LAX People Mover is 3+ years delayed with $880 million in settlements because of corporate greed. This is why we can’t build in America.

I think I first met @zennonuc.bsky.social at an LA Metro meeting when they redesigned their bus network (NextGen Bus Plan) 🚌 Fast forward to 2026: Zennon is running to represent California State Senate District 24!👏🏽

In Santa Monica, one of the richest zip codes in the country, our businesses are empty. Why do stores stay vacant, and what can we do about it?

ANIMATION FRIENDS: Zennon Ulyate-Crow @zennonuc.bsky.social is a pro-labor, pro-transit, pro-affordable housing candidate running for CA Senate who is ALSO fighting to keep animation strong. He will be at an animation roundtable this Tues in Santa Monica. Come if you can! He has my operatic support.

@raeforla.bsky.social, the progressive challenger to NIMBY Mayor Bass, just commented 🔥 on CA YIMBY’s post celebrating SB 79 and other state wins! Could be promising for strengthening the pro-housing + left sysnthesis! Would love to know her official position on the bills

LA City Charter Reform Commission just voted to recommend expanding the Los Angeles City Council from 15 to 23-31 seats!! This will be HUGE for reducing the influence of money in our local politics.

I’m a housing and tenants rights lawyer running to represent LA City Council District 11 (the Westside), challenging the conservative incumbent who authored that reso against SB 79. Had I been on Council, I would’ve voted No too against that bad faith reso. Post here: bsky.app/profile/faiz...

Oren Hadar@futureis.la · 10mo ago

I was shocked when I heard Scott Wiener say LA City Council's divided SB 79 vote helped convince state reps to vote yes on the bill. So I mapped it - sure looks like he's telling the truth! The only state reps from LA who voted for SB 79 overlap with city councilmembers who supported the bill. A 🧵:

Last night #SB79, one of the biggest housing bills in CA history, made it out of the State Assembly with one vote to spare. The data is fascinating. Let's dive into the details, and see how your State Assemblymember voted. 👇

After rail supporters sent in over 3,500 letters, transit project delivery reform is back on the agenda at the Transit Transformation Task Force on August 26th. Now, we need your help to make sure these recommendations get sent to the legislature: actionnetwork.org/letters/lets...

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California cannot meet its climate, equity, and mobility goals if our transit projects continue to face years of delay, ballooning costs, and missed opportunities. The SB 125 Transit Transformation Ta...

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LA City Council just voted to oppose the biggest pro-housing bill of the past 5 years #SB79 in a shocking display of NIMBYism. Some votes I expected but I can’t believe “progressive” Ysabel Jurado carried water for MAGA NIMBYs and opposed housing in wealthy areas. Shame.

Nimbys: No one uses the Hollywood blvd protected bike lanes... Jack Black: Wheeee!

Great report. Transit projects go through extensive public outreach and democratic approval. After the public is on board, unaccountable 3rd parties slow them to a crawl with bad faith demands, subjective standards, and unclear or ad-hoc process. Transit agencies need more control over permitting.

Colin Parent@colinparent.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Obviously you should read from cover-to-cover Circulate's latest report "The Powerless Brokers: Why California Can't Build Transit." www.circulatesd.org/powerlessbro... But, you can also just read the executive summary and pretend you read the whole thing.

Slightly terrifying that one private company’s decision to stop suppressing political content is directly responsible for candidates like Zohran and Deja Foxx being successful.

Just got this email directly from the Social Security administration “applauding” the Trump’s Death Bill. These are dangerous levels of partisan state-sponsored propaganda.

So excited that this bill I helped passed as a part of the @studenthomesco.bsky.social is coming into effect tomorrow!

Alfred Twu@alfredtwu.com · last yr.

Some California state laws take effect on July 1st, including this requirement on photo documentation from security deposit bill AB 2801.

Mamdani won the NYC mayoral primary and California is passing real reforms to allow more housing.

If Mamdani can beat the NYC political machine, Kenneth Mejia @controller.lacity.gov can be LA's next mayor.

Let’s go!

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Sen. Henry Stern, pictured below, wants you to know he's dedicated to finding solutions to California's worst-in-the-nation housing crisis - except for all the solutions he's voted against

Once again, my former State Sen. Henry Stern voted against housing—this time on #SB79. Reminds me of a letter I wrote as a high school junior over 5 years ago after his no on #SB50, the original housing near transit bill. Sadly, it’s just as relevant today. Shame on Stern.

Fascinating to see the stark rural/urban and north/south divide on #SB79, the biggest housing bill of the year. Let’s dive into the details, and see how your State Senator voted. 👇

At the exact same time @benallenca.bsky.social refused to take a stand and vote for #SB79, the biggest housing bill of the year, I was proud to host a meet & greet tonight with YIMBY @johnericksonwh.bsky.social, who's running to replace him. Let's flip SD24 to a housing champion. Join us: yimby.la

Thank you reddit. People heard it literally all over Southern California.

Zennon Ulyate-Crow@zennonuc.bsky.social · last yr.

Did anyone just hear a huge explosion near #Topanga or #WestValley?

Did anyone just hear a huge explosion near #Topanga or #WestValley?

Huge cultural victory for YIMBYs. Fantastic work @buffywicks.bsky.social and @caspeakerrivas.bsky.social. Now onto the far less progressive Senate… Mike McGuire now’s your chance to show leadership and make these bills pass!

Friendly reminder that ~things are not normal~

Rob Baron@rob-baron.bsky.social · last yr.

As a UK citizen I can't find the words to do justice to my astonishment at the idea that a hospital would close not because its services are not needed, but because the people who need them can't afford to pay for the help they desperately require. Utterly monstrous.

As a UK citizen I can't find the words to do justice to my astonishment at the idea that a hospital would close not because its services are not needed, but because the people who need them can't afford to pay for the help they desperately require. Utterly monstrous.

The Glendale Blvd & Fletcher Dr intersection in Silver Lake is a mess. Now the City is considering spending $13 million... just to save four parking spots and add a sidewalk. Feeling inspired, I took this weekend to redesign the intersection. I present to you, a roundabout! 🧵

Why we need #SB445 in a nutshell. CA High Speed Rail is trying to right-size stations to reduce costs, but now the Mayor of Fresno is going to try and fight it. So long as permits for transit projects are in the hands of individual cities, we will continue to waste taxpayer money.