Aaron Mendelson @amendelson.bsky.social journalist @thetrace.org. data + investigations. based in los angeles.
priors: the center for public integrity, kpcc/laist, ucbsoj
email: aaron AT aaronmendelson dot com
San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing & Community Development @sfmohcd.bsky.social Supporting residents with affordable housing opportunities and essential services to build strong communities. Creating housing, preserving existing housing, protecting vulnerable residents, and empowering neighborhoods. https://linktr.ee/sfmohcd
@smartjusticeca.bsky.social @smartjusticeca.bsky.social We support criminal justice reforms that promote safety, fairness, and healthy communities. Smart Justice California is a project of Beyond Impact, a 501(c)4 nonprofit organization.
Terner Center for Housing Innovation, UC Berkeley @ternerhousing.bsky.social The Terner Center formulates bold strategies to house families from all walks of life in vibrant, sustainable, and affordable homes and communities.
Dustin Gardiner @dustingardiner.bsky.social California politics reporter, Playbook co-author @POLITICO.com. Priors: @sfchronicle.com, @azcentral.com. Fan of trails & mountains. 🏔🏳️🌈 DMs open.
Elizabeth Ashford @eashford.bsky.social Political and Litigation Communications. This is my 100th rodeo. eashford.com
Jennifer Berry Hawes @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social South reporter at ProPublica based in Charleston, SC. News tips welcome.
Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social 26+ years at @CNBC and @NBCNews / @WSJ alum / Peabody, DuPont, Murrow & Emmy winner
Angelique Ashby @angeliqueashby.bsky.social Mom of 3, Alumni UC Davis & McGeorge Law, wife, believer & California State Senator for Sacramento. Go Kings. 💜
Personal Acct.
Official one is @senatorashby.bsky.social
J. David McSwane @davidmcswane.bsky.social Reporter @propublica.org
Author, “Pandemic, Inc.”
Colorado boy. 🐏
david.mcswane@propublica.org.
Signal: 202-556-3836
Brianna Vaccari @briannavaccari.bsky.social Editor at The Merced FOCUS/ Central Valley Journalism Collaborative. Fresno State alum. San Joaquin Valley girl 4eva
Lila Thulin @lilathulin.bsky.social writer at UC Berkeley. Previously: Epic Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, Washingtonian, Slate, Denver Westword. Stanford grad. Mountain West girl.
Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com Always fighting for the people.
Wife, Momala, Auntie. She/her.
107 Days, my behind-the-scenes account of the shortest campaign in history, is available now at https://kamalaharris.link/107Days.
Matthew Lewis -- living in the era of cults and consequences @mateosfo.bsky.social I make things, including bike rides, state housing laws, bread, and trouble. Quality varies with rainfall, political winds, and tire pressure. Run comms at @cayimby for the love of cities.
The Onion @theonion.com America’s Finest News Source. A @globaltetrahedron.bsky.social subsidiary.
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Assemblyman Tom Lackey @assemblymanlackey.bsky.social Tom Lackey #CALeg @CAProblemSolver legislator #AD34:former special education teacher & @CHPHQ veteran serving #HighDesert #VictorValley #AntelopeValley
GIF Caucus @gifcaucus.bsky.social Artisanal, locally-sourced Golden State GIFs.
Thousands of GIFs from the former place can be found in our GIPHY archive: https://giphy.com/channel/GIFcaucus
California Assembly Republicans @asmrepublicans.bsky.social The Official Bluesky of the California Assembly Republicans.
#CADeservesBetter #CALeg
Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social Dad, husband, President, citizen. barackobamabooks.com
Corey Johnson @coreygjohnson.bsky.social Reporter @ProPublica; Winner of the @Pulitzer Prize; Atlanta, Ga native; @FAMU alum. Lover of great food, art, books, films and people. Keeper of secrets. Revealer of hidden truths.
@sacpressclub.bsky.social @sacpressclub.bsky.social 
@liborjany.bsky.social @liborjany.bsky.social reporter @latimes
Philip Bump @pbump.com Hearst data editor and columnist
Formerly: Washington Post
Book: "The Aftermath: The Last Days of the Baby Boom and the Future of Power in America"
Newsletter: www.ctinsider.com/newsletters/data/
Email: hello@pbump.com
Signal: pbump.11
California Legislative Women's Caucus @cawomenscaucus.bsky.social A bipartisan group of 59 legislators and 5 constitutional officers advocating on behalf of women, children, and families in California.
https://womenscaucus.legislature.ca.gov/
Asian Law Caucus @asianlawcaucus.org The nation's first legal and civil rights organization serving low-income Asian, Pacific Islander, and immigrant communities.
https://linktr.ee/asianlawcaucus
Votebeat @votebeat.org We're a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to local, nonpartisan coverage of election admin and voting access. Signal 201.430.5217. Support us: http://votebe.at/donate.
Jessica Huseman @jessicahuseman.bsky.social Editorial director at Votebeat, managing special projects and newsroom enthusiasm. Prev: ProPublica. You need a corndog, I can tell. Texan. jhuseman at votebeat dot org.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom @jensiebelnewsom.bsky.social First Partner of California. Mom of 4. Documentary filmmaker. Married to @gavinnewsom.bsky.social. Founder of Miss Representation. Co-founder of Cal Partners Project.
Marc Berman @asmmarcberman.bsky.social CA Assemblymember, proudly representing #AD23 in San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties
@ashkalra.bsky.social @ashkalra.bsky.social 
Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov 40th Governor of California.
Building a California for All.
Gail Pellerin @gailp831.bsky.social Proud Democrat, believer in democracy, lover of good food, wine & bonfires, dedicated to serving my community in AD 28, dreamer of large voter turnout, & promoter of 988! Mom of adult humans ❤️ & emotional support human for the best dog ever 🐾 - Darwin!
Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson @asmloridwilson.bsky.social California Assemblywoman Lori D. Wilson, representing the 11th Assembly District. Chair of Assembly Transportation Committee #CALeg #AD11
Senator Angelique Ashby @senatorashby.bsky.social CA State Senator for Sac., Majority Leader, Capital Caucus Chair, Alum UC Davis & McGeorge Law. Mom of 3. Comment Policy http://linktr.ee/senatorashby
Chris Rogers @chrisrogersca.bsky.social Assemblymember for Northern California, representing Del Norte, Trinity, Humboldt, Mendocino, and Sonoma Counties
Izzy Gardon @igardon.bsky.social Director of communications for @cagovernor Gavin Newsom. Posts and bad opinions are mine.
Daniel Villaseñor @danielvillasenor.bsky.social Deputy Communications Director for Gov. Gavin Newsom | 🦮🐈⬛🐈 dad | GW alum | Proud Californian 🌁 | Personal account
Buffy Wicks @buffywicks.bsky.social CA State Assemblymember from the beautiful East Bay, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, mom of 2 fierce little girls.
https://lnk.bio/BuffyWicks
Eleni Kounalakis @eleniforca.bsky.social CA Lt. Governor. Wife & Mom. Businesswoman & former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary. Advocate for students, women & protecting our planet. She/her.
Kristina Bas Hamilton @kbashamilton.bsky.social Building worker power #CAPolitics #CALeg #CABudget | Host of Blueprint for California Advocates Podcast - www.blueprint-pod.com | Author of Changemaker - www.kbhadvocacy.com/changemaker
🐉 are my spirit animal
BlondeAlex @blondealex.bsky.social My career in #CAWater is almost old enough to drink legally. My work in #CALeg and #CAAg is still in elementary school.
https://linktr.ee/blondealex
Gavin Newsom @gavinnewsom.bsky.social Husband and father. 40th Governor of California. Former Lt. Governor of California. Former San Francisco Mayor. Personal account.
David Zahniser @davidzahniser.bsky.social 
Mauricio @mauriciotorresjr.bsky.social communications director @calbudgetcenter.org | lavender library veep | advocating for inclusive public policies, smart work habits, + safe queer spaces | 🪴🇲🇽✈️☕️📚🧘🏽♂️🌈
Visit budgetacademy.org
Herb Caen Daily @herbcaendaily.bsky.social Quotes from Herbert Eugene Caen, the voice and conscience of San Francisco, delivered weekdays. Fan account—Not affiliated with the Caen family. (Same dude from Twitter)
dell cameron @dell.bsky.social Sr. writer @wired.com:
Surveillance & coptech
Signal: dell.3030
Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social independent journalist, thehandbasket.co
email: marisa@thehandbasket.co
signal: marisakabas.04
Alex Yoon-Hendricks @ayoonhendricks.bsky.social Reporter at The Seattle Times covering race and equity. No. 1 fan of the ST Union. Nosy. 
Elena Kadvany @elenakadvany.bsky.social Food reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle. Email: elena.kadvany@sfchronicle.com
Byrhonda Lyons @calireporter.bsky.social Hella nosy @calmatters | News tip? Signal/cell 510-804-9939 | I ❤️ public records + art | @uapbinfo, #HBCUgrad, @ucbsoj | Pine Bluff-raised 🇺🇸
@jackdolan.bsky.social @jackdolan.bsky.social 
Mariel Garza @marielgarza.bsky.social Co-founder and exec editor of golden-state.org and contributor to @BostonGlobe Opinion. Former L.A. Times editorials editor and member of the now-defunct editorial board.
Tasneem Raja @tasneemraja.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief of The Oaklandside, Chief of Strategy at Cityside, happy to be here.
Cathie Anderson @cathiea.bsky.social As a reporter at The Sacramento Bee, I elevate the voices of low-wage workers and hold politicians accountable for their role in perpetuating economic disparities.
Mai Nguyen Do, PhD • Đỗ Nguyên Mai, TS @donguyenmai.bsky.social Teacher, poet, political scientist. Studying immigration enforcement, identity, and inequality. Research & Policy Manager at the Harbor Institute for Immigrant & Economic Justice
they/chị/anh/chanh
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Evan Smith @evanasmith.bsky.social Managing Director for Events, @theatlantic.com
Senior Advisor, Emerson Collective
Co-founder and former CEO, @texastribune.org
Former Editor-in-Chief and President, @texasmonthly.bsky.social
The Real Truther @therealtruther.bsky.social Spreading truth about vaccines since 2015.
Dr Susan Oliver (PhD) @drsusanoliver.bsky.social Scientist who is passionate about correcting misinformation
https://www.youtube.com/backtothescience
Jennifer Fearing @jenniferfearing.bsky.social Nonprofit advocate at #caleg
🌱 eater | 🦫 believer | 🐕 lover | 🌊 protector | hater of manels (🙋🏼♂️🙋🏻♂️🙋🏼♂️🙋🏻♂️)
Striving to be a traitor to my class
fearlessadvocacy.com
📍Sacramento, CA
Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social Newsletter: http://publiccomment.blog/
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Pre-order my book! https://bookshop.org/p/books/build-or-die-how-america-is-suffocating-its-cities-and-what-to-do-about-it-ned-resnikoff/8ae5ebca259e570a?ean=9781642834260
Jahd Khalil @jahd.bsky.social I’m a public radio reporter for @vpm.org in Richmond, Virginia. My website is jahdkhalil.com and my instagram is @jahdreports.
latimesphotos @latimesphotos.bsky.social Photography staff of the Los Angeles Times
CA State Treasurer Fiona Ma, CPA @fionamacpa.bsky.social Current California State Treasurer, candidate for Lt. Governor 2026, and 🐶lover!
PROVEN. PRINCIPLED. PROBLEM SOLVER.
https://fionama.com
Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social Virologist. PI working at but not speaking for USask. Co-EiC of Vaccine. 🇺🇸 in 🇨🇦. Emerging viruses, pathogenesis, zoonosis, host responses, dogs, football, off-color language, transcriptomic chaos. Opinions my own.
Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social @theunpopulist.net
Election law and policy, liberalism and democracy, and occasional pugs.
William Melhado @wfam.bsky.social Higher education reporter for EdSource. He/him/🏳️🌈
📷 by Eli Hartman
Alexei Koseff @akoseff.bsky.social Congress accountability and enterprise reporter for @washingtonpost.com
Reach me at alexei.koseff@washpost.com or on Signal at akoseff.01
Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) @antirecidivism.bsky.social Join the Movement to End Mass Incarceration in California
Contact: media@antirecidivism.org
https://lnk.bio/ARC
Kevin Fagan @kevinwriter.bsky.social Author of “The Lost and The Found: A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family, and Second Chances," out on Feb. 11, 2025. Former longtime SF Chronicle reporter on homelessness, crime & human interest. Details at: https://www.kevinfaganwriter.com/
Laura Mahoney @schwahoney.bsky.social Covering Sacramento business for Abridged @KVIE. Former Sacramento reporter for @BLaw @tax. Penn Stater. Elements of Style fan. She/her
Ana B. Ibarra @ab-ibarra.bsky.social health policy reporter @calmatters.org
📧: ana@calmatters.org
Joshua Smith @jemersmith.bsky.social Public Information Officer for the California Coastal Commission. Former environment reporter. If Neil asks, my favorite planet is Earth.
Mia Sato @miasato.bsky.social reporter at @theverge.com, and things of that nature. i cover social media/tech companies and life online. contact me securely on signal: @miasato.11.
Camille von Kaenel @cvonka.bsky.social California environment reporter at POLITICO
Levi Sumagaysay @levisu.bsky.social Economy reporter for CalMatters. Bay Area-based. Covered tech, business at MarketWatch and Mercury News. Rhymes with Chevy.
Signal: levisu.36
https://levisu.me/
https://calmatters.org/author/levi-sumagaysay/
Mastodon: @levisu@sfba.social
Jennifer O’Leary @jolee.bsky.social Mom of two, Former tax lawyer. I hope men, especially justices, when in need of emergency care, have a moment of panic thinking “Wait they’re not going to let me get close to death before they treat, are they?” It will only be a moment, “oh that’s women”
Silicon Valley North - Citizens Climate Lobby @cclsvn.bsky.social
"The Consequences Have Started to Show" Citizens' Climate Lobby Silicon Valley North Chapter - nonpartisan - Carbon Fee & Dividend - Electrification - Healthy Forests https://energyinnovationact.org
Climate Action California @climactcal.bsky.social Climate Action California brings together grassroots groups to advocate for policies & laws moving California and the nation to a low-emissions & just future. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/climactcal
Maggie Angst @maggieangst.bsky.social Homelessness & addiction reporter
✏️: San Francisco Chronicle
📩: Maggie.angst@gmail.com
Dave Wasserman @redistrict.bsky.social Fiddle player who calls elections on the side.
George Andrews @georgeandrewsca.bsky.social comms @ASMRepublicans.bsky.social | #caleg #avgeek
Made a Bluesky account in the unlikely event that California public policy dialogue actually migrates from Twitter. No, I don’t call it X.
Rusty Hicks @rustyhicks.bsky.social Chair of California Democrats.
Organizer. Educator. Veteran.
Kim Stone @kimwalshstone.bsky.social Principal at Stone Advocacy, a boutique lobbying firm in Sacramento.
Lawyer; lobbyist; mom; wanna-be athlete. 
Tara Gallegos @taragallegos.bsky.social Proud CA Dem 🌅 | Comms for CA Governor Gavin Newsom | Former spox AG Rob Bonta & AG Xavier Becerra | personal account
Jenny Gold @jennygold.bsky.social The story, all names, characters & incidents portrayed herein are fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings & products is intended or should be inferred.
Gina Ferazzi @gferaz.bsky.social Photojournalist, Los Angeles Times, Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner staff, Believer in Freedom of the Press, Democracy Dies in the Darkness, Ethics in Journalism, Born in Washington, D.C., New England and Maine are my roots
Jack Leonard @jacl.bsky.social 
Adam Tschorn @artschorn.bsky.social Ink- and pixel-slinging former Los Angeles Times writer, pun lover, cat dad and pusher of envelopes.
Hector Amezcua @hectoramezcua.bsky.social Visual Journalist with The Sacramento Bee with more than 32 years of experience with McClatchy including Fresno and Modesto Bees. Husband and father of three. Passionate about telling stories of my community in the Sacramento area and California.
David Barstow @davidbarstow.bsky.social Chair of the Investigative Reporting Program at Berkeley Journalism
Emilio Garcia-Ruiz @garciaruize.bsky.social SF Chronicle editor.
Jason Pohl @jasonpohl.bsky.social Science writer/media relations at UC Berkeley focused on social sciences + public health | Former newspaper reporter | Current ultramarathon runner/coach
Matthias Gafni @mgafni.bsky.social San Francisco Chronicle investigative reporter, embarrassing dad, sourdough/burrito snob
Russ Mitchell @russmitchell.bsky.social Reporter, Los Angeles Times
Josie Huang @josiehuang.bsky.social 
Javier Panzar @jpanzar.bsky.social Doing web, social, comms, this, and that @bart.gov. Erstwhile LAT journalist on the Climate + California teams. Oakland grown. Fiat Lux. Getting around by train, bike and bus! 🌲 🐻 ✨ 🚆🚲 Go Bears!
Jack Ohman @jackohman.bsky.social Pulitzer Prize-winning contributing columnist and editorial cartoonist for the San Francisco Chronicle, Smerconish, and Tribune. Subscribe to my Substack! https://substack.com/@jackohman?r=1m9eg&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile
Raheem Hosseini @raheemfh.bsky.social S.F. Chronicle reporter covering the collision of Trump and California. Former race + equity editor. Always Sacramento.