Monthly Archives: September 2018

Shasta Dam Getting Higher, Wonderful News!

Posted on September 28, 2018 by David H Lukenbill

Work has begun on the raising of Shasta Dam, as reprote4d by the Redding Record Searchlight though only for 18 feet when it could go as high as 200 feet-which it was originally engineered for—as Wikipedia notes: “The strained supplies … Continue reading →

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Homeless & Parkway Fires

Posted on September 27, 2018 by David H Lukenbill

Interesting article from Channel 10 News about the relationship. An excerpt. The homeless living in illegal camps have been linked to starting four fires in Sacramento in just a few days, according to the Sacramento Fire Department. Homeless camps that … Continue reading →

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Sacramento River Trail Being Resisted

Posted on September 26, 2018 by David H Lukenbill

After seeing what has happened along the American River Trail, is it any wonder? An excerpt from Capital Public Radio. The city of Sacramento wants to put a bike path on the Sacramento River levee along Pocket Road. But the … Continue reading →

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California’s Suburbia

Posted on September 24, 2018 by David H Lukenbill

Troubling trends around housing, as reported by New Geography. An excerpt. We may be celebrating — if that’s the right word — the tenth year since the onset of the financial crisis and collapse of the real estate market. Yet … Continue reading →

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Environmentalism & Politicians

Posted on September 21, 2018 by David H Lukenbill

A good examination, from Sacramento News & Review. An excerpt. “I live in a very dark place,” Dan Bacher says, glancing into sunrays glinting off the Sacramento River. “This problem of corporate influence, the domination of big money in Sacramento, … Continue reading →

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New Court Decision Impacts Illegal Camping

Posted on September 19, 2018 by David H Lukenbill

According to this news article from Sacramento County, unbelievable! The article. Appeals Case Impacts Illegal Camping Ordinance 9/18/2018   A federal court decision has ruled that illegal camping ordinances are unconstitutional and that local governments cannot cite or arrest anyone … Continue reading →

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It’s Dangerous out There

Posted on September 18, 2018 by David H Lukenbill

This article from the Los Angeles Times offers more evidence for why we need to improve our local homeless service situation. In our area, a strategy helping the homeless (and local residents and business who suffer the impacts) needs to … Continue reading →

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Driverless Cars and the Future?

Posted on September 17, 2018 by David H Lukenbill

An interesting look at that from City Journal. An excerpt. Driverless cars and trucks—or autonomous vehicles (AV)—offer a tantalizing promise of safer and unclogged roadways. In 2017, 37,150 people died in accidents on America’s roads, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continue reading →

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California’s Troubles

Posted on September 14, 2018 by David H Lukenbill

As follow up to yesterday’s post, this article from American Thinker may reveal the reasons. An excerpt. With crime soaring, rampant homelessness, sanctuary state status attracting the highest illegal immigrant population in the country and its “worst state in the … Continue reading →

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People Leaving California

Posted on September 13, 2018 by David H Lukenbill

Interesting article from New Geography about this. An excerpt. California is the great role model for America, particularly if you read the Eastern press. Yet few boosters have yet to confront the fact that the state is continuing to hemorrhage … Continue reading →

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