Alex Melendrez

Last month we closed out Cohort 3 of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) for @metrolosangeles.bsky.social. Huge thanks to the outgoing members for advancing a rider-centered, community-driven vision for safety across the system. Cohort 4 we have the first full meeting March 5 at Metro HQ!

San Jose mayor jumps into governor's race - San José Spotlight After months of will-he-won’t-he speculation, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is launching a campaign for California governor. Over the past two years, even as Mahan has taken steps to extend his statewide ...

Not my preferred candidate but major political news 🍿

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In major step forward for Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project, Metro Board selects a route and heavy rail as Locally Preferred Alternative  | The Source The Metro Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved Metro staff’s recommendation for a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the Sepulveda Transit

Did someone say Sepulveda?

The Metro Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved Metro staff’s recommendation for a Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.

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I’ve been out demonstrating. I try to give supplies and record community supporting community. My sister and parents always worry.

His name is also Alex and it got me. That could have been me.

I cried for Alex Pretti today. He was just trying to help someone who was down. I read his testimonies from his friends and community & how much he offered the world. He was just trying to do the right thing.

Scenes from LA Metro right now

The Metro Board of Directors is holding their January meeting today -- the meeting just got underway.

If you would like to watch/listen online, visit: boardagendas.metro.net/event/regula...

It's Board Meeting Day at LA Metro and there are a lot of substantial items, including the Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project and the C Line Extension to Torrance! Tune in starting at 10am!

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State sanctioned murder

Resharing an opportunity to support a progressive LA City Candidate in @faizahforla.bsky.social tonight! Come to the Westside!

Taxing the rich should not be controversial

WILD 49ERS GAME ENDING MY GOD

Choosing to be hungry on a 2 hour flight rather than paying $20 for a grab a go sandwich, as a mid career professional, at LAX, is def an economic indicator under this president…

Each one of them has a track record of supporting people first through progressive, transparent, effective action. Check them out when you have the time.

Can’t tell you how excited I am for these candidates! Marissa Roy for LA City Attorney, re-electing Kenneth Mejia for LA Controller, and Faizah Malik for LA City Council in District 11! @kennethmejiala.bsky.social @faizahforla.bsky.social @marissaroyla.bsky.social

Was at the LA Young Democrats Holiday Party, celebrating all the good work my fellow CA Young Democrats do in Los Angeles, at all levels of advocacy, outreach, policy, grassroots work and more! These are more than just future leaders, they are current leaders! @grassrootsdemhq.bsky.social too!

That’s a good point and there is historical precedent for that actually, but that’s based on enforcement and both court enforcement mechanisms, and the executive branch are firmly captured…

Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump may end birthright citizenship | CNN Politics The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide if President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship with an executive order is constitutional, offering the justices an opportunity to revisit w...

I am absolutely terrified.

Of all the actions of Donald Trump’s administration this is the one that has given me the most amount of anxiety and dread.

Godspeed @aclu.org

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Say what you will about Spotify as a company but there’s some sort of beauty about what Spotify wrapped has done and just the conversations you have with folks about music… like today

I love all the connectivity and the enthusiasm that everyone has. It’s such a beautiful thing.

Having Apple Music today must be like being Jewish on Christmas

Lol

Urbanists sometimes be like: maybe Mario Kart is some sort of secret indoctrination of children to drive them deeper into car culture.

You know it really says something about the lack of vacation time in the American working system when you’re already feeling the Sunday scaries on Friday after Thanksgiving

My mother and her family came from Afghanistan decades ago. When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban, it was a huge emotional weight. Now, after years of war and sacrifice, we betrayed the allies who committed to make Afghanistan a better place.

Just a regular reminder @caworkingfamilies.bsky.social

Take the wins where you can get them, like PBS winning the court settlement against the government #prop50 #epsteinfiles #texasmaps #texas #gerrymandering #trumpisontheepsteinlist

This is today!

Join me in supportin @jonrawlingscd3.bsky.social tomorrow, 11/19/25 at 6pm! RSVP: tinyurl.com/mrymft96

Tickets start as low as $25! And they go to supporting a strong housing, on the ground, champion for City Council.

Jon has a big community, grassroots focus, going to the literal streets to make them safe (his video content is strong 💪🏽).

We need more real humans who talk about affordability and neighborhood issues on LA City Council! Join us!

Join me in supportin @jonrawlingscd3.bsky.social tomorrow, 11/19/25 at 6pm! RSVP: tinyurl.com/mrymft96

Tickets start as low as $25! And they go to supporting a strong housing, on the ground, champion for City Council.