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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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Reposted by Alfred Twu
Career paths start with real conversations. Join a free panel where Berkeley employers share how they mentor and prepare the next generation of the local workforce. The Career Exploration Symposium takes place Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00–8:00 pm.
Career Exploration Symposium: The Next Generation of Berkeley Workforce | City of Berkeley
A panel discussion of Berkeley employers and how they are mentoring the next generation of the Berkeley workforce.Join YouthWorks for a panel discussion between Berkeley employers who will share information about their industries, how their organizations are mentoring the next generation, and the steps needed to go into these career paths.Panelists include representatives from the Lawrence Berkeley Labs STEM Program, Bridges Youth Employment, City of Berkeley departments, and more.
berkeleyca.gov
February 8, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Career paths start with real conversations. Join a free panel where Berkeley employers share how they mentor and prepare the next generation of the local workforce. The Career Exploration Symposium takes place Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00–8:00 pm.
Fascinating map. Unsurprisingly San Francisco, Sacramento, and nearby were one of the last places alcohol was still allowed just before nationwide prohibition in the 1920s, however, the other ones are also worth noting: New Orleans, Minneapolis, St Louis, Milwaukee, and some parts of NJ.
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Fascinating map. Unsurprisingly San Francisco, Sacramento, and nearby were one of the last places alcohol was still allowed just before nationwide prohibition in the 1920s, however, the other ones are also worth noting: New Orleans, Minneapolis, St Louis, Milwaukee, and some parts of NJ.
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You can't understand how messed up immigration enforcement is today without understanding how messed up it was even a decade ago. This old report from the American Immigration Council is a good place to start feeling one part of the elephant. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/wp-content/u...
February 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
You can't understand how messed up immigration enforcement is today without understanding how messed up it was even a decade ago. This old report from the American Immigration Council is a good place to start feeling one part of the elephant. www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/wp-content/u...
Art of the Day - Lunar New Year 2026
新年快樂 - 捍衛民主
不要國王 - 還我鄰居
Happy New Year - Defend Democracy
No Kings - Return My Neighbors
新年快樂 - 捍衛民主
不要國王 - 還我鄰居
Happy New Year - Defend Democracy
No Kings - Return My Neighbors
February 8, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Art of the Day - Lunar New Year 2026
新年快樂 - 捍衛民主
不要國王 - 還我鄰居
Happy New Year - Defend Democracy
No Kings - Return My Neighbors
新年快樂 - 捍衛民主
不要國王 - 還我鄰居
Happy New Year - Defend Democracy
No Kings - Return My Neighbors
Reposted by Alfred Twu
My office has put together a list of some of the fun events planned to welcome the Year of the Horse - check them out!
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.
For an online version of the list, visit tinyurl.com/BerkLNY2026 or click link in bio.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.
For an online version of the list, visit tinyurl.com/BerkLNY2026 or click link in bio.
February 5, 2026 at 5:48 AM
My office has put together a list of some of the fun events planned to welcome the Year of the Horse - check them out!
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.
For an online version of the list, visit tinyurl.com/BerkLNY2026 or click link in bio.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.
For an online version of the list, visit tinyurl.com/BerkLNY2026 or click link in bio.
Reposted by Alfred Twu
Celebrate Black History Month this February!
Learn more at Berkeley libraries at www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/topics/afric...
Learn more at Berkeley libraries at www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/topics/afric...
February 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Celebrate Black History Month this February!
Learn more at Berkeley libraries at www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/topics/afric...
Learn more at Berkeley libraries at www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/topics/afric...
Equality California's annual LGBTQ+ lobby day in Sacramento is coming up on March 25th! Let's keep strengthening our rights in California, sign up at go.eqca.org/a/advocacy-d...
go.eqca.org
February 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Equality California's annual LGBTQ+ lobby day in Sacramento is coming up on March 25th! Let's keep strengthening our rights in California, sign up at go.eqca.org/a/advocacy-d...
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Queer bookstores died in 2010. We had a funeral and everything!
Except... a ton of people decided to roll up their sleeves and start *new* queer bookshops, all over the place. In cities. In tiny towns.
My latest newsletter is about the rebirth of the LGBTQ bookshop:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
Except... a ton of people decided to roll up their sleeves and start *new* queer bookshops, all over the place. In cities. In tiny towns.
My latest newsletter is about the rebirth of the LGBTQ bookshop:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
The Death and Rebirth of the Queer Bookstore
Hi! Before we get started… Right now, you can get a Humble Bundle including everything Annalee Newitz and I have published with Tor for just $18 (plus...
buttondown.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Queer bookstores died in 2010. We had a funeral and everything!
Except... a ton of people decided to roll up their sleeves and start *new* queer bookshops, all over the place. In cities. In tiny towns.
My latest newsletter is about the rebirth of the LGBTQ bookshop:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
Except... a ton of people decided to roll up their sleeves and start *new* queer bookshops, all over the place. In cities. In tiny towns.
My latest newsletter is about the rebirth of the LGBTQ bookshop:
buttondown.com/charliejane/...
The long running Trans Appreciation Friday thread returns! An early Bluesky staple, come meet new friends and catch up with old ones 🏳️⚧️❤️
We’re doing TRANS APPRECIATION FRIDAY TODAY!
Today, let’s spread some joy!
How it works: tell us your name, pronouns, a bit about you & post a pic, if comfy.
Then, repost THIS post to your followers & say hey to who joins in!
I’ll start: I’m Alyssa(she/her/they).
YOUR turn!
Today, let’s spread some joy!
How it works: tell us your name, pronouns, a bit about you & post a pic, if comfy.
Then, repost THIS post to your followers & say hey to who joins in!
I’ll start: I’m Alyssa(she/her/they).
YOUR turn!
February 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The long running Trans Appreciation Friday thread returns! An early Bluesky staple, come meet new friends and catch up with old ones 🏳️⚧️❤️
Got updates on Berkeley's Rental Housing Safety Program at Housing Advisory Commission tonight.
RHSP inspects buildings to make sure they're safe and up to code, both randomly & on request.
Staff reported that requests often come in waves, for example due to weather.
berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...
RHSP inspects buildings to make sure they're safe and up to code, both randomly & on request.
Staff reported that requests often come in waves, for example due to weather.
berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...
Rental Housing Safety Program (RHSP)
Owners of rental properties must perform a safety inspection each year and pay an annual fee. Rental properties may be randomly selected for a proactive inspection. If you own rental property in Berke...
berkeleyca.gov
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 AM
Got updates on Berkeley's Rental Housing Safety Program at Housing Advisory Commission tonight.
RHSP inspects buildings to make sure they're safe and up to code, both randomly & on request.
Staff reported that requests often come in waves, for example due to weather.
berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...
RHSP inspects buildings to make sure they're safe and up to code, both randomly & on request.
Staff reported that requests often come in waves, for example due to weather.
berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...
Two cities in the Bay Area, two cultures, both with a love of good food and transit! 🚃🌮🧋🚃
Metro Balderas is a Mexican restaurant in San Jose, Metro Milk Tea is a Hong Kong cafe in San Francisco. I've enjoyed both!
Metro Balderas is a Mexican restaurant in San Jose, Metro Milk Tea is a Hong Kong cafe in San Francisco. I've enjoyed both!
February 6, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Two cities in the Bay Area, two cultures, both with a love of good food and transit! 🚃🌮🧋🚃
Metro Balderas is a Mexican restaurant in San Jose, Metro Milk Tea is a Hong Kong cafe in San Francisco. I've enjoyed both!
Metro Balderas is a Mexican restaurant in San Jose, Metro Milk Tea is a Hong Kong cafe in San Francisco. I've enjoyed both!
More events coming up!
Have housing questions? We have answers! Join us for one of our educational outreach events in February. See event details here rentboard.berkeleyca...
#BerkeleyCA #BerkeleyRentBoard #HousingPolicy #HousingAffordability #Rent #RentBoard #RentControl
#BerkeleyCA #BerkeleyRentBoard #HousingPolicy #HousingAffordability #Rent #RentBoard #RentControl
February 3, 2026 at 4:12 PM
More events coming up!
Reposted by Alfred Twu
🙌🏽 A huge win for Haitian families and all working people. Thanks to the bravery of Haitians who shared stories and the groups that challenged the Trump admin, Haitians with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can breathe easier today. The fight for a path to citizenship continues! #TPSjustice
BREAKING: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from ending TPS for Haiti. This means that 350,000 Haitians can keep working, contributing, & remain with their families in the US for now. A big win, but the fight for permanent protections isn’t over. amp.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
Federal judge blocks termination of Haitian TPS, keeps protections from ending Tuesday
“The district court judge stayed the termination of TPS and plainly stated that the government may not remove or deport Haitians with TPS and may take no action to remove their employment authorizatio...
amp.miamiherald.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:06 PM
🙌🏽 A huge win for Haitian families and all working people. Thanks to the bravery of Haitians who shared stories and the groups that challenged the Trump admin, Haitians with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can breathe easier today. The fight for a path to citizenship continues! #TPSjustice
California Democrats will gather in San Francisco 2/20-22 to hear from candidates & vote on who to endorse for Gov, the other statewide elections, and many Congressional and state legislature elections.
Most events are open to all Dems and don't require a badge. cdpconvention.org #TogetherWeWin
Most events are open to all Dems and don't require a badge. cdpconvention.org #TogetherWeWin
CDP State Convention
Welcome to the California Democratic Party’s 2026 State Convention hosted in San Francisco, California. #TogetherWeWin
cdpconvention.org
February 3, 2026 at 7:42 AM
California Democrats will gather in San Francisco 2/20-22 to hear from candidates & vote on who to endorse for Gov, the other statewide elections, and many Congressional and state legislature elections.
Most events are open to all Dems and don't require a badge. cdpconvention.org #TogetherWeWin
Most events are open to all Dems and don't require a badge. cdpconvention.org #TogetherWeWin
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Reminder: Service changes go into effect Sunday, February 1.
Learn about additional service on select lines and schedule changes on most bus lines: https://www.actransit.org/service-changes
Learn about additional stop changes: https://www.actransit.org/service-alerts
Learn about additional service on select lines and schedule changes on most bus lines: https://www.actransit.org/service-changes
Learn about additional stop changes: https://www.actransit.org/service-alerts
January 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Reminder: Service changes go into effect Sunday, February 1.
Learn about additional service on select lines and schedule changes on most bus lines: https://www.actransit.org/service-changes
Learn about additional stop changes: https://www.actransit.org/service-alerts
Learn about additional service on select lines and schedule changes on most bus lines: https://www.actransit.org/service-changes
Learn about additional stop changes: https://www.actransit.org/service-alerts
Black History Month begins today! Visit the Berkeley Public Libraries for a variety of events throughout the month! berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/events?r=thi...
Come celebrate love, Black authors, and Black stories at this special children's book fair. We will have free books, crafts, and special presentations from Bay Area Black authors.
Saturday, February 14, 1-430pm @Central. Collage event, author Angela Dalton, publishers, authors, and more!
Saturday, February 14, 1-430pm @Central. Collage event, author Angela Dalton, publishers, authors, and more!
February 1, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Black History Month begins today! Visit the Berkeley Public Libraries for a variety of events throughout the month! berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/events?r=thi...
Want to hold an event in Berkeley? Funding is available!
Want to throw a one-day or weekend-long festival in Berkeley? The City has grants up to $7,000.
Free component required. Apply by March 11.
Get all the details and apply:
Free component required. Apply by March 11.
Get all the details and apply:
Artists and festival organizers can apply for arts grants | City of Berkeley
Webinars start on Jan. 7: Learn more about applying, guidelines, and eligibility. Grant deadlines are March 4 and March 11. Artists and festival organizers can apply for one-time grants to support their work and strengthen the arts culture of Berkeley.These grants fund individual artists to create new work and festival organizers to put on events.Applicants for each category can attend separately designed webinars, starting January 7, to learn about guidelines, eligibility, and how to apply.
berkeleyca.gov
February 1, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Want to hold an event in Berkeley? Funding is available!
Day 1 of Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year street fair!
Event continues Sun 2/1, 10am-5pm, at Franklin, 8th, & 9th Streets, just a few blocks from 12th Street BART station.
www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org/lunar-new-ye...
If you've wanted to try tanghulu 糖葫蘆 , candied fruit on a stick, it's here!
Event continues Sun 2/1, 10am-5pm, at Franklin, 8th, & 9th Streets, just a few blocks from 12th Street BART station.
www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org/lunar-new-ye...
If you've wanted to try tanghulu 糖葫蘆 , candied fruit on a stick, it's here!
February 1, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Day 1 of Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year street fair!
Event continues Sun 2/1, 10am-5pm, at Franklin, 8th, & 9th Streets, just a few blocks from 12th Street BART station.
www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org/lunar-new-ye...
If you've wanted to try tanghulu 糖葫蘆 , candied fruit on a stick, it's here!
Event continues Sun 2/1, 10am-5pm, at Franklin, 8th, & 9th Streets, just a few blocks from 12th Street BART station.
www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org/lunar-new-ye...
If you've wanted to try tanghulu 糖葫蘆 , candied fruit on a stick, it's here!
Reposted by Alfred Twu
Federal judge has ordered the release of Liam Ramos (the bunny hat boy) and his father. A brief and rather remarkable order. Clearly written to be shared widely, so please do. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 31, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Federal judge has ordered the release of Liam Ramos (the bunny hat boy) and his father. A brief and rather remarkable order. Clearly written to be shared widely, so please do. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Looking for housing in Berkeley? Use the Rent Registry to find if a unit is Fully Covered (has rent control + other protections) or Partially Covered (other protections only).
Already renting and got a rent increase? You can use the Registry to check if it's within the maximum rent ceiling allowed.
Already renting and got a rent increase? You can use the Registry to check if it's within the maximum rent ceiling allowed.
Berkeley tenants, the Rent Registry is for you too! Knowing the coverage of your unit under the Rent Ordinance is the first step to understanding your rights. No need to make an account, simply type in the address. #TenantTuesdays #TuesdayTenantTrivia #BerkeleyCA
January 31, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Looking for housing in Berkeley? Use the Rent Registry to find if a unit is Fully Covered (has rent control + other protections) or Partially Covered (other protections only).
Already renting and got a rent increase? You can use the Registry to check if it's within the maximum rent ceiling allowed.
Already renting and got a rent increase? You can use the Registry to check if it's within the maximum rent ceiling allowed.
Reposted by Alfred Twu
The Rent Board offers over-the-phone interpretation services for appointments with Rent Board staff, as well as document translation services for clients submitting Petitions! Traducción disponible Llámanos! Có sẵn bản dịch Hãy gọi cho chúng tôi! الترجمة متاحة. اتصل بنا! 提供翻譯。 致電我們！
January 28, 2026 at 11:54 PM
The Rent Board offers over-the-phone interpretation services for appointments with Rent Board staff, as well as document translation services for clients submitting Petitions! Traducción disponible Llámanos! Có sẵn bản dịch Hãy gọi cho chúng tôi! الترجمة متاحة. اتصل بنا! 提供翻譯。 致電我們！
Lunar New Year season is here in the East Bay! Some upcoming events this weekend & next in Berkeley, Oakland, & Albany:
This Saturday 1/31 & Sunday 2/1, there is a street fair from 10-5p in Oakland Chinatown.
www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org/lunar-new-ye...
1/
This Saturday 1/31 & Sunday 2/1, there is a street fair from 10-5p in Oakland Chinatown.
www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org/lunar-new-ye...
1/
January 30, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Lunar New Year season is here in the East Bay! Some upcoming events this weekend & next in Berkeley, Oakland, & Albany:
This Saturday 1/31 & Sunday 2/1, there is a street fair from 10-5p in Oakland Chinatown.
www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org/lunar-new-ye...
1/
This Saturday 1/31 & Sunday 2/1, there is a street fair from 10-5p in Oakland Chinatown.
www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org/lunar-new-ye...
1/
Berkeley High students organized a huge immigrant rights rally today in downtown! Still going on now! Great to see young people leading the way ✊🦋
January 30, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Berkeley High students organized a huge immigrant rights rally today in downtown! Still going on now! Great to see young people leading the way ✊🦋
There's an effort at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to demand all hospitals and insurers serving the city provide healthcare for trans kids.
Public comment and rally next Tuesday, Feb 3 with the SF Labor Council, Harvey Milk Dems, and Rainbow Families Action 🏳️⚧️📢
Public comment and rally next Tuesday, Feb 3 with the SF Labor Council, Harvey Milk Dems, and Rainbow Families Action 🏳️⚧️📢
January 30, 2026 at 3:15 PM
There's an effort at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to demand all hospitals and insurers serving the city provide healthcare for trans kids.
Public comment and rally next Tuesday, Feb 3 with the SF Labor Council, Harvey Milk Dems, and Rainbow Families Action 🏳️⚧️📢
Public comment and rally next Tuesday, Feb 3 with the SF Labor Council, Harvey Milk Dems, and Rainbow Families Action 🏳️⚧️📢