Politics reporter for @SJSpotlight | formerly: @sfexaminer @FifthandMission, @KCBSRadio, @ICRTnews. Hosted KCBS In Depth
San Francisco, CA
Joined July 2011
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Important South County news uncovered by @brandonphooo
First in @SJSpotlight : Public records suggest the federal government plans to build a detention center in Santa Clara County, just 11 miles south of an ICE field office in Morgan Hill.
New from me: sanjosespotlight.com/federal…
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New allegations about Cesar Chavez are prompting difficult conversations in East San Jose, where he lived and began his organizing career. Reporter @KeithMenconi explores what it means for a city he once called home. Listen: sanjosespotlight.com/the-pod…
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From rising costs to slowing revenues, San Jose is facing a $56M budget shortfall. @KeithMenconi talks to city leaders about what’s driving the deficit, the difficult tradeoffs ahead and what potential cuts could mean for city services.
🎧 Listen here: sanjosespotlight.com/the-pod…
First audio thing I've made in a while. Enjoy!
PODCAST: From the Super Bowl to future global sporting events, San Jose is positioning itself for an economic surge. Reporter @KeithMenconi explores the strategy, the stakes and what success would really look like for the South Bay. sanjosespotlight.com/the-pod…
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Some depressing news out of Hong Kong. I don't know what to say: Resistance will certainly continue in some form, but this proves another case in which the Hong Kong government aims to put the best and brightest--those who be in positions of leadership in society--behind bars.
My brother-in-law is making a comic, and is looking for support. Check out SCP: Project Kingslayer by Professor Electrum on @Kickstarter kickstarter.com/projects/pro…
My latest for the @sfexaminer: Prop. 1 passage sharpens divide in SF over approach to mental health crisis
sfexaminer.com/news/politics…
AI misinformation represents a growing threat to election integrity. What could SF do to safeguard its own election system?
Turns out one supervisor is already working to find answers.
My latest for the @sfexaminer
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Yesterday was Willie Mays Day in SF.
Just got word from The New York Giants Preservation Society that their donation drive for Willie Mays' Say Hey Foundation just reached $2,424.24. (Apparently a last-minute donation helped nudge the numbers into their rightful place.)
Read more about how people in SF and around the country honored the iconic ballpalyer while marking Willie Mays Day yesterday (2/4/24).
sfexaminer.com/sports/giants…
My first piece for the Examiner! Trying to get a handle on how X has changed, and what it could mean for SF's elections this year.
🗳 The 2024 election cycle is underway.
Some X users said they worry that a platform that many have relied on to stay in the know about San Francisco politics has become less informative and more inflammatory.
sfexaminer.com/news/politics…
Also put together this companion piece on how to make your various social media accounts work for you as we all try to make sense of this election cycle. Featuring insights from @holden and @katieharbath
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What if TW had an instant runoff (alternative vote) system instead of first past the post? My pre-election survey asked about preferences, and only 57.6% of Kou supporters put Hou second. international.thenewslens.co… (2/3)
They may live an ocean apart, but the Bay Area's Taiwanese community is still finding ways to get involved in this Saturday's presidential election.
I had a chance to speak to a few of them for the latest edition of Taiwan Talk for @ICRTNews
icrt.com.tw/podcasts_details…
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Yes, it's goodbye. The final episode of @FifthandMission is a thoughtful farewell from @CeeLei. Like many talented audio makers right now, all of us on the team will be figuring out our next steps as the Chronicle ends its podcasts.
It's been a privilege.
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I’ve put off writing this note but it’s time to face the difficult thing that I’m still processing: @FifthandMission is ending, the podcast I’ve produced and hosted for over 2.5 years.
Today’s final episode is my goodbye note and reflection to listeners. sfchronicle.com/podcasts/art…
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I'll be leaving the Chronicle soon. Like so many others, I'm trying to figure out where to step next in this fraught moment for media. Totally unclear where our craft is headed.
Whelp, that didn't last long.
Second time working for a Bay Area newspaper. Second time getting hit by a mass layoff within the first three months. Oof.
So sorry for all my talented colleauges who lost their jobs yesterday, as well. Oof X 8.