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@iona.bsky.social

it’s something I appreciate about califonia for sure

February 13, 2026 at 2:56 AM

SDTSI

Psychiatric Service Dogs California- What Do You Need to Know?
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February 12, 2026 at 1:31 PM

lakeshore174.bsky.social

@lakeshore174.bsky.social

You are confusing total poor people numbers with poor people distribution that directly affects the number of seats a state has The less populated poor states ( Trump stongholds) have way more seats available per person than more populated states like Califonia or New York.

February 12, 2026 at 2:03 AM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

Azalea Maze In Bloom 2, Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

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#garden #gardening #azalea #flowers #art #travel #museum #getty #gettycenter #losangeles #califonia #travel #trip #local #intheneighborhood #nature #outdoors

A vibrant, eye-level photograph of the Central Garden at the Getty Center, showcasing the famous floating azalea maze. In the foreground, swirling, meticulously manicured hedges are covered in dense hot pink and magenta azalea blossoms, floating on a dark pool of water. In the background, a large, textured stone wall features a stepped waterfall that cascades into the pool. Along the top of the wall, a grassy embankment is dotted with several small figures of people strolling past a row of slender trees under a bright sky.

February 11, 2026 at 8:44 PM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

Roots, Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

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#blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #garden #gardening #travel #museum #getty #gettycenter #losangeles #califonia #travel #trip #local #intheneighborhood #nature #outdoors

A black-and-white photograph depicts the exposed roots of a tree. The roots are thick, gnarled, and intertwine across the ground, with varied textures and shapes. Surrounding the roots is soil and small debris, with thin vegetation visible in the background. The tree trunk is partially visible at the top of the image, extending down into the tangled root system. The composition emphasizes the rough, twisted nature of the roots against the darker backdrop.

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February 10, 2026 at 6:12 PM

VICENT BUKENYA

@loveforkids.bsky.social

🌟 Welcome to my BlueSky page! 🌟 I'm excited to share my journey caring for 75 wonderful kids in Uganda. Together, we foster love, growth, and community. Join us as we create lasting memories and make a positive impact. Your support means the world to us! Let's soar together! 💙 #BlueSky #califonia

February 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Reluctant Navigator

@pkolbenschlag.bsky.social

Is driving billionaires from the state a bad thing? I guess Califonia is putting question to #WeThePeople.

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Startup founder behind San Francisco pro-billionaire rally

A March for Billionaire rally unfolded at Alta Plaza park Saturday morning.

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February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

Azalea Maze In Bloom, Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

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#garden #gardening #azalea #flowers #art #travel #museum #getty #gettycenter #losangeles #califonia #travel #trip #local #intheneighborhood #nature #outdoors

A high-angle photograph of the Azalea Garden at the Getty Center, featuring a large, circular water feature with floating, manicured hedges. The hedges are densely packed with vibrant magenta and pink azalea blossoms, arranged in a swirling, maze-like pattern over dark water. In the background, tiered garden levels showcase rows of dark green shrubs, tall ornamental grasses, and a line of slender, bare trees against a pale, bright sky.

February 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

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A black-and-white architectural photograph looking upward at a dynamic, modern interior. A central, cylindrical pillar rises toward a series of sharp, overlapping geometric balconies and ceiling tiers. In the background, a large, curved wall of frosted glass panels allows soft, diffused light to fill the space. The composition emphasizes strong diagonal lines, minimalist textures, and the play of light and shadow within a contemporary building.

February 7, 2026 at 12:28 AM

CR3 Vintage

@collectorsrealm3.bsky.social

#VintageMen Don Hawksley #wrestling Janos Hadnagy by #AMG in the mid to late #50s.
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AMG FIUA H-10 4.25, 16 30,30
Choppy editing, but good arealling.
Catalog pages 25, 26, 27 V 75.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:11 PM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

Woman in Marble, Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

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February 5, 2026 at 9:48 PM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

Contemplation, Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

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This is a black-and-white overhead photograph of a modern building interior space. A person sits on a dark bench against a stone wall on the left. The floor features large square tiles. To the right, a grid of illuminated glass blocks serves as a light source. Dark doorways, a luggage cart, and a tall narrow structure (likely an elevator) are also visible in the space.

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February 4, 2026 at 10:00 PM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

Getty Research Institute, Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

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A wide, high-angle shot of the Getty Center in Los Angeles, showcasing its modern, geometric architecture nestled in a hillside landscape.

The image features several interconnected buildings constructed with a mix of off-white, square-paneled walls and textured, beige travertine stone. The structures vary in height, with visible balconies, outdoor staircases, and large windows reflecting the sky. In the foreground, there are landscaped gardens with green lawns and rows of thin, leafless trees.

In the background, the rolling green Santa Monica Mountains stretch across the horizon under a bright, clear blue sky. The composition captures the contrast between the sharp, clean lines of the museum's architecture and the organic, soft curves of the natural California landscape.

February 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

View Of Westwood, Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

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A high-angle, wide landscape view looking out over a city from an elevated stone terrace. In the foreground, a curved white stone wall contains a garden bed filled with small, round cacti and succulents. Beyond the terrace, a multi-lane freeway with white cars curves through a valley dense with green trees and residential buildings. In the mid-distance, a modern city skyline featuring several dark and glass-faced skyscrapers (resembling Century City in Los Angeles) stands against a hazy, pale blue sky. Faint blue mountain ranges are visible on the far horizon under a thin layer of clouds.

February 2, 2026 at 9:07 PM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

Clock Closeup, Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

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A close-up of an ornate neoclassical mantel clock crafted from white marble and gilt-bronze. The large, circular white clock face features black Roman numerals, intricate golden hands, and an inner ring of numbers ranging from 1 to 31. On the left, two golden caryatids (female figures) in classical robes appear to support the clock's upper structure. Below the dial, a small golden sphinx rests on a marble ledge, while the base is decorated with dark red panels and golden columnar accents. The photograph uses warm, dramatic lighting that creates deep shadows and highlights the textures of the metal and stone.

January 29, 2026 at 10:46 PM

Kat Hausler

@kathausler.bsky.social

So #writingcommunity lately I get daily spam about book marketing services BUT on the bright side the bots have super unrealistic names you could never give a character so that's kind of fun

Not only Ms Remarkable from Califonia, but TWO DIFFERENT experts named Victory, what are the odds?!

Spam emails with people named remarkable and victory

January 29, 2026 at 10:07 AM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

Entrance Hall, Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

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January 28, 2026 at 7:13 PM

Douglas E. Welch

@douglaswelch.bsky.social

Tram Station, Getty Center, Los Angeles, California

A quick, Sunday trip up the hill to immerse ourselves in the arts.

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#blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhite #tram #art #travel #museum #getty #gettycenter #losangeles #califonia #travel #trip #local

A black-and-white photograph depicts an outdoor transit area featuring a covered walkway and a white vehicle on tracks. The foreground shows a paved walkway under a metal-roofed structure with vertical supports and metal railings. A white enclosed vehicle (resembling a monorail or shuttle) sits on elevated tracks beside the walkway. In the background, dense trees, a curved white building, and multi-story urban structures are visible. Metal railings line both the walkway and tracks, with no discernible text in the image.

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January 27, 2026 at 10:04 PM

The Center Holds

@thecenterholds.bsky.social

Proud of the Washington State Governor. Eyes wide open.
Every State agency should be preparing the legal barricades to a Federal assault like we saw in Minnesota (and Califonia and Illinois). This should include the State National Guard and the midterm voting infrastructure.

Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 18d

Washington state leads in holding the Trump Administration accountable because we work hard to anticipate what will happen.

We're preparing for a range of actions by ICE and the federal government.