🚨 SANDAG wants to oppose SB 79 - a bill that would allow housing near transit!

Their own plan calls for EXACTLY this, but they're protecting NIMBY cities instead of working folks who can't afford homes.

Email clerkoftheboard@sandag.org w/ comment before Friday's 9a meeting

Yes we do but they cannot run for president or in battlegrounds or the worst candidates win. Instead they should focus senate and congress and run in places where 1 party dominates. Then focus on making structural changes so the majority of Americans who don’t like either party are heard!

Pretty compelling counter offer, Canada…

San Diego Ranked 3rd-Happiest U.S. City – 34th Worldwide – by British Think Tank A London-based think tank on Thursday ranked San Diego as the third happiest city in the United States and the 34th worldwide.

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San Diego has the largest outdoor musical instrument in the world, the #SpreckelsOrgan! I teared up to #Edelweiss in the #SoundOfMusic Medley played by Spanish organist #RaúlPrietoRamírez! His concert also featured Debussy, Bach, Liszt & Frank. It was a charmed, blue sky day too. 🩵☀️ #BalboaPark

oh i think this is exactly right. people care about your views but they ALSO care about whether you seem real and authentic

The Political Fight of the Century For the first time in decades, America has a chance to define its next political order. Trump offers fear, retribution, and scarcity. Liberals can stand for abundance.

i am quite sympathetic to the "abundance agenda" — we are a wealthy country! — but if the goal is to reshape the political order than i think its advocates need a vision for the constitutional order as well as a vision for public policy (cont.)

Buckle up California, this is the big one - a new bill from @scottwiener.bsky.social would legalize buildings up to 75 (maybe even 95) feet tall near train stations and rapid bus stops
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Science, folks. Science. This is wonderful news.

Not one more dime from me is they cave on this.

In San Diego, the loss of several blocks of car-free street in downtown has angered local business owners. I understand the hesitancy, but they see the benefits once cars are excluded.

New Yale polling is a key reminder that climate remains a high priority (69%!) for San Diego countywide!

I challenge the San Diego City Councilmembers on the Active Transportation Committee to commute using active transportation.

The system should be designed to have a citizen jury who change every month (randomly chosen) who can nominate leaders that then go for election/nominations. They can also propose changes to bills/executive rules and have budget to advertise why a bill/rule is bad/good so trust in govt can increase.

Opinion: Public Transit in San Diego Is at a Crossroads. Its Future Hinges on Investments, Not Cuts. Less frequent transit attracts fewer riders, leading to a 'death spiral,' with reduced revenues leading to more reduced services.

San Diego’s public transit system is at a crossroads. It can either become a world-class network or face cuts that leave people stranded. We need more investment in transit, not cuts. Our CEO @colinparent.bsky.social’s recent VOSD op-ed explains what's at stake: voiceofsandiego.org/2025/02/27/o...

We need cheap rent so 23 year olds can make rent waiting tables 4 days a week and party 6 nights a week.

It turns out the US does have the capacity to build things, those things are just roads

Katie Porter Will Run for California Governor The former congresswoman is the most prominent candidate so far to start a campaign in the 2026 contest. But the race could be upended if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run.

Breaking News: Katie Porter will run for California governor. She is a prominent entrant to a race that Kamala Harris is also contemplating.

YouTube video by The Fast Lane Truck I Drive the Most Revolutionary Truck In Decades: Meet the Telo MT1!

Fun video about the Telo, a new electric minitruck that's the size of a two-door Mini Cooper.

The Telo's standard bed is 5 feet (same as a Ford Ranger). Its back seats can fold down to make a 8-foot bed (same as the F-150 "long bed" option).

YouTube video by ABC 10 News 'Safety over money': Gaslamp Quarter businesses upset over bollard removal

Most pedestrian friendly story I've ever seen from the local news 👏👏👏

He is so amazing

"Better Days"
This short film was supposed to be about Covid lockdown, but it's now taking new meaning. 2,117 carefully planned photographs shot over 101 days. Music by @radicalface.bsky.social

It's gonna take some time...

#Animation

the Italians really killed it with the combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. well done and thank you, Italians

Trolley approaching seaport village station in San Diego at night

San Diego Trolley Nights.

The third egg has pipped! Jackie hopped off the nest when Shadow came up this morning and you can see some movement pushing up on the egg shell in this clip!

. @acbowen.bsky.social shows journalists all over San Diego that it is in fact possible to report on ADUs outside of the "_____ project raises concerns" paradigm

RE: confirmation bias & leopards eating faces 🐆💀

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu at the House hearing on sanctuary cities:

"If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms. Stop cutting Medicaid. Stop cutting cancer research. Stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our cities safe."

Mic drop!

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