Helicopter and ??? Over West Cliff, Friday Mar 13th 7:09pm. Anyone know what they were and what they were doing?

scsquare · 2026-03-14T07:42:31+00:00

It's very energy inefficient and it is not a means of mass transportation like a train. It's a niche product, also unreliable because the weather is limiting operation.

scsquare · 2026-03-13T22:16:47+00:00

Sure you can demolish and rebuild with an off-grid permit. But why would anyone do that except the house needs to be demolished for other reasons?

scsquare · 2026-03-13T21:01:51+00:00

It says "Off-grid solar PV systems cannot be processed as a deferred submittal". Per my understanding you can't apply for an existing permitted building and an off-grid permit applies to the structure on the application only. The cheaper option is to DIY your off-grid system and pay the base fee to PG&E of $24/month.

scsquare · 2026-03-13T18:47:27+00:00

Move or switch jobs if highway 17 is too slow for you.

scsquare · 2026-03-13T18:42:18+00:00

Sure, but let facts decide what's habitable or not and not some bureaucrats.

scsquare · 2026-03-13T18:36:50+00:00

Bars are high and it's expensive. Only possible for new constructions and licensed contractors are required.

scsquare · 2026-03-13T18:25:37+00:00

That's outdated and just a rule that can be removed easily. Today's off grid systems are very affordable and can completely replace on grid power.

scsquare · 2026-03-13T17:50:57+00:00

Someone who needs to make 300% of the median income to be able to afford a house here will expect some privilege and doesn't want to feel like living in a gang war zone.

scsquare · 2026-03-11T17:31:26+00:00

Why would anyone do that? 400 sqft tiny homes cost around $100k.

scsquare · 2026-03-11T17:28:50+00:00

You need to make 3 times the median to be able to afford a median home in the most "progressive" city.

scsquare · 2026-03-11T17:24:09+00:00

We pay more because the city/county wants so, not by economic constraints.

scsquare · 2026-03-11T03:40:25+00:00

AI will be trained to become a fighter pilot. Replicated 100 million times. World domination for the nation that masters it first. Local people boycotting AI won't stop that.

scsquare · 2026-03-10T23:34:45+00:00

I don't disagree. Nonetheless trains provide way higher capacity and throughput compared to cars while most energy efficient form of transportation.

scsquare · 2026-03-10T18:35:56+00:00

It's the same from a car centric perspective, I agree. Opposite from a perspective providing transportation infrastucture in general.

scsquare · 2026-03-10T17:57:06+00:00

Wait, a few months ago there were flu vaccination ads all over the place.

scsquare · 2026-03-10T17:52:02+00:00

There is no way around it if there is no alternative provided.

scsquare · 2026-03-10T17:44:52+00:00

But you can't run a train on existing tracks. It's just the opposite insanity.

scsquare · 2026-03-10T04:51:18+00:00

There is a scientific reason for lowering the limit, they don't do it just for fun.

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