Alex
@goldendenizen.bsky.social
Western casual. SF parent. Mostly transit, housing, bike and ped issues. Pacific weather.
23rd and Balboa had a "sparking" transformer as well. This does not sound like everyday protocol, lol.
The 12th and Balboa transformer blew again. SFFD arrived about 20 minutes ago and then 10 minutes later it blew. Roman candle fire again.
Another power outage in the Richmond. Fun times ...
Thanks, PG&E!
Thanks, PG&E!
December 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
23rd and Balboa had a "sparking" transformer as well. This does not sound like everyday protocol, lol.
The 12th and Balboa transformer blew again. SFFD arrived about 20 minutes ago and then 10 minutes later it blew. Roman candle fire again.
Another power outage in the Richmond. Fun times ...
Thanks, PG&E!
Thanks, PG&E!
December 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The 12th and Balboa transformer blew again. SFFD arrived about 20 minutes ago and then 10 minutes later it blew. Roman candle fire again.
Another power outage in the Richmond. Fun times ...
Thanks, PG&E!
Thanks, PG&E!
December 31, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Another power outage in the Richmond. Fun times ...
Thanks, PG&E!
Thanks, PG&E!
Folks seemed to like this shot of the coast by Sharp Park and Pacifica pier.
December 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Folks seemed to like this shot of the coast by Sharp Park and Pacifica pier.
Inherited a 20" Specialized Rock Hopper Comp from the early 90s. Has the OG crankset. Never heard of Shimano's Biopace line and had to look it up.
December 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Inherited a 20" Specialized Rock Hopper Comp from the early 90s. Has the OG crankset. Never heard of Shimano's Biopace line and had to look it up.
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I wish we didn’t have to fundraise, but we do.
I’m not going to list 2025's accomplishments; if you follow us, you’ve heard all that.
But I will make a bold statement: There is no cause you can support today with broader or more positive impact than parking reform.
Donate at the link in bio.
I’m not going to list 2025's accomplishments; if you follow us, you’ve heard all that.
But I will make a bold statement: There is no cause you can support today with broader or more positive impact than parking reform.
Donate at the link in bio.
December 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
I wish we didn’t have to fundraise, but we do.
I’m not going to list 2025's accomplishments; if you follow us, you’ve heard all that.
But I will make a bold statement: There is no cause you can support today with broader or more positive impact than parking reform.
Donate at the link in bio.
I’m not going to list 2025's accomplishments; if you follow us, you’ve heard all that.
But I will make a bold statement: There is no cause you can support today with broader or more positive impact than parking reform.
Donate at the link in bio.
Pacifica never lets you down in terms of nature viewing. No whales today but still plenty to see. (always bring binocs!)
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Pacifica never lets you down in terms of nature viewing. No whales today but still plenty to see. (always bring binocs!)
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Unlike traffic signals, roundabouts don’t require electricity. They can still function well during blackouts.
December 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Unlike traffic signals, roundabouts don’t require electricity. They can still function well during blackouts.
Just learned the PG&E transformer at 12th & Balboa caught on fire. My god.
Power outage again, in the Richmond. Thanks, PG&E!
They are saying it'll be out until 1:15AM. What a ___ show.
They are saying it'll be out until 1:15AM. What a ___ show.
December 29, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Just learned the PG&E transformer at 12th & Balboa caught on fire. My god.
Power outage again, in the Richmond. Thanks, PG&E!
They are saying it'll be out until 1:15AM. What a ___ show.
They are saying it'll be out until 1:15AM. What a ___ show.
December 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Power outage again, in the Richmond. Thanks, PG&E!
They are saying it'll be out until 1:15AM. What a ___ show.
They are saying it'll be out until 1:15AM. What a ___ show.
Went running in the Presidio. Winter's light.
December 28, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Went running in the Presidio. Winter's light.
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Sort of like how one has to diversify an investment portfolio or risk losing everything all at once, a transportation system that doesn't have a diversity of modes is destined to crash. Building everything around cars, autonomous or otherwise, is always going to lead to this outcome.
waymo paused its robotaxi service as national weather service issued flash flood warnings in SF on christmas - @cnbc.com
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/25/w...
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/25/w...
Waymo pauses robotaxis in SF again due to flash flood warnings on Christmas Day
Waymo again paused it robotaxi service, citing a flash flood warning on Christmas Day.
www.cnbc.com
December 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Sort of like how one has to diversify an investment portfolio or risk losing everything all at once, a transportation system that doesn't have a diversity of modes is destined to crash. Building everything around cars, autonomous or otherwise, is always going to lead to this outcome.
Thunder in the Aves!
December 26, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Thunder in the Aves!
Went looking for waterspouts but got enthralled by the Pacific late this afternoon @ Lands End).
December 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Went looking for waterspouts but got enthralled by the Pacific late this afternoon @ Lands End).
F Line. Market St, San Francisco. 12.23.25
ST. LOUIS CAR CO. PCC STREETCAR No. 1077 (BIRMINGHAM TRIBUTE LIVERY)
ST. LOUIS CAR CO. PCC STREETCAR No. 1077 (BIRMINGHAM TRIBUTE LIVERY)
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
F Line. Market St, San Francisco. 12.23.25
ST. LOUIS CAR CO. PCC STREETCAR No. 1077 (BIRMINGHAM TRIBUTE LIVERY)
ST. LOUIS CAR CO. PCC STREETCAR No. 1077 (BIRMINGHAM TRIBUTE LIVERY)
The recent power outage was a good stress test to see which SF supervisors actually have a plan to support their most vulnerable constituents.
Let. Me. Tell. You. Many failed miserably.
Let. Me. Tell. You. Many failed miserably.
December 24, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The recent power outage was a good stress test to see which SF supervisors actually have a plan to support their most vulnerable constituents.
Let. Me. Tell. You. Many failed miserably.
Let. Me. Tell. You. Many failed miserably.
December 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
When expectations around communication are not met, people get frustrated and very pissed off.
Communication from PG&E and my supervisor's office were piss poor and inaccurate.
Communication from PG&E and my supervisor's office were piss poor and inaccurate.
December 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
When expectations around communication are not met, people get frustrated and very pissed off.
Communication from PG&E and my supervisor's office were piss poor and inaccurate.
Communication from PG&E and my supervisor's office were piss poor and inaccurate.
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⚠️ Important facility closures notice for Monday, 12/22: Due to power outage impacts in the @sfgov.sf.gov Civic Center area, several City facilities will be closed for in-person services.
Please refer to the graphic for details.
Please refer to the graphic for details.
December 22, 2025 at 3:12 AM
⚠️ Important facility closures notice for Monday, 12/22: Due to power outage impacts in the @sfgov.sf.gov Civic Center area, several City facilities will be closed for in-person services.
Please refer to the graphic for details.
Please refer to the graphic for details.
Shit. Our power just went off and then back on after 5 seconds. Dont play with my emotions, PG&E. (we are very lucky to have power)
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Shit. Our power just went off and then back on after 5 seconds. Dont play with my emotions, PG&E. (we are very lucky to have power)
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As a former engineer who did a lot of ops automation and incident response, I'm pissed that Waymo either had no runbook for a mass power outage, or made massively optimistic assumptions.
This was not competent disaster readiness, and we are lucky it's just a power outage and not an M7 earthquake.
This was not competent disaster readiness, and we are lucky it's just a power outage and not an M7 earthquake.
December 21, 2025 at 6:09 AM
As a former engineer who did a lot of ops automation and incident response, I'm pissed that Waymo either had no runbook for a mass power outage, or made massively optimistic assumptions.
This was not competent disaster readiness, and we are lucky it's just a power outage and not an M7 earthquake.
This was not competent disaster readiness, and we are lucky it's just a power outage and not an M7 earthquake.