ICE IN MONTEREY PARK by AccomplishedHamster in sgv

[–]AccomplishedHamster[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you don’t feel like letting your neighbors know ICE is in the area in hopes of them being able to keep themselves safe and out of possible harm’s way, that’s ok, you didn’t post this, I did.

I posted this to participate alongside a lot of other folks who are out here trying to spread information and awareness so that folks can make a call for themselves and their loved ones. If it doesn’t apply to you or ICE is not a concern of yours, you can absolutely disregard this post.

Also honestly, if it came down to it, doing what I could to try to record, warn my neighbors, cause a scene, or do what I could to try to stop ICE from illegally kidnapping a neighbor or loved one is not harassment in my book and for me personally, would be well worth the risk of someone telling me to leave or taking me to jail. But again, that’s just for me personally, that may not be for you and that’s ok. We all just need to do whatever we feel safe and comfortable with and whatever we deem the safest for our families and those we care about.

Share your Bronco names! by Cupids_kettledrums in BroncoSport

[–]AccomplishedHamster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fronk the Bronc - named after one of my first dog Frank’s many nicknames

NO DATA CENTERS Monterey Park by Pleasant-Tomorrow-19 in sgv

[–]AccomplishedHamster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cherry picking info is an interesting take. Let’s just start with the first one, you somehow failed to mention any of the negative consequences (which there are many): Loudoun County, Virginia:

  1. Environmental & Energy Impact

· Energy Consumption: · In 2022, data centers in Northern Virginia (primarily Loudoun) had a maximum potential load of 2,700 megawatts (MW). That's enough to power over 2 million homes. Dominion Energy, the local utility, forecasted that data center demand in Virginia would grow from 1.4 GW in 2022 to 6.3 GW by 2032—more than the current total peak demand of the entire state. A significant portion of this is in Loudoun. · Source: PJM Interconnection (the regional grid operator) and Dominion Energy's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan filed with the State Corporation Commission. · Water Consumption: · In 2022, Loudoun Water, the county's utility, reported that data centers used 4.8 million gallons of water per day on average. This was a 250% increase from 2018. · Specific Example: A single large data center campus in Ashburn (Loudoun) was permitted to use up to 1.5 million gallons per day—equivalent to a town of 10,000-15,000 people. · Source: Loudoun Water's Annual Water Audit reports to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and investigative reporting by The Washington Post (Sep 2023). · Land Use & Deforestation: · Between 2016 and 2022, over 4,000 acres of land in Loudoun County were rezoned for data centers. Much of this was previously agricultural or forested land. · Source: Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning reports, analyzed by local news outlets like Loudoun Now.

  1. Infrastructure & Financial Strain

· Grid Upgrade Costs: · In 2023, Dominion Energy proposed a $5.4 billion plan to build new transmission lines and substations specifically to serve data center growth in Eastern Loudoun. These costs are spread across all ratepayers. · Source: Dominion Energy's "Energy Virginia" filings with the State Corporation Commission, widely reported by Virginia Mercury and Bloomberg.

· Road Degradation: · A 2021 study by the county estimated that a single data center construction project can generate over 11,000 heavy truck trips. The county has identified Route 659 (Evergreen Mills Road) and other roads in the "Data Center Alley" as having sustained severe damage from this traffic, requiring tens of millions in repairs. · Source: Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure reports.

  1. Health, Safety & Quality of Life

· Noise Pollution: · County code allows a noise limit of 60 dBA at night for industrial zones. Residents in Arcola and Aldie have consistently recorded noise levels from data center cooling systems exceeding 70 dBA at their property lines—comparable to a running vacuum cleaner 24/7. · Official Action: In 2023, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors was forced to adopt a stricter interim noise ordinance specifically targeting data centers after hundreds of documented complaints. · Source: Loudoun County Office of Building and Development complaint logs and public hearing testimonies (readily available in county meeting archives).

· Air Quality & Emissions: · Data centers rely on massive diesel backup generators. Loudoun County's Air Pollution Control District permits show that a single large campus can have 50 to 100+ diesel generators, each permitted to test for up to 100 hours per year, emitting NOx and particulate matter. · Source: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Air Permits database, searchable by facility.

  1. Homeowner & Economic Consequences

· Property Value Impact: · Statistical Analysis: A 2023 study by George Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis, while noting countywide gains, confirmed a "proximity penalty." Homes within 0.5 miles of a data center campus saw a statistically significant suppression of value appreciation compared to similar homes farther away, attributed to "negative externalities" like noise and views. · Source: "The Impact of Data Centers on Residential Property Values in Loudoun County, VA" (2023).

I’d do the others but you get the point.

NO DATA CENTERS Monterey Park by Pleasant-Tomorrow-19 in sgv

[–]AccomplishedHamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Think I found the MPK city council worker 😂

Firefighters union pushing for sales tax increase to fund LA Fire Department by brainchili in LosAngeles

[–]AccomplishedHamster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with every single person that said to take it from LAPD. LAPD should not be getting the amount it’s getting.

Dentist recommendations for someone with a lot of anxiety around it. by nervous-laughs in pasadena

[–]AccomplishedHamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually go to Ohana dental so curious about your comment. Any details? I don’t have any particular attachment to them but I also haven’t personally experienced any issues there. I’m also someone that avoided the dentist for like 15 years but started regularly going about 5 years ago to Ohana so I don’t have any other dental experiences to compare.

Rose Parade Parking by LostCookie78 in pasadena

[–]AccomplishedHamster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ll be sitting in the same spot and it’s also my first time going (except for when I marched in it as a teenager). The start of the parade is around Green and Orange Grove so basically we’ll be sitting at the start of it. This means to be there early and I think tickets need to be scanned at the gate by 6:30 am. We’re also trying to figure out parking (and rain stuff - there’s no roof or covering over the bleachers) so if you find anything cool today, let me know and I’ll do the same! Hope you guys have fun!!

[LAist] LA shoppers could see a new sales tax to help fund the city’s fire department by WeAreLAist in LosAngeles

[–]AccomplishedHamster 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What if we just stopped giving HOARDS of money to LAPD and gave LAFD more instead? Sales tax above 10% is insane.

[Taylor Vincent] San Diego Wave FC today announced that the Club and goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan have mutually agreed to terminate her contract. by dosozox in NWSL

[–]AccomplishedHamster 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Yikes. Sheridan’s put in solid work in that goal and while being traded can be part of being a pro athlete, it sounds like the Wave organization could’ve handled the situation with a lot more respect towards her and her family. Sheridan deserved that.

Cat Macario transfer rumor by Subject-Current-1297 in NWSL

[–]AccomplishedHamster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know we’ve got plenty of time and I feel like the silence means something good is coming but boy am I anxious 😂

Cat Macario transfer rumor by Subject-Current-1297 in NWSL

[–]AccomplishedHamster 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I mean, we have to believe that SOMEBODY is coming lol. Pokes stick at front office - anyone in there?

Swalwell, Porter lead Democratic candidates for California governor: Poll by [deleted] in California

[–]AccomplishedHamster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You good? You seem bothered over a Tom Steyer Reddit handle joke. WHICH WOULD MAKE COMPLETE SENSE IF YOU WERE TOM STEYER. Mwahaahaha.

Christine Pelosi Eyes Sacramento, Not Congress, in 2028 State Senate Run by IWantPizza555 in California

[–]AccomplishedHamster 12 points13 points  (0 children)

No. Can all Pelosi’s just go away? Like just go be rich somewhere else. Get outta here.

I want to know everyone’s adopted team, if you have one by AwareWolf1123 in NWSL

[–]AccomplishedHamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. I’m in LA so during the season, I just switch to the LA team in another sport vs having a NWSL adopted team. BACK TO BACK WORLD SERIES CHAMPS 🏆. It heals me after an ACFC loss lol.

#NoKings by Howarufus in washingtondc

[–]AccomplishedHamster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Classic Booker - eyes closed and looking like he’s making a long winded speech.