89. Santa Cruz Politics with Ami Chen Mills

Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D talk with Nate Adams, who is running against incumbent Charlene Wang to be on the Oakland City Council. We get into his history with union organizing and how he plans to help Oakland if he wins. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESNate’s website:https://www.nateforoakland.com/nateSupported by DSA https://www.eastbaydsa.org/events/5160/2026-05-09-launch-party-nate-adams-for-oakland-city-council/Nate on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/nateforoakland/Touchstone Climbing Gym Workers in the Bay Area Enter the Fight (story he wrote)https://bayareacurrent.com/touchstone-climbing-gym-workers-in-the-bay-area-enter-the-fight/

Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin interviews Gary Lucks, the founder of Progressive Action East Bay (PAEB) and Resistance Action East Bay (RAEB) Indivisible Group. A longtime Democratic activist and author, Gary just published “We Are The Power,” a guide for Democrats who want to win back the government by 2028. Gary taps into his decades of election experience to explain what regular folks need to do to help produce the Blue Wave that’s needed to kick out the fascists once and for all. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESGary Luckshttps://www.garylucks.com/We Are the Power: To Win the Futurehttps://a.co/d/091Ee9gl

Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D talk about recent headlines, such as the little brat from Piedmont getting paid to run right wing political campaigns in Oakland and the weird car thefts from Alameda County.Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESMystery ‘Recall Jackie Fielder’ campaign launches, and it’s not the only onehttps://missionlocal.org/2026/06/jackie-fielder-barbara-lee-recall-website/Who’s behind the AI-generated social media posts targeting Oakland’s mayor?https://oaklandside.org/2026/06/18/political-attack-website-barbara-lee-ai-americans-for-opportunity/False media narratives threaten Oakland’s First Fridays, say organizershttps://oaklandside.org/2026/06/18/oakland-first-fridays-safety-narratives-violence/Barbara Lee breaks tie, pushing ‘strong-mayor’ measure onto the ballothttps://oaklandside.org/2026/06/16/barbara-lee-strong-mayor-oakland-november-charter/5 Alameda County vehicles recovered after being stolen from parking garage, sheriff's office sayshttps://abc7news.com/post/1-alameda-county-sheriffs-office-vehicle-missing-5-stolen-parking-garage/Saikat Chakrabarti will back former rival Connie Chan through Election Dayhttps://missionlocal.org/2026/06/saikat-chakrabarti-connie-chan-election-funding/Auto glass repair businesses suffer as Oakland break-ins declinehttps://www.ktvu.com/news/auto-glass-repair-businesses-suffer-oakland-break-ins-declineSF: Embarcadero Plaza Waterfront Park Design Approved, Plans To Break Ground Late 2026https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/sf-embarcadero-plaza-waterfront-park-design-22312774.phpLurie-backed downtown SF development corporation launcheshttps://www.sfexaminer.com/news/the-city/lurie-backed-downtown-sf-development-corporation-launches/article_cdd98b39-5c72-44e5-9835-e4fbfef85405.htmlProjects could include physical upgrades such as trees and outdoor dining, or economic tools such as credit and small-business support.Other board members include:• Sam Cobbs, CEO of Tipping Point Community, the antipoverty nonprofit co-founded by Lurie.• Bob Fisher, Gap heir and director and chair of the SFMOMA board of trustees.• Rebecca Foster, founding CEO of the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund.• Chris Larsen, co-founder and executive chair of cryptocurrency firm Ripple.• Olga Miranda, president of SEIU Local 87.• Meg Whitman, former CEO of eBay and Hewlett-Packard, and a former U.S. Ambassador.

Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D talk about the results from the most recent election, a mid-year election that saw a low turnout and a lot of disappointment. We get into it and what the left needs to do in the future. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESCalifornia election results:https://dp.electionresults.sos.ca.gov/San Francisco election results:https://missionlocal.org/2026/06/san-francisco-june-2026-election-results/Alameda County election results:https://alamedacountyca.gov/rovresults/259/Contra Costa resultshttps://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/91835/ElectionSummaryReportRPT-1218-AM-632026?bidId=San Francisco progressives got their clocks cleaned this electionhttps://sfstandard.com/2026/06/03/san-francisco-progressives-election-defeatThe Dan Grand Slam? How Daniel Lurie got everything he wanted on election nighthttps://sfstandard.com/2026/06/02/primary-election-night-daniel-lurie-wins-wong-sherrill/Omar on Measure Ehttps://x.com/hyphy_republic/status/2062225770949521704?s=20Shahid cliphttps://x.com/onlyfanons/status/2062081580978565407?s=20

Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin interviews Abe Woodliff of Bay Area Memes. We get into his history in the Bay Area, how his politics have evolved and using social media as a platform for content. We had a good time!Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESReal Bay Area Memeshttps://www.instagram.com/realbayareamemes/The City Of Sensitive Fraudshttps://youtu.be/3kch_eJrPo8?si=sANdHtwFmpgYes5kWhat Saikat Chakrabarti's Rally Says About San Franciscohttps://brokeassstuart.com/p/what-saikat-chakrabarti-s-rally-says-about-san-franciscoProblematic – Abe’s Substackhttps://abrahamwoodliff.substack.com/

Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D. Scot run through the candidates and ballot measures up for vote on June 2, giving their thoughts along the way. Tune in and take notes!Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchVOTER GUIDEGovernor: I wish Tony Thurmond but it’s probably SteyerLt. Governor: Oliver Ma (Tubbs endorsed Bloomberg)Secretary of State – Shirley Weber Attorney General – Rob BontaController – Malia CohenTreasurer — Tony VasquezInsurance Commissioner — Jane KimSuperintendent of Public Instruction — Nichelle HendersonBoard of Equalization — Sally LieberState Senate SD 10: Anne KepnerState Assembly AD 12: Jessica Elward State Assembly AD 14: Mark Rendon (fuck Buffy Wicks)State Assembly AD 16: no endorsement Rebecca Bauer-Kahan ain’t greatState Assembly AD 17: No Endorsement (Anybody but Matt Haney)State Assembly AD 18: Mia Bonta but check out Andre Sanford State Assembly AD 19: No Endorsement (Catherine Stefani incumbent - she hates sideshows, homeless people)CA State Supreme Court (2 seats): Alexandra PrayCongressDistrict 11: Connie ChanDistrict 12: Lateefah SimonAlameda County District Attorney: Pamela PriceSan Francisco:Supervisorial District 2: Lori Brooke (Fuck Stephen Sherrill)Supervisorial District 4: Natalie GeeSFUSD Special Election: Brandee MarckmannSan Francisco Ballot measures:A- YesB- NoC- NoD- YES Alameda County measures Measure E: YesMeasure A: YesMeasure C: YesMeasure D: No?Good voting guides:Our Revolution East Bay https://www.ourrevolutioneastbay.org/voter-guide---2026-primary.htmlHarvey Milk LGTBQ Democratic Clubhttps://www.milkclub.org/endorsementsSan Francisco Bay Guardianhttps://www.sfbg.com/2026/05/06/endorsements-for-the-june-2-election/

Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin interviews San Francisco supervisor and candidate to replace Nancy Pelosi in congress, Connie Chan. We get into the vicious campaign for Pelosi’s seat and all the issues in San Francisco you care about. Tune in!Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESConnie Chan’s websitehttps://www.conniechansf.com/Face Time: Could Connie Chan’s ‘working people’-centered leadership work in Congress?https://sf.gazetteer.co/face-time-could-connie-chans-working-people-centered-leadership-work-in-congress?giftLink=de932644d4af68304d73b81768303b32SEIU pulls its endorsement of Scott Wiener, backs only Connie Chan in House racehttps://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/scott-wiener-seiu-22196389.phpIn bid for Congress, Connie Chan offers a ‘pragmatic’ track recordhttps://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/supervisor-connie-chan-bid-for-congress/article_0ad05f66-ee11-4699-b949-1a0fb7d6d2e4.html

Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D discuss the many stories of the week, including Palantir’s truncated tech manifesto, upheaval at organizations like Neighbors for a Better San Francisco, and whistleblowers in the Alameda County DA’s office.Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESPalantir releases fascist tech manifestohttps://x.com/PalantirTech/status/2045574398573453312?s=20Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowershttps://techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/can-ai-judge-journalism-a-thiel-backed-startup-says-yes-even-if-it-risks-chilling-whistleblowers/Henry Lee shares image of guns that was made with AIhttps://x.com/Dscot510/status/2046754410081161326?s=20S.F. supe candidate says GrowSF tried talking him out of race, offered to ‘look into’ commission seathttps://missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-sunset-district-4-growsf-albert-chow/Jay Cheng resigns as head of wealthy S.F. political pressure grouphttps://missionlocal.org/2026/04/sf-jay-cheng-neighbors-for-a-better-san-francisco/https://sfstandard.com/2026/04/20/power-play-jay-cheng-lurie/Ethics complaint alleges pro-Matt Mahan PAC, campaign illegally coordinatedhttps://missionlocal.org/2026/04/matt-mahan-fppc-complaint-moritz-caruso/Bay Area Council hires former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf as new leaderhttps://oaklandside.org/2026/04/13/bay-area-council-hires-oakland-mayor-libby-schaaf/Lurie wants to undermine mandate for big institutions to tell neighborhoods what they are doinghttps://48hills.org/2026/04/lurie-wants-to-undermine-mandate-for-big-institutions-to-tell-neighborhoods-what-they-are-doing/SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing Firsthttps://48hills.org/2026/04/sf-backs-away-from-harm-reduction-and-housing-first/Deputy district attorney says she was retaliated against for whistleblowinghttps://oaklandside.org/2026/04/21/alameda-county-district-attorney-whistleblower-complaint-ursula-jones-dickson-alexandra-grayner/Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorneyhttps://oaklandside.org/2026/04/21/oakland-police-department-violating-california-public-records-act/

Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D talk with Ami Chen Mills, host of Moment of Truth on KSQD and a candidate for mayor of Santa Cruz. We get into Mills’s platform, the issues Santa Cruz faces in terms affordability and tech, and most importantly, why Ami will make SC better when she is mayor.Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESAmi’s campaign site:https://www.amichenmills.com/Ami’s profile on the City of Santa Cruz websitehttps://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/City-Clerk/2026-Elections/June-2-2026/Mayoral-Candidates/Ami-Chen-MillsElection Guide Nov. 8, 2022: Ami Chen Mills, District 3 Santa Cruz County supervisorhttps://santacruzlocal.org/ami-chen-mills/Profile of Ami on City on a Hillhttps://cityonahillpress.com/2026/04/12/uc-santa-cruz-lecturer-ami-chen-mills-is-running-for-mayor/$35 Million or Your Money Back: One Candidate’s Silicon Valley Lifelinehttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/us/elections/california-governor-mahan-donor-silicon-valley.html

Welcome to another episode of the Doomloop Dispatch, the news show covering the worst parts of the San Francisco Bay Area. In this episode, Kevin and D discuss recent headlines in the Bay Area, starting with the explosive story about Cesar Chavez. We then get into cities trying to reform their charters, ICE attacking folks and Flock continuing its blitzkrieg into Bay Area cities. Follow Doomloop Dispatch on X: http://x.com/doomloopdispInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/doomloopdispatchBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/doomloopdispatch.bsky.socialTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@doomloopdispatchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomloopDispatchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DoomloopDispatchSOURCESICE at SFOhttps://x.com/loomdoop/status/2036280747158544709?s=20https://missionlocal.org/2026/03/attorneys-say-sfpd-may-have-violated-the-law-during-ice-arrest-at-sfo/https://sfist.com/2026/03/24/sfpd-may-have-violated-sanctuary-laws-by-helping-ice-at-sfo-bystander-files-lawsuit/Arrests behind closed doorshttps://missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-ice-data-arrests-breakdown-check-ins/De-arrestinghttps://cldc.org/de-arrestingCesar Chavezhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/us/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-ufw.htmlCharter ReformOaklandhttps://oaklandside.org/2026/01/30/oakland-strong-mayor-charter-reform-barbara-lee/San Franciscohttps://missionlocal.org/2026/03/daniel-lurie-city-charter-san-francisco-consolidation/Plans ignoredhttps://missionlocal.org/2026/03/sf-commission-streamlining-prop-e-hearing/Flock Surveillancehttps://x.com/Dscot510/status/2036832181633564883?s=20Edward Escobar:https://www.facebook.com/groups/438923842979658/permalink/3019937388211611/https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/03/19/flock-safety-berkeley-police-alprs-ptz-cameras-drones