My new article for @assignedmedia.org is a celebration of #TransHistoryMonth in #SanFrancisco.
https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/history-of-trans-history
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In 1939, the Dongs, a Chinese American family, could not find a house to rent in Coronado, Calif., because of racially restrictive housing laws. Emma and Gus Thompson, a Black couple, allowed the family to rent and later buy their home. Now, the Dongs have sold that house, and are donating $5 million to Black college students. They are also working to have San Diego State University's Black Resource Center named after Emma and Gus, who was born into slavery in Kentucky. Here's more from NBC News.
#History #Culture #BlackHistory #AAPIHistory #BlackMastodon @blackmastodon @histodons #California
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Via Democracy Docket:
NEW: Voters in Huntington Beach, California approved a charter amendment to require voter ID in municipal elections. Before the vote, #California officials warned the city that the measure violates state law and that legal challenges may come.
Via Katie Porter:
Adam #Schiff is the right choice for Californians.
Elex Michaelson:
Katie Porter is endorsing fellow Democrat Adam Schiff for U.S. Senate in his race against Republican Stevey Garvey:
"I strongly support him. I think he's the right choice for Californians." #California #USSenate
“Pres #Biden plans to expand the boundaries of two national monuments in #California in the coming weeks, aiming to bolster his conservation record and increase access to nature for disadvantaged communities…
Biden expected to sign proclamations expanding San Gabriel Mountains Natl Monument & Berryessa Snow Mountain Natl Monument, both of which were originally designated by Pres Obama”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/11/biden-monuments-berryessa-san-gabriel/
A major US state just achieved a critical milestone for nearly two weeks: 'It's wild that this isn't getting more news coverage'
"#California has set a benchmark for #RenewableEnergy, with wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal supplying 100% of the state's electricity demand for 25 out of the last 32 days (and counting)."
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/california-renewable-energy-100-percent-grid/
Went to an Indigenous event yesterday in San Francisco where they built a fire with volcanic rocks to make acorn mush. The guy doing it said it’s important to get these round, tumbled rocks and they usually come from east of the Sierras. They ran a very inclusive event yesterday where different Indigenous groups came and asked the Yelamu people for permission to come ashore (into the Bay). Everyone shared their songs and stories. I learned a lot.
In response to #California / #GavinNewsom suit, #Trump admin argues it has no obligation to consult with or get consent of the #governor before sending in #NationalGuard #troops or #Marines.
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.450934/gov.uscourts.cand.450934.22.0.pdf
The Trump admin defends sending ~5,000 troops to LA: "The statute empowers the President to determine what forces 'he considers necessary' to 'suppress' a 'rebellion' or to 'execute' federal 'laws'—not the Governor, & not a federal court."
Are Elon Musk’s toxic antics alienating Tesla’s key buyers? While Tesla is arguably still the go-to electric vehicle brand worldwide, in California, the largest car market in the U.S., registration of Tesla vehicles has reportedly dropped by a massive 24 percent between April and June — the third straight quarter that sales have fallen in the state. Futurism has more.
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Every delay can be lethal. Tinder box much, Judge?
Kyle Cheney:
BREAKING: Judge Breyer declines #California request for immediate restraining order but sets a Thursday hearing:
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.450934/gov.uscourts.cand.450934.14.0_2.pdf
Muther f⁕⚠︎ers
A 28-yo #pregnant #woman set to give birth as early as next week is speaking out about being detained by #immigration authorities in #California, even after telling agents she was a #UScitizen.
Cary López Alvarado lost her balance as agents "shoved her" during her arrest over the weekend, she tearfully told NBC #LosAngeles from a #hospital bed. “That’s when I kind of leaned forward, trying to protect the stomach.”
#law #PoliceBrutality #Trump #Gestapo
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/pregnant-us-citizen-went-hospital-immigration-agents-detained-rcna212033
⛔️🇲🇽U.S. Southern Border Now Russian Spy Entry Point: Russia intensifies intelligence in collaborative Mexico to influence support for Ukraine (more) https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/09/23/7476303/ #Ukraine #Mastodon #Texas #Arizona #California #NewMexico #America #Press #BorderPatrol #Border #USA #US #UK #EU #NATO #News #UnitedStates #EuropeanUnion #UnitedKingdom #russiaUkraineWar #Mexico #MexicoIsTheEnemy #10yrInvasionofUkraine
#Article7 #Article7HungaryNow
"Arnold #Schwarzenegger says he's voting for Kamala #Harris in rare endorsement for former #California #governor"
https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/arnold-schwarzenegger-kamala-harris-endorsement-president/
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All of our puzzles go on sale today. 25% OFF across the board. Until midnight tonight ET.
Each puzzle is made of thick high quality pieces and can be stored in a sturdy box as beautiful as the puzzle itself. Great idea for gifting or maybe just get one for yourself.
https://rebeccaherranen.com/shop/puzzles
#giftideas #puzzles #JigsawPuzzles #photography #LandscapePhotography #nature #wildlife #birds #architecture #ocean #seascape #buyintoart #travel #history #florida #california #art
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Westbound Santa Clara St from Jose Figueres to King Sat, 11/16/2024 at 9:27am continued harassment from Mazda 6 with plate 7ZWW264
#7ZWW264 #mazda #Mazda6 #BadDriver #ObnoxiousDriver #DangerousDriver #driving #car #roadrage #cagessuck #cycling #bikesafety #roadsafety #drivesafe #sharetheroad #california #sanjose
Striding to town on important California Quail business.
#nature #photo #photography #birds #quail #birders #birdwatchers #birding #California #LosAngeles #birdphoto #birdwatching #GriffithPark #DailyBird #BirdsOfPixelfed #BirdsOfMastodon #naturephotos #LAWildlife
#nature #photo #photography #birds #quail #birders #birdwatchers #birding #California #LosAngeles #birdphoto #birdwatching #GriffithPark #DailyBird #BirdsOfPixelfed #BirdsOfMastodon #naturephotos #LAWildlife
This guy reeeaaaallllly hates #California.
#Trump Blocks California #EV Rules in Latest Move to *Rein In* the State
California leaders said the #state intends to challenge the move in #court, & to find new ways to move drivers toward #ElectricVehicles.
Trump signed joint resolutions of #Congress on Thurs that block California’s effort to phase out gasoline-powered vehicles, his latest attempt to reduce the power of the nation’s most populous state.
#law #Climate
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/us/california-trump-electric-vehicle-waiver.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
More proof this is entirely unnecessary & serves #Trump’s interests alone.
• Distract you from his many other #illegal activities, his ineffectuality geopolitically, & his tanking of the #economy.
• Finally achieving his long coveted goal of creating an #authoritarian #MilitaryState in which no one is allowed to criticize him or even say they don’t like him.
#law #PosseComitatusAct #democracy #RightToProtest #Gestapo #California #NationalGuard #Marines #immigration
https://apnews.com/live/immigration-protests-los-angeles-6-11-2025#00000197-5f9b-d663-a5f7-5f9b5dcd0000
To repeat...
Via Anna Bower:
JUST IN: Governor #Newsom seeks a restraining order against Pete #Hegseth and the Department of Defense.
The filing says the administration “intend to use unlawfully federalized National Guard troops and Marines to accompany federal immigration enforcement officers on raids throughout Los Angeles.
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This. I mean…. I can’t even….
#Trump: …I’ve been meeting w/heads of… #forest countries, call themselves forest, Austria & others... they say we're a forest nation. We live in forest…In one case you know they say our #trees are much more flammable than #California but we don’t have #ForestFires because we clean the floor. We sweep the floor….
#Idiocracy #kakistocracy #science #nature #FEMA #Interior #ForestManagement #forests #wildfires #Climate #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange