Mike Ege

San Francisco

Writer on Bay Area Politics and Government at Freelance

Editor-in-Chief, @TheVOSF I write about SF Bay Area politics. Formerly @sfstandard , @BayCity_Beacon RTs, likes ≠ endorsements

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Disturbing Fun with the Ghibli Model

1 week ago | frisko.substack.com | Mike Ege

Before we go on, some mention of what I’ve been doing at The Voice of San Francisco:So much for matters of principle: a summary of recent factional kabuki in San Francisco’s Democratic PartyChris Larsen rescues Fillmore Jazz: We actually scooped this story on social media, and our story goes further into how events transpired.
Lurie credits new unit, technology with over 500 arrests, sharp drop in crime rate

2 weeks ago | thevoicesf.org | Mike Ege

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie credited the San Francisco Police Department’s new Real Time Investigation Center with over 500 arrests and a significant drop in crime at a press conference at the Hall of Justice on Wednesday. The Real Time Investigation Center (RTIC), launched last year, leveraged new technology such as drones and automated cameras to assist in the arrests.
Fillmore Jazz Festival revived with tech investor help

2 weeks ago | thevoicesf.org | Mike Ege

Within days of an announcement that the Fillmore Jazz Festival, the largest free jazz event on the West Coast, would be canceled this year due to lack of funding, word now comes that the event will be revived with help from local crypto investor Chris Larsen, The Voice has learned. The Fillmore Merchants Association has also launched a preservation fund to solicit further donations.
So much for matters of principle

3 weeks ago | thevoicesf.org | Mike Ege

So far this year, two prominent progressive Democratic volunteer organizations refused to renew their charters with San Francisco’s Democratic Party. Leaders of the groups claim it’s a matter of principle, but in reality, it looks more like the groups are picking up their balls and leaving as a matter of political convenience.
Lurie unveils revamped street intervention teams

4 weeks ago | thevoicesf.org | Mike Ege

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced significant changes to the city’s street crisis response teams, which are charged with responding to disruptive incidents in public spaces involving persons with mental health or related needs, at a press conference at the Department of Emergency Management Tuesday morning.
Great Highway closure opponents crank it up a notch with lawsuit

1 month ago | thevoicesf.org | Mike Ege

Westside residents opposed to closing the Upper Great Highway to vehicle traffic full-time announced Tuesday that they are filing suit against the City and County to overturn Proposition K, the voter-approved plan to close the roadway and convert it into a car-free promenade. The lawsuit also names the city’s recreation and park department and Supervisors Joel Engardio, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman, Matt Dorsey, and former Supervisor Dean Preston as defendants.
Honeymoon’s end: Lurie’s press directive may prompt Streisand effect at City Hall

1 month ago | thevoicesf.org | Mike Ege

In his first few weeks as mayor of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie has scored some significant legislative victories and public sentiment about how the city is run is improving. Part of that improvement is significantly improved relations between the two sides of the second floor at City Hall — the mayor in Room 200 and the Board of Supervisors across the rotunda in Room 250.
Sherill proposes latest entertainment zone on Union Street

1 month ago | thevoicesf.org | Mike Ege

Get ready for more roaming nightlife events around the city as a San Francisco lawmaker submits legislation allowing bars and restaurants in Cow Hollow to sell to-go cups of alcohol during special events on its main drag. District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill introduced legislation creating an entertainment zone for Union Street, known for its trendy restaurants, boutiques, and salons, during roll call at the Board of Supervisors meeting on March 4.
Change is coming to the Police Commission

1 month ago | thevoicesf.org | Mike Ege

San Francisco lawmakers are expected to approve the appointment of a new police commissioner and possibly the removal of another on Tuesday. These actions, together with a future appointment in the coming weeks, could shift the direction of the commission, which sets police policy and oversees officer discipline, and ease newly elected Mayor Daniel Lurie’s new initiatives on public safety. W. S.
Controversial redistricting figure vies for Sunshine Ordinance Task Force

2 months ago | thevoicesf.org | Mike Ege

San Francisco lawmakers postponed a vote on appointing a controversial former elections commissioner to the city’s Sunshine Ordinance Task Force after hearing several speakers oppose her nomination and referencing her role in 2022’s redistricting unrest and other controversies.