$9500 a year for a $600K house in the high desert of Sol Cal.

Fun time!

They're insincere props that the billionaires got listed on the ballot as competing initiatives with Prop 40. BUT if either of them do pass, aside from nullifying Prop 40, they'll have a bunch of real bad consequences for all of us.

Props 41 and 42 impose unnecessary requirements that will make passing government budgets and running the state even tougher than it already is. Prop 41 creates a bunch of redundant and unhelpful audits of local taxes, while Prop 42 would forever prohibit the taxation of the financial assets of the uber wealthy.

I personally support Prop 40, but I understand some people don't think pursuing a billionaire tax is the best use of state resources. I strongly disagree with and challenge that argument, but I understand it. However, even if you are ambivalent or No on Prop 40, you should be a FUCK NO on Props 41 and 42.

We don't need more bureaucratic hang ups or restrictions on how the state is run. If we want a state government that works well and is less dysfunctional, then we need fewer dumb, redundant, and unnecessary requirements and prohibitions in our state constitution. So vote No on 41 and 42, no matter what.

(Note: I posted this in r/sandiego last night and got a notification from Reddit this morning encouraging me to make the same post here. Weird that it does that, but since these props are important, I followed its suggestion to submit. I hope that’s okay, and sorry to anyone who sees this twice.)

Yesterday, I attended SCAG’s subcommittee meeting concerning the 7th Cycle RHND/RHNA process.
Lots of thoughts.
It almost appears as though HCD and SCAG staff are coordinating in ways designed to insulate SCAG from potential Brown Act violations.
SCAG staff are hired hands, not elected representatives. Yet these unelected staff members appear to be exercising authority that properly belongs to publicly accountable officials.
There is a fundamental distinction between implementing policy enacted by elected representatives and effectively making policy on their behalf.
If substantive policy decisions are being made through staff coordination rather than through the legally required public process, that raises serious questions about Brown Act compliance.
And if this arrangement is institutionalized, the implications extend well beyond a single meeting.
**The Brown Act is not merely a procedural requirement. It is a fundamental safeguard of the public’s right to know, participate, and hold government accountable.**
Housing allocation decisions affect millions of Californians, shape the future of our communities, and impose significant obligations on local governments. These decisions demand transparency, meaningful public deliberation, and accountability to the people they affect.
**The public should never have to wonder whether consequential policy decisions are being made in open meetings by their elected representatives—or behind closed doors by unelected staff.**
Government transparency is not a technicality to be managed or a legal obstacle to be circumvented. It is the foundation of public trust.
And the public deserves nothing less.
More on this later today.

If you are planning on voting in person this weekend, please be aware it is likely to be raining, and perhaps heavy rain. DON'T BE DETERRED! Polling places are open Halloween, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 8-5. TUESDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE! 7am-8pm

Drop boxes are available now! Check your Election guide or go to:

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What are the nearest sand dunes to garden grove? Or to UCLA

What are some safe but not too expensive areas in Southern California? My grandma wants to move back from Georgia and I'm like 🤔 It's SO expensive here and I don't even know where to look! Please send ideas. She basically wants a studio somewhere. Probably $1200 max. It sounds impossible but there's got to be a diamond in the rough, right?

I found out I’ll be travelling to California for a work trip and want to extend a few days.

I’m not from US so I don’t really have a clue about where to spend the time…all I know is there’s a lot of traffic so I should choose one place.

It will be mid March…so far I had been thinking either Santa Monica or San Diego but honestly open to any suggestions.

What things are a must see? I guess I want the days to be like chill, exploring but not doing anything crazy.

Also I guess everywhere is expensive right? lol

TIA!!!

Hello World 👋

I’ve been consuming cannabis for over 20 years. I have been around it for over 30 years.

Mentally/Spiritually I see it as a sacrament. It’s another herb that naturally grows from the earth.

It’s been hard to find like-minded individuals who care about the plant as a whole. Not just consumption but as a whole. I was wondering if any local growers would be willing to mentor a n00b? I’d be more than happy to help you with anything you would need help with.

I know most of the basics when it comes to growing, I just need the skillset of a Veteran that can help me understand the deeper knowledge (such as curing to prevent hay).

I’m willing to sit there and shut up as you teach anything you’re willing to teach me.

‘‘’ For those that choose to troll in the comments, Pls keep your negative comments to yourself.

Sip your tea Karen.

I was around the herbs before Chronic. Before Kush. Before the OG. Before the hydro. Before BHO was ever considered.

Long before you even considered that the plant shouldn’t be illegal, or dared to ‘puff on a J’

So please, sip your tea Karen if you don’t consume ‘’’

Attempt to delay California midterm election results?