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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · 23h

I’ve always thought they should have a shuttle running from Santa Fe Depot

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · 23h

I just sent a message and took me two minutes. Please voice your support for SB79.

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 2d

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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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · 23h

Looks like the Oregon Zoo got rid of that discount after Covid, but it could still encourage less driving now that paid parking is coming to Balboa Park

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · 23h

💯 - Car free with better transit options. Give a discount on admission to the zoo or museums with proof of riding transit. The Oregon zoo used to give a discount with proof of riding TriMet to the zoo…. Saving you the cost of parking AND a discount on admission.

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Kea Wilson @keawilson.bsky.social · 5d

It's one thing to talk about the 1 in 20 Americans who live in households without cars. But it's another to talk about all the people who live in households with fewer cars than people who need to drive to participate in an autocentric society, particularly kids, elders, and people w/disabilities.

Report: A Third of Americans Can't Rely On Cars — And 16 Million Have No Access At All — Streetsblog USA

So why do we plan our cities like everyone can and does get behind the wheel every day?

usa.streetsblog.org

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21d

Kroger will lay off ~1,000 employees.

In December, it announced $7.5B in stock buybacks – which juice stock prices, enriching shareholders and boosting CEO pay.

Just so happens that Kroger's last CEO was paid 457x its typical employee in 2024.

Textbook corporate greed.

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · Aug 28

Are vaccines safe? Let's ask this guy who sounds like a dying refrigerator compressor

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Aug 12

#ReleaseTheCuomoList

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 8

See a Tiny Desk Concert LIVE 👏 IN 👏 PERSON 👏

We’re flying one lucky winner and their guest to D.C. to see a show up close 🎤🛫

Entering is FREE, and you can get bonus entries and limited edition merch by supporting The NPR Network 🤯

Enter now: tinyurl.com/22kyj72s

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Aug 6

Beau Miles, an Australian filmmaker, is raising money via views on YouTube to plant trees in under utilized and steep pasture. He’s already raised enough to plant 1,400 trees. Raise more $ by watching his video and sharing! Less than a week before he calculates the total

Using YouTube to plant a forest

YouTube video by Beau Miles

youtu.be

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Aug 6

Almost witnessed 5 women get murdered by a car tonight at the intersection of Park and Robinson. I’m so tired of this… I’ll say it again📣 I see this or have it happen to me MULTIPLE
TIMES A DAY. Someone please listen 🙏🏼 @cmwhitburnd3.bsky.social @circulatesd.bsky.social @seanelorivera.bsky.social

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Aug 5

How fun would these be all over the city? 🐑

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 5

Remember these? Still probably my favourite bollards/barriers I’ve seen anywhere in the world. They aren’t just cute and fun (and extra seating) — they’re REALLY heavy. Cars should NOT try messing with these sheep! I took this pic while working for Christchurch NZ years ago. #CityOfSmiles

Colourful and HEAVY bollards shaped like sheep in central Christchurch, NZ

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Aug 4

This is why I’ll never support the races. People don’t realize how many horses die each year

Three-year-old horse dies from racing injury at Del Mar

A 3-year-old thoroughbred colt has died after suffering an injury at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in the track's first horse racing death of the year, officials said Sunday.

www.nbcsandiego.com

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Aug 2

@thewaroncars.bsky.social @circulatesd.bsky.social @bikesd.bsky.social

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Aug 2

I am so sick of this. I was almost hit by 4 cars on my walk today. Drivers speeding, not looking before turning, and using their phones. I hope this person is ok. We need elected officials who will prioritize pedestrians and cyclists.
@cmwhitburnd3.bsky.social @seanelorivera.bsky.social

Notification from the Citizen App that states a pedestrian was hit in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego. #waroncars #sandiego #wedeservebetter

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Aug 1

@cmwhitburnd3.bsky.social @seanelorivera.bsky.social

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Aug 1

This won’t significantly improve travel times, but it will decrease safety for pedestrians and further disconnect a neighborhood. Email Councilmember Whitburn, Mayor Gloria, and Supervisor Montgomery Steppe and let them know your opinion. San Diego deserves better.

OB Cycler @obcycler.bsky.social · Jul 31

The traffic engineer's own model predicts that the widening would INCREASE total travel time to the airport. But airport officials want it anyway to "reduce congestion".
Great reporting as usual from @acbowen.bsky.social.

Businesses fear Grape Street redesign would further 'divide' Little Italy

City and airport officials are preparing to remove street parking on Grape Street to increase the number of lanes from three to four.

www.kpbs.org

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Aug 1

I emailed Whitburn, Gloria, the airport authority, and Supervisor Montgomery Steppe… it may not do anything but at least I did something 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Aug 1

Damn, this is the first I’m hearing about this and 🤬. How do we stop this before they start?

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Saad Asad @realsaadasad.bsky.social · Jul 31

This new @voiceofsandiego.org explainer on housing is a must-watch: voiceofsandiego.org/2025/07/30/s...

San Diego 101: Why Is It so Hard to Build Housing?

The causes of San Diego's housing crisis go back 100 years. Here's what we can do today to turn it around.

voiceofsandiego.org

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Jul 24

Wish I did! I’m a fan of your videos 🤙🏼

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · Jul 22

The Prado bridge was closed to vehicles for San Diego Pride this weekend and it was heavily used by pedestrians. It should be like this every day @cmwhitburnd3.bsky.social @seanelorivera.bsky.social @sandiegomts.bsky.social @circulatesd.bsky.social @bikesd.bsky.social

Prado bridge in San Diego closed to traffic with dozens of people walking. #sdmts

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jul 2

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General Strike US @generalstrikeus.bsky.social · Jul 2

Hey Guys! Pretty sure we don’t wanna give this billionaire another cent

Post a photo of what you bought and/or where you shopped instead of Amazon, using the
#BetterThanAmazon hashtag

👇Check Out the Thread👇

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Michael LaDouceur @michaelladouceur.bsky.social · May 25

Find all of the music on Apple

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NATURE on Apple Music

Listen to music by NATURE on Apple Music.

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