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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

Guess I know what I'm doing this weekend 👀

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

OH, oh... OH! I see my mistake.

SB79 specifically calls out just 21060.2(a)(1). So even though 21060.2(a) says "...all of the following features...", SB79 is not requiring 2 through 5.

I was dumb and I cannot unsee it now. This changes everything.

Oh yeah, that's a hell of a different map.

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

Mind spelling it out? My read was that the rapid stops don't meet the criteria for Tier 2 under 21060.2.

For Tier 3, it seemed unclear? Unless some definition of a "major transit stop" like say 21064.3 applies?

a woman is sitting at a table with a purse and playing cards in front of her

ALT: a woman is sitting at a table with a purse and playing cards in front of her

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

Not personally other than the range of existing maps flying around (i.e. uscssi.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapview... and from our favorite friends pluribusgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapview...).

How come? Thoughts? Ideas? Happy to test something out.

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Stan Oklobdzija @stano.bsky.social · 2d

Not exaggerating when I say that SB 79, a bill making it easier to build housing near mass transit, is the most consequential piece of legislation that the Democratic Party has passed all year. Saying no to the worst people in our coalition proves we're serious about the future.

Joe Cohen @cohenhouse.bsky.social · 2d

WE DID IT!!!

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Jordan Grimes @cafedujord.bsky.social · 2d

After 7 committee hearings, a senate floor vote, an assembly floor vote, a concurrence vote, and the governor's signing this morning... @scottwiener.bsky.social's #SB79, which legalizes new multifamily housing near major public transit stops, is officially law!

Thank you @gavinnewsom.bsky.social!

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 2d

UPDATE: Newsom has signed SB 79 into law!!

This is a great day for anyone who cares about ending California's housing and homelessness crisis, getting the state to net zero emissions, and recovering American democracy.

Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 3d

If you live in California, please call @gavinnewsom.bsky.social at (916) 445-2841 and urge him to sign SB 79. Here's my post about why the bill is so important: publiccomment.blog/p/newsom-s-f...

Newsom's Fateful Choice

Why the governor needs to sign SB 79

publiccomment.blog

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Senator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · 2d

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!

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Monica de la Cruz @monicadlc.bsky.social · 2d

We fucking did it!!

California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 2d

[VICTORY ALERT] Governor Newsom has signed SB 79, which will make it legal to build multi-family housing near high quality transit!

Our statement:
cayimby.org/news-events/...

cayimby.org

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 2d

Housing was THEE issue that got me into politics.

I was lucky to learn from, make friends, and witness THE DECADE+ of activism it takes to make something like SB79 happen. 🥲

It’s not a perfect bill—but it is a reminder to keep faith in and to keep protecting our democracy.

Ben Christopher @frombenc.bsky.social · 2d

Newsom signed SB79.

calmatters.org/housing/2025...

Newsom signs massive California housing overhaul

After weeks of waiting, California’s governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.

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Ben Christopher @frombenc.bsky.social · 2d

Newsom signed SB79.

calmatters.org/housing/2025...

Newsom signs massive California housing overhaul

After weeks of waiting, California’s governor signed a bill that will allow mid-rise apartment buildings near major transit stops in California’s biggest metro areas.

calmatters.org

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Thank you for signing sb 79, governor newsom!!!! @debonthearts.bsky.social · 4d

He’s going to be in LA today to sign a different package of bills. Let’s drown out the nimbys by CALLING 916-445-2841 press 1 then 6 to support sb 79 @cayimby.bsky.social @mnolangray.bsky.social

Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 6d

"Giving L.A. a veto over state policy would doom California to more of the same — rising costs, worsening displacement and endless obstruction." calmatters.org/commentary/2...

Opinion | Los Angeles housing permits are tanking, yet leaders want Newsom to veto a major reform

Signing SB 79 should be an easy call, despite pressure from L.A. Newsom should know better than to let L.A. dictate state housing policy.

calmatters.org

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OB Cycler @obcycler.bsky.social · 6d

🚨🚨🚨⬇️⬇️⬇️ Tell Newsom to sign SB79, to allow housing along transit.

Literally took me 10 seconds.

If you don't like telephones, you can leave a digital comment in the link below.

Active Bill -> SB79 -> Please sign SB79.

#sandiego #safestreets #bikesky

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 7d

Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.

It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.

Tell him!

Contact the Governor | Governor of California

You can contact the Governor a few different ways. The best way is through his online form.

www.gov.ca.gov

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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 5d

California's governor signed some more bills today.
🏠AB246: Protects tenants in case Social Security payments delayed
🏠AB628: Landlord required to provide stove & fridge
🏠AB863: Translated eviction notices
Still lots of housing bills pending, including big one, SB79
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/06/g...

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Max Dubler 🏳️‍🌈 @maxdubler.com · 6d

I called the governor to ask him to sign SB 79. It was easy and it only took a few minutes.

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 6d

Called this morning and then got 3 more friends to call.

Let's get this thing through the finish line.

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 7d

Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.

It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.

Tell him!

Contact the Governor | Governor of California

You can contact the Governor a few different ways. The best way is through his online form.

www.gov.ca.gov

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 7d

Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.

It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.

Tell him!

Contact the Governor | Governor of California

You can contact the Governor a few different ways. The best way is through his online form.

www.gov.ca.gov

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Monica de la Cruz @monicadlc.bsky.social · 6d

I actually got through to a representative right away this time! Make the call!

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 7d

Reminder that @governor.ca.gov is reportedly considering vetoing SB79, the best housing bill to clear the CA legislature in decades.

It would be a *disaster*, substantively & for Newsom's political future. Really hope he doesn't self-immolate.

Tell him!

Contact the Governor | Governor of California

You can contact the Governor a few different ways. The best way is through his online form.

www.gov.ca.gov

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MTBorq @mtborq.bsky.social · 20d

Lassen rocks.

Finally it's getting some well deserved time in the spotlight.

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 21d

The fall shoulder season is the ideal time to trek up California’s second-highest volcano: There are no crowds, the weather is warm and there’s minimal ice on the trail.