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I may have to consider a run for city council, in order to keep a bunch for Gen Z 'social justice warriors' from trying ruin what we have.
If You Like Your House, You Can Keep It.....
I have been mulling over this post for a couple of months. That is because it is so distressing. But some things just need to be said. When Paloma Ave. made a comment on the natural gas ban post today, it was the match that lit the fire. Here is his/her/their comment: I just read in the SF C...
I just read in the SF Comicle that Berkeley is now discussing banning single family neighborhoods.
Didn't Berkeley start the trend to ban natural gas, which are City Council decided they should also ban?
Question to the City Council: Will you also try to ban Single Family Homes in Burlingame? After all, wouldn't that be the woke thing to do?
Natural Gas vs. Electric: Pay Up
It's never too late to repeal the B'game ban on natural gas in new construction--unless a contractor has already started the build. We hashed over the issue in February here. Whether such a ban does any actual climate good and what it might cost (in a cost/benefit sense) is important. This we...
Do we think any of the proposed housing is going to be needed?
How long will it take to fill all of the housing at Millbrae BART?
Now that 50 - 65% of office workers can work from anywhere.
Oculus buildings, what will happen with them?
30 Ingold Rd. To Get 298 Units
I'll bet not one in a hundred B'gamers know where Ingold Rd. is. I didn't. It's a small street off Rollins just over the train tracks from the Police station, a little south of Guittard Chocolates--which many B'gamers can locate. When Ingold get a seven story building with 298 residential uni...
Shipwreck Kelly's was located at the Amfac Hotel, later called the Airport Marina Hotel.
The Sherman will be leaving Burlingame very soon.
The ship that has been anchored off the shore of Burlingame for several decades known to many as The Sherman, as well as by several other names, will be leaving either early in the morning on Sunday, perhaps about 1:30am and if not possible at that time then another attempt will be made at highe...
Danny Marona
Shipwreck Kelly's
The Sherman will be leaving Burlingame very soon.
The ship that has been anchored off the shore of Burlingame for several decades known to many as The Sherman, as well as by several other names, will be leaving either early in the morning on Sunday, perhaps about 1:30am and if not possible at that time then another attempt will be made at highe...
You must be at least 70+ years old?
What inspired you to post to this topic?
(Another old fart wants to know) LOL
The Sherman will be leaving Burlingame very soon.
The ship that has been anchored off the shore of Burlingame for several decades known to many as The Sherman, as well as by several other names, will be leaving either early in the morning on Sunday, perhaps about 1:30am and if not possible at that time then another attempt will be made at highe...
"environmental groups and clean energy advocates" are the stupidest and neediest people on the planet. There I said it.
Per President Biden's climate czar, John Kerry (another democrat), 90% of the world's pollution comes from OTHER COUNTRIES!
If the United States of American were to go to zero emissions, it would NOT MATTER!
Get a life!
Recycle Your Chronicle...Or Not
We can assign this to the I Told You So file, or the What Did You Expect? file or the Have You Learned Anything From This? file. Today's SF Comicle editorial titled "What's wrong with recycling" in the print edition lists a comedy of errors that can be expanded upon in a number of directions. ...
BD, (a bit of topic, but interesting). The actor who portrayed Fredo was John Cazale.
He appeared in five films over seven years, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
BSD: Between a Rock and Classroom Hard Place
For once I don't have a dog in this fight, but from what I am hearing and reading on the School post here, there are strong feelings on both sides of the issue of when to reopen in-person learning at the Burlingame Elementary Schools. One can only imagine the concern over months and months of v...
There is no such thing as affordable housing!
It is subsidized housing.
Let us at least call it what it is.
Election Issues: Pot Dispensaries; Yea or Nay?
At the City Council candidates' forum that Russ reminisced about here, there were 20 questions asked of all three candidates. One benefit of having a small slate is that every candidate responded to every question. I'm working through the themes of the night with an eye toward the questions th...
"...younger generations whose lives are being destroyed."
Really? You're not exaggerating are you?
BSD: Between a Rock and Classroom Hard Place
For once I don't have a dog in this fight, but from what I am hearing and reading on the School post here, there are strong feelings on both sides of the issue of when to reopen in-person learning at the Burlingame Elementary Schools. One can only imagine the concern over months and months of v...
I am responding to the Daily Journal article from Mike Dunham:
Mike Dunham is from Pittsfield, NY, where the average price of house in $170k.
I want to sincerely thank you for coming to the City of Burlingame and constantly complaining about how our city is not the way you would like it to be.
Dunham complains that we must pack and stack housing because, with multiple degrees, he and his wife cannot afford to live here.
I would venture to say that the vast majority of people who have moved to Burlingame want to live in a suburb.
If you do live here ask yourself "Would I still want to live here if the homes on either side were to me torn down would I want a fourplex on each side?
Where would people park? Where would children go to school?
I believe, if we want to continue to live in a suburb, we should ALL urge Mike to move to a more urban area, such as San Francisco or Oakland.
Perhaps if he hears this from enough people he will leave us alone.
After all, if Mike isn't happy how can we be happy?
Single-Family Homes Need Single-Family Zoning
The Wall Street Journal and the NY Times are both reporting that people all of sudden want out of dense city living and are on the hunt for single-family homes in the suburbs. We talked about that and the associated turn away from mass transit here a month ago. But it's not just the national m...
Guido - https://bellagiovillas.com/villa-del-balbianello/
BSD: Between a Rock and Classroom Hard Place
For once I don't have a dog in this fight, but from what I am hearing and reading on the School post here, there are strong feelings on both sides of the issue of when to reopen in-person learning at the Burlingame Elementary Schools. One can only imagine the concern over months and months of v...
Things change as time goes by. I also have no horse in the race, but I am wondering what is being taught.
Are reading, writing and arithmetic still being taught, along with English, history and other basics?
Or does it seem as if children are being indoctrinated into becoming activists or advocates (two terms I despise).
Okay, I am daring to say this, "Maybe it is time to abolish public education. This way parents can decide what their children need to learn, in order to be successful in life.
BSD: Between a Rock and Classroom Hard Place
For once I don't have a dog in this fight, but from what I am hearing and reading on the School post here, there are strong feelings on both sides of the issue of when to reopen in-person learning at the Burlingame Elementary Schools. One can only imagine the concern over months and months of v...
Windsor Town Council begrudgingly agreed Wednesday to a settlement that walks back the electric building code.
Could this be a sign of sanity in California? I sure hope so.
Natural Gas vs. Electric: Pay Up
It's never too late to repeal the B'game ban on natural gas in new construction--unless a contractor has already started the build. We hashed over the issue in February here. Whether such a ban does any actual climate good and what it might cost (in a cost/benefit sense) is important. This we...
Major whiner and complainer, Madeline Fres-nut, posted an article to the San Mateo Daily Journal on December 3, 2020.
The San Mateo Daily Journal then posted my response, which in turn prompted a response from Mike Dumdum.
I then sent in the following (which has yet to be published)
I see my response to Madeline Fres-nut has upset Mr. Mike Dumdum. By the way Maddy is from of the city of Plattsburgh, NY, average house price of $190k. Mr. Dumdum is from Pittsfield, NY, where the average price of house in $170k.
I want to sincerely thank the both of you for coming to the City of Burlingame and constantly complaining about how our city is not the way you would like it to be.
Dumdum complains that "The sky is falling", maintains we need to have more people on bicycles and must pack and stack housing or else 'Our world will cease to exist'. (Alarmist much?)
Then there is Maddy. She also wants more bike lanes and a change to our zoning laws, because Burlingame is a racist and segregated city.
Didn't either of you think your hometowns were worth saving? Apparently not.
So you both moved west, in order to whine and complain about our awful way of life here.
The two of you alarmist malcontents NEED to move to where you will be happy! That apparently is not here.
By the way, I moved here in 1981 and I have enjoyed living here for 40 years.
I again would like to suggest both Fres-nut and Dumdum find a more urban area, where they will be happy.
Bye Bye Eucalyptus?
The on-going saga of the "renewal" of El Camino Real took another turn as the Citizens Environmental Council bought off on the plan to take out 85 Eucs along the main thoroughfare through town--the signature feature of B'game. Councilmembers Beach and Brownrigg are the designated electeds on thi...
Holy Roller - Up until the last sentence you appeared normal. But you just can't help yourself, can you?
A Bombing in B'game: 1974
As a history nut I could not help but dig in a bit more after reading about the bombing on Ogden Dr. back in 1974. It resurfaced in the Planning Commission staff report about 1868-1870 Ogden Dr. that is under consideration for yet more condos. The building is less than 100 yards from the front...
The so-called environmental activists and advocates (whiners and complainers) have to enact SOMETHING, because they believe the big myth that 'We must save the world."
The problem is it is not a Burlingame, San Mateo County, State of California, or USA issue. It is a GLOBAL issue.
The natural gas ban was a 'feel good about yourself moment' and resume enhancement for someone's future run for political office, that by the way, will cost money down the road. Thanks Greta.
Natural Gas vs. Electric: Pay Up
It's never too late to repeal the B'game ban on natural gas in new construction--unless a contractor has already started the build. We hashed over the issue in February here. Whether such a ban does any actual climate good and what it might cost (in a cost/benefit sense) is important. This we...
Holy Roller - Those meds don't work unless you take them EVERYDAY!
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Covid Fine
I'm poaching the Five Man Electrical Band's sole hit song "Signs" for this post about Covid violation fines Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign? And the sign said anybody caught trespassin' would be shot on sig...
Hey Growling Tiger - That is great news.
Now if we could just get rid of Dumdum and Madeline.
Bay Area Exodus? How Big? How Long?
A lot of the fire, heat and policy-making on the Peninsula lately has been driven by the belief that we will be adding more of...well, everything. Except perhaps affordable, local entertainment. Rent control. Affordable housing. Mass transit. High density. Subsidized X, Y, Z and back to A...
Canepa is a major embarrassment. He is our local media (rhymes with bore).
Canepa must have taken lessons from Allred.
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Covid Fine
I'm poaching the Five Man Electrical Band's sole hit song "Signs" for this post about Covid violation fines Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign? And the sign said anybody caught trespassin' would be shot on sig...
https://recallgavin2020.com/petition/
Please print out the petition online. Sign it. Get your friends to sign it. Send it in.
I never agreed for this state to become a sanctuary state! People who should have been deported, but were not. They have gone on to kill people here, most recently in San Jose.
We need to get rid of Newsom, your life may depend on it.
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Covid Fine
I'm poaching the Five Man Electrical Band's sole hit song "Signs" for this post about Covid violation fines Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign? And the sign said anybody caught trespassin' would be shot on sig...
I vote for holyroller as the most 'special needs' poster on this site. (Because we are not allowed to use the 'R' word anymore.)
I am hoping he/she/it is an only child.
Ask me what I really think!
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Covid Fine
I'm poaching the Five Man Electrical Band's sole hit song "Signs" for this post about Covid violation fines Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign? And the sign said anybody caught trespassin' would be shot on sig...
Hey Holyroller - I hope your premiums are paid up on your LTC policy.
El Camino Real Project: Comment Period is Open
The CA Department of Transportation has opened it website soliciting comments on the proposed major changes to El Camino Real in B'game. The site is found here: https://ecralternatives.com/ We last touched on the project back in January here. The project has the potential to completely c...
Less than 9% of carbon emissions in the U.S. comes from direct use of natural gas in homes and buildings; U.S. emits about 15% of world carbon emissions; thus, converting all buildings to all-electric and assuming that all electricity is produced from clean sources, the reduction in worldwide carbon emissions would be less than 1.5%, which according to most computer-based forecasting models, would have no detectable effect on global climate.
Blackouts, Brownouts and Greenouts
Who doesn't love a new buzzword? This week's newest is "greenout". A greenout occurs when green energy drops off so quickly, typically at sunset, that regular, reliable energy cannot ramp-up to fill the void and our back-up strategy of buying regular power from other states fails. Here are cl...
Remember Otis, the town drunk?
He would just take himself to jail and sleep it off.
Social Media and City Government
We're nothing if not responsive here at the Voice so when we get a request from a reader we try to accommodate it. Fortunately Paloma Ave.'s request for a post on government censorship at the local level is something we've been thinking about. I feel for city officials trying to maintain media...
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