Good luck to the USC board of trustees to make the right decision on behalf of their current faculty, students, researchers, staff — and their future as an independent institution

IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY'LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY. CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.

Really cool new program from @cityofoakland.bsky.social: residents 18+ can rent an ebike for 4 weeks! It only costs $120 (or just $20 for low-income families). Super stoked to see this finally launch, and bring folks more transportation choices. Learn more at www.oaklandca.gov/Government/O...

"The small store, housed in a distinctive Quonset hut since 1989" Even the temporary structures built after the Loma Prieta earthquake are apparently now "historic"

At least I got one chuckle while reading today's WIRED piece about SiliValley's Trump-friendly executives: a barely disguised Marc Benioff

nobody: nobody: iTerm2:

When a subset of SF voters get mad about the Great Highway (which was already overdue for closure due to impossible sand issues) this is the glorious past that they can still picture in their minds: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Ok...

While I disapprove of the Trump/Musk administration killing these EV subsidies, a likely outcome is that markets adjust and auto-dealers markdown the cost on their EVs on October 1. It will be interesting to see how close to $7,5000 that differential is...

SB 79 — our bill allowing more housing near public transportation — just received final approval by the Senate & IS ON ITS WAY TO THE GOVERNOR! This bill is a huge step for housing, transit & climate action. Thank you colleagues!

Congrats to all the property owners in those circles! You're set to become a lot wealthier shortly!

OKAY YOU CAN STOP CALLING MY OFFICE NOW. I HAVE DIRECTED HD PALMER TO PLAY BALL. WE'RE GONNA SAVE THE BUS AND THE TRAIN AND THE BART AND THE FERRY. ESPECIALLY THE FERRY. THE FERRY WITH THE BAR. THANKS TO ME, GAVIN C. NEWSOM, YOU'RE GONNA ENJOY THE FERRY! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.