Zhe Wu 吴哲
@zhewww.bsky.social
Journalist at San Francisco Public Press
A new recall election is coming this September. Like the past recalls, Asian Americans played a key role in it. But this time, billionaires are backing the opposing side. We take a closer look at how this shift is making Asian American leaders rethink the alliance & their seats at the table.
Asian Americans have been influential in recall efforts, including the push to oust Joel Engardio. But this time, former allies and major donors are opposing the recall, leaving some leaders questioning whether they’re being taken seriously.
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Suspicion of Tech, Big Money Grows Among Some Asian American Organizers
Some local groups broke with Supervisor Joel Engardio after he supported Proposition K, which set in motion the closure of a portion of the Great Highway to cars. Other Asian American leaders who…
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May 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A new recall election is coming this September. Like the past recalls, Asian Americans played a key role in it. But this time, billionaires are backing the opposing side. We take a closer look at how this shift is making Asian American leaders rethink the alliance & their seats at the table.
Recall organizers just tell me that they were notified the petition to recall @joelengardio.bsky.social is successful and the election will occur 9/16/26, with 95% validation rate and 10,500 signature valid.
Department of Election said they will publish a press release this morning.
Department of Election said they will publish a press release this morning.
May 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Recall organizers just tell me that they were notified the petition to recall @joelengardio.bsky.social is successful and the election will occur 9/16/26, with 95% validation rate and 10,500 signature valid.
Department of Election said they will publish a press release this morning.
Department of Election said they will publish a press release this morning.
With such high validity rate, “the campaign feel that it’s will be qualified,” said recall campaign leader Jamie Hughes.
BREAKING: 99.3% of the sample signatures were found to be valid for the campaign the recall supervisor @joelengardio.bsky.social. The campaign submitted 10,985 number and 9,911 number are needed to get placed on the ballot.
May 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
With such high validity rate, “the campaign feel that it’s will be qualified,” said recall campaign leader Jamie Hughes.
BREAKING: 99.3% of the sample signatures were found to be valid for the campaign the recall supervisor @joelengardio.bsky.social. The campaign submitted 10,985 number and 9,911 number are needed to get placed on the ballot.
May 24, 2025 at 4:37 AM
BREAKING: 99.3% of the sample signatures were found to be valid for the campaign the recall supervisor @joelengardio.bsky.social. The campaign submitted 10,985 number and 9,911 number are needed to get placed on the ballot.
Only in San Francisco would the public library @sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social host a workshop on decorating your K-pop photocard 小卡.
I’m genuinely jealous teen me never got to have that!
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I’m genuinely jealous teen me never got to have that!
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Workshop: K-Pop Photocard Decorating | San Francisco Public Library
Decorate your favorite photocard while enjoying Korean snacks and K-Pop music. Participants will receive a free top loader and stickers for decorating (while supplies last).
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May 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Only in San Francisco would the public library @sfpubliclibrary.bsky.social host a workshop on decorating your K-pop photocard 小卡.
I’m genuinely jealous teen me never got to have that!
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I’m genuinely jealous teen me never got to have that!
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Seven years ago, Chelsea Hung left her tech job to take over her parents' restaurant, helping keep the iconic spot alive in SF’s Chinatown. Now, she’s part of a generational shift in Chinatown bringing fresh energy to local businesses.
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Tech to Table: Second-Generation Business Owners Take Over Chinatown Restaurants
Chelsea Hung wasted no time in making a life-changing decision: In her late 20s, she left her tech job in New York City, and headed back to San Francisco’s Chinatown to take over her parents'…
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April 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Seven years ago, Chelsea Hung left her tech job to take over her parents' restaurant, helping keep the iconic spot alive in SF’s Chinatown. Now, she’s part of a generational shift in Chinatown bringing fresh energy to local businesses.
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Happening now: Elected officials and Chinatown leaders commemorate the 127th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision United States v. Wong Kim Ark.
An observation of girl power in Chinatown leadership—a refreshing shift!
An observation of girl power in Chinatown leadership—a refreshing shift!
March 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Happening now: Elected officials and Chinatown leaders commemorate the 127th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision United States v. Wong Kim Ark.
An observation of girl power in Chinatown leadership—a refreshing shift!
An observation of girl power in Chinatown leadership—a refreshing shift!
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781 O'Farrell tenants are coming together for safe housing, even as Veritas is ramping up evictions against people striking for their rights.
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Rent Striking Tenants in SF's Tenderloin Face Eviction
Four San Francisco tenants who have been on a rent strike for more than a year to demand building improvements say they now face eviction.
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March 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
781 O'Farrell tenants are coming together for safe housing, even as Veritas is ramping up evictions against people striking for their rights.
Learn about their efforts: sfpublicpress.org/more-tenderl...
✏️: @zhewww.bsky.social @sfpublicpress.bsky.social
Learn about their efforts: sfpublicpress.org/more-tenderl...
✏️: @zhewww.bsky.social @sfpublicpress.bsky.social
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Latest: Ahead of Transit Driver Appreciation Day (next Tuesday), San Francisco Muni operator, Mc Allen, is calling for Muni passengers to show appreciation for their operators by sending in commendations. He's hoping passengers will send in at least 500 commendations on Tuesday.
Muni operator Mc ‘Mack’ Allen rallies support for Transit Driver Appreciation Day - The Voice of San Francisco
One of San Francisco’s well-known Muni operators is bringing awareness to Transit Driver Appreciation Day, which takes place next Tuesday, March 18, by asking passengers to show some love for Muni ope...
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March 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Latest: Ahead of Transit Driver Appreciation Day (next Tuesday), San Francisco Muni operator, Mc Allen, is calling for Muni passengers to show appreciation for their operators by sending in commendations. He's hoping passengers will send in at least 500 commendations on Tuesday.
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Over 7,000 businesses may face fines for not complying with SF's accessible front door mandate. Now, the city plans to scrap the rule, citing resource strain and small business burdens. But disability advocates say the city is going too far.
SF Business Entrance Accessibility Law Expected to Be Scrapped
The city is expected eliminate a local business entrance accessibility requirement after having postponed enforcement six times.
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February 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Over 7,000 businesses may face fines for not complying with SF's accessible front door mandate. Now, the city plans to scrap the rule, citing resource strain and small business burdens. But disability advocates say the city is going too far.
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A compromise is in for a bus service cut that faced months of pushback from the Chinatown community.
@SFMTA_Muni announced its revised plan that will keep the 30S bus running slightly south of Market Street while maintaining the same cost savings.
@SFMTA_Muni announced its revised plan that will keep the 30S bus running slightly south of Market Street while maintaining the same cost savings.
SF Chinatown Advocates Keep Bus Connection After Service Cut
Chinatown community leaders reached a compromise with San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency on proposed bus service cuts.
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March 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A compromise is in for a bus service cut that faced months of pushback from the Chinatown community.
@SFMTA_Muni announced its revised plan that will keep the 30S bus running slightly south of Market Street while maintaining the same cost savings.
@SFMTA_Muni announced its revised plan that will keep the 30S bus running slightly south of Market Street while maintaining the same cost savings.
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San Francisco’s largest residential landlord pulled a rent reduction offer for tenants in a Tenderloin building, who have been on rent strike for over a year, according to tenant organizers.
Now, six of the seven remaining strikers face eviction.
Now, six of the seven remaining strikers face eviction.
Major SF Landlord Moves to Evict Rent Strikers, Organizers Say
Organizers say San Francisco's largest residential landlord has withdrawn from negotiations and moved to evict tenants on rent strike.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
San Francisco’s largest residential landlord pulled a rent reduction offer for tenants in a Tenderloin building, who have been on rent strike for over a year, according to tenant organizers.
Now, six of the seven remaining strikers face eviction.
Now, six of the seven remaining strikers face eviction.
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For some Chinese Americans in SF, the controversy over the Great Highway closure resurfaced memories of lost battles decades ago to preserve or retrofit freeways.
It’s Not Just the Great Highway. Some Chinese American Voters Have Felt Unheard for Decades
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February 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
For some Chinese Americans in SF, the controversy over the Great Highway closure resurfaced memories of lost battles decades ago to preserve or retrofit freeways.
Happening now: The Chinese New Year Parade
Joan Chen 陳沖, the grand marshal of this year’s parade is just gorgeous💃
Joan Chen 陳沖, the grand marshal of this year’s parade is just gorgeous💃
February 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Happening now: The Chinese New Year Parade
Joan Chen 陳沖, the grand marshal of this year’s parade is just gorgeous💃
Joan Chen 陳沖, the grand marshal of this year’s parade is just gorgeous💃
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Chinatown groups in San Francisco have been fighting for immigration and citizenship rights for more than a century.
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As Trump Challenges Birthright Citizenship, SF Chinese Americans Prepare for a Familiar Fight
A Chinatown organization won a legal victory for birthright citizenship a century ago. Now the community is once again embracing its legacy of fighting for immigrant rights.
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January 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Chinatown groups in San Francisco have been fighting for immigration and citizenship rights for more than a century.
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The California Coastal Commission just approved a permit allowing San Francisco to move forward with its plan to close the Upper Great Highway to vehicles and start planning for a new coastal park. www.sfpublicpress.org/california-c...
State Commission Gives Green Light to Close SF’s Great Highway to Cars
San Francisco on Thursday received state approval to proceed with closing a 2-mile section of the Great Highway to car traffic as early as spring 2025, and to begin planning a long-term park on that s...
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December 12, 2024 at 11:53 PM
The California Coastal Commission just approved a permit allowing San Francisco to move forward with its plan to close the Upper Great Highway to vehicles and start planning for a new coastal park. www.sfpublicpress.org/california-c...
Earlier this year, I wrote about historians preserving century-old records in Chinatown organizations, including Cameron House and the 175-year-old Chinese Six Companies, which was key in the 1898 Wong Kim Ark case that established birthright citizenship.
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December 6, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Earlier this year, I wrote about historians preserving century-old records in Chinatown organizations, including Cameron House and the 175-year-old Chinese Six Companies, which was key in the 1898 Wong Kim Ark case that established birthright citizenship.
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Every time I step into the Chinese Six Companies 中華總會館, I feel the weight of history left by my ancestors, the gaze of our founding father. They are immigrants, many still seen as perpetual foreigners. Yet they paved the way for me—and many of me—to be here today.
December 6, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Every time I step into the Chinese Six Companies 中華總會館, I feel the weight of history left by my ancestors, the gaze of our founding father. They are immigrants, many still seen as perpetual foreigners. Yet they paved the way for me—and many of me—to be here today.
Kicking off my first 🦋 post with a fresh look at the recall campaign against SF Supervisor Joel Engardio. 🧐 #Sanfrancisco
Now that Sunset residents have launched a recall campaign against Supervisor Joel Engardio, does it stand a chance?
Anti-incumbent sentiments persist, but some experts predict wealthy donors will help him survive the effort. 📝 By @zhewww.bsky.social ... www.sfpublicpress.org/recall-san-f...
Anti-incumbent sentiments persist, but some experts predict wealthy donors will help him survive the effort. 📝 By @zhewww.bsky.social ... www.sfpublicpress.org/recall-san-f...
Attempt to Recall SF Supervisor Engardio Faces Uphill Battle
An effort is under way to recall District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio for supporting the closure of a 2-mile section of the Great Highway to cars. Anti-incumbent sentiment persists in San Francisco, bu...
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December 4, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Kicking off my first 🦋 post with a fresh look at the recall campaign against SF Supervisor Joel Engardio. 🧐 #Sanfrancisco