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SF Bay Area | AANHPI | FilAm | Convenor of People | Writer of Words | Speaker of Words | Occasional Presbyterian Pastor | OrangeTheory Cultist | Plant Dad

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Amalgamation Podcast
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And other adventures from this is not reality — ‘From 25 mph to 100 mph’: How the Bay Area housing market changed in 2025

https://www.sfchronicle.com/realestate/article/sf-bay-area-homes-2025-21140892.php
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I'm sure there are more national guard members who feel this way too — Over Signal, these National Guard members question Trump's deployments https://www.npr.org/2025/11/10/nx-s1-5601819/national-guard-signal-trump-deployments
In an encrypted group chat, National Guard members question Trump deployments
As President Trump's call for National Guard deployments rings out across the U.S., a small contingent of Ohio guard members is quietly expressing concern in an encrypted group chat.
www.npr.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
And "reckless spending" is one of the justifications 👀 — Shasta County supervisors support proposal to split California into coastal, inland states https://krcrtv.com/news/local/shasta-county-supervisors-support-proposal-to-split-california-into-coastal-inland-states
Shasta County supervisors support proposal to split California into coastal, inland states
There have been more than 200 attempts to split California, more than one a year. The Shasta County Board of Supervisors discussed one of those attempts on Tues
krcrtv.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
But don't the same "money-sucking" insurance companies still get paid?!? Make it make sense. — Senate Republicans embrace Trump’s call – from his Florida golf course – to replace Obamacare https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/08/senate-republicans-trump-obamacare
Senate Republicans embrace Trump’s call – from his Florida golf course – to replace Obamacare
Amid a historic government shutdown, some senators on Capitol Hill are working this weekend on an unpopular bill
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
How about we stop using physical characteristics and as the basis for our verbal resistance?

I've always been taught that ad hominem attacks are the for those who know they have nothing else.
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Philippines cancels hundreds of flights in preparation for Super Typhoon Uwan
Nearly 1 million evacuated days after the country was rocked by Typhoon Kalmaegi https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2025/11/09/philippines-cancels-hundreds-of-flights-in-preparation-for-super-typhoon-fung-wong/
Philippines cancels hundreds of flights in preparation for Super Typhoon Uwan | The National
Nearly 1 million evacuated days after the country was rocked by Typhoon Kalmaegi
www.thenationalnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Yep, a California public official who is in charge of fairly prosecuting crimes. — California DA reshares Islamophobic posts about NYC's Mamdani, then doubles down https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/california-district-attorney-islamophobic-posts-21146997.php
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Stress is high, so I'm sending extra patience vibes into the air as I fly today. Now I always travel with my passport, not because I'm in danger of being targeted by ICE, but because I go through so many airport checkpoints and so many sweep cities, that I'm not taking any chances.
November 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
What a privilege it was to sit down and talk with Charon Hribar and Liz Theoharis, editors of "We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor" on The Amalgamtion Podcast. Take a listen wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/AmalgamationPod
November 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
We have fed a culture that rewards this behavior, so this is no surprise. — Border patrol agent who shot Chicago woman boasted about it in text messages  https://www.reuters.com/world/us/border-patrol-agent-who-shot-chicago-woman-boasted-about-it-text-messages-2025-11-06/
November 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We get to go to the championship match since San Jose is the host city — Will Trinity Rodman play? Can Current win it all? Five questions entering NWSL playoffs www.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Will Trinity Rodman play? Can Current win it all? Five questions entering NWSL playoffs
Quarterfinal action kicks off on Friday, five days after the regular season wrapped up. We answer five questions entering the 2025 NWSL postseason.
www.usatoday.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Live: United, American plan weekend flight cuts; massive delays at SFO

https://www.sfchronicle.com/travel/article/faa-flight-delays-live-updates-21145700.php
November 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM
To be clear, Trump receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize is equivalent to getting another "World's Greatest Dad" mug on Father's Day https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/nov/05/fifa-peace-prize-world-cup-draw-trump
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
He tried to come back from exile. Now Andrew Cuomo’s career is over for good: The former governor’s half-century in New York politics hits a screeching halt with a failed comeback bid. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/05/andrew-cuomos-political-career-reaches-an-operatic-conclusion-00637590
November 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Except ICE wants the public to live in a state of terror, so why would they change their ways? — FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves https://www.wired.com/story/fbi-warns-of-criminals-posing-as-ice-urges-agents-to-id-themselves/
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The FAA is set to start cutting flights to contend with delays and staffing shortages https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/flight-reduction-shutdown-faa-rcna242231
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection, capping an historic career at 20 terms. https://www.npr.org/2025/11/06/g-s1-96674/nancy-pelosi-retire
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection
A shrewd political strategist, California Rep. Nancy Pelosi has had an unprecedented career in Congress. First elected in a special election in 1987, Pelosi went on to become one of the most effective leaders of the Democratic party.
www.npr.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Reposted by Bruce Reyes-Chow
Meteorologists have warned that the typhoon has regained strength as it barrels towards Vietnam's central regions.
Typhoon Kalmaegi bears down on Vietnam after 114 killed in the Philippines
Meteorologists have warned that the typhoon has regained strength as it barrels towards Vietnam's central regions.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Introducing — Beverages with Bruce: A Weekly Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation. The first one's free. https://www.reyes-chow.com/beverages-with-bruce-introduction/
Beverages with Bruce: An Introduction
A Weekly Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation
www.reyes-chow.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Mamdani, Sherrill, Spanberger, Oh my.
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Headline writing class is now in session, "Sen. Rafael Edward Cruz, who uses the preferred name Ted, has introduced a bill to limit the use of preferred names and pronouns," San Antonio Express-News
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If you need a good chuckle on this #electionday, and missed the SNL cold open, it was a good one: https://youtu.be/FWSM8pDKYkU?si=qfPKlq8nOwGx0iT3
NYC Mayoral Debate Cold Open - SNL
Zohran Mamdani (Ramy Youssef), Andrew Cuomo (Miles Teller) and Curtis Sliwa (Shane Gillis) debate against each other in the race to become New York City's ne...
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I love getting alerts that let me know one of my books has hit a public library shelf. I am not a big enough author for my titles to be automatically picked up, so someone probably requested it. Thanks to whoever asked! So the next time you're in Homer, AK…
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM