Mike Ege

On the road for better or worse - The Voice of San Francisco The road picture is a staple of the movie industry, generally featuring one, two, or more people undertaking an odyssey that delivers some combination of action, conflict, personal growth, comedy, and...

Three new films hit the road: She Rides Shotgun and Souleymane’s Story chart survival-driven journeys, while Kerouac’s Road explores the enduring cultural legacy of the Beat icon. 🚗🎞️
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SFUSD's ethnic studies curriculum is an ideological snapshot from nearly six decades ago. Any legally required review would have uncovered enough unsubstantiated ideology to suggest it emerged from a pipe on Haight Street. thevoicesf.org/sfusd-ethnic...

Miyamoto fracas bespeaks fickle nature of political endorsements - The Voice of San Francisco San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto and his endorsement of Republican gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco have become the newest shiny objects in the eyes of local political reporters. A deeper look i...

San Francisco Sheriff Paul Miyamoto’s endorsement of GOP gubernatorial hopeful Chad Bianco is stirring headlines—but behind the fracas lies a story of personal ties, timing, and the unpredictable politics of endorsements.
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San Francisco automated speed cameras now ticketing at 33 locations  - The Voice of San Francisco The warning period has ended for drivers caught by any of the automated speed enforcement cameras in San Francisco. Drivers caught speeding 11 mph or more by one of the cameras will now receive a cita...

San Francisco’s 33 new speed cameras began issuing tickets on Aug 5 for drivers going 11+ mph over the limit. Fines range $50–$500, with income‑based reductions available. Early data shows speeding dropped over 30%.
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Rookie moves: A commissioner's missed deadline, school board's possible missing vote, and Engardio's sloppy timekeeping - The Voice of San Francisco THIS WEEK AT THE VOICE FOR THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2025 To view in browser, get past issues, or subscribe, CLICK HERE Season of unforced errors by Mike EgeEditor in Chief, The Voice of San Francisco People...

NEWSLETTER OUT NOW - Why San Francisco's politicians may really need a good night's sleep
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Out and about July 30– Aug. 6, 2025 - The Voice of San Francisco Most of us love our San Francisco summers, right? I particularly like the singing bridge in the fog (although others find it maddening). In any case, we have some outdoor events this week, like rowing...

Looking for what to do in SF this week? From Jerry Day in McLaren Park to rooftop movies, comedy, and cultural fests, there's something for everyone. 🌆🎶🎬🎉
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Confusing end to school board meeting creates more questions for ethnic studies  - The Voice of San Francisco Following passionate public testimony and heated debate among commissioners at its Tuesday meeting, it appears that the San Francisco Board of Education failed to authorize the purchase of a new ethni...

Confusion over procedure during a contentious school board meeting may make a controversial vote on an ethnic studies curriculum invalid. thevoicesf.org/confusing-en...

Christin Evans wants her seat back on the Homeless Oversight Commission  - The Voice of San Francisco Read part 1 here. Billionaire Benioff on board In 2018, Friedenbach drafted a plan to raise $300 million a year for “homeless services” by increasing gross receipts taxes 0.5 percent on San Francisco ...

Part 2: Christin Evans believes giving people sober living options is more dangerous than being surrounded by drug dealers and users, but data shows nearly 60 percent of SF overdose fatalities between January and April 2025 occurred indoors. thevoicesf.org/christin-eva...

To reduce SFMTA deficits, turn the cable car over to a private operator - The Voice of San Francisco Although they are an iconic tourist attraction, the cable cars are a huge money loser for the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency. To stem the losses, SFMTA should turn the cable car system ...

Although an iconic tourist attraction, the cable cars are a money loser for @SFMTA_Muni To stem the losses, they should turn the cable car system over to a private operator who could both preserve this beloved resource and run it profitably. thevoicesf.org/to-reduce-sf...

San Francisco’s drug users projected to cost $7,452 a day in naloxone alone - The Voice of San Francisco As San Francisco’s addiction crisis continues to claim lives, destroy families and communities, and decimate the city’s reputation as a business and tourism destination, the Department of Public Healt...

SF Department of Public Health aims to give 149,171 naloxone doses, but neither tracks posttreatment success nor has a numerical goal for recovery. #Narcan
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Ethnic studies showdown in San Francisco - The Voice of San Francisco Tuesday, there will be a showdown at the San Francisco school district board meeting over teaching ethnic studies. But it’s not what you think. Unlike the national controversy over DEI, all the people...

Although SFUSD mandated that students take an ethnic studies course, it has yet to adopt a curriculum for the elective version it's been teaching for years. The curriculum for the new mandatory one is set to cost $100K and hasn't been reviewed either. Oops thevoicesf.org/ethnic-studi...

SF Lawmakers tackle tough bills before recess - The Voice of San Francisco San Francisco supervisors are set to cast initial votes on some consequential bills this Tuesday, before taking their summer recess this week, including a bill on homeless shelter zoning that has been...

SF supervisors will cast initial votes on consequential bills today before taking summer recess, including a bill on homeless shelter zoning that has been the subject of a compromise between Mayor Lurie and its sponsors, and some other contentious issues. thevoicesf.org/sf-lawmakers...

Christin Evans wants her seat back on the Homeless Oversight Commission - The Voice of San Francisco On the city of San Francisco’s website, the Homeless Oversight Commission displays a list of seven appointees, four selected by the mayor and three by the Board of Supervisors. Six of the seven seats ...

Christin Evans wants her seat back on SF’s Homeless Oversight Commission—despite backing Prop C, a $300M/year tax that failed to deliver. Critics say she prioritizes ideology over results. Supes will decide her fate. thevoicesf.org/christin-eva...

New police union president speaks; supes want priority response for drug incidents near kids; Muni milestones - The Voice of San Francisco THIS WEEK AT THE VOICE FOR THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 To view in browser, get past issues, or subscribe, CLICK HERE S.F. Police Officers’ Association’s new president speaks out by Mike EgeEditor in Chief...

NEWSLETTER OUT NOW: San Francisco's new police union president speaks out but keeps it close; supes want priority response for drug incidents near kids; Muni milestones thevoicesf.org/newsletter/n...

Out and about July 24–30, 2025 - The Voice of San Francisco Here we are, on the cusp of another weekend, and perhaps looking for how to enjoy it, and into next week when we’re all back at work, but still need something to balance our lives. We’re a bit heavy w...

🎉 San Francisco events July 24–30 highlights: Golden Gate Park pop‑up, Chinatown summer festivals, live music under the stars, art show openings, and more fun out‑and‑about happenings around the city. Don’t miss a beat this week!
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The Haight Street Art Center presents Mickey Hart: ‘Art at the Edge of Magic’ - The Voice of San Francisco In celebration of music icon and visual artist Mickey Hart, The Haight Street Art Center presents Mickey Hart: Art at the Edge of Magic. The exhibition will open July 24 and run through Sept. 21, and ...

A visual & sonic journey: Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart’s “Art at the Edge of Magic” debuts July 24 – Sept 21 at Haight Street Art Center. Featuring ~100 pieces—painting, vibration art & black‑light immersion. Free opening event July 31! 🎨✨
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Muni turns psychedelic for Grateful Dead celebrations - The Voice of San Francisco Muni riders and the public who encounter Muni vehicles wrapped in tie-dyed colors should not trip out. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) on Tuesday debuted its Trippy Train and...

A psychedelic takeover on two MUNI lines as San Francisco gears up for Grateful Dead celebrations. Think tie-dye trains, themed decor, and fan events riding the rails to honor the city’s iconic jam‑band legacy. 🚋🌀

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Ethnic studies is Superintendent Su’s first test in the new school year - The Voice of San Francisco It is summer vacation for San Francisco school kids, but it is anything but slow for the Board of Education, school district administrators, and parents preparing for the fall semester. At the upcomin...

SF Superintendent Maria Su’s first big challenge: rollout of a revised ethnic studies curriculum this fall—after last year’s program was paused. School board and teachers to review before training begins amid public scrutiny on school performance. thevoicesf.org/ethnic-studi...

Why safety matters: Standing up for my mom - The Voice of San Francisco In February 2018, my mother, Jennifer Chang, experienced firsthand how dangerous riding the Muni train in San Francisco could be. She almost lost her life at the Castro and Market Street station when ...

“My mom was failed by systems designed to help her.” A deep personal reflection on standing up for a loved one. An immigrant mother faced health, housing, and dignity challenges—and taught lessons in resilience, care, and advocacy all along the way. thevoicesf.org/why-safety-m...

Supervisors consider speeding up 911 response to drug activity near parks and schools - The Voice of San Francisco Amidst the city’s continuing drug overdose epidemic, San Francisco lawmakers are considering a policy statement urging the police and 911 operators to prioritize reports of illegal drug use near parks...

SF Supes push to label 911 calls about drug use within 1,500 ft of parks & schools “Priority A” for faster SFPD/DEM response. Hearing moved to fall. thevoicesf.org/supervisors-...

The Roxie rises, ‘Eddington’ falters, and ‘Stick’ clicks - The Voice of San Francisco Downtown San Francisco may be down to only one multiscreen movie theater (a shocking state for what is supposedly a world-class city). Still, the Mission District will reportedly hold on to its longti...

"🎬 The Roxie rises with fresh indie energy, Eddington stumbles under its heavy COVID allegory, and Stick strikes just the right chord—clever, engaging, and surprisingly satisfying. Movie-trio hits and misses explored. 👉 thevoicesf.org/the-roxie-ri...

Muni frequency-based service sees success on key routes - The Voice of San Francisco San Francisco’s transit system continues to see success in the way transit planners manage Muni buses and trains through headway management, which officials said has given riders greater predictabilit...

"Muni’s new frequency‑based service on key routes is showing early success—more reliable headways, less bunching, and improved rider satisfaction. Could this be the future of Bay Area transit? Learn more 👉 thevoicesf.org/muni-frequen...

Governor Newsom tries bureaucratic shuffling to fix housing - The Voice of San Francisco Newsom reorganizes housing bureaucracy The press release from the governor’s office begins by undercutting all that follows. Its second paragraph reads, “Since taking office in 2019, Governor Newsom h...

"Gov. Newsom has split the bloated Business‑Consumer‑Housing Agency—creating a new California Housing & Homelessness Agency to streamline affordable housing and homelessness efforts , aiming to speed up construction and funding. Will it work? Read more 👉 thevoicesf.org/governor-new...

The cloud walkers - The Voice of San Francisco August 2000: Debi Durst, Michael Bossier, and I had just finished a week’s residence at the New Orleans Comedy Festival and were gratefully returning to our homes in the Sunset District. New Orleans. ...

"SF locals 🌁 know the bliss of ‘cloud‑walking’—that cool, gray fog wrapping the city like a blanket. After steamy NOLA, returning to SFO’s fog was pure relief," Will Durst relates. Why bake in 90°F heat when you can frolic in mist? Read more 👉 thevoicesf.org/the-cloud-wa...

Evidence for ethnic studies: The argument clinic - The Voice of San Francisco When the claims and the numbers in education research don’t add up, it’s really worth understanding why. I’ve thought about this a lot over the last two weeks as we traveled through Portugal and Spain...

Meta‑reviews by top statisticians call SFUSD’s 2‑semester Ethnic Studies graduation rule ‘pseudo‑profound B.S.,’ Should SFUSD rethink its investment? Read more 👉 thevoicesf.org/evidence-for...

Out and about July 17–23, 2025 - The Voice of San Francisco It’s always nice to be on the downslope to the weekend, right? We’ve got some park and neighborhood festivals; music, like Paul Simon and others; a great new place to picnic at the Presidio, and more....

It’s always nice to be on the downslope to the weekend, right? We’ve got some park and neighborhood festivals; music, like Paul Simon and others; a great new place to picnic at the Presidio, and more. thevoicesf.org/out-and-abou...

Out and about July 17–23, 2025 - The Voice of San Francisco It’s always nice to be on the downslope to the weekend, right? We’ve got some park and neighborhood festivals; music, like Paul Simon and others; a great new place to picnic at the Presidio, and more....

It’s always nice to be on the downslope to the weekend, right? We’ve got some park and neighborhood festivals; music, like Paul Simon and others; a great new place to picnic at the Presidio, and more. thevoicesf.org/out-and-abou...

Our journey, our future: Shaping San Francisco - The Voice of San Francisco I came to this country from Hong Kong because I believed in what America promised: the chance for an immigrant from Asia like myself to build a better life through hard work, integrity, and service. L...

"Being Asian American isn’t an obstacle to overcome; it’s why I deeply understand what’s at stake when people feel invisible in the cities they help build"
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Before Fentanyl: Confronting the global impact of methamphetamine - The Voice of San Francisco When I first encountered my college classmates doing “Crystal” to keep partying in the 1980s, I had no fundamental understanding of what it was apart from being a cheaper stand-in for cocaine. Crystal...

📘 _The Devil’s Drug_ by @teunvoeten uncovers meth’s global impact—from U.S. streets to Myanmar’s war zones. A chilling, well-researched look at the rise of meth before fentanyl.
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Muni funding report: ‘The path ahead is complicated’ to close Muni deficit - The Voice of San Francisco There are no easy solutions to fill a $322 million budget deficit at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, city officials acknowledged Tuesday, following the release of a final report fro...

SFMTA faces a $320M–$322M Muni budget gap & won’t cut service yet, instead weighing six funding options—from regional ballot measures and parcel taxes to parking fee hikes and cost-saving moves. Voter approval remains a hurdle. Full story: thevoicesf.org/muni-funding...