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 https://muckrack.com/mike-ege-1
Racial epithets are a cancer in any institution, particularly schools. thevoicesf.org/ending-the-n...
Ending the n-word in San Francisco public schools - The Voice of San Francisco
Led by Rev. Amos Brown, pastor emeritus of San Francisco’s Third Baptist Church and longtime NAACP leader, community leaders called on San Francisco Superintendent of Schools Maria Su and the Board…
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Federal funding will support accessibility improvements for two San Francisco transit projects. thevoicesf.org/caltrain-mun...
Caltrain, Muni secure federal grants for accessibility upgrades - The Voice of San Francisco
Federal transit officials have awarded grants to Caltrain and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency for accessibility improvements for two separate projects. The Federal Transit…
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Eskenazi’s questionnaire is, technically, a survey. But the timing makes it something more interesting. thevoicesf.org/a-coup-attem...
A Coup Attempt at the DCCC? - The Voice of San Francisco
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC), the governing body of the local Democratic Party, is in turmoil over its handling of sexual assault allegations against District 8…
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“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...
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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“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...
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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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-...
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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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...
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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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...
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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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
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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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...
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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NEWSLETTER: Mayor Lurie does Podcast Damage Control; Ron Conway wants Dems to embrace the P(doom) READ NOW thevoicesf.org/newsletter/a...
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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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...
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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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...
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 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-...
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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“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...
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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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-...
‘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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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...
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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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...
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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So a while ago, I wrote that San Francisco really didn't have a housing crisis. medium.com/b-copy-com-l...
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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“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...
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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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...
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 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-...
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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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-...
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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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...
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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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...
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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SFUSD’s best choice for legal counsel may be City Attorney David Chiu - The Voice of San Francisco thevoicesf.org/sfusds-best-...
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 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...
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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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...
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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Plans include new ramps, seating areas, and greenery. But no elevator. thevoicesf.org/san-francisc...
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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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...
[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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