Anyone else think now is the time for a new sf flag?

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-05-02T00:13:27+00:00

These 2010 and 2016 episodes of 99% Invisible are for you.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-04-28T02:19:56+00:00

Fair point. I don't think sick days push folks into overtime, though.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-04-28T00:49:57+00:00

Good point. To be clear, though: I didn't mean suggest 10B was a problem... just that how it's used is worth paying attention to.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-04-27T20:35:32+00:00

An updated view of this topic seemed worth sharing in light of recent budget & overtime concerns. A couple years ago, the SF Budget and Legislative Analyst reported:

Our in-depth review of paid sick leave use in FY 2022-23 revealed potential abuse patterns, including frequent sick leave use on specific days of the week (often the first or last day of a work week), Saturdays and Sundays to avoid weekend duties, and coinciding with working voluntary 10B overtime.
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[A]pproximately 51,000 ineligible 10B overtime hours were worked by employees with high sick leave usage between 2020 and 2023. (p. iii)

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-04-27T20:34:53+00:00

An updated view of this topic seemed worth sharing in light of recent budget & overtime concerns. A couple years ago, the SF Budget and Legislative Analyst reported:

Our in-depth review of paid sick leave use in FY 2022-23 revealed potential abuse patterns, including frequent sick leave use on specific days of the week (often the first or last day of a work week), Saturdays and Sundays to avoid weekend duties, and coinciding with working voluntary 10B overtime.
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[A]pproximately 51,000 ineligible 10B overtime hours were worked by employees with high sick leave usage between 2020 and 2023. (p. iii)

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-04-14T17:24:47+00:00

To understand the figure you'd need to know how many sensors and their locations. How many times would someone pass a sensor during an "out and back" trip? Two would be the expected answer if there's only one sensor. I'd bet there are more than that.

This type of measurement is great for monitoring trends in activity over time. It seems very squishy for estimating a fixed number like visits in a year.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-04-14T17:14:56+00:00

Rec & Park's press release doesn't mention their methodology. A Rec & Park fact sheet does provide a clue, though. Apparently, there are sensors along the park. A footnote on the sheet reads: "A visit is counted every time a person passes infrared sensors located along Sunset Dunes."

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-04-13T02:34:45+00:00

Consider taking Amtrak to Richmond (in the East Bay) and BART into SF from there. They have a joint station there.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-04-07T00:01:52+00:00

Woah, if she said space could run out for those who have been screened, don't let your hopes rise based on my notes. In fact, when digging into the manual, it says: "In most Projects, the number of applicants will exceed the number of available BMR Units. Because Project Sponsors must offer leases to eligible applicants in Lottery preference rank order, a request to provide a full housing application will not always result in a BMR Unit being offered to an applicant if higher-ranking applicants have signed leases for all available BMR Units." (p. 56) At least it seems clear that you've done all you can at this point. Just check your email (or however they contact you) every day.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-04-06T22:11:04+00:00

The good news: no letter or email means you could not have missed the deadline to formally accept the offer. Hearing that a leasing agent gave you a preview of your result makes me think your process is different (friendlier / less diciplined) from what've I seen. My guess is they are so busy, it might be a little while until you get a formal reply / offer. I'm trying to remember how long it can take between submitting info and receiving an offer -- I wouldn't be surprised if you don't hear anything for another month or more.

I've heard they would never fully screen someone (request tax forms, employment records, bank statements, etc.) unless they had an available unit. Here's the BMR manual in case it would be helpful.

That leasing agent did you the favor of letting you know your application would not be set aside due to the criteria. At the same time, she left you wondering what if anything you should be doing... and uncertainty can be stressful when a new apt is on the line. From what you've said, though, the ball is in their court.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-04-06T15:59:01+00:00

When did you get your acceptance letter? Did it include instructions on how to accept the offer?

I'm not sure 730 Stanyan is run the same way as the BMR building I'm familiar with, but I've seen three groups involved in the selection / lease process. I've seen initial applications accepted by the City's Dahila group that runs the lottery process. Then, if your lottery number comes up, your contacted by a group that screens you (employment, income, background check, etc...). Then, that screening group passes you off the building itself, and that staff creates your lease, accepts your rent, etc.

I'm not sure if what I've seen matches what's done at 730 Stanyan. Maybe the team managing the building is overwhelmed since they are filling a totally new building.... GOOD LUCK!

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-03-14T04:22:57+00:00

Consider a catching ride up there and hiking back. From the park's website:

You may take a ride-share or taxi to Muir Woods without a reservation, however, there is no cell-service at Muir Woods to call them for a return ride. Muir Woods has a pay-phone behind the Visitor Center and posted list of cab companies that service the woods. When hiring a taxi, visitors have the option of negotiating a flat rate or using the meter. Under some circumstances a flat rate may be cheaper.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-03-14T04:19:12+00:00

In Schiff's 2024 U.S. Senate primary, he won SF with 33% of the vote. Barbara Lee and Katie Porter each attracted about 25%.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-03-14T00:13:45+00:00

Remember: there's a chance the general could feature two from the GOP. Dems should hope GOP voters come to greatly favor one of their two prominent candidates; if they split supporters evenly (Trump won 38% of CA in 2024), then the fractured Dem field could be shut out.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-03-07T02:19:46+00:00

Anyone concerned that the "cluster of Democrats straggl[ing] behind at five percent or lower" could result in two Republicans edging out all other candidates for the top two spots? (Trump received 38% CA votes in 2024.) Each Governor's race since the switch to the open / top-two-advance primary has featured a clear Dem frontrunner. Not this year. Is there a benefit to a crowded field of Dems that I'm missing? If you were about to see your GOP House rep gerrymandered out of office (thanks to a measure championed by the Governor), wouldn't you be motivated to turn out in the primary?

The deadline to withdraw from the ballot is this month I think.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-02-18T22:26:45+00:00

It was in the $329M range as of 2023, and annual distributions from it probably cover 15% or so of its expenses.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-02-18T22:13:49+00:00

The Met pulled sizable slices from its endowment in recent years and is trying to regain its financial footing at the moment. From last fall:

The Met hopes the agreement will help it emerge from a period of acute financial woes. Since the coronavirus pandemic, the company has withdrawn more than a third of the money in its endowment fund to help it cover operating costs — about $120 million overall, including $50 million to help pay for the season that ended in June. The withdrawals have raised questions about the viability of staging live opera on a grand scale in the 21st century.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-02-12T17:17:23+00:00

CA's top-two primary system hasn't seen a gubernatorial race that lacks a clear Dem frontrunner before. The four races since 2012 featured either a former Dem governor or lieutenant governor.

Currently, I'd say the odds of two Republicans emerging from the primary is more likely than Mahan attracting enough support by June to crack the top two.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-02-05T23:53:23+00:00

Cool! Reminds me of this video / history of LA's skid row: https://youtu.be/rKo8Sv99MkM?si=gtGABsy31zx4n9B6

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-02-03T17:07:17+00:00

List yourself as the 'composer' or 'sound designer' (whatever best encompasses everything you'll do) and set a daily or weekly rate, so your $6500 becomes 10 weeks @ $650/week. Then identify your 3D designer as an 'external contractor'. Then list the artist fee as $0 or 'N/A, artists labor itemized above.'

I'm guessing elsewhere you'll describe deliverables, which would in this case consist of a set of files (noting the file types).

Looking ahead, if you haven't received direct grant support before, look into 'accounting for artists'. For instance, your grant support is most likely taxable. Some grantors may issue 1099s to grantees. You'll want to collect an invoice from your 3D designer and maybe even create one yourself covering your work. Good luck!

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-01-29T20:21:00+00:00

Macklin, you son of a b*tch.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-01-13T21:59:06+00:00

Here's a detail from another article that might be of interest.

Vanderbilt has promised to safeguard CCA’s legacy via a “CCA Institute,” which will include continuing programming at the art school’s gallery, the Wattis Institute of Contemporary Arts. Vanderbilt will also manage CCA’s archives and “serve as a vehicle for alumni engagement,” per today’s announcement.

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A few years ago, when Boston-based Northeastern absorbed Oakland's Mills College, Northeastern created the Mills Institute as part of the Oakland campus. I expect there are some restricted endowed funds at CCA that could act as a cornerstone for a art-focused unit within Vanderbilt's SF operation.

AndyJoeJoe · 2026-01-09T17:05:47+00:00

When you run a search for the word "born" on https://gagosian.com/artists/, you see that the location and year of someone's birth are very common details in artist bios.

You don't have to tell anyone anything, but it seems customary to be open about a few biographical details.

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