Beach
@el-beach.bsky.social
Sacramento resident, Kings fan, proponent of trains
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Sacramento Regional Transit is asking the public to weigh in on its latest plans for the long-proposed Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Project.
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacrt-revised-downtown-riverfront-streetcar-project/69769132
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacrt-revised-downtown-riverfront-streetcar-project/69769132
December 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Sacramento Regional Transit is asking the public to weigh in on its latest plans for the long-proposed Downtown Riverfront Streetcar Project.
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacrt-revised-downtown-riverfront-streetcar-project/69769132
https://www.kcra.com/article/sacrt-revised-downtown-riverfront-streetcar-project/69769132
Anyone know if there's work in the CA legislature on providing direct funds for the 2050 CA State Rail Plan? Or is it just expected to get funding through Caltrans?
December 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Anyone know if there's work in the CA legislature on providing direct funds for the 2050 CA State Rail Plan? Or is it just expected to get funding through Caltrans?
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Only in Sacramento do you have a crowd this loud with a team that’s been so bad. We just want competitive basketball!
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Only in Sacramento do you have a crowd this loud with a team that’s been so bad. We just want competitive basketball!
Really recommend this episode to understand how utterly dumb the current American energy policy is, but how positive the forecast is for solar specifically.
Today on Volts: the subset of cleantech known as "electrotech" -- solar, batteries, heat pumps, etc. -- is marching toward inevitable victory, not because it's low-emissions (though it is), but because it's more efficient & cheaper. I discuss the good news with @kingsmillbond.bsky.social.
Clean electrification is inevitable
Kingsmill Bond explains why the global march of "electrotech" has moved beyond the reach of US political interference.
www.volts.wtf
November 23, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Really recommend this episode to understand how utterly dumb the current American energy policy is, but how positive the forecast is for solar specifically.
One more thing to add with this is the projected 40-year tax revenue generation:
1/4 cent = $5 billion
1/2 cent = $10 bill
*1 cent = $20 bill
*Not under consideration by this measure, but I wish it was. If it were, this measure would provide ~$500 million extra to SacRT every year for 40 years!
1/4 cent = $5 billion
1/2 cent = $10 bill
*1 cent = $20 bill
*Not under consideration by this measure, but I wish it was. If it were, this measure would provide ~$500 million extra to SacRT every year for 40 years!
For reference, the tax plan they are preparing for is 1/2 cent measure. LA's Measure M was for a full cent measure.
I really wish Sac was going for the full cent. I think the 1/2 cent will go a long way in making public transit more viable across the region, but a full cent would be transformative.
I really wish Sac was going for the full cent. I think the 1/2 cent will go a long way in making public transit more viable across the region, but a full cent would be transformative.
SacRT is currently creating their long/short-term plans for the region based on a measure that will be on the ballot in 2026 for a 1/4 cent or 1/2 cent sales tax.
Here's their presentation on what they are looking at:
youtu.be/KLaT83RsgyE?...
Here's their presentation on what they are looking at:
youtu.be/KLaT83RsgyE?...
November 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
One more thing to add with this is the projected 40-year tax revenue generation:
1/4 cent = $5 billion
1/2 cent = $10 bill
*1 cent = $20 bill
*Not under consideration by this measure, but I wish it was. If it were, this measure would provide ~$500 million extra to SacRT every year for 40 years!
1/4 cent = $5 billion
1/2 cent = $10 bill
*1 cent = $20 bill
*Not under consideration by this measure, but I wish it was. If it were, this measure would provide ~$500 million extra to SacRT every year for 40 years!
For reference, the tax plan they are preparing for is 1/2 cent measure. LA's Measure M was for a full cent measure.
I really wish Sac was going for the full cent. I think the 1/2 cent will go a long way in making public transit more viable across the region, but a full cent would be transformative.
I really wish Sac was going for the full cent. I think the 1/2 cent will go a long way in making public transit more viable across the region, but a full cent would be transformative.
SacRT is currently creating their long/short-term plans for the region based on a measure that will be on the ballot in 2026 for a 1/4 cent or 1/2 cent sales tax.
Here's their presentation on what they are looking at:
youtu.be/KLaT83RsgyE?...
Here's their presentation on what they are looking at:
youtu.be/KLaT83RsgyE?...
Comprehensive Operational Analysis Virtual Meeting, November 5, 2025
YouTube video by Sacramento Regional Transit
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 11:38 PM
For reference, the tax plan they are preparing for is 1/2 cent measure. LA's Measure M was for a full cent measure.
I really wish Sac was going for the full cent. I think the 1/2 cent will go a long way in making public transit more viable across the region, but a full cent would be transformative.
I really wish Sac was going for the full cent. I think the 1/2 cent will go a long way in making public transit more viable across the region, but a full cent would be transformative.
SacRT is currently creating their long/short-term plans for the region based on a measure that will be on the ballot in 2026 for a 1/4 cent or 1/2 cent sales tax.
Here's their presentation on what they are looking at:
youtu.be/KLaT83RsgyE?...
Here's their presentation on what they are looking at:
youtu.be/KLaT83RsgyE?...
Comprehensive Operational Analysis Virtual Meeting, November 5, 2025
YouTube video by Sacramento Regional Transit
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
SacRT is currently creating their long/short-term plans for the region based on a measure that will be on the ballot in 2026 for a 1/4 cent or 1/2 cent sales tax.
Here's their presentation on what they are looking at:
youtu.be/KLaT83RsgyE?...
Here's their presentation on what they are looking at:
youtu.be/KLaT83RsgyE?...
Can we get this started in Sacramento?
There are so many unused/underused parking lots across the city.
There are so many unused/underused parking lots across the city.
Spokane City Council is seeking support from #waleg for creation of a local pilot program testing a land value tax.
Our state's current tax system disincentivizes redevelopment. It's why so many Downtown Spokane properties sit empty as parking lots.
Let's get this done! 🙏
Our state's current tax system disincentivizes redevelopment. It's why so many Downtown Spokane properties sit empty as parking lots.
Let's get this done! 🙏
Spokane City Council explores land value tax model to promote community growth
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The Spokane City Council is looking to spur growth in the community by exploring moving away from property taxes and adopting a land value tax model instead.
www.kxly.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Can we get this started in Sacramento?
There are so many unused/underused parking lots across the city.
There are so many unused/underused parking lots across the city.
The Kings are the worst offense and second worst defense with the 5th oldest roster and the 2nd highest average age by minutes.
We're old and bad and play our old-bad players a lot.
Blow it up.
We're old and bad and play our old-bad players a lot.
Blow it up.
November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Kings are the worst offense and second worst defense with the 5th oldest roster and the 2nd highest average age by minutes.
We're old and bad and play our old-bad players a lot.
Blow it up.
We're old and bad and play our old-bad players a lot.
Blow it up.
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I want to talk about how this corrosive view of automobility and cities relates to decades of failure on transit policy.
One thing that’s so frustrating living in a city center is the pervasive belief among suburbanites that your neighborhood is nothing more than a consumer experience for them and that the city should bend over backwards to ensure they can speed as fast as possible on their way to buy treats in it.
November 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I want to talk about how this corrosive view of automobility and cities relates to decades of failure on transit policy.
Dems need to be talking about how "clean energy is the cheapest form of energy" at every chance they have and that they are also the only ones willing to build it.
Absolutely amazing: they've got so much solar in Australia that they need more people to use more of it, so the gov't has instructed energy retailers to offer *at least three hours of free power* during the middle of the day.
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Energy retailers to be directed to offer free power three hours a day
Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Dems need to be talking about how "clean energy is the cheapest form of energy" at every chance they have and that they are also the only ones willing to build it.
And Man U comes right back and takes the lead back on a header from Maguire
October 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
And Man U comes right back and takes the lead back on a header from Maguire
Liverpool finally evens it up on a scrambled play that somehow ends up on Gakpo's foot
October 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Liverpool finally evens it up on a scrambled play that somehow ends up on Gakpo's foot
Salah with his best chance yet and just shanks it
October 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Salah with his best chance yet and just shanks it
Man, another strike off the post for Gakpo
October 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Man, another strike off the post for Gakpo
Another great through ball this time to Isak, but Lammens comes up with the foot save.
Liverpool has dominated possession since the first goal but can't put it away.
Liverpool has dominated possession since the first goal but can't put it away.
October 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Another great through ball this time to Isak, but Lammens comes up with the foot save.
Liverpool has dominated possession since the first goal but can't put it away.
Liverpool has dominated possession since the first goal but can't put it away.
What a pass and shot from Liverpool. Off the side post.
October 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
What a pass and shot from Liverpool. Off the side post.
Liverpool maybe got like 2 touches on the ball before Man U scores?
Wild start
Wild start
October 19, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Liverpool maybe got like 2 touches on the ball before Man U scores?
Wild start
Wild start
This is the way.
Michelle Wu’s address at No Kings was basically “We are actually awesome, cities like this and LA and Chicago are what make America great and that bothers some people” lol
October 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is the way.
Nique got blocked on that dunk attempt but I like that he went for it
October 16, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Nique got blocked on that dunk attempt but I like that he went for it
Idk how you're supposed to watch a basketball game that shows only half of the game lol
This is insane
This is insane
Every Kings possession is a chance to show a Blazers replay.
October 11, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Idk how you're supposed to watch a basketball game that shows only half of the game lol
This is insane
This is insane
Every Kings possession is a chance to show a Blazers replay.
October 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Every Kings possession is a chance to show a Blazers replay.
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BREAKING NEWS: SB 79 HAS BEEN SIGNED INTO LAW.
Thank you to @scottwiener.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and cosponsors CA Yimby, Greenbelt Alliance, Inner City Law Center, Bay Area Council, AHLA, and SPUR. for making this bill happen.
Thank you to @scottwiener.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and cosponsors CA Yimby, Greenbelt Alliance, Inner City Law Center, Bay Area Council, AHLA, and SPUR. for making this bill happen.
October 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
BREAKING NEWS: SB 79 HAS BEEN SIGNED INTO LAW.
Thank you to @scottwiener.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and cosponsors CA Yimby, Greenbelt Alliance, Inner City Law Center, Bay Area Council, AHLA, and SPUR. for making this bill happen.
Thank you to @scottwiener.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and cosponsors CA Yimby, Greenbelt Alliance, Inner City Law Center, Bay Area Council, AHLA, and SPUR. for making this bill happen.
Looks like the Kings have the exact same problems as last year and the year before.
😐
😐
October 9, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Looks like the Kings have the exact same problems as last year and the year before.
😐
😐
I completely forgot the Raptors traded from Brandon Ingram.
October 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I completely forgot the Raptors traded from Brandon Ingram.