Monthly Archives: January 2021

Why transit costs so much, one idea from City Journal. An excerpt. “Why are American rail projects so costly? The initial results of an ambitious project by three researchers at New York University’s Marron Institute suggest one culprit hiding in plain sight: … Continue reading →

From Accu Weather. An excerpt. “Relentless rain and mountain snow are expected to pound California for days this week as a more potent system will take aim at the region. AccuWeather meteorologists say it will bring a deluge of nearly … Continue reading →

A deluge of rain and snow is on the way, as reported by the Stockton Record. An excerpt. “It may not be raining cats and dogs just yet, but the Valley and Bay Area can expect some heavy rainfall in … Continue reading →

This article from The Nation by Dale Maharidge—an excellent, long-time writer on homeless issues—about his revisit to Sacramento this past summer explores the current state of homeless camping along the American and Sacramento River. An excerpt. “I returned to Sacramento … Continue reading →

Maybe, as this article from Chicago Magazine explores. An excerpt. “The Setting “The Chicago Mercantile Exchange, a.k.a. the Merc. What began as the Chicago Butter and Egg Board in 1898 is now a labyrinthine network for futures trading in sectors … Continue reading →

Probably—a normal response—as reported by City Journal. An excerpt. “As riders start returning to buses and trains in cities across the United States, they are finding more crime and fewer police. “In New York City between April and July, more … Continue reading →

It is good to see a realization that California needs more water storage, even if reluctantly, as this article from San Jose Mercury News reports. An excerpt. “Leaders of the largest water district in Silicon Valley decided Tuesday to move … Continue reading →

I love his work, and his best, Nighthawks, was painted during my first year, as this article from the New Statesman reports. An excerpt. “A woman and two men are seated at the bar in a diner. We can see … Continue reading →

Things are moving along nicely according to this article from The Press. An excerpt. “Amid the seemingly endless stories of threats to the Delta and the people who depend upon it, there is an occasional bright spot. “The Sacramento-San Joaquin … Continue reading →

Indeed, as this article from New Geography explains. An excerpt. “Mr. Covid has been the best city and regional planner Australia has ever had. The suburbs will shine, and regions will grow. Maybe we should forget about big city infrastructure … Continue reading →