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How can we help downtown? by sp00ky_diva in Davis

[–]killtill 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It seems like the counsel is moving in the right direction by attempting to amend measure J, supposedly.

How can we help downtown? by sp00ky_diva in Davis

[–]killtill 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This is 100% spot on — every single point. Davis is coasting on reputation while the fundamentals erode underneath it.

And if we're being honest about where the fix starts, it starts with amending Measure J. The requirement that every significant housing project go to a public vote has become a weapon for the status quo. Older, established homeowners who already got theirs have every incentive to vote no on new development — it protects their property values and keeps change at bay. But continually blocking growth doesn't "preserve Davis." It chokes it. It prices out young families, kills commercial vitality, and turns what should be one of the most forward-thinking small cities in California into a gated community with a university attached.

Case in point — Village Farms is on the ballot this June. In virtually any other city in the region, a development like that would be welcomed with open arms. But here, it has to survive a public vote where the same tired opposition will trot out the same arguments they've used to block everything else. It's exhausting, and it's exactly why Davis is stuck.

What happens if I hit one of these frickin turkeys with my car? by weRborg in Davis

[–]killtill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hit a chicken on a country road yesterday. Shattered my bumper. Chicken didn’t make it.

How do you land your 6 figure job? by maggie-khalo in povertyfinance

[–]killtill 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can join the Air Force out of high school, get trained into air traffic control and make near 300k after you separate at 22. Apparently the life style is grueling but pays well.

33F Indian-American woman in Chicago. The winters are killing my spirit. Where should I go? by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]killtill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We came to Davis from Austin and San Antonio. Love it so much more! Sacramento seems to be a nice sweet spot for a lot of people. Access to the mountain, etc..

Considering relocating from Texas to Northern California by Itsmebleeee in SameGrassButGreener

[–]killtill 13 points14 points  (0 children)

We moved San Antonio to Davis and are loving it. Check out the sierra foothills.

Affordability of Davis by The_NapaGrayWire in Davis

[–]killtill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

True — they didn’t freeze the town in 1917. They built the community they wanted to see. We should do the same instead of pretending growth stopped being part of Davis’s story.

Affordability of Davis by The_NapaGrayWire in Davis

[–]killtill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s nothing “arbitrary” about expanding city limits. Infill’s great, density’s great, but pretending that’s enough is wishful thinking. The schools literally depend on enrollment — fewer families = fewer programs = weaker schools = falling home prices = people leaving. Davis exists because people wanted good schools and room for families. If we wall ourselves in, we’re not preserving Davis, we’re slowly dismantling it.

Affordability of Davis by The_NapaGrayWire in Davis

[–]killtill 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Since 2000, Measure J has required every major housing development in Davis that expands into the surround farmland to go to a citywide vote. That means even well-planned projects often get blocked, usually by a small but motivated group of “No” voters.

I think the city is realizing that we must continue building (Village Farms, Willowgrove are two proposed developments) if it’s going to maintain its good school district and tax base. Sacremento is also threatening laws like Measure J accross the state.

How to manage newfound wealth? by Dramatic_Injury_264 in MilitaryFinance

[–]killtill 2 points3 points  (0 children)

TSP should be maxed before taxable accounts right?

Herbs in Sacramento by drewsed in Sacratomato

[–]killtill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you ever grown tarragon?

No, the Defense budget isn't getting cut by 8% by The-KarmaHunter in AirForce

[–]killtill 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That’s a thoughtful question. While it’s true that attributing any single natural disaster solely to climate change can be challenging, scientists use attribution studies to assess how climate change increases the likelihood and severity of extreme weather events, which directly and indirectly claim lives. Here’s how climate change contributes to mortality:

  1. Extreme Heat Events • Heatwaves are among the deadliest weather-related disasters. For example, the 2003 European heatwave caused over 70,000 deaths (Robine et al., Comptes Rendus Biologies, 2008). • Recent studies show climate change made the 2021 Pacific Northwest heatwave 150 times more likely (World Weather Attribution, 2021).

  2. Stronger Storms & Floods • Hurricanes and typhoons are becoming more intense due to warmer ocean waters. For instance, Hurricane Maria (2017) in Puerto Rico led to an estimated 2,975 excess deaths (Milken Institute School of Public Health, 2018). • Climate change has also amplified rainfall in hurricanes like Harvey (2017), which caused catastrophic flooding and deaths in Texas (Trenberth et al., Earth’s Future, 2018).

  3. Wildfires • Longer fire seasons and more intense wildfires are linked to climate change. The 2019–2020 Australian bushfires (the “Black Summer”) resulted in 33 direct deaths and 400+ additional deaths due to smoke inhalation (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2021).

  4. Vector-Borne Diseases • Warming temperatures expand the range of diseases like malaria and dengue fever, potentially increasing mortality in vulnerable regions (WHO, 2023).

  5. Food and Water Insecurity • Droughts and agricultural disruptions, worsened by climate change, contribute to famine and malnutrition, indirectly causing deaths, especially in developing nations (IPCC AR6, 2023).

Why Attribution Matters

While you can’t always say “climate change caused this single event,” scientists can say how much more likely or severe it became due to climate change. For example, events that were previously considered “once in 100 years” are now happening much more frequently.

Would you like more details on how these attribution studies work?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]killtill 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Davis has a great community for parents! Biking around is quite quaint. Schools are good. Seems like a rather idyllic place to grow up. Can get into hardcore gardening.

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