Doug King in San Jose
@dekgreen.bsky.social
Green building professional. Also post on: affordable housing, sustainability, urban development, San Jose, interesting science content.
If you're a real person around the Bay, I'll prob follow back.
PhD @CMU EPP 2006
If you're a real person around the Bay, I'll prob follow back.
PhD @CMU EPP 2006
Important information re: Mahan's run for Governor:
- chose a conservative Republican (Rafizadeh) as his campaign manager
- has received massive contributions from MAGA types, including Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale
- opposes billionaire tax and (surprise) gets hugs donations from billionaires
- chose a conservative Republican (Rafizadeh) as his campaign manager
- has received massive contributions from MAGA types, including Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale
- opposes billionaire tax and (surprise) gets hugs donations from billionaires
Palantir for Governor?
Why is extremist MAGA billionaire Joe Lonsdale funding a California Democrat?
www.thenerdreich.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Important information re: Mahan's run for Governor:
- chose a conservative Republican (Rafizadeh) as his campaign manager
- has received massive contributions from MAGA types, including Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale
- opposes billionaire tax and (surprise) gets hugs donations from billionaires
- chose a conservative Republican (Rafizadeh) as his campaign manager
- has received massive contributions from MAGA types, including Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale
- opposes billionaire tax and (surprise) gets hugs donations from billionaires
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San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social has bristled at being labeled right-leaning while stressing he’s a lifelong Democrat. His hiring of a self-described conservative to run his California governor campaign could fuel fresh skepticism.
Conservative heads San Jose mayor's governor campaign - San José Spotlight
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has bristled at being labeled right-leaning while stressing he's a lifelong Democrat. His hiring of a self-described conservative to run his California governor campaign coul...
sanjosespotlight.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:41 PM
San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social has bristled at being labeled right-leaning while stressing he’s a lifelong Democrat. His hiring of a self-described conservative to run his California governor campaign could fuel fresh skepticism.
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US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 PM
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
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Instructions on building your own CR box. These are also useful for COVID mitigation and wildfire smoke.
corsirosenthalfoundation.org/instructions/
corsirosenthalfoundation.org/instructions/
How to build your own Corsi-Rosenthal Box - Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation
Dedicated to providing cleaner safer air for all.
corsirosenthalfoundation.org
January 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Instructions on building your own CR box. These are also useful for COVID mitigation and wildfire smoke.
corsirosenthalfoundation.org/instructions/
corsirosenthalfoundation.org/instructions/
Can we *please* start ticketing Uber Eats drivers that just double park any damn where?
February 7, 2026 at 1:58 AM
Can we *please* start ticketing Uber Eats drivers that just double park any damn where?
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Unfortunately, Sportscasting has made the decision to close down their NBA department, which means my time working with them has come to an end.
That said, I will be looking for an outlet willing to hire an NBA writer full-time/part-time. You won't regret having me on, I promise you that.
That said, I will be looking for an outlet willing to hire an NBA writer full-time/part-time. You won't regret having me on, I promise you that.
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Unfortunately, Sportscasting has made the decision to close down their NBA department, which means my time working with them has come to an end.
That said, I will be looking for an outlet willing to hire an NBA writer full-time/part-time. You won't regret having me on, I promise you that.
That said, I will be looking for an outlet willing to hire an NBA writer full-time/part-time. You won't regret having me on, I promise you that.
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We found that Jeff Bezos paid *zero* taxes in 2007 and 2011.
In fact, he reported making so little in 2011 that he even claimed and received a $4,000 tax credit for his children.
This is how he did it (published 2021):
In fact, he reported making so little in 2011 that he even claimed and received a $4,000 tax credit for his children.
This is how he did it (published 2021):
The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax
ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, ev...
www.propublica.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
We found that Jeff Bezos paid *zero* taxes in 2007 and 2011.
In fact, he reported making so little in 2011 that he even claimed and received a $4,000 tax credit for his children.
This is how he did it (published 2021):
In fact, he reported making so little in 2011 that he even claimed and received a $4,000 tax credit for his children.
This is how he did it (published 2021):
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Bawling my eyes out at this. THIS is why we need art and culture. THIS is why language and literacy is so important. It’s all there, to be gleaned. As he says, 400 years ago! Twas ever thus.
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Bawling my eyes out at this. THIS is why we need art and culture. THIS is why language and literacy is so important. It’s all there, to be gleaned. As he says, 400 years ago! Twas ever thus.
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I'm hiring! Come work with me as an Energy Policy Analyst at Gridworks, supporting our work to build a stronger, more equitable, more reliable energy grid in the Western U.S.
This role is remote and open to folks living in MT, WY, ID, UT, AZ, or NV. Details below.
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This role is remote and open to folks living in MT, WY, ID, UT, AZ, or NV. Details below.
gridworks.org/wp-content/u...
February 5, 2026 at 3:34 AM
I'm hiring! Come work with me as an Energy Policy Analyst at Gridworks, supporting our work to build a stronger, more equitable, more reliable energy grid in the Western U.S.
This role is remote and open to folks living in MT, WY, ID, UT, AZ, or NV. Details below.
gridworks.org/wp-content/u...
This role is remote and open to folks living in MT, WY, ID, UT, AZ, or NV. Details below.
gridworks.org/wp-content/u...
Given the WaPo news today, I'll once again strongly recommend folks subscribe / donate to nonprofit news outfits, especially locals. We support @sanjosespotlight.com and @propublica.org, among others.
February 4, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Given the WaPo news today, I'll once again strongly recommend folks subscribe / donate to nonprofit news outfits, especially locals. We support @sanjosespotlight.com and @propublica.org, among others.
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Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”
February 4, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”
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BART sees big wins in 2025. Crime dropped 41% overall, with violent crime down 31% and property crime down 43%, while ridership rose nearly 10% to 5M more trips.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
BART sees big wins in 2025. Crime dropped 41% overall, with violent crime down 31% and property crime down 43%, while ridership rose nearly 10% to 5M more trips.
richmondstandard.com/community/20...
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This is a lot of talk that misses the central point. The proposed wealth tax in California is not about fixing the budget. It’s about creating a trial balloon for taxing enormous wealth.
If we can do it, it’ll prove it’s possible. Then we can move to fine-tune it and expand it to other states.
If we can do it, it’ll prove it’s possible. Then we can move to fine-tune it and expand it to other states.
Opinion | Billionaires aren’t going to flee California. Others will without a budget fix
No, California won't experience a billionaire exodus over a proposed wealth tax. But the initiative cramps efforts to fix the state budget.
No, California won't experience a billionaire exodus over a proposed wealth tax. But the initiative cramps efforts to fix the state budget.
Opinion | Billionaires aren’t going to flee California. Others will without a budget fix
No, California won't experience a billionaire exodus over a proposed wealth tax. But the initiative cramps efforts to fix the state budget.
bit.ly
February 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
This is a lot of talk that misses the central point. The proposed wealth tax in California is not about fixing the budget. It’s about creating a trial balloon for taxing enormous wealth.
If we can do it, it’ll prove it’s possible. Then we can move to fine-tune it and expand it to other states.
If we can do it, it’ll prove it’s possible. Then we can move to fine-tune it and expand it to other states.
This is a lot of talk that misses the central point. The proposed wealth tax in California is not about fixing the budget. It’s about creating a trial balloon for taxing enormous wealth.
If we can do it, it’ll prove it’s possible. Then we can move to fine-tune it and expand it to other states.
If we can do it, it’ll prove it’s possible. Then we can move to fine-tune it and expand it to other states.
Opinion | Billionaires aren’t going to flee California. Others will without a budget fix
No, California won't experience a billionaire exodus over a proposed wealth tax. But the initiative cramps efforts to fix the state budget.
No, California won't experience a billionaire exodus over a proposed wealth tax. But the initiative cramps efforts to fix the state budget.
Opinion | Billionaires aren’t going to flee California. Others will without a budget fix
No, California won't experience a billionaire exodus over a proposed wealth tax. But the initiative cramps efforts to fix the state budget.
bit.ly
February 2, 2026 at 11:30 PM
This is a lot of talk that misses the central point. The proposed wealth tax in California is not about fixing the budget. It’s about creating a trial balloon for taxing enormous wealth.
If we can do it, it’ll prove it’s possible. Then we can move to fine-tune it and expand it to other states.
If we can do it, it’ll prove it’s possible. Then we can move to fine-tune it and expand it to other states.
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Hello friends in national sports media! Happy Super Bowl week. If this is your first time back in San Francisco and you're looking for the best eats in town, I recommend checking out our incredible food team's coverage here at @sfstandard 👇
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SF’s best cheap eats, according to a panel of restaurant pros
In a city better known for $300 tasting menus than meals under $15, we asked a dozen chefs and restaurant owners to share their favorite places for affordable eats.
sfstandard.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Hello friends in national sports media! Happy Super Bowl week. If this is your first time back in San Francisco and you're looking for the best eats in town, I recommend checking out our incredible food team's coverage here at @sfstandard 👇
sfstandard.com/2026/01/19/c...
sfstandard.com/2026/01/19/c...
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San Jose wants to make it easier to convert its underused office buildings into housing with new financial incentives.
San Jose boosts incentives to convert offices to housing - San José Spotlight
San Jose wants to make it easier to convert its underused office buildings into housing with new financial incentives. Such conversions became an appealing option for addressing San Jose’s housing cri...
sanjosespotlight.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
San Jose wants to make it easier to convert its underused office buildings into housing with new financial incentives.
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Come join my team! I'm hiring a Housing Director to support implementation of pro-housing policies by state & local govts (zoning reform, streamlined development process). Looking for someone with substantial local/state govt experience in housing & land use. www.arnoldventures.org/careers/dire...
Arnold Ventures | Maximize Opportunity. Minimize Injustice.
Viewing philanthropy as an engine of innovation, we rigorously research problems and answers in criminal justice, health, education and public finance.
www.arnoldventures.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Come join my team! I'm hiring a Housing Director to support implementation of pro-housing policies by state & local govts (zoning reform, streamlined development process). Looking for someone with substantial local/state govt experience in housing & land use. www.arnoldventures.org/careers/dire...
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I’m finally back on TikTok!!! The real OGs will remember how I figured out this transit hack 😂
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www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8mtsjcc/
February 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM
I’m finally back on TikTok!!! The real OGs will remember how I figured out this transit hack 😂
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8mtsjcc/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8mtsjcc/
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I really wish we could draft @buffywicks.bsky.social to run for Governor. She has the right priorities and is good at asking smart questions and working toward actual solutions. So refreshing.
Recommend this thread on #housing in CA.
Recommend this thread on #housing in CA.
California has made real progress on land use and permitting — but we still aren’t building housing at the scale we need.
One reason: the way we build homes hasn’t kept pace with innovation. That’s what our new Select Committee is focused on.
One reason: the way we build homes hasn’t kept pace with innovation. That’s what our new Select Committee is focused on.
January 6, 2026 at 11:44 PM
I really wish we could draft @buffywicks.bsky.social to run for Governor. She has the right priorities and is good at asking smart questions and working toward actual solutions. So refreshing.
Recommend this thread on #housing in CA.
Recommend this thread on #housing in CA.
Some good news re ICE at the Super Bowl. This suggests the needle continue to move. More Americans are finally waking up.
ICE Quietly Bails on Super Bowl as Outrage Grows
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly benched for any NFL-sponsored events.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 1, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Some good news re ICE at the Super Bowl. This suggests the needle continue to move. More Americans are finally waking up.
A powerful video breakdown of how ICE is using battlefield technology that is completely unnecessary for them to execute their stated mission.
Clearly wannabes, cosplaying as military professionals.
Clearly wannabes, cosplaying as military professionals.
Video: How Battlefield Tech Was Used in Minneapolis
Our reporter Thomas Gibbons-Neff, who deployed twice to Afghanistan as a Marine and later was our Kabul bureau chief, looks at the battlefield technology used for an immigration arrest at a home in Mi...
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:05 AM
A powerful video breakdown of how ICE is using battlefield technology that is completely unnecessary for them to execute their stated mission.
Clearly wannabes, cosplaying as military professionals.
Clearly wannabes, cosplaying as military professionals.
What in the world has this guy accomplished that makes him think he should run for governor?
No thanks.
No thanks.
BREAKING: Multiple news outlets reported Thursday morning San Jose Mayor @mattmahansj.bsky.social intends to join the race for California governor, putting to rest months of will-he-won’t-he speculation about his gubernatorial ambitions.
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 ...
sanjosespotlight.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
What in the world has this guy accomplished that makes him think he should run for governor?
No thanks.
No thanks.
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One of my main talking points when I call my federal representatives from CA is that I hold them accountable for how *all* the Democrats vote. It's time for leadership and they need to use any/all bargaining tactics to get results.
@lofgren.house.gov
@padilla.senate.gov
@schiff.senate.gov
@lofgren.house.gov
@padilla.senate.gov
@schiff.senate.gov
January 28, 2026 at 9:55 PM
One of my main talking points when I call my federal representatives from CA is that I hold them accountable for how *all* the Democrats vote. It's time for leadership and they need to use any/all bargaining tactics to get results.
@lofgren.house.gov
@padilla.senate.gov
@schiff.senate.gov
@lofgren.house.gov
@padilla.senate.gov
@schiff.senate.gov
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all the reporting about trump backing down and changing course defies every single thing the man has ever done. he fired bovino because he's the type of natural-born loser trump doesn't respect. abolish ice.
just saw 4 ice agents go up to a house and knock and within 1 minute there were 30 people out whistling and they left. we will not take our foot off the gas
January 28, 2026 at 10:44 PM
all the reporting about trump backing down and changing course defies every single thing the man has ever done. he fired bovino because he's the type of natural-born loser trump doesn't respect. abolish ice.