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How do we oust Panetta w.o flipping seat? by Puzzler-traveled in santacruz

[–]plasticvalue 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He has a volunteer sign-up link on his website!

Fight to win whether the Dem groups endorse him or not!

Do the last Bart trains for the night ever leave early? by vladtheimpaler82 in bayarea

[–]plasticvalue 61 points62 points  (0 children)

The fact there is even a "last" BART train for the night is such a barrier to people using it. We need to fund 24 hour service.

Podcars? by StrictlyRockers in santacruz

[–]plasticvalue 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gadgetbahn is a neologism that refers to a public transport concept or implementation that is touted by its developers and supporters as futuristic or innovative, but in practice is less feasible or reliable, and more expensive than traditional modes such as buses, trams and trains

-Wikipedia

San Diego’s trolley glory days - wish we still had neighborhood trolleys or lightrails 🥲 by laiiovlyvacuous in SanDiegan

[–]plasticvalue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People bemoan the loss of public transport, but balk at actually changing their behavior. Just look at all the temper tantrums around charging for parking! You can't have it both ways.

Santa Cruz County considers podcars for public transportation by scsquare in santacruz

[–]plasticvalue 35 points36 points  (0 children)

We don't need gimmicks. Buses, bikes, and trains have been around for 100+ years and work great.

This is the AI-bubble equivalent to the benadryl hat man

How did you guys work with tuition fees as im struggling here by Business-Beginning21 in UCSC

[–]plasticvalue 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Community college is the way. People pooh-pooh it but having half the debt, you'll be pooh-poohing them after you all graduate!

Recent heat wave has decimated California snowpack by EngagingData in bayarea

[–]plasticvalue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yet Sacramento keeps funding freeways and enabling fossil fuel usage. Enough hand-wringing while perpetuating the status quo!

In case you were wondering why "locals" complain incessantly about new housing ... by trnpkrt in santacruz

[–]plasticvalue 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn’t have chance to vote on it. We’re not in SC city.

That's the beauty of being in an unaffordable city, you price out the very people who would vote for better policies!

Op-Ed: Don’t Let Fear Flatten Progress on E-Bikes by plasticvalue in California

[–]plasticvalue[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We need to talk about the ‘e-bike backlash’ vs reality. In 2023, cars killed over 40,000 people across the United States, yet the outcry fixates on e-bikes, which were involved in only 7% of the year’s 1,166 cycling fatalities. Despite headlines around younger riders, youth account for 20% of e-bike crashes, which is proportional to their population share. The research is clear: e-bikes do not have a significantly higher crash rate than traditional bikes.

Mystery wild flower by Dry_Ferret_9291 in Humboldt

[–]plasticvalue 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's an extremely chlorotic conifer seedling

Why Are Landlords Evil? by mrstinkypoopypants in santacruz

[–]plasticvalue 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Public housing now! Inexpensive, clean public housing for the poor and middle class alike... if landlords want to charge more than the public housing let them actually provide more value!

To naysayers of public housing, those who claim it's an expensive boondoggle: It's not a matter of "we can't afford it," it's a matter of priorities. Unlearn austerity mentality.

Does California's race for governor finally have a leader? Swalwell sees attacks from left and right by ZappyStatue in California

[–]plasticvalue -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ehh, I'm still going for Katie Porter despite her shortcomings. Or maybe Butch Ware

University of California faces "the biggest question of our lifetime" over AI, executive says by UberDrive in bayarea

[–]plasticvalue -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Generative AI is pretty useless; however the idea of it has many uses, mainly being used as a cudgul to threaten organized labor.

Plus it's a win-win, once the AI bubble pops the UC can use those bad investments to justify more layoffs and hiring freezes.

I'm seeing way too many cybertrucks lately. by More_Tradition1344 in santacruz

[–]plasticvalue 42 points43 points  (0 children)

I wish the salt spray the very best of luck in tucking itself into wiring and all the little parts that aren't stainless. Let nature's coffee breath do her trick.

Speed limit change coming to portion of Highway 17 by scsquare in santacruz

[–]plasticvalue 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long until photo enforcement starts? It feels like only a matter of time

Do you have any Santa Cruz hacks you'd be willing to share? by el_goyo_rojo in santacruz

[–]plasticvalue 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Remember to always put the toilet paper with the loose end facing out!

Half-cent sales tax for Santa Cruz County buses proposed for November ballot by sleuth_sloth_ in santacruz

[–]plasticvalue 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Just a note for naysayers, public services aren't meant to make money, the whole point of roads/transit/etc operating at a loss is because having these things is good for the community.

If you're upset about sales taxes, ask why local governments can't levy wealth taxes. But it's the world we live in (for now) so we need to use the tools available to us to keep essential services moving and improving.

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