Gabriel
@gaabud.bsky.social
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It's funny IMO that Berkeley, California was one of very first jurisdictions to ban straws/plastic bags -- you know, for the environment --
But soon as we learned the actual leading source of plastic pollution?
Crickets. Performative progressivism. www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.pbs....
But soon as we learned the actual leading source of plastic pollution?
Crickets. Performative progressivism. www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.pbs....
One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires
Every few years, the tires on your car wear thin and need to be replaced. But where does that lost tire material go? The answer, unfortunately, is often waterways, where the tiny microplastic particle...
www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org
December 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
It's funny IMO that Berkeley, California was one of very first jurisdictions to ban straws/plastic bags -- you know, for the environment --
But soon as we learned the actual leading source of plastic pollution?
Crickets. Performative progressivism. www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.pbs....
But soon as we learned the actual leading source of plastic pollution?
Crickets. Performative progressivism. www-pbs-org.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.pbs....
China will have built like 10,000 km of high speed rail in the time our most advanced and "progressive" city decides to pedestrianize like 4 blocks of an eroding street. Then we wonder why we're falling behind.
It is actually insane that this is probably going to go up for another vote. Perfect example of why it's so hard to get anything done in San Francisco. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/s...
S.F. voters closer to weighing in — again — on fate of Great Highway
Sunset Supervisor Alan Wong said he’d back a ballot measure to reopen the city’s westernmost coastal boulevard to cars, closing Sunset Dunes park.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
China will have built like 10,000 km of high speed rail in the time our most advanced and "progressive" city decides to pedestrianize like 4 blocks of an eroding street. Then we wonder why we're falling behind.
@bart.gov I just updated my cards by logging in to Clipper and now I keep getting charged on my credit card instead of Clipper which has my work account. What am I supposed to do, can I just no longer use my phone?
December 19, 2025 at 1:41 AM
@bart.gov I just updated my cards by logging in to Clipper and now I keep getting charged on my credit card instead of Clipper which has my work account. What am I supposed to do, can I just no longer use my phone?
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The “we can’t possibly build more homes because our infrastructure isn’t perfect” argument is ubiquitous in San Francisco housing debates.
It’s effectively saying “sorry, no home for you until all infrastructure is perfect — go live 100 miles away.”
The argument is also factually baseless:
It’s effectively saying “sorry, no home for you until all infrastructure is perfect — go live 100 miles away.”
The argument is also factually baseless:
Does S.F. have the ‘infrastructure’ to support Lurie’s housing plan? Let’s consider
Housing opponents love to say we lack “the infrastructure” to accommodate new neighbors our otherwise inclusive communities. What are they talking about?
www.sfchronicle.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The “we can’t possibly build more homes because our infrastructure isn’t perfect” argument is ubiquitous in San Francisco housing debates.
It’s effectively saying “sorry, no home for you until all infrastructure is perfect — go live 100 miles away.”
The argument is also factually baseless:
It’s effectively saying “sorry, no home for you until all infrastructure is perfect — go live 100 miles away.”
The argument is also factually baseless:
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I have some really good news and in keeping with vibes, will share it here, and not there:
A few months ago I noticed how New York City has been positively conquered by bicycles. It's true, and it's amazing. More work to do, but the tides have turned.
The good news: It is happening in Berkeley!!
A few months ago I noticed how New York City has been positively conquered by bicycles. It's true, and it's amazing. More work to do, but the tides have turned.
The good news: It is happening in Berkeley!!
November 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I have some really good news and in keeping with vibes, will share it here, and not there:
A few months ago I noticed how New York City has been positively conquered by bicycles. It's true, and it's amazing. More work to do, but the tides have turned.
The good news: It is happening in Berkeley!!
A few months ago I noticed how New York City has been positively conquered by bicycles. It's true, and it's amazing. More work to do, but the tides have turned.
The good news: It is happening in Berkeley!!
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a 1600 sf ranch is burned down and replaced with a 4-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom mcmansion
replicating what was there - but larger and more expensive - and recreating conditions that led to the wildfire loss in the first place.
we never learn.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
replicating what was there - but larger and more expensive - and recreating conditions that led to the wildfire loss in the first place.
we never learn.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
The first home has been rebuilt in the wake of the Palisades Fire
The first home to be rebuilt in the wake of the Palisades fire — a two-story home on Kagawa Street — received a certificate of occupancy on Friday.
www.latimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
a 1600 sf ranch is burned down and replaced with a 4-bedroom, 4.5 bathroom mcmansion
replicating what was there - but larger and more expensive - and recreating conditions that led to the wildfire loss in the first place.
we never learn.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
replicating what was there - but larger and more expensive - and recreating conditions that led to the wildfire loss in the first place.
we never learn.
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Close Telegraph to cars immediately!
Berkeley voted years ago to close it by rebuilding the street, but it can be closed to cars immediately with plastic posts and signs
Safety can't wait any longer
Berkeley voted years ago to close it by rebuilding the street, but it can be closed to cars immediately with plastic posts and signs
Safety can't wait any longer
BREAKING: A cyclist died Saturday after a crash on Telegraph Avenue near UC Berkeley, authorities report.
Cyclist dead after Telegraph Avenue crash in Berkeley
Berkeley police have now taped off the block for an investigation and called in the Fatal Accident Investigation Team.
www.berkeleyscanner.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Close Telegraph to cars immediately!
Berkeley voted years ago to close it by rebuilding the street, but it can be closed to cars immediately with plastic posts and signs
Safety can't wait any longer
Berkeley voted years ago to close it by rebuilding the street, but it can be closed to cars immediately with plastic posts and signs
Safety can't wait any longer
Reposted by Gabriel
Should we just put car-free Telegraph up for a ballot initiative like Prop K in SF? Sick and tired of talking about this, generation after generation. I have no doubt most Berkeley voters would vote to pedestrianize Telegraph.
Close Telegraph to cars immediately!
Berkeley voted years ago to close it by rebuilding the street, but it can be closed to cars immediately with plastic posts and signs
Safety can't wait any longer
Berkeley voted years ago to close it by rebuilding the street, but it can be closed to cars immediately with plastic posts and signs
Safety can't wait any longer
BREAKING: A cyclist died Saturday after a crash on Telegraph Avenue near UC Berkeley, authorities report.
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Should we just put car-free Telegraph up for a ballot initiative like Prop K in SF? Sick and tired of talking about this, generation after generation. I have no doubt most Berkeley voters would vote to pedestrianize Telegraph.
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It’s pronounced cyclist.
October 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It’s pronounced cyclist.
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MAJOR NEWS: @GavinNewsom signed SB 79, my bill allowing more housing near public transit — rail, subway, rapid bus.
It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.
Thank you, Governor!
It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.
Thank you, Governor!
October 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
MAJOR NEWS: @GavinNewsom signed SB 79, my bill allowing more housing near public transit — rail, subway, rapid bus.
It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.
Thank you, Governor!
It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.
Thank you, Governor!
Reposted by Gabriel
If @gavinnewsom.bsky.social vetoes SB 79, it will be one of the most consequential acts of his governorship. Basically a disaster for the state, the climate, American democracy, and of course his own political ambitions. publiccomment.blog/p/newsom-s-f...
Newsom's Fateful Choice
Why the governor needs to sign SB 79
publiccomment.blog
October 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
If @gavinnewsom.bsky.social vetoes SB 79, it will be one of the most consequential acts of his governorship. Basically a disaster for the state, the climate, American democracy, and of course his own political ambitions. publiccomment.blog/p/newsom-s-f...
Reposted by Gabriel
I don't think @gavinnewsom.bsky.social understands he'll be writing his legacy with how he decides on SB 79. He entered office promising millions of new homes and he's close to leaving without having gotten anywhere near that goal. Signing SB 79 is the one serious step he can take.
October 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I don't think @gavinnewsom.bsky.social understands he'll be writing his legacy with how he decides on SB 79. He entered office promising millions of new homes and he's close to leaving without having gotten anywhere near that goal. Signing SB 79 is the one serious step he can take.
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Tell Gavin Newsom to sign SB79!!
October 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Tell Gavin Newsom to sign SB79!!
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Rumor is @governor.ca.gov is getting *tons* of pressure from rich donors to veto SB 79. If he caves, we'd be condemned to a permanent housing crisis — and lose 3-5 electoral votes in 2032.
Call and tell him you have his back. Our democracy is more important than rich people's views! 👇 #SB79
Call and tell him you have his back. Our democracy is more important than rich people's views! 👇 #SB79
SB 79 is still on the Governor's desk and I am losing sleep over it.
Please send in a call.
cayimby.org/call-sb-79/
Please send in a call.
cayimby.org/call-sb-79/
Call the Governor to sign SB 79!
Please call the Governor and urge him to sign SB 79!
cayimby.org
September 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Rumor is @governor.ca.gov is getting *tons* of pressure from rich donors to veto SB 79. If he caves, we'd be condemned to a permanent housing crisis — and lose 3-5 electoral votes in 2032.
Call and tell him you have his back. Our democracy is more important than rich people's views! 👇 #SB79
Call and tell him you have his back. Our democracy is more important than rich people's views! 👇 #SB79
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Three months ago, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social correctly warned us that failing to address our housing crisis would cost us people’s trust, and that the entire reputation of the State of California was on the line.
Call him now and urge him to follow through by signing #SB79! ☎️ (916) 445-2841
Call him now and urge him to follow through by signing #SB79! ☎️ (916) 445-2841
September 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Three months ago, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social correctly warned us that failing to address our housing crisis would cost us people’s trust, and that the entire reputation of the State of California was on the line.
Call him now and urge him to follow through by signing #SB79! ☎️ (916) 445-2841
Call him now and urge him to follow through by signing #SB79! ☎️ (916) 445-2841
Reposted by Gabriel
Please call the Governor and ask him to sign SB 79!
(916) 445-2841
(916) 445-2841
September 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Please call the Governor and ask him to sign SB 79!
(916) 445-2841
(916) 445-2841
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Sort of odd to frame lower home prices in Oakland - a city with more renters than homeowners - as an automatically bad thing.
This story also ignores how the boom in apartment construction in downtown Oakland might be impacting sale prices, and/or whether there are composition effects
This story also ignores how the boom in apartment construction in downtown Oakland might be impacting sale prices, and/or whether there are composition effects
September 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sort of odd to frame lower home prices in Oakland - a city with more renters than homeowners - as an automatically bad thing.
This story also ignores how the boom in apartment construction in downtown Oakland might be impacting sale prices, and/or whether there are composition effects
This story also ignores how the boom in apartment construction in downtown Oakland might be impacting sale prices, and/or whether there are composition effects
Time to start advocating for more BRT everywhere?? Telegraph Ave BRT with stops every 5 blocks.
Not that it was a bad idea before, it just seems like now it's an A++ idea.
Not that it was a bad idea before, it just seems like now it's an A++ idea.
September 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Time to start advocating for more BRT everywhere?? Telegraph Ave BRT with stops every 5 blocks.
Not that it was a bad idea before, it just seems like now it's an A++ idea.
Not that it was a bad idea before, it just seems like now it's an A++ idea.
Reposted by Gabriel
SB 79 — our bill allowing more housing near public transportation — just received final approval by the Senate & IS ON ITS WAY TO THE GOVERNOR!
This bill is a huge step for housing, transit & climate action. Thank you colleagues!
This bill is a huge step for housing, transit & climate action. Thank you colleagues!
September 12, 2025 at 10:29 PM
SB 79 — our bill allowing more housing near public transportation — just received final approval by the Senate & IS ON ITS WAY TO THE GOVERNOR!
This bill is a huge step for housing, transit & climate action. Thank you colleagues!
This bill is a huge step for housing, transit & climate action. Thank you colleagues!
Reposted by Gabriel
SB 79 HAS PASSED!
September 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
SB 79 HAS PASSED!
Reposted by Gabriel
[BILL ALERT] SB 79, which broadly legalizes more homes near high quality transit stops, has passed the Assembly floor! The bill now goes to the Senate for concurrence, then the Governor’s desk. cayimby.org/legislation/...
SB 79 (Wiener): Transit-Oriented Development and Upzoning
SB 79 will make it faster and easier to build multi-family housing near transit stops, like train and rapid bus lines, by making it legal for more homes to be built in these areas and streamlining exi...
cayimby.org
September 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
[BILL ALERT] SB 79, which broadly legalizes more homes near high quality transit stops, has passed the Assembly floor! The bill now goes to the Senate for concurrence, then the Governor’s desk. cayimby.org/legislation/...
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To put this loan amount in perspective:
California is spending $500 million to widen a 10-mile stretch of Highway 37 in the northern Bay Area (through a wetland, no less).
But $750 million to save the *entire* Bay Area’s transit systems is apparently infeasible.
California is spending $500 million to widen a 10-mile stretch of Highway 37 in the northern Bay Area (through a wetland, no less).
But $750 million to save the *entire* Bay Area’s transit systems is apparently infeasible.
We’ve been informed by the Governor’s Department of Finance that it won’t agree before our legislative session ends (on Friday) to finalize a $750M bridge loan to Bay Area transit.
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
September 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
To put this loan amount in perspective:
California is spending $500 million to widen a 10-mile stretch of Highway 37 in the northern Bay Area (through a wetland, no less).
But $750 million to save the *entire* Bay Area’s transit systems is apparently infeasible.
California is spending $500 million to widen a 10-mile stretch of Highway 37 in the northern Bay Area (through a wetland, no less).
But $750 million to save the *entire* Bay Area’s transit systems is apparently infeasible.
Reposted by Gabriel
If we don't take action now, we'll lose critical funding for BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit. Gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has less than a week to finalize a $750m loan for public transit in the state budget.
Call Gov Newsom by using this tool: buff.ly/hwJMprB
Call Gov Newsom by using this tool: buff.ly/hwJMprB
September 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If we don't take action now, we'll lose critical funding for BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit. Gov @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has less than a week to finalize a $750m loan for public transit in the state budget.
Call Gov Newsom by using this tool: buff.ly/hwJMprB
Call Gov Newsom by using this tool: buff.ly/hwJMprB
Reposted by Gabriel
We’ve been informed by the Governor’s Department of Finance that it won’t agree before our legislative session ends (on Friday) to finalize a $750M bridge loan to Bay Area transit.
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
September 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We’ve been informed by the Governor’s Department of Finance that it won’t agree before our legislative session ends (on Friday) to finalize a $750M bridge loan to Bay Area transit.
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵
This loan was agreed to in our June budget. Without it, BART, Muni, et al will cut service.🧵