Alfred Twu
@alfredtwu.com
Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner (@alfredtwu.net), California Democratic Party AAPI Caucus & CA Dem Renters Council Board, East Bay architect & commercial artist. Reblue/follow/like does not equal endorsement.
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Alfred Twu
@alfredtwu.com
· Nov 21
Thank you Berkeley for electing me to the Rent Stabilization Board and passing BB, the Tenant Protection & Right to Organize Act! Dominique & Xavier from the Right to Housing Slate were also elected.
@averyarbaugh.bsky.social- thank you for your work on our campaigns- we'll get you in next time! ❤️
@averyarbaugh.bsky.social- thank you for your work on our campaigns- we'll get you in next time! ❤️
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County offices are closed today, Thursday, December 25, for Christmas and will reopen tomorrow, Friday, December 26. Happy holidays!
December 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
County offices are closed today, Thursday, December 25, for Christmas and will reopen tomorrow, Friday, December 26. Happy holidays!
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Merry Xmas from AC Transit!
As a reminder, buses are on Sunday schedules and our Downtown Oakland Customer Service Center is closed.
✅ Check Maps & Schedule: actransit.org/maps-schedules
✅ Track your bus with ACT RealTime actransit.org/rt
✅ Call us at 510-891-4777, 9am-5pm
As a reminder, buses are on Sunday schedules and our Downtown Oakland Customer Service Center is closed.
✅ Check Maps & Schedule: actransit.org/maps-schedules
✅ Track your bus with ACT RealTime actransit.org/rt
✅ Call us at 510-891-4777, 9am-5pm
December 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Merry Xmas from AC Transit!
As a reminder, buses are on Sunday schedules and our Downtown Oakland Customer Service Center is closed.
✅ Check Maps & Schedule: actransit.org/maps-schedules
✅ Track your bus with ACT RealTime actransit.org/rt
✅ Call us at 510-891-4777, 9am-5pm
As a reminder, buses are on Sunday schedules and our Downtown Oakland Customer Service Center is closed.
✅ Check Maps & Schedule: actransit.org/maps-schedules
✅ Track your bus with ACT RealTime actransit.org/rt
✅ Call us at 510-891-4777, 9am-5pm
The scale of the proposed ICE camps is similar to that of the racist 1940s incarceration of Japanese American immigrants and their families.
There's ways to stop the camps - a reason there aren't any planned for California may be the organized opposition of local activists and leaders.
There's ways to stop the camps - a reason there aren't any planned for California may be the organized opposition of local activists and leaders.
We have to find ways to stop these concentration camps.
December 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The scale of the proposed ICE camps is similar to that of the racist 1940s incarceration of Japanese American immigrants and their families.
There's ways to stop the camps - a reason there aren't any planned for California may be the organized opposition of local activists and leaders.
There's ways to stop the camps - a reason there aren't any planned for California may be the organized opposition of local activists and leaders.
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The Sustainable Streetscapes 2024 project is bringing improvements across Emeryville! More than 50 new benches with backs are being installed, made from recycled materials. Look for a new place to rest, gather, or enjoy the view near you!
December 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The Sustainable Streetscapes 2024 project is bringing improvements across Emeryville! More than 50 new benches with backs are being installed, made from recycled materials. Look for a new place to rest, gather, or enjoy the view near you!
Live in the San Jose area? Remember to vote again for Neysa Fligor in the County Assessor - there is a runoff election. Just a few days left to vote! ✅
Santa Clara County voters, you have one more election: the runoff for County Assessor. Mail ballots arrive this week, election day Dec 30.
Vote for Neysa Fligor! She is the most qualified & experienced candidate, with broad support from across the county. www.voteneysaforassessor.com/endorse
Vote for Neysa Fligor! She is the most qualified & experienced candidate, with broad support from across the county. www.voteneysaforassessor.com/endorse
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December 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Live in the San Jose area? Remember to vote again for Neysa Fligor in the County Assessor - there is a runoff election. Just a few days left to vote! ✅
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Great career opportunity! We are looking for our next Chief Information Officer. This is an opportunity for an experienced & visionary technology executive to lead one of the nation’s most forward-looking public-sector IT organizations. Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/JXEm50XNJBz
December 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Great career opportunity! We are looking for our next Chief Information Officer. This is an opportunity for an experienced & visionary technology executive to lead one of the nation’s most forward-looking public-sector IT organizations. Learn more & apply: https://ow.ly/JXEm50XNJBz
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If your home or business gets trash, recycling, and compost normally collected on a Thursday or Friday, put your bins out a day later due to Christmas & New Year’s days.
Thursday and Friday pickups – on Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1 and 2 – will be pushed a day later.
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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Thursday and Friday pickups – on Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1 and 2 – will be pushed a day later.
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For holiday waste, adapt to changed pickup schedule and properly dispose holiday tree | City of Berkeley
Thursday and Friday pickups – on Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1 and 2 – will be pushed a day later. Cut, compost your holiday tree – or drop it off whole at Transfer Station. If your home or business gets trash, recycling, and compost normally collected on a Thursday or Friday, put your bins out a day later due to Christmas and New Year’s days.Following those holidays, customers with regular Thursday pickups should place their bins curbside on Friday mornings by 7:00 am. And those with Friday pickups should set out their bins on Saturday by the same time.
berkeleyca.gov
December 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
If your home or business gets trash, recycling, and compost normally collected on a Thursday or Friday, put your bins out a day later due to Christmas & New Year’s days.
Thursday and Friday pickups – on Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1 and 2 – will be pushed a day later.
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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Thursday and Friday pickups – on Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1 and 2 – will be pushed a day later.
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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Holiday tip:
📅 Dec 22–24, we’re here, but with reduced staff.
🎁 Dec 25, we’re closed.
Online services are always open:
📅 Dec 22–24, we’re here, but with reduced staff.
🎁 Dec 25, we’re closed.
Online services are always open:
The City of Berkeley
The official website of the City of Berkeley, California.
berkeleyca.gov
December 23, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Holiday tip:
📅 Dec 22–24, we’re here, but with reduced staff.
🎁 Dec 25, we’re closed.
Online services are always open:
📅 Dec 22–24, we’re here, but with reduced staff.
🎁 Dec 25, we’re closed.
Online services are always open:
Planning to take transit in the Bay Area this Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday? Depending on the day, some agencies will run regular service, some will run weekend or modified service, some will not run at all on Thursday. 511.org/alerts/criti...
Critical Alerts
511 is a free phone and web service that provides Bay Area transportation information. Call 511 or visit 511.org to get information about Traffic, Transit, Carpool, Vanpool, or Bicycling.
511.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Planning to take transit in the Bay Area this Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday? Depending on the day, some agencies will run regular service, some will run weekend or modified service, some will not run at all on Thursday. 511.org/alerts/criti...
Detailed article from Berkeleyside on Rainbow Families Action's success getting Sutter Health to maintain care for trans kids + summary of what hospitals in California are doing.
Potentially coming up: legal action to get hospitals that aren't providing care to follow CA law and provide care.
Potentially coming up: legal action to get hospitals that aren't providing care to follow CA law and provide care.
As the Trump Administration ratchets up pressure on hospitals, Rainbow Families Action notches a win in the battle to protect their kids’ care.
They’re losing health care, even in the Bay Area. Now trans youth and their families are getting organized
As the Trump Administration ratchets up pressure on hospitals, Rainbow Families Action notches a win in the battle to protect their kids’ care.
www.berkeleyside.org
December 22, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Detailed article from Berkeleyside on Rainbow Families Action's success getting Sutter Health to maintain care for trans kids + summary of what hospitals in California are doing.
Potentially coming up: legal action to get hospitals that aren't providing care to follow CA law and provide care.
Potentially coming up: legal action to get hospitals that aren't providing care to follow CA law and provide care.
Self-Portrait of the Day - Happy Solstice, everyone!
December 22, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Self-Portrait of the Day - Happy Solstice, everyone!
2026 California Democrats draft party platform is now available. Still some more time to propose edits, we'll be finalizing it at Convention in February. Let me know if you have suggestions! cadem.org/wp-content/u...
Big news: housing planks have finally been consolidated into one section now.
Big news: housing planks have finally been consolidated into one section now.
cadem.org
December 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
2026 California Democrats draft party platform is now available. Still some more time to propose edits, we'll be finalizing it at Convention in February. Let me know if you have suggestions! cadem.org/wp-content/u...
Big news: housing planks have finally been consolidated into one section now.
Big news: housing planks have finally been consolidated into one section now.
Happy Solstice! The days will be getting longer again!
December 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Happy Solstice! The days will be getting longer again!
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Lots of results from this month's #Berkeley Rent Board meeting.
We voted to make some changes to Measure BB (rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/laws-regulat...) implementation to address issues that nonprofits and landlords with Section 8 tenants brought up.
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We voted to make some changes to Measure BB (rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/laws-regulat...) implementation to address issues that nonprofits and landlords with Section 8 tenants brought up.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Lots of results from this month's #Berkeley Rent Board meeting.
We voted to make some changes to Measure BB (rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/laws-regulat...) implementation to address issues that nonprofits and landlords with Section 8 tenants brought up.
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We voted to make some changes to Measure BB (rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/laws-regulat...) implementation to address issues that nonprofits and landlords with Section 8 tenants brought up.
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Ride, and park, with pride! After the Florida state government banned rainbow crosswalks, one city has found a workaround: rainbow bike racks! 🚲🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
www.advocate.com/politics/st-...
www.advocate.com/politics/st-...
Florida city installs Pride bike racks after being forced to remove rainbow crosswalks
St. Petersburg's new bike rack publicly displays LGBTQ+ Pride while complying orders to keep crosswalks undecorated.
www.advocate.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Ride, and park, with pride! After the Florida state government banned rainbow crosswalks, one city has found a workaround: rainbow bike racks! 🚲🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
www.advocate.com/politics/st-...
www.advocate.com/politics/st-...
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Explore the highlights of our work in this year’s annual report: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
The new Willard Clubhouse is one example we're proud of. With this larger building, we can offer afterschool and camp programs to more children. Check out some beautiful photos of the new space!
The new Willard Clubhouse is one example we're proud of. With this larger building, we can offer afterschool and camp programs to more children. Check out some beautiful photos of the new space!
December 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Explore the highlights of our work in this year’s annual report: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
The new Willard Clubhouse is one example we're proud of. With this larger building, we can offer afterschool and camp programs to more children. Check out some beautiful photos of the new space!
The new Willard Clubhouse is one example we're proud of. With this larger building, we can offer afterschool and camp programs to more children. Check out some beautiful photos of the new space!
Art of the Day - another sketch for a story idea, 白鯊傳 Madame Shark. Loosely inspired by Chinese folktale Legend of the White Snake, but this one's going to be set in the Bay Area with an added trans layer to it. 🏳️⚧️🦈🌉 1/
December 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Art of the Day - another sketch for a story idea, 白鯊傳 Madame Shark. Loosely inspired by Chinese folktale Legend of the White Snake, but this one's going to be set in the Bay Area with an added trans layer to it. 🏳️⚧️🦈🌉 1/
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I’m leading 20 AGs in strongly opposing President Trump’s cruel new “public charge” rule giving immigration officers unchecked discretion to deny someone legal status for using government programs.
California successfully fought Trump’s illegal public charge rule during his first term.
California successfully fought Trump’s illegal public charge rule during his first term.
December 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I’m leading 20 AGs in strongly opposing President Trump’s cruel new “public charge” rule giving immigration officers unchecked discretion to deny someone legal status for using government programs.
California successfully fought Trump’s illegal public charge rule during his first term.
California successfully fought Trump’s illegal public charge rule during his first term.
Have you ever wanted to get more involved in #Berkeley local politics but didn't know where to start? Our public library is hosting a short event in January where you can learn the basics!
Here's your chance to get engaged with local politics by understanding the City Council agenda!
Join us @Central on Monday, January 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Electronic Classroom.
Join us @Central on Monday, January 12th, 6:30-7:30pm in the Electronic Classroom.
December 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Have you ever wanted to get more involved in #Berkeley local politics but didn't know where to start? Our public library is hosting a short event in January where you can learn the basics!
Instead of keeping food safe (inspections are much less common this year), the Republican Party-controlled Food & Drug Administration is... checks notes... attempting to regulate clothing 🙄
Our Latest: 📰 FDA targeting breast binder manufacturers because of use by trans people📰
FDA targeting breast binder manufacturers because of use by trans people
The FDA is forcing several manufacturers of breast binders and tucking panties to register as medical device makers with the FDA because their products are used to treat gender dysphoria. This would ...
theneedlenews.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Instead of keeping food safe (inspections are much less common this year), the Republican Party-controlled Food & Drug Administration is... checks notes... attempting to regulate clothing 🙄
Learn about how much rent can go up for rent controlled housing in Berkeley, as well as other regulations, at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov !
Understanding the Annual General Adjustment helps everyone stay on track. Fully covered landlords—here’s what the 2025 AGA means for you. You can learn more about who can take the AGA and when on our website! #LandlordTips
December 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Learn about how much rent can go up for rent controlled housing in Berkeley, as well as other regulations, at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov !
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🎄♻️🎅 Whether you bought a tree or still shopping for one this holiday season, plan ahead to reduce waste and follow the City's tree disposal rules for when the season is over.
Let's minimize waste and help reduce landfill contributions!
Learn more here:
Let's minimize waste and help reduce landfill contributions!
Learn more here:
Reduce your holiday tree waste this season | City of Berkeley
Buy a living, compostable tree; learn composting guidelines. When selecting your tree this holiday season, consider a plan that reduces waste and fits the City's disposal rules for when the season is over.If you get a cut tree or another type of holiday tree, know which ones you can compost and which ones you should throw away in the trash bin.Consider buying a living tree to plant in your yard after the holidays – and avoid waste altogether.Whatever tree you choose, aim for an option that minimizes waste and contributes to Berkeley's efforts to reduce landfill contributions.
berkeleyca.gov
December 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🎄♻️🎅 Whether you bought a tree or still shopping for one this holiday season, plan ahead to reduce waste and follow the City's tree disposal rules for when the season is over.
Let's minimize waste and help reduce landfill contributions!
Learn more here:
Let's minimize waste and help reduce landfill contributions!
Learn more here:
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If pedestrian deaths can be eliminated on the previously deadly International Boulevard, we should be able to eliminate them on every other street.
We just need the will to do it, especially from policymakers and Caltrans.
Thanks @tvrr.bsky.social for tireless advocacy to achieve this huge win!
We just need the will to do it, especially from policymakers and Caltrans.
Thanks @tvrr.bsky.social for tireless advocacy to achieve this huge win!
For those who haven't been on the boulevard in thew last year, the data alone tells us that there has been a positive transformation: pedestrian deaths fell from 7 in 2023 to 0 so far this year. Yep, zero. More yet to do!
@tvrr.bsky.social
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
@tvrr.bsky.social
www.oakrapidresponse.org/posts/intern...
International Blvd is Now Much Safer
Last week, OakDOT and AC Transit shared the results of the International BRT Safety Project and frankly the results are an eye-popping success! Traffic calming infrastructure saves lives! Please write...
www.oakrapidresponse.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
If pedestrian deaths can be eliminated on the previously deadly International Boulevard, we should be able to eliminate them on every other street.
We just need the will to do it, especially from policymakers and Caltrans.
Thanks @tvrr.bsky.social for tireless advocacy to achieve this huge win!
We just need the will to do it, especially from policymakers and Caltrans.
Thanks @tvrr.bsky.social for tireless advocacy to achieve this huge win!
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Love your electric⚡bike, scooter, or skateboard🚲 🛴 🛹?
Take care of it by replacing and recharging your device's lithium batteries🔋, which are common in household devices.
Learn simple tips to help keep your household safe:
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
#BatterySafety #ReduceFireRisk #PublicSafety
Take care of it by replacing and recharging your device's lithium batteries🔋, which are common in household devices.
Learn simple tips to help keep your household safe:
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
#BatterySafety #ReduceFireRisk #PublicSafety
Reduce lithium-ion battery fire risk for electric skateboards, scooters, and bikes | City of Berkeley
Prevent lithium battery fires: use certified parts, do not leave batteries charging unattended, and watch for signs of damage or overheating. Call 9-1-1 if fire starts. Know how to safely care for, replace, and re-charge lithium batteries, which are common in household devices.Berkeley has had eighteen fires linked to lithium-ion batteries involving e-skateboards, e-scooters, and e-bikes since 2023. Although incidents are down in the city, these dangerous fires continue to happen around the region and nation. Simple tips can help keep you and your household safe:
berkeleyca.gov
December 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Love your electric⚡bike, scooter, or skateboard🚲 🛴 🛹?
Take care of it by replacing and recharging your device's lithium batteries🔋, which are common in household devices.
Learn simple tips to help keep your household safe:
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
#BatterySafety #ReduceFireRisk #PublicSafety
Take care of it by replacing and recharging your device's lithium batteries🔋, which are common in household devices.
Learn simple tips to help keep your household safe:
berkeleyca.gov/commu...
#BatterySafety #ReduceFireRisk #PublicSafety