisors Land Use and Transportation Committee. They could
a) send to the full board
b) make amendments and hear again in this committee
c) make substantive amendments and send back to Planning Commission
a) send to the full board
b) make amendments and hear again in this committee
c) make substantive amendments and send back to Planning Commission
Look alive, the Board of Supervisors Land Use and Transportation committee has been called to order. Room 250 is already full for the Family Zoning Plan
a man in a suit and tie is saying let 's do it . it 's go time !
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying let 's do it . it 's go time !
media.tenor.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Big hearing right now for the #FamilyZoningPlan at #SanFrancisco Supervisors Land Use and Transportation Committee. They could
a) send to the full board
b) make amendments and hear again in this committee
c) make substantive amendments and send back to Planning Commission
a) send to the full board
b) make amendments and hear again in this committee
c) make substantive amendments and send back to Planning Commission
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BREAKING: The Governor signed our legislation to authorize a Bay Area regional funding ballot measure for transit.
SB 63 is critical to avoid massive service cuts at Muni, BART, Caltrain & other systems. We need to stabilize & modernize these systems for the Bay Area’s future.
SB 63 is critical to avoid massive service cuts at Muni, BART, Caltrain & other systems. We need to stabilize & modernize these systems for the Bay Area’s future.
October 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
BREAKING: The Governor signed our legislation to authorize a Bay Area regional funding ballot measure for transit.
SB 63 is critical to avoid massive service cuts at Muni, BART, Caltrain & other systems. We need to stabilize & modernize these systems for the Bay Area’s future.
SB 63 is critical to avoid massive service cuts at Muni, BART, Caltrain & other systems. We need to stabilize & modernize these systems for the Bay Area’s future.
Gov Gavin Newsom signed #SB720 allowing for automated red light camera enforcement! This will help hold drivers accountable for dangerous behaviors and keep our streets safe. #VisionZero
@governor.ca.gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
@governor.ca.gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Gov Gavin Newsom signed #SB720 allowing for automated red light camera enforcement! This will help hold drivers accountable for dangerous behaviors and keep our streets safe. #VisionZero
@governor.ca.gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
@governor.ca.gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
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Thank you to the Alaska Raptor Center for telling the truth that birders already knew: every bald eagle cry you hear in an advertisement is a red-tailed hawk.
October 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Thank you to the Alaska Raptor Center for telling the truth that birders already knew: every bald eagle cry you hear in an advertisement is a red-tailed hawk.
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@gavinnewsom.bsky.social on #SB79 just now in his Twitch conversation with @connoreatspants.bsky.social: "It’s on my desk & I will be reviewing it on its merits. It’s really important housing legislation, and I recognize how important it is."
Folks: keep calling + urging him to sign! (916) 445-2841
Folks: keep calling + urging him to sign! (916) 445-2841
October 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social on #SB79 just now in his Twitch conversation with @connoreatspants.bsky.social: "It’s on my desk & I will be reviewing it on its merits. It’s really important housing legislation, and I recognize how important it is."
Folks: keep calling + urging him to sign! (916) 445-2841
Folks: keep calling + urging him to sign! (916) 445-2841
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Our democracy is under attack, and we have to fight back. With Trump and Republicans attempting to rig the 2026 elections, it's up to California to pass Prop 50 on Nov 4th
Join us for a panel discussion on what's at stake, how Prop 50 helps, and that it's temporary until 2030.
bit.ly/prop50panel
Join us for a panel discussion on what's at stake, how Prop 50 helps, and that it's temporary until 2030.
bit.ly/prop50panel
Reckoning with Redistricting: Breaking Down Prop 50
Join us for a timely discussion about the Election Rigging Response Act: Prop 50. How we got here, what the measure does and why it's needed
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September 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Our democracy is under attack, and we have to fight back. With Trump and Republicans attempting to rig the 2026 elections, it's up to California to pass Prop 50 on Nov 4th
Join us for a panel discussion on what's at stake, how Prop 50 helps, and that it's temporary until 2030.
bit.ly/prop50panel
Join us for a panel discussion on what's at stake, how Prop 50 helps, and that it's temporary until 2030.
bit.ly/prop50panel
The law is still evolving on autonomous vehicles. Moving violations (red light running, illegal U-turns) cite the driver, but there's no one to cite for AVs. New California law will allow the state DMV to enforce starting next year. #autonomousVehicles apnews.com/article/waym...
California police pull over a self-driving Waymo for an illegal U-turn, but they can't ticket
Police in Northern California pulled over a self-driving Waymo taxi after it made an illegal U-turn.
apnews.com
September 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The law is still evolving on autonomous vehicles. Moving violations (red light running, illegal U-turns) cite the driver, but there's no one to cite for AVs. New California law will allow the state DMV to enforce starting next year. #autonomousVehicles apnews.com/article/waym...
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My friends (and leaders in the @cademocrats.bsky.social and @sfdemocrats.org boards respectively) Ruth Ferguson (ADEM) and @mikechensf.com recorded a cute video telling the good people why they support ensuring we as a state continue to fund local and regional transit💙💙💙
September 9, 2025 at 2:11 AM
My friends (and leaders in the @cademocrats.bsky.social and @sfdemocrats.org boards respectively) Ruth Ferguson (ADEM) and @mikechensf.com recorded a cute video telling the good people why they support ensuring we as a state continue to fund local and regional transit💙💙💙
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Today, the message was clear: transit is not optional. Fund transit now.
September 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Today, the message was clear: transit is not optional. Fund transit now.
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When PA ignored SEPTA's plea for emergency funding, Philly lost 20% of its transit service and riders faced 21% higher fares. CA has until Tuesday to offer loan to avoid worse fate in Bay Area. Please call Newsom and attend Monday rally. Details below
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actionnetwork.org/events/emerg...
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Emergency Rally to Save Bay Area Transit
Alert alert! The transit agencies the Bay Area depends on – BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain – face massive service cuts unless Governor Gavin Newsom follows through on his promise of a $750M emer...
actionnetwork.org
September 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
When PA ignored SEPTA's plea for emergency funding, Philly lost 20% of its transit service and riders faced 21% higher fares. CA has until Tuesday to offer loan to avoid worse fate in Bay Area. Please call Newsom and attend Monday rally. Details below
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actionnetwork.org/events/emerg...
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actionnetwork.org/events/emerg...
It is unfortunate that Governor Gavin Newsom is reneging on a commitment to fund Bay Area transit until we can pass long-term solutions. Agencies including @sfmta.com have few options. There may be drastic cuts to service in 2026, right when voters will be asked to raise taxes for transit.
We’ve been informed by the Governor’s Department of Finance that it won’t agree before our legislative session ends (on Friday) to finalize a $750M bridge loan to Bay Area transit.
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
September 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
It is unfortunate that Governor Gavin Newsom is reneging on a commitment to fund Bay Area transit until we can pass long-term solutions. Agencies including @sfmta.com have few options. There may be drastic cuts to service in 2026, right when voters will be asked to raise taxes for transit.
September 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I hope this isn't AI art b/c this design slaps #YesOn50
History judges leaders who fail to act in a crisis. When the nation's future is at stake, you must be willing to break norms to preserve it. This is our moment. Prop 50 is a necessary breach of protocol to save the union from those who would rig it into oblivion. Vote YES on prop 50!
#Yeson50
#Yeson50
September 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I hope this isn't AI art b/c this design slaps #YesOn50
How worried should I be that US produce prices will go up this winter? #inflation #tariffs
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August 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
How worried should I be that US produce prices will go up this winter? #inflation #tariffs
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At the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition annual summit yesterday, Shannon Hake of SFMTA's Livable Streets division presented some *very impressive* early results from their automated speed camera program.
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August 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
At the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition annual summit yesterday, Shannon Hake of SFMTA's Livable Streets division presented some *very impressive* early results from their automated speed camera program.
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New: Clipper 2.0 launch remains uncertain despite rollout of BART open payment system
Clipper 2.0 launch remains uncertain despite rollout of BART open payment system - The Voice of San Francisco
A date for Bay Area public transit riders to transition to the new Clipper card payment system remains up in the air. Despite efforts made last week to allow BART passengers to start paying for fares ...
thevoicesf.org
August 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New: Clipper 2.0 launch remains uncertain despite rollout of BART open payment system
#SanFrancisco rents return to pre-covid levels, driven by economic recovery, return to office, and tech sector. finance.yahoo.com/news/renting...
Renting in San Francisco turns cutthroat as AI jobs boom collides with low supply
After a long post-pandemic slump, San Francisco is booming again. Competition to land an apartment is stiff.
finance.yahoo.com
August 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM
#SanFrancisco rents return to pre-covid levels, driven by economic recovery, return to office, and tech sector. finance.yahoo.com/news/renting...
Interview with Scott Alan Lucas on his new book "Last Night in San Francisco", covering the 2023 murder of Bob Lee in San Francisco, and its impacts on politics and tech. #SanFrancisco slate.com/technology/2...
It Was the Murder That Shook Silicon Valley. Two Years Later, We Know What Really Happened.
Bob Lee’s killing sparked a firestorm of misinformation and radicalization. A new book sheds light on what really happened.
slate.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Interview with Scott Alan Lucas on his new book "Last Night in San Francisco", covering the 2023 murder of Bob Lee in San Francisco, and its impacts on politics and tech. #SanFrancisco slate.com/technology/2...
How likely is it that we'll have a California special election to vote on redistricting on November 4? edition.cnn.com/2025/08/15/p...
California Democrats release map ahead of redistricting in response to Texas | CNN Politics
California Democrats on Friday released their redistricting proposal, aiming to produce up to five additional Democratic seats in the US House in response to Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redrawing of...
edition.cnn.com
August 17, 2025 at 11:33 PM
How likely is it that we'll have a California special election to vote on redistricting on November 4? edition.cnn.com/2025/08/15/p...