Chris Larsen

Money Moves

Seed funder of the pilot

The pilot's first public showcase came Oct. 17, when the inaugural Market Street Arts & Theater Festival put more than 50 programs into 35 venues across six blocks. The 12-month effort funds public art, interactive lighting and subsidized leases for cultural tenants in vacant storefronts.

Updated 2 days ago

Money Moves

One of three backers of the new Market Street Arts & Theater District

The Mid-Market arts district held its launch festival Saturday, October 17, across 35 venues on six blocks from Fifth Street to Van Ness Avenue. San Francisco Chronicle coverage of the event asked whether art can help bring downtown back to life.

Updated 3 days ago

Rule Changes

Criticized the 12-month data retention, adding pressure for change

San Francisco police will remove license plate data from Flock's platform 30 days after capture, down from 12 months, while keeping their own copy for up to a year. The Electronic Frontier Foundation calls the rule weak: "moving data is not deleting it."

Updated 5 days ago

Money Moves

Key financial backer of Mayor Daniel Lurie and his allies

San Francisco caps direct donations to supervisor candidates at $500. Chris Larsen gave 1,000 times that, dropping $500,000 into a political action committee backing Theo Ellington's District 10 campaign.

Updated Sep 6