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Newsom Signs SB 79, Legislation to Spur Housing Production Near Transit - Streetsblog California

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Senate Bill 79 has cleared the finish line, signed by governor.
Bill changes zoning near transit, supporters believe it will lead to more transit oriented development.
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Despite fierce opposition, Newsom signs controversial legislation.

Call to Action: Urge Gov to Sign Red Light Camera Bill - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Call to Action: Urge Gov to Sign Red Light Camera Bill - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/c...

Flood Newsom’s phone lines with support for the red light camera bill

Parking Titan Donald Shoup's Legacy Continues - Streetsblog Los Angeles

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New #ShoupDoctrine book and UCLA Parking Center continue #DonShoup work to reform parking la.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/p...

A new book and a new UCLA center honor the world's foremost expert on parking, Donald Shoup, who passed away in February

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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 17h

Heads:
CicLAvia Turns 15 Today
Construction Costs for US Transit Projects Are Triple World Average
Santa Barbara Installing 250 Bike Racks
Brightline West, HSR from SoCal to Vegas, Sees Costs Rise
COW Car
Affordable Housing Planned in Sacramento
La Niña
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Friday's Headlines - Streetsblog California

Happy birthday, CicLAvia!

A hiss-torical day: Governor Newsom signs bills establishing state snake, state shrub | Governor of California

Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 19h

Still waiting...

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Legislature and Governor Greenlight Freeway Expansion in Protected Wetlands - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 19h

Updated 10/10, 7:44 a.m. - I mean, he's got to act on this legislation sometime, right?

Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 1d

Updated, 10/9, 9:30 a.m. - Newsom has signed AB 697, the one making it easier to expand a freeway through protected marshlands that might be underwater in a couple of decades.

Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 2d

Two other updates:
1) Newsom hasn't acted on any of the seven bills listed in this piece
2) In his time in office, two pieces of legislation got a "pocket signature," so expect action sometime this week.

Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 1d

Legislature and Governor Greenlight Freeway Expansion in Protected Wetlands
As the saying goes: if you need to change the law to build it, maybe it’s the wrong project.
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As the saying goes: if you need to change the law to build it, maybe it’s the wrong project.

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SMC releases the fall 2025 edition of the Santa Monica Review, SMC’s national literary arts journal. Published twice yearly, the Review showcases the work of established authors alongside emerging writers, with a focus on narratives of the West Coast.

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Eyes on the Street: Update on Alameda's Central Ave Project - Streetsblog San Francisco

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Eyes on the Street: Update on Alameda’s Central Ave Project - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/e...

A tour and progress report

Thursday's Headlines - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 1d

Heads:
SR 37 Permit Bill Signed
SD Toll Roads
Walk/Bike to School Day
SF Likes Waymo
Oceanside Transit Center Overhaul Hits Snag
Bike Shops Struggling Because of Tariffs
SLO Adding Bike Lanes/Crosswalk
Car Pollution
E-Bike Rebate Programs Work
cal.streetsblog.org/2025/10/09/t...

Newsom signs highway expansion bill. Transit bills still in limbo.

Newsom Signs Legislation to Streamline Student and Staff Housing at California Community Colleges - Streetsblog California

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Updated, 10/9, 9:30 a.m. - Newsom has signed AB 697, the one making it easier to expand a freeway through protected marshlands that might be underwater in a couple of decades.

Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 2d

Two other updates:
1) Newsom hasn't acted on any of the seven bills listed in this piece
2) In his time in office, two pieces of legislation got a "pocket signature," so expect action sometime this week.

Damien Newton @damientypes.bsky.social · 2d

Mea cupla on me. I wrote in this piece that legislation the governor doesn't sign or veto receives a "pocket veto." While that's true in D.C. and New Jersey (where I once worked as a lobbyist), but not in California. If Newsom doesn't act on leg., it becomes law.

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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 2d

While the wait continues on the governor's action on most of the legislation Streetsblog covered this year, here's some news on the housing front.

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While the wait continues on the governor's action on most of the legislation Streetsblog covered this year, here's some news on the housing front.

SGV Connect 142: Baldwin Park Responds to ICE and All That She

Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 2d

#StreetSmart now available on Spotify as well.

Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 2d

SBLA's SGV Connect podcasts are now on Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/0U0Q...

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Streamlining Task Force Wants to Kill S.F.’s Bike Advisory Committee - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/s...

Streamlining Task Force Wants to Kill S.F.'s Bike Advisory Committee - Streetsblog San Francisco

It also recommends increasing the mayor's influence over the SFMTA Board by allowing him to fire directors

SGV Connect 142: Baldwin Park Responds to ICE and All That She - Streetsblog Los Angeles

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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 3d

New SGV Podcast: the City of Baldwin Park supports residents harmed by ICE, and a preview of Nicola Pieper's documentary film #AllThatShe, a poetic portrait of 67 women, including many from the SGV la.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/s...

Baldwin Park’s immigrant relief efforts and a San Gabriel Valley filmmaker’s global portrait of women highlight this week’s SGV Connect podcast

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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 2d

Heads:
South LA Hit and Run Epidemic
Hermosa Beach School District Award for EBike Safety
Transit Rescue Funds?
1/3 Of Angelenos Don't Drive
Sac. Unveils Homelessness Plan
Review for SD Road Diet
Clovis' Trail Network
Progress Park Opens in SD
Vote EARLY!
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Wednesday's Headlines - Streetsblog California

Still waiting on the governor's signature....

Legislative Update: The Final Countdown - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 2d

Two other updates:
1) Newsom hasn't acted on any of the seven bills listed in this piece
2) In his time in office, two pieces of legislation got a "pocket signature," so expect action sometime this week.

Damien Newton @damientypes.bsky.social · 2d

Mea cupla on me. I wrote in this piece that legislation the governor doesn't sign or veto receives a "pocket veto." While that's true in D.C. and New Jersey (where I once worked as a lobbyist), but not in California. If Newsom doesn't act on leg., it becomes law.

cal.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/l...

With one week left, we're waiting for word on five pieces of legislation

Legislative Update: The Final Countdown - Streetsblog California

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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 3d

The clock is ticking on seven pieces of legislation. Governor will act this week.

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With one week left, we're waiting for word on five pieces of legislation

The Shocking Untold History of America's Rails-to-Trails Movement — Streetsblog USA

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The story of the rails-to-trails movement is one of the most epic, controversial, and still ongoing tales in the history of American advocacy. And now, it’s finally getting a film that’s worthy of that epic narrative.

Some of the fiercest battles for the future of public space in America have happened on abandoned railway corridors — and the battles aren't over yet.

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Commentary: Speed Cameras are a Good Start for Safe Streets - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/c...

Commentary: Speed Cameras are a Good Start for Safe Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

But all tools, not just speed cameras, must be used to achieve Vision Zero

Tuesday's Headlines - Streetsblog California

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Streetsblog L.A. @streetsblogla.bsky.social · 4d

Take a quick tour of new first/last mile facilities nearly completed at #SantaMonica 26th/Bergamot Metro E Line Station

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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 3d

Heads:
SF Speed Cameras
LB City Speed Camera Plans
LA City Council Votes to Increase Metered Parking
E-Bikes in Berkeley
Refinery Fire/Gas Prices
Newport Beach Housing Ballot Measure
Trump Making Basic Funding Political
Polling Looking Good for Prop. 50
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Speed cameras, parking meters, e-bikes, and more...

Seven pieces of transportation legislation await the governor's signature/veto.#santamonica #gavinnewsom For more : https://cal.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/legislative-update-the-final-countdown

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Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 4d

Seven pieces of legislation awaiting the governor's signature/veto : www.tiktok.com/@streetsblog...

TikTok video by Streetsblog California

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Week Without Driving: The Poor People's Bus - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog California @streetsblogca.bsky.social · 4d

Our friend Abby Arnold continues her chronicles from last week's "Week without Driving" in Sonoma with her experience riding "the poor people's bus."
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Last year, our board member Abby Arnold took the Week Without Driving Challenge and brought along some friends. She’s back this year for round 2. You can read last year’s entries, and her other work f...