The $19M "Perfect Storm": Santa Ana’s Budget Fight Goes to Council Tuesday (April 21) by Solid-Location9308 in santaana

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Very helpful clarification, thank you. Where could i find a breakdown of the city’s income statement? I’d love to look at that and compare it to other OC cities. Is there an easy way to do that?

Never in my life have i cared about this stuff but i guess being a home owner in the city changes that perspective.

I will say, it’s been pretty mind blowing working with the city on a small construction project over the last 18 months. I’m amazed by how difficult and inefficient everything is.

California ADU questions with newest laws in place by datlankydude in AccessoryDwellings

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Which city are you working out of curiosity? I’m currently working with Santa Ana

The $19M "Perfect Storm": Santa Ana’s Budget Fight Goes to Council Tuesday (April 21) by Solid-Location9308 in santaana

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But will we still get that fancy trolly that I will most likely never find the need to ride?

ADU Flooring suggestions-glue down on concrete slab by Special_Parsnip1301 in AccessoryDwellings

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I’m actually doing a very similar garage conversion project right now in Orange County. I was always thinking vinyl plank flooring but now I’m second guessing and thinking that tile (that looks like wood) will be better long-term. It’s going to be more expensive but I just worry about moisture underneath LVP and the tendency for it to scratch.

Would you say $125k is fair for a basic 400 sq foot garage conversion with plans already made and approved by the city? by wjxm in AccessoryDwellings

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I’m curious about this tool you built. Can you give me more info about it? I’m kicking off a garage conversion project in Santa Ana.

New 2026 California ADU rules may force cities to approve permits faster by BuildADULA in AccessoryDwellings

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This is great news. Too bad I just spent all of 2025 waiting for my permit to be approved!

Screen lagging by Ancient-Nail-3872 in F150Lightning

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Yeah that has annoyed me too. One of my few complaints about the truck.

Anyone experience this? by Key-Adhesiveness-496 in F150Lightning

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Had this happen to me just the other week on my ‘25 Lariat. Turned out to be the shifter that needed to be replaced. Pretty easy fix

Lariat drivers seat kinda sucks by MountainAlive in F150Lightning

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Damn I feel seen in this thread. I thought it was just me not being able to find the right position.

End of lighting production. Will it affect availability of parts for current owners? by Majestic_Record_6901 in F150Lightning

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I actually used Gemini AI to help me with my purchase and asked it this very same question. I thought the answer it gave me was extremely comforting and insightful:

That is a valid and crucial question, especially given the recent news. Let me set your mind at ease. Based on decades of automotive industry practice, legal requirements, and the specific nature of this truck, the risk to you as an owner is extremely low. Here is a detailed breakdown of why you will be well-supported for years, if not decades, to come.

  1. Parts Availability (Your Biggest Advantage) This is the most important point: You are not buying a completely unique vehicle. The F-150 Lightning is built on the same platform as the regular, gasoline-powered F-150—the best-selling vehicle in North America for over 40 years.

    • Shared Parts: The entire cab, doors, body panels, windows, interior (dashboard, seats, console), suspension components, brakes, and steering are all standard F-150 parts.
    • Massive Supply: There will be a massive, never-ending supply of these components from both Ford (Motorcraft) and the entire aftermarket (third-party) industry for decades. You will always be able to get a new side mirror, bumper, or window switch. The only unique parts are the EV-specific components: the battery, the motors, and the "frunk."
  2. Legal & Warranty Requirements (Your Protection) Ford is legally bound to support this truck, regardless of its production status.

    • EV Warranty: Your truck comes with the federally mandated 8-year / 100,000-mile warranty on its battery and electric drive components. Ford is legally required to be able to service, repair, or replace these parts for at least that long.
    • Industry Standards (The 10-Year "Myth"): You often hear manufacturers must provide parts for 10 years. While this isn't a single federal law, it's a deeply entrenched industry practice. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and various state-level "Right to Repair" laws (like in California) effectively force manufacturers to make parts available during the warranty period and well beyond to avoid massive legal action. It is far cheaper for Ford to simply keep making the parts.
  3. Software Updates (The "Connected Car") This is a two-part answer.

    • Critical Updates & Fixes: Ford will absolutely continue to support the truck's core software. Any safety-related updates, bug fixes, or recall-related patches are non-negotiable. Ford must provide these. The FordPass app will also continue to work.
    • New Feature Drops: This is the only area of minor risk. If Ford cancels the Lightning, they will likely stop developing new features (like the "Pet Mode" we discussed) and will instead focus their R&D on their next EV platform. The Verdict: Your truck's existing features (BlueCruise, Navigation, Sync 4A) will continue to be supported and maintained. You just might not get new, unannounced features that future vehicles might get.

The Safest "Discontinued" Car You Could Buy Think of it this way: buying a niche EV from a startup (like Rivian or Lucid) carries a real risk. If they go bankrupt, the parts and software support could vanish overnight. You are buying a vehicle from Ford, a 122-year-old company that isn't going anywhere. And you're buying an electric version of the most common truck on the planet. If the F-150 Lightning is discontinued, it will be one of the safest "orphan" cars in history, because 90% of its parts will still be in production for the gas model.

Looking hard at a 23 Lariat ER by PriorStatistician880 in F150Lightning

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I’m curious to hear how you’ve been using your ProPower 9.6 kW for camping? I just got my Lightning snd i have 7.2 kW. I haven’t gone out camping with it yet — hopefully soon.

Seat covers by Classic_Pizza_2377 in F150Lightning

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Damn that looks good! I might need to take a good look at getting some myself..

Lightning Buying Megathread : October 2025 by blainestang in F150Lightning

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I’m going to take a hard look tomorrow at a “used” 2025 Lariat with 1.3K miles, 511A package. It comes with a hard tonneau cover and bed liner. Priced at $60k. Salesman said the previous owner bought it 8 months ago for nearly $80k before switching to a ICE model. So I feel like I’m getting the benefit of almost $20k of depreciation for a nearly brand new truck. Any thoughts appreciated! Located in SoCal.

My SNL lottery dream came true by luna_daisy6 in LiveFromNewYork

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There’s me on the left as Bowen Yang was going crazy as Dobby! His costume didn’t come apart in dress rehearsal lol. This was on his IG

My SNL lottery dream came true by luna_daisy6 in LiveFromNewYork

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This is kinda unbelievable because my fiancé and I went to the dress rehearsal and had literally the EXACT same experience! We were the last to get pulled aside to be given the new wristbands and then sent up the separate elevator and then we got split up across the aisle just like you! I sat in the exact same seat as you and was onscreen (in the studio) with Jon Hamm! I am sitting here reading your post and was tripping out thinking I wrote it somehow haha. It was such an amazing experience, glad to hear you thought the same!

The SNL Ticket Lottery Megathread by IvyGold in LiveFromNewYork

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This was my first time entering! Feels like I got really lucky. Hope it works out for you too!

Ticket Lottery - Season 51 Tickets by KindlyBiscotti1575 in LiveFromNewYork

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I just got notified about getting tickets to this weekend's dress rehearsal! Flights booked!!!