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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. [email protected] https://muckrack.com/mike-ege-1

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Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 16h

In reaction to Gov. Newsom's veto of sober housing funding, SF lawmakers are introducing a bill that would bar use of city funds for new supportive housing projects that allow drug use, instead funding “drug-free and recovery-focused options.” thevoicesf.org/in-wake-of-n...

In wake of Newsom sober housing veto, supes play hardball - The Voice of San Francisco

In reaction to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent veto of AB 255, which would have allowed cities to allocate some state homelessness funds for drug-free supportive housing, San Francisco lawmakers are introd...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 22h

SFUSD is aiming to save $30 million by boosting student attendance — fewer absences = more funding.
Learn how the district plans to stay afloat: thevoicesf.org/the-sfusd-ch...

The SFUSD challenge: Save $30 million by increasing attendance - The Voice of San Francisco

I just signed up for the San Francisco School District’s social media campaign to increase attendance. Color me skeptical, but if we could solve chronic absences through social media, my next campai...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 22h

Here’s a quick guide for parents on the new child vaccines—what’s being recommended, safety notes, and what to ask your doctor.
Learn more: thevoicesf.org/what-parents...

What parents should know about new child vaccines | Quick Guide - The Voice of San Francisco

Editors’ note: This story was originally published by EdSource. Sign up for their daily newsletter here. Parents and schools are scrambling to understand the latest changes to immunization guidance an...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 22h

Manga fever hits SF! 🎨 The de Young hosts the first major North American survey of manga—from the 1970s to today. Rare original drawings, immersive displays (think: ONE PIECE chapters across a gallery wall), cosplay days & more. Through Jan. 25. Read: thevoicesf.org/art-of-manga...

‘Art of Manga’ at the de Young - The Voice of San Francisco

Manga fever has arrived in San Francisco with The Art of Manga, the highly anticipated celebration of Japanese comics and graphic novels at the de Young. Even though manga is a global pop-cultural phe...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 22h

Gov. Newsom vetoed AB 255, blocking a plan to use state homelessness funds for sober living housing. Supporters say it shuts the door on recovery-focused options.
Full story: thevoicesf.org/sober-living...

Sober living bill gets governor’s veto - The Voice of San Francisco

A bill with strong San Francisco roots went down in flames last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 255, The Supportive-Recovery Residence Program. The bill, introduced by San Francisco A...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 2d

On Tuesday SF Supervisors will vote on a resolution declaring the results of the D4 recall election, and another recognizing the record of the recalled D4 Supervisor, Joel Engardio. This last outlines a number of Engardio's achievements; Sunset Dunes is absent from the document.

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 4d

Citizens speak out against Troy McAlister’s bid for diversion, calling it a way to escape responsibility for the deaths of Hanako Abe and Elizabeth Platt. They demand justice and accountability, not ideology, to govern the courts. More: thevoicesf.org/hanako-abes-...

Hanako Abe’s mother on Troy McAlister's motion for diversion: ‘Nothing more than an attempt to evade responsibility for the crimes’ - The Voice of San Francisco

After a short hearing before Care Court creator and lead judge Michael Begert, a motion for mental health diversion by the San Francisco Public Defenders Office in the Troy McAlister case was set for ...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 5d

San Francisco is buzzing Oct 2–8: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Richmond Autumn Moon Fest, Ledisi’s Dinah tribute, Fleet Week with the Snowbirds, art shows, star parties, and more. Find all the details: thevoicesf.org/out-and-abou...

Out and about Oct. 2–8, 2025 - The Voice of San Francisco

It’s music, music, music this week from Hardly Strictly Bluegrass to Ledisi and swing, outdoor festivals, a heart-warming and funny theater production, what’s likely to be pretty curtailed Fleet Week,...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 5d

Last Thursday, SF supervisors held their fourth hearing focusing on how the police department can improve writing citations to drivers who violate traffic laws.
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SFPD on track to issue more traffic citations in 2025, but far below past levels - The Voice of San Francisco

The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is projected to issue more traffic citations by the end of this year, but it still has a long way to go to catch up to the number of citations issued in prev...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 5d

SF cops are dressing up as rainbow chickens to boost pedestrian safety, issuing 63 citations in 4 hours at Richmond. Pedestrian fatalities are down in 2025. Focus on patrol, arrests, and community care is key to safer streets. More: thevoicesf.org/sfpd-plays-c...

SFPD plays chicken with reckless drivers - The Voice of San Francisco

In the spring of 2024, the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) launched a creative strategy to enhance pedestrian safety at bustling intersections. Officers donned eye-catching costumes, like Big B...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 5d

Left-leaning San Francisco Supervisors are pushing back against popular, crime-fighting license plate cameras. Infighting within the local Democratic party gives the policy fight a larger political dimension. More details: thevoicesf.org/from-union-h...

From Union Hall to City Hall, new policy, political fight over surveillance tech - The Voice of San Francisco

As San Francisco law enforcement authorities tout recent gains against criminal activity, made possible by the use of new automated license plate reading (ALPR) street cameras, they and the data they ...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 7d

🐾 K-9 Jimmy is bringing safety and empathy to San Francisco ERs. He's part of Sutter Health's initiative to reduce violence and stress in high-pressure environments.

🔗 Full story:
👉 thevoicesf.org/k-9-guardians-provide-safety-and-empathy-in-san-franciscos-emergency-rooms/

K-9 guardians provide safety and empathy in San Francisco’s emergency rooms - The Voice of San Francisco

If you have had the unfortunate experience of ending up in the Emergency Room (ER) lately, you might have noticed something different among the usual hustle and bustle — a K-9 German shepherd as part ...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 7d

Kevin Blake’s The Illusionist wows SF audiences with classic sleight-of-hand and mind-reading in an intimate 1920s-style speakeasy. A must-see for magic fans!
Read more: thevoicesf.org/a-review-of-...

A review of ‘The Illusionist’ - The Voice of San Francisco

On Sept. 24, I finally made it out to see The Illusionist. This magic show has been running since 2022, so it was about time. Or maybe the timing was perfect. As artificial intelligence now permeates ...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 7d

🚍 Muni adds cleaning crews and onboard ambassadors to the 14-Mission route: Two-week pilot runs through Oct. 9, aiming to improve conditions on one of SF's busiest lines.

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#SFMTA #14Mission #PublicTransit #SanFrancisco

Muni tests cleaning crews, ambassadors on 14-Mission route to improve rider experience - The Voice of San Francisco

Muni riders on the 14-Mission could soon start seeing cleaner buses during their rides, or at least see a crew boarding to clean up a possible messy situation during revenue service. The San Francisco...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 7d

SF activist, fund manager, and political unknown Patrick Wolff is running for CA Insurance Commissioner, promising to confront California’s insurance crisis head-on with stronger consumer protections and fairer policies. Can he win, place or show?
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Patrick Wolff is running for insurance commissioner - The Voice of San Francisco

Hard times, hard market. That describes California’s insurance crisis in a nutshell. The state’s current insurance commissioner inspires little confidence and is termed out. Can a wealthy underdog fro...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 7d

The trial for the murder of Grandpa Vicha has been extended — proceedings will now continue on October 15.
Full story → thevoicesf.org/grandpa-vich...

Grandpa Vicha murder trial continued to Oct. 15 - The Voice of San Francisco

The path toward justice and a court trial in the murder of Vicha Ratanapakdee took yet another detour today at the San Francisco Hall of Justice. Superior Court Judge Teresa Caffese granted the distri...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 San Francisco school district has spent $35M+ in city funds without complying with accountability rules — overdue spending reports, no public transparency, and a proposed $29M allocation is under scrutiny.
Read more: thevoicesf.org/over-35-mill...

Over $35 million in city funds spent by school district without required accountability - The Voice of San Francisco

San Franciscans often regard ourselves as at the forefront of the fight for the rule of law and government transparency. Our city is frequently the first and only local government joining states in th...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 11d

Despite 91 felonies, two deaths, and decades of violent crime, the public defender is pushing for diversion/mental-health-drug court for Troy McAlister. A hearing is set for Oct 3. Is this justice—or a dangerous repeat?
Read more: thevoicesf.org/despite-91-f...

Despite 91 felonies, two deaths, and 25 years of chances, public defender wants diversion for Troy McAlister - The Voice of San Francisco

On June 28, 2020, at 11:04 p.m., San Francisco police officers responded to the Ingleside district regarding a residential burglary in progress. The victim stated the suspect was inside her apartment....

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 12d

The Senate Education Committee just faced a Jan 6-style mob at its hearing — all around a bill to protect Jewish students and uphold democratic norms. Democracy isn’t optional in education.

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Senate Education Committee stands up for democratic process as well as for California’s Jewish students - The Voice of San Francisco

The process to pass Assembly Bill 715 out of committee should have been a straightforward political debate. The issue at the Senate Standing Committee on Education at the Capitol on Wednesday, Sept. 1...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 12d

What to do in SF Sept 25–Oct 1? Think night markets, open studios, music, theater & mooncakes 🍜🎭 Get off the couch and into the week.

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Out and about Sept. 25 through Oct. 1, 2025 - The Voice of San Francisco

My picks for getting out and about in the coming week include outdoor festivals, from cultural to a night market, comedic performances, open art studios, a variety of music, and a walk in the woods. R...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 14d

...if free speech and a free press are worth preserving — and Americans on the left and the right say it is — then it’s worth thinking more about what free speech really is and how its antagonists aren’t all located on one end of the political spectrum. thevoicesf.org/free-speech-...

Free speech isn’t free - The Voice of San Francisco

Politics can be a funny business. Just ask Will Durst. Or Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert. The cancellation of Colbert’s TV show and the suspension of Kimmel’s probably bring as much schadenfreude to...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 14d

San Francisco ramps up enforcement against dirt bikers abusing city streets — SFPD has made arrests, seized stolen bikes & ATVs, and is using drones, cameras & license-plate readers to crack down. Mayor Lurie and others vow tougher penalties ahead.

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SFPD targets dirt bikers with arrests and seized vehicles - The Voice of San Francisco

San Francisco officials are taking steps to prevent dirt bikers from driving through the city’s streets at high speeds and performing stunt driving maneuvers. Interim Police Chief Paul Yep announced ...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 14d

“Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love” opens Sept 27 at SFMOMA — the museum’s first major retrospective of Jackson’s work spanning 6 decades. Expect ethereal washes of pigment, figuration mixed with nature, and new 3D pieces that suspend acrylic mid-air.

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‘Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love Opens’ Sept. 27 at SFMOMA - The Voice of San Francisco

For decades, my figurative forms and challenged shapes have pushed paint beyond the expected. With intentional reflective layers and floating luminous pigment, my work pursues alternative ways of seei...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 14d

The trial over the brutal attack on 88-yr-old Yik Oi Huang has entered a new phase. Defendant Keonte Gathron faces charges including murder and elder abuse. Jury selection is done, with opening statements underway.

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Criminal case involving Yik Oi Huang and other Asian American victims enters new phase - The Voice of San Francisco

It took two thousand four hundred forty-nine grueling days after Yik Oi Huang was brutally attacked and left for dead at a Visitacion Valley playground for the criminal trial of the man charged with t...

Mike Ege @mikeege.bsky.social · 15d

7 years after the 2019 attack on 88-year-old Yik Oi Huang, the trial of Keonte Gathron begins Sept. 22 in SF Hall of Justice. Jury selection is done. Gathron, now 25, has chosen to represent himself. Read more: thevoicesf.org/nearly-seven-years-after-brutal-attack-grandma-yik-oi-huang-trial-begins/

Nearly seven years after brutal attack, ‘Grandma’ Yik Oi Huang trial begins - The Voice of San Francisco

With jury selection completed on Friday, the trial of Keonte Gathron for the murder of 88-year-old ‘Grandma’ Yik Oi Huang starts on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, nearly seven years after Gathron’s arrest. T...