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Alfred Twu

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Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner (@alfredtwu.net), California Democratic Party AAPI Caucus & CA Dem Renters Council Board, East Bay architect & commercial artist. Reblue/follow/like does not equal endorsement. art: alfredtwu.com

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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 29/09/2026
Seniors 62+ can apply for affordable housing by 10/7. Get on the waitlist for Helios Corner on University at Sacramento. Studio, 1- and 2-br units Income: May qualify making $35,640-$109,980/yr (depending on household size, unit type) Rent: Between $1,485-$2,292/mo Apply: housingbayarea.mtc.c...
Large apartment building with courtyard, commercial ground floor
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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 29/09/2026
Plant trees. Meet people. Leave the park greener than you found it. Spend a Saturday morning helping City staff add trees, shrubs and native plants to the south end of Aquatic Park. Tree Planting Event, October 3, 9–11am. We'll provide the tools:
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Tree Planting Event at Aquatic Park South End | City of Berkeley
Come join the City's PRW department and the Urban Forestry Unit to plant a batch of new trees and shrubs at Aquatic Park.Our goal for the day is to plant ~50 new trees, shrubs, and native plants on the southern end of Aquatic Park. We will be working along West Bolivar Drive from the South Lot to the western edge near the interstate fence. These new trees will help to replace some past lost tree canopy and add new green areas in the park.
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 15h
Good news from Parivar Bay Area, the South Asian led organization serving trans immigrants and families: they have a new space in San Francisco, and could use help moving their offices this week. Message them if interested at www.instagram.com/parivarbayar...
New beginning! We're moving into our new home at st marks square, San Francisco D2, and we'd love help from past participants, friends, and neighbors.  Join us to help! October 3-4, help needed from Sept 28th and onwards. Pack load unload, we have a truck, we need helping hands. Give an hour or an afternoon, every bitof help means the world to us. DM us to volunteer and get all the details! Can't join? Donate to help our move.  
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 15h
In addition to exhibits, Out Museum in San Francisco Chinatown also has books! "Queering Chinese Historical Archive" is fully translated in English and Chinese and covers over 2000 years of LGBTQ history! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 949 Clay St, San Francisco outmuseum.org
Book "中国酷儿化的历史档案 Traces: Queering Chinese Historical Archive"Alfred inside a gallery that has a variety of artwork, including installation pieces and paintingsBook open to page BC770 - 618 From the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period to the Sui Dynasty 从春秋战国时期至隋朝
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 15h
Berkeley Rent Board staff have another outreach event this Wednesday. Got questions? No appointment needed, just show up!
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 16h
This month's Berkeley Rent Board Outreach and Accessibility Committee will discuss how we can further reduce barriers to public participation. We'll also get updates on outreach as well as the recent increase to language access services. rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
Berkeley Rent Board Outreach and Accessibility Committee - Wednesday 9/30/2026 5:30pm   Staff Updates.  Resolution Ensuring Equitable, Accessible, and Inclusive Participation.  Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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COYOTE @coyotemedia.org · 29/09/2026
Beatrice Dong, co-founder of Berkeley’s Eastwind Books and a longtime Asian American activist, passed away last month. We asked community members to reflect on her life, legacy and the movements she helped build — and what her work meant to them. www.coyotemedia.org/beatrice-don...
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What Beatrice Dong Taught Us About Being Asian American
Bay Area community members remember “fierce and generous” Beatrice Dong, the co-founder of Berkeley’s Eastwind Books and lifelong activist for racial solidarity.
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Equality California @eqca.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
🧵 EQCA Sponsored Bill Update: @governor.ca.gov just signed six of our priority bills: AB 1775 (Support Transgender Veterans) by @asmchrisward.bsky.social AB 1930 (Safeguard Patient Privacy from Out-of-State Investigations) by @asmrickzbur.bsky.social
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San Francisco Transit Riders @sftru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join San Francisco Transit Riders and Seamless Bay Area on October 9th to close out Transit Month by celebrating some of the people who have gone above and beyond to improve transit in the past year! RSVP here: luma.com/f3pmschr
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 29/09/2026
Vote for Adriana Valencia for AC Transit!
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Adriana Valencia for AC Transit Ward 3 2026 @valencia4actransit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I'm beyond thrilled and honored at receiving an endorsement from @seamlessbayareaca.bsky.social . The work that Seamless is doing is deeply future-facing: advocating for a unified rider experience in a thriving urban region of transit abundance.
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VoteHub @votehub.com · 28/09/2026
NEWS — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticizes fellow Democrats who say transgender athletes should be barred from women’s sports. “That is not the party that we are. We start as a party of compassion and empathy.”
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 28/09/2026
Berkeley has Youth Voting for school board - details below! Oakland also has this option.
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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 27/09/2026
Be a part of the process to create affordable housing at the Ashby BART East Parking Lot. On October 1, 5–7pm, you'll meet the two developer teams under consideration and provide feedback on their qualifications and experience. Details:
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Oct. 1: Give input on Ashby BART affordable housing developer | City of Berkeley
Attend in-person event Oct. 1 at 5pm to hear presentations and give feedback. Selected developer will design and build new housing at the Ashby BART East Lot. Meet and give feedback on each of the two developers proposing to build affordable housing at the Ashby BART station’s East Parking Lot.Each team will present on their credentials, experience, and past projects, and will answer questions from the audience. Attendees can share feedback on the developers’ qualifications using a survey during the event. A developer will be selected in the coming months. That team would later present designs for public feedback.
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 28/09/2026
One of the local Chinese language newspapers today had a feature on the upcoming election. It talked about how population growth doesn't automatically turn into political power unless one votes, and also had charts about voters of Chinese/Taiwanese/Hong Konger ancestry. (translated links in replies)
Newspaper article Headline 90%亞太裔選民 打算投票 (90% of AAPI Voters plan to vote)

Below it are bar charts with detailed data on voters of Chinese/Taiwanese/Hong Konger ancestry:
The top left shows that among these voters, 54% are Democrats vs 28% Republican, the lower two bars show that this is further split into 64% of women and 44% of men.
Lower left shows that of these voters 64% voted for Kamala Harris vs 31% for Trump, noting that a lot of people who belong to a third party or no party (the gray bar) vote blue.
This is compared to 65% of all AAPI voters, 79% of Black voters, 64% of Latino voters, and 45% of White voters.
The top right shows that of voters of Chinese/Taiwanese/Hong Konger ancestry who were born in the US, 71% are Democrats vs 19% Republicans.
The lower right has data for those who were born abroad (45% Dem), based on year of immigration.
53% of those who immigrated before 1980
46% of those who immigrated 1980-1995
45% of those who immigrated 1995-2010
38% of those who immigrated after 2010
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 27/09/2026
Sometimes it feels like a single neighborhood in Berkeley (Southside) is building housing faster than the entirety of San Francisco 🙃🫠
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 27/09/2026
Construction underway for new @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social Student Housing at corner of Bancroft and Fulton. Located across the street from campus, it will house over 1,600 students, freeing up multiple blocks of housing for the rest of the city, and saving students a lot of commute time. 🏗️🏘️🐻
Construction site with huge tower cranesCloseup of construction site showing concrete up to 3rd floor and 4th floor rebar in the works
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George Spies @georgespies.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“Fix transit in the East Bay, Vote Adriana Valencia for AC Transit” and many variations of the same. Has the benefit of being true! Volunteer! Donate! Vote! www.valenciaforactransit.com
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Adriana Valencia for AC Transit • Ward 3
Adriana Valencia is a frequent transit rider, community transit advocate and product manager running for AC Transit in Ward 3. Unable to drive because of a vision disability, Adriana relies on public ...
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 27/09/2026
Working on closing gaps in tenant protections at the Berkeley Rent Board & City Council joint committee on housing, in discussion are the following: - Pre-written protections in place in case of emergency - Housing inspection scoring system, similar to restaurant health inspections 1/
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 27/09/2026
Rank Daria Wrubel #1 for Berkeley City Council District 1! She supports building housing, tenant protections, and ending the use of Flock surveillance cameras so that we can protect our community's privacy. www.dariaforberkeley.com P.S. our hats match! 👒
Alfred and Daria Wrubel, both are wearing big flowery straw hats and warm pastel colors.  Alfred is holding a Daria Wrubel for Berkeley City Council sign.
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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 25/09/2026
Heading to the Cal football game today? Get there car-free: • BART to Downtown Berkeley • AC Transit lines 51B, 52, & others • UC Berkeley shuttles: pt.berkeley.edu/spec... • Bike: berkeleyca.gov/city-... • Rent a bike/scooter: berkeleyca.gov/city-... Learn more: berkeleyca.gov/commu...
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 25/09/2026
Looking forward to mooncakes tonight! 🥮🥮🥮
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 25/09/2026
The fourth Friday of September is California Native American Day! Today we celebrate the many Native American communities throughout California, and their ongoing culture and contributions.
California Native American Day
Simple drawing of houses and apartments in front of hills
Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 24/09/2026
We don't need Prop 45 to build new housing - recent state laws have already streamlined approval of new homes in existing cities and suburbs. Instead, Prop 45 would rubber stamp sprawl in wildfire zones, and make California's insurance crisis worse. Vote No on 45.
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 24/09/2026
This week's Cal football game is on Friday night, under the full Mid Autumn moon - see below for info on road closures and parking restrictions. 🥮🌕🏈🐻
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Marc Hedlund @marcprecipice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It really seems like the @rideact.bsky.social board is doing everything possible to abdicate its responsibilities. A very big change is needed there. (Thank you to @therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social and @sarahsyed.bsky.social for fighting the good fight.)
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 23/09/2026
Bay area: vote yes on RTM, and remind everyone you know to vote yes on RTM
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City of Berkeley @berkeleyca.gov · 23/09/2026
Register by 10/19 to get a ballot in the mail for the 11/3 election. If you miss the deadline, you can still vote in person at a vote center, which open starting 10/24. Register online: registertovote.ca.gov/
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 22/09/2026
At last Thursday's Berkeley Rent Board meeting, we got updates on state legislation - several bills on landlord-tenant laws have passed the legislature and are at the Governor's desk - details at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul... We also updated the schedule for executive staff evaluations.
Rent Board Meeting Highlights - Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
Photo of Alfred at Rent Board meeting room
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 22/09/2026
Happy Fall Equinox to all celebrating today! 🌞🌎🍂
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Rebecca Saltzman @rebeccaforec.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The AC Transit Board has refused to hold Director Young accountable so let’s make some noise and urge them to censure him. Join me to make public comment at the AC Transit Board meeting tomorrow, Wednesday at 5 pm, 1600 Franklin St, Oakland or on Zoom: actransit.legistar.com/MeetingDetai...
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 22/09/2026
Update from Parivar: their effort to get funding is moving along, next meeting is 9/23 & potentially 9/29, keep sending in comments in support of File No. 260855, funding for Parivar Bay Area to Brent.Jalipa@sfgov.org, CC bos@sfgov.org and parivarbayarea@gmail.com www.parivarbayarea.net
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About Us | Parivar Bay Area
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 22/09/2026
Here's an update on proposed California state laws that affect landlord-tenant law or affordable housing rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 22/09/2026
Celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month! The Berkeley Public Library has put together events, info, and book recommendations. www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/topics/latin... Last year, Berkeley Historical Society held an exhibit, which you can view parts of at berkhistory.org/2025/08/12/l...
Celebrating Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month - Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
Picture of multistory buildings on a street with trees
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 22/09/2026
歡迎大家來參觀 Out Museum 華語酷兒博物館! Come visit Out Museum, the Chinese Queer Museum! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 949 Clay St, San Francisco. The current exhibit features Hong Kong artist Dixon Ngai and runs through Oct 15, Thurs-Sun noon to 4:30pm. outmuseum.org/events/%E6%A...
Alfred holding a book in front of a table with info and banner that says 出 Out Museum 華語酷兒博物館 Chinese Queer MuseumExhibit flyer for Depart to the other shore《出走到彼岸》featuring artist Dixon Ngai, curated by WONG Ka Ying 08/21-10/15/2026 949 Clay St San Francisco, Out Museum.  Photo of oval porcelain bowls. 田園將蕪胡不歸,千里從軍為了誰
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 22/09/2026
Finally - the official AC Transit press release has been corrected. www.actransit.org/press-releas... Many thanks to @dailycal.bsky.social 's reporters and other members of the public for providing accountability.
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CORRECTED: AC TRANSIT ADDRESSES FINDINGS FROM INDEPENDENT BOARD INVESTIGATION
Transit District makes findings and video public, affirms confidence in independent review OAKLAND, Calif. – The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit) and its policymaking Boar
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 22/09/2026
Pumpkin month is almost here! Berkeley city pools will be hosting a Floating Pumpkin Patch event!
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 21/09/2026
Flu and covid vaccines for 2026-2027 are now available. Californians, you can look up where to get one at myturn.cdph.ca.gov www.kqed.org/news/1209893...
myturn.cdph.ca.gov
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 21/09/2026
Wishing a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur to all observing
Yom Kippur September 20-21, 2026   Simple drawing of a city bathed in bright blue light.
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danni 🐝 🔎 @earthrealmer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
i only stopped in for half an hour en route to another event, but so glad i got footage! bart dragon was awesome! 🐉
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Jean Walsh @therealjeanwalsh.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
AC Transit has still not corrected the false information they put out in a press release about the SUBSTANTIATED findings of unwanted physical contact by Joel Young. www.actransit.org/press-releas...
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 21/09/2026
BART dragon dance at the @bart.gov anime festival on Saturday! Thanks @pennydox.bsky.social for the photo!
Alfred leading a BART dragon dance through a crowd. The BART train has a happy face.
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 20/09/2026
Couple more weeks to ballots arriving in California, check or update your registration at vote.ca.gov
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 20/09/2026
The Let's Glow BART anime festival was lots of fun! If anyone got pictures of the BART dragon dance, would love to see them! 🐲🚋🚋🚋🚋🚋
Alfred wearing Chinese robes and holding a rainbow fan at the Warm springs BART stationTable of watercolor artwork and prints, in the background is a BART dragon dance puppet and red banners one of which says 連接灣區 (Connect Bay Area)
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 20/09/2026
Now on year two, Let's Glow is quickly becoming one of the biggest anime conventions, and probably by far the largest one that is free! This year there were over 100 artists, two stages, a car show, eight food trucks, and more. 🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 19/09/2026
Emeryville Pride continues this weekend!
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 19/09/2026
Berkeley Measure X was placed on the ballot by a unanimous City Council vote. It amends the Rent Stabilization Ordinance to make the Rent Board more efficient, support affordable housing nonprofits, and addresses rare but significant loopholes. Vote Yes on X! www.berkeleyside.org/2026/09/18/o...
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Opinion: Vote Yes on Measure X for a more efficient Rent Board
Modest changes amending regulations from 2024’s Measure BB will support affordable housing providers and address rare but significant loopholes.
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 19/09/2026
point of view: it's Friday night! 🀄
first-person view of a mahjong game that's just started, only one tile has been discarded on the table.
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tschuy 🏳️‍🌈 @tsch.uy · 19/09/2026
Just heard that AB 1599 was signed into law! Once fully implemented, one physical stop on the ground will have one name and one ID in apps (and other datasets)! Data standardization is a *major* part of transit integration. This is wonky but so important! www.seamlessbayarea.org/blog/2026/6/...
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AB 1599: Seamless Interagency Stop Data - the California Transit Stop Registry — Seamless Bay Area
On June 23, the California Senate Transportation Committee is expected to hear and vote on a good bill to standardize bus stop data, making transit more convenient for riders and enabling smarter plan...
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Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.com · 18/09/2026
The @bayareareporter.bsky.social interviews Corry Frydlewicz @corry.us , who is running for Emeryville City Council. In addition to excellent housing & transportation policy, she is also running to protect privacy and stop the use of Flock cameras. Vote for Corry! www.ebar.com/story/170345
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Political Notebook: Out bayside council candidates run against Flock cameras
Among the issues a pair of out council candidates in two East Bay cities are running on this fall is opposition to the use of Flock Safety cameras by their police departments.
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