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Queer neurodivergent atheist. Democratic socialist YIMBY. Crossword enthusiast, parent, public transit lover, pedestrian extraordinaire. BAN AIPAC. TAX THE RICH.

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picayune sasquatch @pettyyeti.bsky.social · 1d

I'd wager most Angelenos have been positively impacted by Beutner's work, whether they know it or not. aside from the requisite westside jab at SB 79, this is a great primer on LA's newest mayoral candidate

(not mentioned, but he also got free bus passes for LAUSD students!)

jonregardie.bsky.social @jonregardie.bsky.social · 1d

In 2022, Austin Beutner voted for Karen Bass. Now, feeling Los Angeles is "adrift," he's running against her. We discussed his attempt to unseat her for Westside Current. www.westsidecurrent.com/news/breakin...

BREAKING: As Austin Beutner Challenges Karen Bass, the Los Angeles Mayor’s Race Kicks Into High Gear

Longtime civic leader says the incumbent has fallen short, but the challenge will not be easy

www.westsidecurrent.com

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picayune sasquatch @pettyyeti.bsky.social · 3h

I think there's around 90 qualifying station areas in LA, meaning he's claiming there's, on average, 1,000 rent-controlled duplexes within half a mile of every Metro station in LA. bless your heart, Larry

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𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗼🪾🍂 @apexamigo.bsky.social · 5h

dont get cute with me. actually why
do i say that? that sounds adorable

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picayune sasquatch @pettyyeti.bsky.social · 3h

God his Instagram comments are such a mess because of all the blocking. but I'm really enjoying his claim that more than 90,000 rent-controlled duplexes in LA are threatened by SB 79? that... doesn't feel accurate

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larry_gross - 2w - Author

WRONG. SB79 provides no protections for rent controlled duplex units. There's are over 90,000 rent control duplex units in Los Angeles that are at risk under SB 79.

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The Economist @economist.com · 4h

The passage of the SB 79 bill and more than 40 other housing reforms this year could be a turning point for a state crippled by its self-inflicted housing shortage econ.st/4n3Tupm

Photo: Getty Images

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Monica de la Cruz @monicadlc.bsky.social · 4h

I brought my husband along to the SB 79 victory party and after an hour or so of observing us talk policy & local implementation, he said, "You are a nerd. like a real nerd, worse than me and my friends get talking through a new Magic set."

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Upzone the coastal elites @aboutdave.bsky.social · 5h

I don't care if you hate YIMBYs. You can smear us all you like. But any CADEM regional director that presents such blatant falsehoods about the "loss" of rent controlled housing needs to be kicked out of the party.

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picayune sasquatch @pettyyeti.bsky.social · 3h

I only replied to him a single time (telling him SB 79 didn't do what he was claiming, I think?) and apparently he has also blocked me 🏆

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Alex TD @alextd.bsky.social · 10h

SB79 is a big (wonky) win 🎉 Every one of those should come with explainers like this - clear, illustrated, and with important nuances, caveats, and motivations called out.

Everything You Need To Know About SB 79

…but were too afraid to read about in the actual bill.

mnolangray.substack.com

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Inner City Law Center @innercitylawcenter.bsky.social · 6h

Check out this great article about #SB79! ICLC CEO Adam Murray is quoted:

“By signing SB 79, Governor Newsom has taken decisive action to open the door to more affordable homes where people need them most...” #housingnews #housingpolicy

davisvanguard.org/2025/10/news...

Advocates Applaud Governor Newsom’s Signing of SB 79, Calling It a Landmark Step toward Affordable, Transit-Oriented Housing Across California - Davis Vanguard

Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 79, a statewide mandate to make it faster and easier to build multifamily housing near transit corridors and job centers, which housing and climate advocates a...

davisvanguard.org

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BikinginLA @bikinginla.bsky.social · 5h

Good time apparently had by all at CicLAvia, Austin Beutner announces run for LA mayor, and Pasadena considers a Vision Zero proposal in all but name: bikinginla.com/2025/10/14/g... #bikeLA

Good time had by all at CicLAvia, Austin Beutner runs for LA mayor, and Pasadena considers Vision Zero in all but name - BikinginLA

It looks like lots of people loved Sunday's Heart of LA CicLAvia. One that I missed out on, since neither my wife or corgi were up to it

bikinginla.com

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Austin Beutner @austinforla.bsky.social · 7h

Los Angeles has become less affordable, less safe and a more difficult place to live. That’s why I’m running to be your next Mayor of Los Angeles. Learn more about our campaign at AustinForLA.com

Austin for LA Mayor
austinforla.com

"Austin Beutner ... is joining the 2026 race for mayor, posing the first serious challenge to the re-election of Mayor Karen Bass." - The New York Times

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Meet the Press @meetthepress.com · 11h

Austin Beutner highlighted his work addressing education issues in a video announcing his run for mayor.

Former Los Angeles schools superintendent launches challenge to Mayor Karen Bass

Austin Beutner highlighted his work addressing education issues in a video announcing his run for mayor.

nbcnews.to

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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Ryan Moulton @moultano.bsky.social · 22h

Is a rollercoaster light rail? The greatest thread in the history of forums...

M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 1d

SB 79 does not apply to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland. Please stop wasting my time with such foolish inquiries.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 22h

Media outlets from WaPo, NYT, AP, and CNN to Newsmax are refusing to sign the Pentagon’s new gag-order press policy in a rare moment of total bipartisan media unity. This is the way. We can have different ideologies, but we must have a free press.

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Dennis K Jr @dkjrhi.bsky.social · 23h

“This is, simply put, bullshit.” - @chrisgeidner.bsky.social

www.lawdork.com/p/barrett-tu...

Barrett turns to Fox News, rather than the docket, to explain her silence in key rulings

Justice Barrett wrote nothing in the racial profiling shadow docket ruling, but had something to say on Fox News Sunday. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.

www.lawdork.com

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picayune sasquatch @pettyyeti.bsky.social · 22h

eh, the NIMBYs already do that. I'm sure they'll start using it as one of their arguments, but it'll be the same people who were gonna oppose transit anyways

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Marc Maron @marcmaron.bsky.social · 1d

Today is the final episode of the show! wtfpod.com

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picayune sasquatch @pettyyeti.bsky.social · 1d

this kind of dense, mixed use, walkable neighborhood is illegal to build in much of California

image on Main Street Disneyland with Cinderella's Castle in background

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Shoshana 🏳️‍⚧️ @shoshana.bsky.social · 1d

brb, busy up-zoning the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage

This is the kind of smart, multi-modal transit that is illegal to build in most American cities

Disneyland Monorail passing over the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage with a yellow submarine in the water underneath it.

Carterhawk, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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Stan Oklobdzija @stano.bsky.social · 1d

Now that SB 79 has passed, hopefully it changes incentives for transit agencies to redevelop the land they hold for surface parking near stations. Just rode past Pomona North and saw that Metro added a new surface lot to compliment Metrolink's existing one.

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M. Nolan Gray 🥑 @mnolangray.bsky.social · 1d

SB 79 does not apply to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland. Please stop wasting my time with such foolish inquiries.

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picayune sasquatch @pettyyeti.bsky.social · 1d

spoiler: they shouldn't be worried! they might end up sharing their block with an apartment building, and if they want to sell, they'll likely be able to sell for higher because their land just became more valuable

this also only applies to a tiny percentage of R1 zoned land in LA

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amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 2d

The inflatables have made it to Broadview.

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picayune sasquatch @pettyyeti.bsky.social · 1d

one-eight-seven-seven dammit