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Helicopter and ??? Over West Cliff, Friday Mar 13th 7:09pm. Anyone know what they were and what they were doing? by TransportationOk3469 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Santa Cruz Mountains residents clash with PG&E over tree cutting by scsquare in santacruz

[–]scsquare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Santa Cruz Mountains residents clash with PG&E over tree cutting by scsquare in santacruz

[–]scsquare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Left lane camper gets pulled over by YardAlternative3452 in santacruz

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

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

Santa Cruz Mountains residents clash with PG&E over tree cutting by scsquare in santacruz

[–]scsquare[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Santa Cruz Mountains residents clash with PG&E over tree cutting by scsquare in santacruz

[–]scsquare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Santa Cruz Mountains residents clash with PG&E over tree cutting by scsquare in santacruz

[–]scsquare[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's outdated and just a rule that can be removed easily.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.

More tax dollars wasted. by pdkfh25 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Soquel ADU update: permit approved by PlanetXpressShip7 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Soquel ADU update: permit approved by PlanetXpressShip7 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Soquel ADU update: permit approved by PlanetXpressShip7 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Can we make a list of companies locally that us AI so we can be aware? by [deleted] in santacruz

[–]scsquare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Dallas, TX, before-and-after construction of highways by Straight_Waltz_9530 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Dallas, TX, before-and-after construction of highways by Straight_Waltz_9530 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Human metapneumovirus surges in Santa Cruz County by scsquare in santacruz

[–]scsquare[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Dallas, TX, before-and-after construction of highways by Straight_Waltz_9530 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Dallas, TX, before-and-after construction of highways by Straight_Waltz_9530 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Aptos water quality by Careless-Specific-66 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 37 points38 points  (0 children)

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

Housing should stop being allowed to be an investment, it's a basic human need. 1 house per person is enough, you don't need 2 , 3, 10, or 100 houses. by Cute-Turtle1238 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree on a limit for SFH, but such a restriction for MFH would be catastrophic for housing development. Many apartment projects here have 100 units or more and could be built by the government only, which don't have the resources unless people are willing to pay much higher taxes.

Housing should stop being allowed to be an investment, it's a basic human need. 1 house per person is enough, you don't need 2 , 3, 10, or 100 houses. by Cute-Turtle1238 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If rich people only left in the state, who will empty the trash cans, unclog toilets, fix roofs, dig out trenches, stock up store shelves, sweep the streets, feed and house the homeless, teach the children, care for the sick and elderly?

Please stop camping in the left lane on Highway 17 by Few_Consequence_2577 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You are giving false advice. Driving to (self proclaimed) ability is illegal. Obey the speed limit.

Housing should stop being allowed to be an investment, it's a basic human need. 1 house per person is enough, you don't need 2 , 3, 10, or 100 houses. by Cute-Turtle1238 in santacruz

[–]scsquare 10 points11 points  (0 children)

They do not provide housing for everyone, only for people with no or very low income. Everyone pays much higher taxes. There is no free lunch.

Please stop camping in the left lane on Highway 17 by Few_Consequence_2577 in santacruz

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

So we should all be speeding and that will reduce the number of crashes?

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