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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 2d

"Newsom has pledged bold leadership on housing. Now is the moment to show it. SB 79 is not about punishing cities; it’s about ensuring that homes get built where they make the most sense — in urban, transit-rich areas where people can thrive without long commutes or car dependence."

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.

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 2d

“The governor shouldn’t take housing advice from Los Angeles. He should sign SB 79, lead the state forward and send a clear message: California’s future won’t be held back by NIMBY politics.”

Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 2d

"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.

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Sam @samd.bsky.social · 5d

one little thing you can do to make a difference this Friday is calling @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and telling him to vote yes on SB79

916-445-2841 is his number, call now or use the link below

Matthew Lewis is ready for progressive federalism @mateosfo.bsky.social · 5d

We are not out of the woods on SB 79.

Los Angeles NIMBYs have lost their minds over the prospect of more homes being built near taxpayer-funded transit stations.

Sadly, the Governor might be listening to them.

Please make the call: cayimby.org/call-sb-79/

Call the Governor to sign SB 79!

Please call the Governor and urge him to sign SB 79!

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Jonathan Eby @jonathaneby.bsky.social · 6d

Tell Gavin Newsom to sign SB79!!

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 5d

Rest in peace Dr. Shoup.

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 5d

Calling the governor only takes a couple minutes and it makes a real difference.

Matthew Lewis is ready for progressive federalism @mateosfo.bsky.social · 5d

We are not out of the woods on SB 79.

Los Angeles NIMBYs have lost their minds over the prospect of more homes being built near taxpayer-funded transit stations.

Sadly, the Governor might be listening to them.

Please make the call: cayimby.org/call-sb-79/

Call the Governor to sign SB 79!

Please call the Governor and urge him to sign SB 79!

cayimby.org

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 7d

Hundreds of Californians have called to ask @governor.ca.gov to sign SB 79 since it passed out of the legislature -- but NIMBY opponents are relentless with their calls. So we must be as well. Give the Governor a call!

M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 7d

That's where you come in: Call Gov. Newsom and tell him to sign SB 79! Get five friends to do the same. Post about and tag him! This is all trivially easy, but it could make a big difference.

916-445-2841

actionnetwork.org/letters/sign...

Tell the Governor: Sign SB 79!

SB 79 will make it faster and easier to build multi-family housing near certain transit stops, like train and dedicated bus rapid transit lines, by making it legal for more homes to be built in these ...

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M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 7d

One of the most important pieces of legislation in modern California history is currently sitting on Governor Newsom's desk: SB 79. He will likely either sign or veto it this week. Here's what you need to know, and how you can help.
cayimby.org/legislation/...

SB 79 (Wiener): Transit-Oriented Development and Upzoning

SB 79 will make it faster and easier to build multi-family housing near transit stops, like train and rapid bus lines, by making it legal for more homes to be built in these areas and streamlining exi...

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Abundant Housing LA @abundanthousingla.bsky.social · 7d

Fact-checking Traci Park’s false claims on SB79, a key housing reform to allow more homes near high-quality transit stops and lower rents.

#losangeles #transit #lametro #housingcrisis #california #housingforall #housing #yimby #sb79 #politics

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The Student HOMES Coalition @studenthomesco.bsky.social · 8d

#SB79 is on the Governor's Desk.

Now is the time to call @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social at (916) 445-2841 and ask him to sign SB 79 and legalize more homes in California.

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you!

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you!

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 8d

Calling the Governor and asking him to sign SB 79 only takes a few minutes and makes a real difference.

Brian Hanlon @hanlon.bsky.social · 8d

Please call the Governor and ask him to sign SB 79!

(916) 445-2841

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 8d

If California is going to continue leading the nation on climate, we need to legalize dense, sustainable housing near our high quality transit. @gavinnewsom.bsky.social please do the right thing and sign SB 79.

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Anne Paulson @annepaulson.bsky.social · 8d

@governor.ca.gov Please sign SB 79! We need homes near transit, not homes in sprawly high fire areas! @cayimby.bsky.social

Little urban park surrounded by midrise housing. This is two blocks from a metro stop.

Smoky, red photo of a house in flames. Firefighter with hose is in foreground.

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 8d

The deadline to sign SB 79 and legalize more housing near transit in California is coming up. This is a hugely important bill both for ending the state's housing crisis and for securing its climate future. Please join me in urging @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to sign!

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 8d

A bunch of toxic LA NIMBYs are whining about SB 79, the amazing housing bill the CA legislature passed recently.

It's on the governor's desk, and reportedly he's getting cold feet. Hey @gavinnewsom.bsky.social, please have some spine on the most important issue in your state. Just sign it.

Homeowners denounce SB 79 vote - Beverly Press & Park Labrea News

Legislation awaits governor’s signature

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Tony Jordan @tonyjordan.bsky.social · 8d

We could all use some good news this afternoon.

@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom can provide it by passing the landmark SB79 to extend California’s leadership in legalizing more housing (and more voters) in our most populous state!

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Ben Raderstorf @raders.bsky.social · 8d

Beautiful new 84-unit building proposed for one of the last empty lots around the governor's mansion.

Symbolically poignant as @governor.ca.gov prepares to sign #SB79, the historic bill legalizing sustainable & affordable homes like these near rail/transit stations across CA! @cayimby.bsky.social

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 9d

Have you called @gavinnewsom.bsky.social to ask him to sign SB 79? This is a crucial part of California's climate action. The IPCC has made it clear that infill housing is key to reducing climate pollution. SB 79 makes it easier to build homes near our biggest transit stops. Click here to call:

Call the Governor to sign SB 79!

Please call the Governor and urge him to sign SB 79!

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 15d

One in five Californians spend more than half their income on housing.

Not having enough homes to buy or rent creates cutthroat competition and drives up prices.

The solution is to allow a mix of homes of all sizes and prices, including apartments near transit, which would be allowed under SB 79.

Huge housing costs are stressing out California

California has 1.6 million extremely burdened renters and 1.1 million financially stressed owners.

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 15d

We still need your help to get SB 79 over the finish line. Write or call the Governor's office to ask for his signature. It only takes a couple minutes with our easy to use online tool.

M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 20d

Californians! We're not out of the woods yet! If you were excited about the legislature's historic passage of SB 79 last week, please take 30 seconds to call and email the governor requesting his signature. (And get five friends to do the same!)
actionnetwork.org/letters/sign...

Tell the Governor: Sign SB 79!

SB 79 will make it faster and easier to build multi-family housing near certain transit stops, like train and dedicated bus rapid transit lines, by making it legal for more homes to be built in these ...

actionnetwork.org

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 15d

The American Institute of Architects' Los Angeles government and public affairs director Will Wright makes a strong case for SB 79: "This landmark bill represents a crucial opportunity to align our housing policy with the vast, long-term investments we’ve already made in public transit."

A Proactive Vision for California: A Call to Action for Governor Newsom - SUPPORT FOR SB 79

Dear Governor Newsom, I am writing to you with a sense of immense optimism for California’s future and to encourage you to sign SB 79, the “Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act.” This landmark...

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Carter Rubin @carterrubin.com · 25d

SB 79 passed!

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Brian Hanlon @hanlon.bsky.social · 25d

After 8 years, we did it!

SB 79, the biggest upzoning bill in state history, just passed the Legislature.

Brief 🧵, with some important thank yous.

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California YIMBY @cayimby.bsky.social · 26d

[BILL ALERT] SB 79, which broadly legalizes more homes near high quality transit stops, has passed the Senate floor! The bill is now on the Governor’s desk. Learn more: cayimby.org/legislation/...

SB 79 (Wiener): Transit-Oriented Development and Upzoning

SB 79 will make it faster and easier to build multi-family housing near transit stops, like train and rapid bus lines, by making it legal for more homes to be built in these areas and streamlining exi...

cayimby.org

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