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One of the most beautiful in the world but its troubles accumulate, as reported in this story from the Washington Pot. An excerpt. “BIG SUR, Calif. — Workers dangle from a crane, drilling into the vertical face of rock that … Continue reading →

It’s really bad, as this story from the Daily Mail reports, and be sure to check the graphic on the location of homeless encampments after the jump, chilling. An excerpt. “Americans from liberal west coast states are fleeing in greater … Continue reading →

Lot going on up there as this story from the Washington Post reports. An excerpt. “May is the perfect month to celebrate astronomy. The nights are mild, the springtime constellations are at their best, and a meteor shower greets early … Continue reading →

Another look from the Washington Post. An excerpt. “In April 1924, a road crew was working in Sequoia National Park, near the spectacular granite dome of Moro Rock, when a large shape emerged from the woods. These workers had previously … Continue reading →

Story from New Geography. An excerpt. “Over the six decades that transit subsidies have been virtually universal, governments and media have urged people to give up driving and switch to transit. Yet transit’s share of total urban travel was near … Continue reading →

Relevant article from Aeon for today’s identity struggles. An excerpt. “Everywhere you turn, there is talk of lived experience. But there is little consensus about what the phrase ‘lived experience’ means, where it came from, and whether it has any … Continue reading →

Can’t make this stuff up, story from the Sacramento Bee. An excerpt. “Some Sacramento residents are concerned about a homeless encampment that is dangerously close to railroad tracks. The safety hazard has forced Union Pacific freight trains to come to … Continue reading →

Rare, as this article from the Anti-Planner reports. An excerpt. “Less than half of New York City residents feel safe riding the subway today, down from 82 percent before the pandemic. Subway crime is so bad that New York’s governor called out the … Continue reading →

Definitely not well spent on the homeless in California Story from MSN. An excerpt.. “SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California spent $24 billion to tackle homelessness over the past five years but didn’t consistently track whether the huge outlay of public … Continue reading →

Story, which our family certainly agrees with, from Sacramento Bee. An excerpt. “Sacramento is one of the 50 best spots to live in the United States, according to Money.com “The personal finance website featured two California cities on its 2024 … Continue reading →