How many of them have electric outlets for the fans? Or do they all require stinky, noisy gas generators to pollute the parks?

As a community benefit maybe they can pay to move the red Oak Victory ship! @richmondside.org

S.F. is obsessed with Waymo while human drivers are killing people OPINION: “It happens” might be the closest thing San Francisco has to an official policy on traffic deaths. Why, then, are officials so focused on Waymo’s safety, William Riggs asks.

How many pedestrian were killed that same day in Nashville, Austin and Atlanta by human drivers? And what is the plan to prevent those deaths?

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S.F. is obsessed with Waymo while human drivers are killing people OPINION: “It happens” might be the closest thing San Francisco has to an official policy on traffic deaths. Why, then, are officials so focused on Waymo’s safety, William Riggs asks.

We should maybe apply the same standard to human drivers, no?

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S.F. is obsessed with Waymo while human drivers are killing people OPINION: “It happens” might be the closest thing San Francisco has to an official policy on traffic deaths. Why, then, are officials so focused on Waymo’s safety, William Riggs asks.

Professor Riggs at USF asks why we apply so much scrutiny to Waymo while ignoring the epidemic of fatalities caused by human drivers. Unsafe streets, no enforcement and no outrage. #VisionZero is just empty talk.

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Find Your Energizer Station - Bike East Bay On Thursday, May 15, 2025, over 20,000 East Bay residents will pedal to visit over 100 Energizer Stations throughout the East Bay to grab a free Bike to Wherever Day bag and celebrate the joy of bikin...

If you’re interested in hosting an Energizer Station on May 14, today is the last day to sign up! It’s a great way to show up in your community and spread the bikey cheer. More info at bikeeastbay.org/energizer-st...

Earth Day Cleanup - April | City of Berkeley Join us every third Saturday of the month to help clean the litter off our shorelines.Plastic pollution is a huge problem on our shorelines. Plastic does not biodegrade, instead it breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces which end up being mistaken as food by wildlife. Join us and spend some time volunteering to keep our Estuary clean and beautiful!

Reminder: Earth Day Shoreline Cleanup is tomorrow at Shorebird Park.
Come for 30 minutes or stay the full time, every bit helps.

Black text on off-white background reading: "Folks, if he's efficient, keeps you warm, and is built like a tank, that's not your man..."

Black text on off-white background reading: "That's a heat pump water heater" with an emoji of a heart with an arrow through it and an image of a heat pump water heater

Closing out #HeatPumpWeekCA with a few more reasons to ❤️ HPWH

Thanks to California Energy Commission, California Public Utilties Commission, CARB and the Switch Is On for a fun week celebrating energy efficient technology! Image courtesy of Hot Water Solutions.

That line is delivering wind power from New Mexico to @avaenergy.org customers like us. Biggest wind project in the US.

After three pedestrian deaths in 10 days, Hayward adopts safer streets plan Council moves long-term road safety program forward as Bay Area downtowns confront pedestrian deaths.

It's sadly predictable that dangerous street designs kill people. Yet cities feel the need to wait for a body count before taking fixing their mistakes.

Latest example is Hayward, where 3 pedestrians were killed in the last 10 days.

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Sign up for AC Alert for official emergency information | City of Berkeley Berkeley uses the County alerting system to send texts, emails, and calls. Getting trusted, timely information is your first step in an emergency. Sign up for — or update your existing account – on Berkeley’s emergency alerting system to quickly know what protective actions you, your family, or your co-workers should take during emergencies.When you sign up for AC Alert, include all your phone numbers, email addresses, and locations of interest to get critical emergency information wherever you are.Make sure each member of your household signs up for their own account so each person can receive alerts.

Sign up for AC Alert for official emergency information. 🚨

Berkeley uses the County alerting system to send texts, emails, and calls. Getting trusted, timely information is your first step in an emergency.

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Bill McKibben’s environmental group @thirdactorg.bsky.social has endorsed Tom Steyer for California governor.

Yes! Transportation is the other side of the housing coin. You can’t increase density and expect everyone to own a car. When cities promote housing they need to promote transportation solutions.

Heat pumps are going mainstream⚡🏡

From 4/11–19, the CA Heat Pump Partnership is hosting #HeatPumpWeekCA, a statewide celebration of modern electric heat pumps and the skilled contractors installing them across California.

Ava is proud to support this initiative. Learn more: heatpumppartnership.org

Tomorrow!!
Yes, I know the the Berkeley TIC is meeting tomorrow. I'm sorry to have that obvious overlap. However, maybe you can still make it!

little kids now explaining to Berkeley City Council that their safety while biking around town is more important than preserving every last parking space

Thank you to everyone who spoke up to make Hopkins safe for all! We got what we wanted today! 🎉

The Council committee unanimously recommended adding pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements when Hopkins is repaved!

Stay tuned, there will be more steps before a final Council decision.

Maryland passes new law requiring speed-limiting devices for repeat offenders Maryland lawmakers have passed a new bill aimed at stopping the most dangerous repeat speeders - by forcing their cars to slow down.RELATED | States look to tec

Maryland is the latest state to require speed limiters on the cars of people with repeated speeding tickets. Good idea!

@jessearreguin.bsky.social @buffywicks.bsky.social

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They heard that about a hundred times. Not sure it had any effect. Maybe at least they'll put some lighting under the trees so it's not like a tunnel at night.

Berkeley Streets Race 2026 – Premier Criterium Cycling Event in Berkeley, California — The Berkeley Bicycle Club Experience the Berkeley Streets Race 2026, a fast-paced criterium in Berkeley, CA. Part of the Berkeley Omnium, featuring elite racing, a kids race, kids clinic, and a full weekend of cycling action.

Such a busy weekend coming up! The Berkeley Streets Race (a.k.a. a criterium) is happening on Sunday, April 19. Kids race at 11, adults to follow. A loop next to the Ohlone Park at Hearst & McGee. Bring some cash to put up for prizes for the racers.

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Take action TODAY!

The Council committee meets tomorrow (Wednesday, 4/15 at 2pm) about Hopkins.

Actually they are all around North Shattuck.

www.northshattuck.org/swap-n-shop

Go shopping this Saturday in a sustainable way. Multiple events around Berkeley.

Photo of a woman standing next to a heat pump on a yellow background with the text: What's a heat pump? And why do clean energy enthusiasts love them?

Photo of a man holding a remote to a heat pump unit with text: Simply put, a heat pump is an all-electric system that moves heat instead of making it. They're 3-4x more efficient than traditional alternatives, resulting in energy savings and lower carbon emissions. Heat pump systems: can cool and heat, all in one; provide quiet, reliable comfort; work in cold climates and high altitudes; can lower your energy bill.

Illustrations of heat pumps working in the summer and winter with the text: In the summer, a heat pump HVAC system moves heat from inside of your house to outside of it. This cools your home. In the winter, the same HVAC system moves heat from outside to inside. Even when it's cold outside, there's enough heat in the air for the heat pump to warm your home.

Black text on yellow background reading: Heat pumps are going mainstream, and they're a critical part of California's clean energy future. If you're in need of a new water heater, air conditioner, space heater, or clothes dryer, consider a heat pump system. Learn more and find savings: AvaEnergy.org/go-electric

It's #HeatPumpWeekCA! What's a heat pump, and why are we celebrating them?

Simply put, a heat pump is an all-electric system that moves heat instead of making it. They're 3-4x more efficient than gas-powered alternatives, resulting in energy savings and lower carbon emissions⚡

Kidical Mass is creating the future, today. Let's build streets that make the vision a reality every day.

Which Oakland streets saw the most speed camera warnings? The most dangerous roads appear to be Broadway and 73rd Avenue, according to new cameras that automatically issue speeding tickets.

Oakland has starting issuing tickets from their speed cameras. In the warning period a section of Foothill Blvd saw speeding of 19 mph over the limit (44 in a 25 zone). Will they now redesign the road to slow people down?

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A jet fuel subsidy could tap funds meant for California roads A proposed California subsidy for cleaner burning jet fuel could tap road funds and push gas prices higher, with ripple effects for California drivers.

Converting the Rodeo oil refinery to biofuels was a dumb idea from day 1. Now Phillips 66 wants a bailout, under the subterfuge of sustainable aviation fuel. Vote no @jessearreguin.bsky.social and @buffywicks.bsky.social.

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I am so fucking sick of the both-sidesing that keeps happening re: Hopkins bike lanes. Pro-street safety folks want the city to try harder to keep them from dying and the pro-parking people want to keep parking in front of their destinations for free forever. These things are not the same.

Take Action ASAP for April 15 vote on Hopkins I gather my neighbors to support more housing and better transportation options in my city

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🚨Hopkins Street🚨

With an important Council committee vote coming on April 15, it's time, yet again, to speak up for pedestrian🚶‍♀️, bicycle 🚲, and transit 🚌 improvements on Hopkins!

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